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Postcard Ad for Electric Signs

Description: Copy negative of an advertisements for electric signs. On the left are pictures of three theaters with the signs, Mr. Harry Gould and Mr. Marsline K. Moore. There is typed text on the right with testimonials about the signs from the two men and Wally Akin. Above and below this ad are other partially visible pictures of theaters.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Movie Stars Dancing

Description: Copy negative of a magazine clipping of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dancing. She is wearing a black evening gown and he is wearing a black tuxedo. Beside the photograph is printed, "1936 1937" and above it text reads, "Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Throwing the golden loot of a string of victories into the show of their dreams ...A lavish, tingling love tilt...rolling in fun and, as with all their successes, Pandro S. Berman, producer, will have melodies composed by a great name in music."
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Portrait of Actor

Description: Copy negative of a magazine clipping featuring the actor George O'Brien. Featured is a portrait of Mr. O'Brien wearing a suit and tie next to an image of three men dressed as cowboys on horseback. Above that image is text that reads, "George O'Brien, Ace star of the rugged outdoors... hard hitting he man with the box-office kick of a bucking bronc. In SIX action dramas staged on the frontiers of adventure. Produced by George Hirliman."
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Family Portrait on Front Porch

Description: Copy negative of a family portrait. The individuals shown from left to right, starting in the front, are Louise Warren (Beckett), Eugene Warren Wood, George Warren Scarborough, Helen Paxton Moore, George Paxton Jr., Euna Lee Scarborough (Foreman), Neppie Scarborough, Carroll Wood, Booth Warren, Lawrence Scarborough. The individuals in the second row from left to right are Ralph Darr, Winnie Warren (Coit), Mary Paxton Pender, C. P. Warren, Mrs. Warren, Mildred Paxton Moody, Cora Warren Wood, a… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Commercial Building Exterior

Description: Copy negative of Cameron and Phillips Hardware store. Other text on the side of the building reads guns, rope, wagons, plows, hacks, buggies, cutlery, shovels, spades, mowers, rakes, and powder shot. The image is of the store from the corner of N. 2nd and Pine Street in Abilene.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Business Interior with Staff

Description: Copy negative of Cameron and Phillips Hardware store and staff. There is a sign on the wall that reads "studebaker wagons." Twelve men stand in the the hardware store, including George L. Paxton Sr. Items visible in the store include feeding bowls, pots, ceramic serving utensils, wheelbarrows, wood burning ovens, and lamps. Most men in the photograph are wearing hats and mustaches.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Man with Two Cows

Description: Copy negative of a picture of C. B. Parker with his high milk producing Jersey cow "Bonnie" and her calf "Beauty." They are in a pen with trees in the background. There is some text at the bottom describing the record-setting cow. The picture was taken near Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Newspaper Ad

Description: Copy negative of a newspaper ad from J.D. Moore Transfer and Storage in Abilene, Texas. The advertisement addresses the Hilton Hotel and the moving service provided by the company. There is a drawing of a J. D. Moore Storage truck and an image of a hotel.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Business Truck

Description: Copy negative of a J. D. Moore Transfer and Storage truck in front of a warehouse and fence on Cherry Street in Abilene, Texas. There are storage tanks in the background. There is text on the side of the truck advertising the business name and phone number.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Commercial Truck

Description: Copy negative of a J. D. Moore Transfer and Storage moving truck. The truck has painted text stating the name, location, and phone number of the company.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Staff

Description: Copy negative of a picture of 16 men and women standing on the sidewalk and street in front of the theater where they work. There is some text to the left of the picture and some signs on the outside of the theater building in the background.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Staff

Description: Copy negative of a picture of 13 men and women standing in front of a stairway and entrances to other rooms, in the main area of the theater where they work. There is some partially visible text to the left of the picture and a handwritten note under the picture.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Postcard of Community

Description: Copy negative of a postcard giving facts about the city of Abilene. Quotes are typed at the top left of the card, a place for a stamp at the top left, and the card is divided into two sections. War slogans are present at the bottom of the card. There is only text, no images.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Tornado Damage

Description: Copy photograph of damage to the Old Gold Shop and other buildings on Austin Street in Waco, Texas. Pictured are several shops with the facades and parts of the roofs torn off from a tornado. Parked outside the shops is a GMC truck. Two men stand to the left.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jimmie Willis
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Storm Damage

Description: Copy photograph of tornado damage to the Joy Theater and Dennis Building in Waco, Texas. The two buildings are completely destroyed. A group of people gathers in front on foot and in trucks.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Portrait of Actress

Description: Copy photograph of the actress Diana Dors. Dors is seated on a chaise lounge and is wearing a black dress with white heels. Beside her is a white dog. At the bottom is several lines of text.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Portrait of Movie Stars

Description: Copy negative of a poster with several pictures. On the top left is a picture of a group of people in formal attire, with one woman who appears to be having a confrontation with a man. On the top right is a page advertising the movie "The Garden of Eden" starring Corinne Griffith with Lowell Sherman, Louise Dresser, and Charles Ray. It was produced by Walter Morosco, supervised by John W. Considine, Jr., and directed by Lewis Milestone. On the bottom left is a picture of a woman reclining while… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Portrait of Movie Stars

Description: Copy negative of a poster with several pictures. On the top left is a page advertising the movie "The Garden of Eden" starring Corinne Griffith with Lowell Sherman, Louise Dresser, and Charles Ray. It was produced by Walter Morosco, superviids. On the bottom left is a picture of a blond woman wearing an elaborate costume. On the right is a pised by John W. Considine, Jr., and directed by Lewis Milestone. On the top right is a picture of a woman standing on a set, wearing a costume and long brac… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Movie Poster, Silent Screen Star

Description: Copy negative of a section of a movie poster with various silent screen stars, this one being May Murray. She is wearing a large bonnet and holding a lace fan to her face. Her eyes are half open. There is text written on the image.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Women's Sunday School Class

Description: Copy photograph of the 1927 First Baptist Church Women's Sunday school class. A large group of women stands in seven rows on the steps of the First Baptist Church. Many carry bibles. Four women in the front row hold a banner. A man stands behind the banner.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Home Exterior

Description: Copy negative of a home exterior. The estate grounds and side angle of a house show trees, bushes, climbing vines, windows and chimney. The photograph is bordered by a line graphic.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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