[A man loading cotton cake into a car]

A man loading a large bag of cotton cake into a car. The cake is the solid that remains after the cottonseeds have had the oil pressed out of them.
Date: July 28, 1956
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Craig Morris and Alf Morris Jr. at Waco, Texas]

(back of photo) Alf (right) Fall 1956 at Waco, Texas. The other (left) is Craig (M.D.) his brother. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Elvis Presley photograph

Portrait-style photograph of singer Elvis Presley wearing a cap that is believed to be Harley Davidson Motorcycle hat called a "Lite Weight Cap."
Date: 1956~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Killeen City Police Department

Killeen police standing outside of the a building with a "welcome" banner, possibly City Hall. The chief of police and thirteen policemen are picture in this photograph taken in 1956.
Date: 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Johnny Ramos - Boxer

Johnny Ramos, boxer. He has his hands taped up and is in a fighting stance. He is wearing boxing shorts and shoes.
Date: January 18, 1956
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Carrie Carroll Blackshear holding Sally Blackshear]

Carrie Carroll Blackshear (Mrs. R.K. Blackshear, Sr.) holding her granddaughter, Sally Blackshear. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[An aerial view of the West Winds Motel]

An aerial photograph of the West Winds Motel. There is a 7-Eleven next to the motel. There are also several houses surrounding the area.
Date: June 7, 1956
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History