Photograph of one of the informational banners that was hung in the Special Collections room while the exhibit "Proof: The Byrd Williams Family Photography Archive" was housed there. It reads "Byrd Williams Photography; Byrd Photo; Byrd Williams III worked for Kodak and several other photography companies in addition to being involved in lens manufacturing prior to starting his business in Fort Worth. Through these jobs he gained the skill necessary to launch Byrd Photo which also included a portrait studio and photo lab. Studio work included work for a wide variety of clients including the city crime lab, architects, and magazines. Customers could have a photography painted over in oils, giving it the appearance of a painting - or oil paintings, based on these photographs.; Proof: Photographs from Four Generations of a Texas Family; Customers who came to Byrd Photo to have their portrait made would invariably be presented with a proof -- a photo print they could see before they placed their order for additional photographs. The Williams Collection is filled with photo proofs like these, but it's filled with proof of another kind as well-- proof of four lives spent in an unceasing attempt to capture our world, …

Photograph of an informational banner hung on the wall during the "Proof: The Byrd Williams Family Photography Archive" exhibit. It was housed in the Special Collections room at Willis Library during the fall semester of 2016. The banner reads "Introduction; An archive is a story which hasn't been written. Within each box and folder are photos, letters, scrapbooks and artifacts. Individually they are curiosities, but combined, they are interconnected evidence of the past. The Byrd Williams Family Photography Collection was created by four photographers, all named Byrd Moore Williams, over four successive generations beginning in 1890 and continuing through the present day. The collection is proof of four lives, lived in vivid detail. The story is yet to be told.; The archive, acquired by UNT Libraries in 2014, contains over 300,000 unique images, ranging from snapshots to studio portraits to street photography. Subject matter is diverse too; in this collection the landscapes of Yosemite site alongside televangelists, professional hockey players and Fort Worth city landmarks new and old. The history of the Williams Family is told within the collection through letters, postcards, diaries and artifacts such as cameras and significant personal effects." Also on the banner are several examples of …

Photograph of a banner displayed at the "Proof: The Byrd Williams Family Photography Archive". On it are images of each Byrd Williams next to names and a synopsis of their life. The banner reads "Byrd Williams Timeline; Byrd Moore Williams; Byrd Moore Williams owned a hardware store in Gainesville, Texas that sold photography equipment. His early prints were developed in a darkroom in the family's home. His work includes stunningly detailed images of his hardware store, photos of family members and places around Gainesville.; Byrd Moore Williams, Jr.; Byrd Williams II studied at the University of Texas (1905-1907), worked as an engineer, and expanded on family tradition by incorporating imagery in forms other than portraiture, which included landscapes and city scenery. His work includes documentation of civil engineering projects including the San Antonio River Walk. Byrd II's surveying equipment and notebooks are included in the collection as well as fragile nitrate based negatives featuring early scenes of Yosemite National Park.; Byrd Williams III; Byrd Williams III explored photography on his own terms as a fine art as well as a commercial enterprise. He owned a photo service in Fort Worth and in the 1930s created an expansive series of women …

Photograph taken during daylight of gutted building after a fire. Caption: "Tortured Metal Wreckage gives mute evidence of the fury of a blaze sweeping Enid Foundry and Machine Shop Tuesday. The fire destroyed a one story wing of the sprawling plant and gutted the shop's 2 story section. Firemen narrowly prevented damage to the Johnson Elevator across the street. Gene Marritt, foundry owner, who estimated loss at $100,000-plus, said some of his 32 workers will return Wednesday for salvage and clean-up."

Photograph is of a man wearing a football uniform holding a football above his head.

Photograph of three fire trucks parked on Dallas Love Field Airport. Two firefighters can be seen sitting on top of the center truck. The note on the reverse side of the image states that the trucks were waiting for the arrival of the president's plane.

Photograph of Air Force One on Dallas Love Field. Two emergency vehicles can be seen on the runway behind the airplane.

Photograph of Air Force One on Dallas Love Field. People are lined up in front of a stairway extending up to the plane. President Kennedy and his wife can be seen descending the stairs.

Photograph of President Kennedy greeting a crowd of people along the edge of the runway at Love Field. Buildings and parked vehicles can be seen in the background.

Photograph of John F. Kennedy's presidential motorcade leaving Dallas Love Field. A crowd has gathered behind the president's car and in the background.

Photograph of Air Force One on Dallas Love Field. People are lined up in front of a stairway extending up to the plane. President Kennedy and his wife can be seen mingling with the crowd near the base of the stairs.

Photograph of Air Force One on Dallas Love Field. Two emergency vehicles can be seen on the runway to the side of the airplane.

Photograph of Junebug Clark as a baby, sitting in a high chair with his hand in his mouth. The photograph is mounted next to a poem by Joe Clark, titled "Only a Snapshot." Junebug clark was born in April 1949, but this image was dated November 1961. It is assumed this date is when Joe this piece along with the poem. Photo by: Joe Clark, HBSS. Signed by: Joe Clark, HBSS Clark PhotoFile: 4988

Photograph of W. V. Fort, Frank Bridges, and Floyd Arnold "Jim" Crow. They stand in front of a set of bleacher, Crow and Bridges with their hands behind their backs, while Fort has his in his suit pockets. All three wear suits, and Fort has a bow tie while the other two have ties.

Photograph of Russ Bloxom and a woman looking at the Commissioner's Court Minutes. Bloxom is facing the camera. Bloxom is wearing a bright jacket, a shirt, and a patterned tie. His hair is parted on the side. The woman is wearing glasses and a light-colored shirt. Her hair is short and curly. A map of Tarrant County and photos of the landscape and historic areas are hung on a wall.

Photograph of Russ Bloxom sitting behind a word processor. He is having a conversation with a woman. Her back is facing the camera. She is holding a piece of paper. They are both dressed formally. There is a clock hung on the wall.

Photograph of Ross Bloxom having a conversation with a man in a courthouse. Both men are dressed formally. There is a person visible in the back. A framed map of the United States is mounted on a wall.

Photograph of Lydia Soliz seated behind her desk and talking on the phone. In front of her, there is a woman seated on a chair with her legs crossed. Russ Bloxom is standing behind Soliz and appears to be having a conversation with a police officer. Everyone is dressed formally.

Photograph of Russ Bloxom laying down on a couch. He appears to be reading newspapers. He is wearing a shirt, a patterned tie, and gray pants. His hair is parted on the side. To the left, there is a table. On the table, there is a Coca Cola bottle.

Photograph of two men standing beside Russ Bloxom. They appear to be having a conversation. There are other people behind them. Everyone is dressed formally. There is a "Directory" sign on top of a barred window in the back.

Photograph of Russ Bloxom having a conversation with an unknown man. There are other people behind them. Everyone is dressed formally. There is a "Directory" sign on top of a barred window in the back.

Photograph of Russ Bloxom seated in a room and having a conversation with someone out of the frame. There is a clock hung on the wall above him and a sign that reads "Rake some muck today." Bloxom is wearing a bright jacket, a shirt, and a patterned tie. His hair is parted on the side.

Photograph of a window displaying Domino Cane sugar products. In the center of the display is a sign that reads "as advertised on WBAP-TV Channel 5."

Photograph of Margaret McDonald and Bill Guy standing in a small kitchen with a woman and two small boys. Guy presents a turkey to the unknown woman. McDonald stands behind the two boys with her hands on their shoulders. The boys hold a metal pan between them.