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Theater Exterior
Copy negative of a picture of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas taken from the street. The marquee says, "World Premiere Unusual Occupations Featuring Hardin Simmons University." There is a man walking in front of the theater and a car parked on the left. Another picture is partially visible on the right.
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Man Dressed as Woman
Copy negative of three pictures of Wally Akin dressed as a woman performing at the Chamber of Commerce in Abilene. He is wearing a wig, hat, blouse, and skirt with garters and women's shoes. There are other people sitting at tables in the room. The pictures were taken September 22, 1976.
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Parade
Copy negative of several men and women in dresses carrying signs through a War Bond parade. In the background is an American Flag and a business-lined street.
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Parade
Copy negative of two photographs from a War Bonds parade. The photograph on the left shows uniformed men walking down a car-lined street. The photograph on the right shows riders holding flags on six white horses, walking down a car-lined street. Written above the second photograph is, "HSU. 6 White Horses."
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Women Seated in Park
Copy negative of eleven women seated at a table in a park. In front of the their tables are several war bond signs. Two of them read, "A Salute to Our War Heroes" and, "Buy More Bonds." The women are wearing dresses and some wear hats. In the foreground is an old car and in the background are trees and buildings.
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Trucks in a Parade
Copy negative of two photographs from a War Bonds Parade in Abilene, Texas. In the top photograph is a large truck flying American flags and the bottom photograph shows a truck. Written beside the photograph is, "War Bonds".
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The Portal to Texas History
Theater Billboard
Copy negative of the Paramount Theater's marquee in Abilene, Texas. The marquee reads, "Max Reinhardt's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Roadshow Presentation - 2 Shows Only - 3:30 & 8 P.M.". In the foreground is an empty street. Written below the photograph is, "War Bond Parades, World War II".
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Men in Railroad Costume
Copy negative Wally Akin and Ted Waggoner standing in front of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas. The men are dressed as railroad conductors and are standing next to a small locomotive on wheels. A sign above the locomotive reads, "The Picture Evolution of Railroad Safety" and painted on the engine is, "Union Pacific, Joel McCrea, Barbara Stanwyck. Paramount Mid-Nite Sat. and Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed." On the theater marquee is, "Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers in Vernon and Irene Castle".
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
People on Courthouse Lawn
Copy negative of a war bonds rally on a courthouse lawn. In the foreground are men in suits, some holding American Flags, and in the background is a gazebo. A typed note beneath the photograph reads, "A big rally was held on the federal lawn.. Several thousand people were there... Great results obtained. Also pictures of big war bond parade with Army, H.S.U. and City of Abilene as well as theater employes participating."
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Theater Advertisement
Copy negative of a theater poster advertising Don Marlowe. The poster features photographs of Mr. Marlowe with several other t.v. and movie stars as well as a listing of Mr. Marlowe's t.v. and movie appearances.
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Two Men at Ground Breaking
Copy negative of Wally Akin and Cecil Warren both holding a shovel and smiling. One man wears glasses and one wears a necktie. In the background is a tractor. Written above the photograph is, "First Shovel of Dirt".
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Baseball Player
Copy negative of Dizzy Dean standing in a baseball field, wearing a baseball uniform and holding a bat. Written beneath the photograph is, "Dizzy Dean - 1945, ST Louis Cardinals".
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Portrait of Actress
Copy negative of a poster of a portrait of actress Mary Miles. She has curly blond hair and dark lipstick. Above her image are the words, "Movie Stars". Below the poster are three photographs of a man and a woman. Written above the poster is, "Wally Akin sold Minter Movies. She was 16 years old," and written beside it is, "Mary Miles Minter Star of 1916 to 1920".
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
College Band
Copy negative of the HSU Cowboy Band arranged in three rows, holding their instruments. There is information about the band printed below the picture and handwritten notes on the left and right.
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Man with Christmas Street
Copy negative of Wally Akin standing in an area with Christmas decorations. There are notes written above and to the right of the picture.
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The Portal to Texas History
Man Receiving Award
Copy negative of Wally Akin and another man wearing suits, with Wally receiving an award. There is a newspaper article partially visible to the left of the picture.
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Theater Concession Stand
Copy negative of the concession stand at the Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas. There are signs and menus posted, and snacks are in the glass case.
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Theater Exterior
Copy negative of two men buying tickets to the "Greatest Show on Earth" at the Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas. They are standing outside the theater at the ticket booth, and there is a woman walking in the background on the right. There are several signs promoting the show. Two other pictures are partially visible below, and there is a handwritten note on the right.
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Theater Exterior
Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas viewed from the street. The marquee reads "We Welcome Our Neighbor The Citizens National Bank," and there are other signs under the marquee.
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The Portal to Texas History
Theater Exterior
Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas viewed from the street. The marquee reads "Box Office Opens 1 45 Week Days 2 45 Saturdays Sundays Holidays" and there is a large sign under it that says "Riot in Cell Block II."
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Theater Exterior
Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas viewed from the street. The marquee reads "The Paramount is Celebrating its 25th Anniversary" in the middle and "To Hell and Back" on the right, and there are several more posters for the movie "To Hell and Back." Some people are walking on the sidewalk in front of the theater. In the top left corner is another partially visible photograph of the Paramount Theater.
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Theater Exterior
Copy negative of four pictures of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas taken from the street and a handwritten note about the theater. The first is advertising "Riot in Cell Block II." The second is advertising "To Hell and Back" and has people walking outside the theater. The third is advertising "Around the World in 80 Days" with a group of people outside. The fourth is advertising "How to Marry a Millionaire" with Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe.
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Theater Exterior
Copy negative of a picture of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas taken from the street. It is advertising the movie "Three Ring Circus" with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Horse Drawn Wagon in Parade
Copy negative of a picture of two men in a covered wagon drawn by two mules in a parade down a street. There is a crowd and businesses behind them. The event is for the "World Premier of Unusual Occupations." Another picture is partially visible on the right.
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History