Rescuing Texas History, 2006 - 51 Matching Results
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- Aerial View of the University of Texas Campus
- Aerial view of the University of Texas campus with the University of Texas clocktower in the center of the frame.
- Aerial View of the University of Texas Campus
- Aerial view of the University of Texas campus looking northwest with the University of Texas clocktower in the center of the frame.
- [American Oil Company Refinery in Texas City in 1934]
- A view of the American Oil Refinery in Texas City in 1934. In the foreground, a man holds the reins to three mules in tandem, pulling something. A four wheeled car with metal drums and a flatbed truck can be seen behind the man. The refinery buildings, smokestacks and tanks and piping structures can be clearly seen in the picture. A row of railroad cars sit in front of the pipeline structure. On the back of the photograph in pencil is written "10-19-34." Taped to the back of the photograph is "Donated to Texas City Historical Committee by American Oil Company Sept. 15, 1971."
- [American Oil Company workers in 1934]
- A group photograph of American Oil workers in 1934. A group of 28 men in light coats or jackets, some wearing shirts and ties, some wearing outdoor work clothes, have gathered for a group photograph. The photograph is taken on a dirt clearing in front of a wooden building. On the back of the photograph in pencil is written "2-14-34." Taped to the back of the photograph is "Donated to Texas City Historical Committee by American Oil Company Sept. 15, 1971."
- [At a memorial service for victims of the 1947 Texas City Disaster]
- A group of people gather at the Texas City High School stadium for a memorial service for victims of the 1947 disaster. A small group of speakers stands in the middle, between the crowd standing on the field and a group of choir members standing on the bleachers. At the bottom of the picture is printed "Texas City Disaster, April 16, 1947." On the back of the photograph is written: "Memorial - April 19, 1947 at H.S. Stadium 10th Street."
- [At the port in Texas City on August 19, 1915]
- A view of one of the slips at the Texas City port. To the left a large cargo ship is anchored, with another ship directly behind it. On the right of the photograph, in the lower right corner, is the tugboat named J. W. Terry of Galveston. Behind it can be seen a dock and dock warehouse, with several dock workers visible. Behind it, at the end of the dock is a barge and another ship. In the lower right hand corner, embossed lettering reads "Naschke Galveston." Underneath the photograph, written in longhand, is "Texas City - Aug 19th 1915 - Two days after the storm".
- [At the port in Texas City on August 19, 1915]
- A tugboat, the J.W. Terry of Galveston, can be seen in the lower right of the photograph near the dock warehouses. Products can be seen on the dock, and at least four dockworkers are visible in front of the warehouses. Farther down this wharf are two other ships. On the left side of the picture, a large cago ship is docked. Down the dock on this side, at least two other ships can be seen. On the bottom of the picture in cursive writing is written: "Texas City Aug 19th 1915 - Two days after the storm." In the right hand corner of the picture, "Naschke Galveston" is embossed.
- [Austin Life, Ausin Mutual Life Building]
- Photo of exterior of Austin Life Building with a sign that reads: "Austin Life, Austin Mutual Life, Insurance Companies". Austin, Texas.
- [Bob Phinney and Miss Lane]
- Bob Phinney and Miss Lane holding pieces of paper. There is a frame that has pictures of military personnel behind them. Bob Phinney is wearing a light colored suit and Miss Lane is wearing a dark dress and hat.
- Bus collision on Burnet Rd/Northland
- Street scene with cars and bus. One car has collided with the rear end of the bus. Located just south of Allandale Shopping center.
- [Camp Swift]
- A man standing in front of building with leg on cement slab. Austin, Texas.
- Car lot - Goad Motor Company
- Cadillac cars parked in lot under sign reading "Safety Tested Used Cars" at Goad Motor Company.
- Casa de Palmas, McAllen, Texas
- Casa de Palmas hotel, and nearby houses on Main Street in McAllen, Texas.
- [Four women standing behind an ice sculpture]
- Four women standing behind a circular ice sculpture from Southland Ice. The women are all wearing dresses. There is a floral design around the ice sculpture.
- [The front of the Capitol building in Austin]
- A view of the front of the Capitol building in Austin. There are many trees and cars out in front of the building.
- [Full Supreme Court seated on bench]
- Photo of full Supreme Court seated on bench in courtroom. Austin, Texas.
- [Full Supreme Court seated on bench]
- Photo of full Supreme Court seated on bench. Austin, Texas.
- [Governor Beauford H. Jester and Herman Heep]
- Photo of Gov. Jester and Herman Heep of Superior Dairies. Austin, Texas.
- [Governor Jester and the "Phillip Morris Midget" in the Capitol building]
- The "Phillip Morris Midget" shaking hands with another person in the Capitol building. Governor Jester is standing behind them.
- [Governor Jester eating a peach next to the "Peach Queen"]
- Governor Jester standing next to the "Peach Queen." The Governor is eating a peach from the two baskets of peaches beside him.
- [Governor Jester holding a peach and standing with a group of people]
- Governor Jester and the "Peach Queen" with a group of people standing around them. The Governor is holding a peach in his hand from the two baskets of peaches beside him.
- [Governor Jester kissing the "Peach Queen"]
- Governor Jester giving the "Peach Queen" a kiss. There are two other men standing in the photo. Two baskets of peaches are sitting in the chairs beside them.
- Group of Unidentified Men in Front of Airplanes
- A group of five unidentified men stand in front of a row of propeller airplanes at the Pilots' CCA at University Airport.
- [Hams Service Garage]
- Photo of personnel from Hams Service Garage working on tire machine. Austin, Texas.
- Inaguration of Gov Allan Shivers, final preparations at the Capitol
- Inauguration of Governor Allan Shivers, final preparations at the Capitol
- Inaguration of Gov Allan Shivers, final preparations at the Capitol
- Inauguration of Governor Allan Shivers, final preparations at the Capitol. Grounds with recruitment poster.
- Inaguration of Governor Allan Shivers, final preparations at the Capitol
- Inauguration of Governor Allan Shivers, final preparations at the Capitol
- J. H. Shary excursion
- Excursion party posing in front of white wooden frame house and barn.
- John H. Shary excursion
- Excursion party posing by dirt road near a field.
- [Land Commissioner Bascom Giles, Texas Land Commissioner, 1939-1955, standing next to a desk in the Land Office]
- A man standing next to a desk in the Land Office. This desk belonged to the writer William Sydney Porter (O. Henry) when he worked at the Texas General Land Office. There are pictures against the wall.
- [Loading a passenger ship in Texas City in 1915]
- A large passenger ship is docked with the gangway down. Three black men are loading barrels onto the ship. Another man stands on the dock watching them. Farther down the dock, a small group of people stands near other dockside equipment near the boat. The passenger ship has two stories of cabins. Two individuals stand near the railing on the lowest level watching the action on the dock. Below the bottom edge of the print on the cardboard backing is written in cursive writing: "Texas City - Aug 19th, 1915 - Two days after the storm." In the lower right hand corner of the photograph "Naschke Galveston" is embossed.
- [A man cleaning up the interior of the Capital building]
- A man cleaning up debris from damage to the interior of the Capitol building. The man is sweeping up with a broom and picking up a large piece of debris.
- [A man with a trowel laying a cornerstone at St. David's Hospital]
- A man using a trowel to lay the cornerstone at St. David's Community Hospital. There are other men in suits standing around the stone. The stone states: "St. David's Community Hospital, Erected 1954, Board of Trustees, 1951-1954, Hulon W. Black, Pres., Joseph Cocke, Vice Pres., Ronald W. Byram, Sec., Ben H. Parrish, Treas., R.C. (Bob) Armstrong, John A. Barclay, Fred W. Catterall Jr., Edward Clark, Ed P. Cravens, John E. Harrison, E. W. Jackson, Gatewood Newberry, A. Bryan Spires, Max Starcke, Charles A. Sumners, Claude W. Voyles, Robert B. Lloyd, Administrator, 'And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick' Luke 9:2"
- Meeting
- Meeting room with 2 men at front with Sinclair gasoline advertising slogan sign. Group of men sitting in chairs. Movie projector set up on table.
- [Moon Lights]
- Austin Tower Moon Lights being moved. Austin, Texas.
- Office Shot at Goad Motor Company
- 7 men wearing suits standing in the showroom of Goad Motor Company.
- [The "Phillip Morris Midget" standing on a desk next to Governor Jester]
- The "Phillip Morris Midget" standing on a desk next to Governor Jester in the Capitol building. The "Phillip Morris Midget" is holding boots in one hand and a certificate in the other. Governor Jester is holding a carton of Phillip Morris cigarettes.
- [A rescue worker amid the debris of a destroyed Monsanto structure after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]
- A rescue worker stands amid twisted pipes and debris. On the reverse of the photograph is written: "J. J. Hickey 100 Area Ethylene Dept Monsanto Co. Texas City April 19 - 1947 M. Welch".
- [Ribbon Cutting]
- Farmers Insurance Group, grand opening ribbon cutting. Austin, Texas.
- Sharyland
- Excursion party posing in field
- Sharyland Co. excursion party near Sharyland
- Panoramic photograph of a group of people posing out-of-doors. Part of a white house and a fence covered with climbing vines is visible in the background. Text at the bottom of the image says: "Shary Land Co's Excursion Party Near Sharyland, May 19th, 1917."
- Southern Union Gas Christmas Party
- Couple posing in front of Christmas tree.
- Southern Union Gas Christmas Party
- The Obie Jones Quintet performing at the Southern Union Gas Christmas Party. Holiday decorations on the stage.
- [Supreme Court Judge Will Wilson]
- Photo of Will Wilson, Supreme Court Judge, seated on bench. Austin, Texas.
- [Team picture of the 7-Up Bottlers baseball team]
- A group photo of the 7-Up Bottlers baseball team. The coach of the team is standing to the right of the boys. The boys have "Bottlers" written across the front of their jerseys.
- [Two ice sculptors next to an ice sculpture]
- Two sculptors next to an ice sculpture. The sculptors are two men. One of the men is kneeling down next to the sculpture, and the other is bent over and touching the sculpture. The sculpture appears to be a swan.
- [Two men repairing the floor of the Capitol building]
- Two men repairing the floor at the Capitol building. The men are crouched over the tiles of the floor.
- Unidentified Woman Starting a Plane
- An unidentified woman looks as if she is about to spin the propeller of a plane at the Pilots' CCA at University Airport.
- [Vivian Smith filing at A&A Insurance Company]
- Photo of Vivian Smith filing at A&A Insurance Company. Austin, Texas.
- [Vivian Smith working on typewriter at A&A Insurance Company]
- Photo of Vivian Smith working on typewriter at A&A Insurance Company. Austin, Texas.