Rescuing Texas History, 2009 - 7 Matching Results

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Beeville Post Office

Description: In 1857, Michael Seeligson was the first postmaster at Beeville-on the Medio (originally Medio Hill in Goliad County), five miles northeast of the present town of Beeville. In the new county seat after 1889, the Beeville Post Office was moved several times. Opened on June 5, 1918, the present neoclassical building was built under Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo, with Supervising Architect James A. Wetmore. During construction, on May 7, 1917, contractor Robert B. Brown shot and k… more
Date: 1918
Partner: Bee County Historical Commission

[Gates Memorial Library]

Description: Photograph of an interior view of Gates Memorial Library. Panes of glass separating parts of the library are decorated with World War I propaganda. In the foreground, there are study tables. In the background, there are bookshelves. Text on the bottom-right of the photograph says "Memorial Library Port Arthur Texas Interior View Gates Day May 18, 1918 Patriotic Bulletin Board."
Date: May 18, 1918
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[Gates Memorial Library]

Description: Photograph of an interior view of Gates Memorial Library. In the foreground, there is a man and woman sitting at a table reading. To each side of them, there are empty tables. Behind them, there is a circulation desk facing the entrance, which is surrounded by two panes of glass. In the foreground, there are other people sitting at tables. Bookshelves line the walls. Text at the bottom-right of the photograph says "Memorial Library Port Arthur, Texas Interior View Gates Day, May 18, 1918.… more
Date: May 8, 1918
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[MB-1 Bomber]

Description: Photograph of a Martin MB-1 Bomber being looked over by army personnel, civilians, and children. A service truck is parked against the bomber. The MB-1 Bomber was designed and built by the Glen L. Martin Company for the United States Army Air Service towards the end of WWI, making its debut in late 1918.
Date: [1918..1920]
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Partner: El Paso Public Library

[Women at Gates Memorial Library]

Description: Photograph of two women sitting at a table working at Gates Memorial Library; they are identified as students in a college library science class. There are various labeling tools and books on the table. In the background, there is a bookshelf. Text below the photograph says, "Memorial Library Port Arthur, Texas. Department of Book Preparation, Accession work and Labelling Assisted by the Library Science Class. 1918."
Date: 1918
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library

[World War I Rally]

Description: Photograph of a crowd of people at a World War I rally in front of a federal building on the corner of Austin Avenue and Fifth Street. One group is standing on the steps and in the doorway. Some people are leaning on the side of the building. In the foreground, a crowd is facing the building.
Date: 1918~
Partner: Port Arthur Public Library
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