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House Exterior
Copy negative of two images. The top photograph shows several railroad workers in hats repairing a washed-out railroad. The railroad is surrounded by palm trees. Written at the bottom of the photo is, "Repairing Washout T.R. Co. Hond' C.A.". The bottom photograph shows a large, two-storied house surrounded by palm trees. Written across the bottom of the photograph is, "B-37, Residence of Gen. Mangr. T.R.R. Co., Pto. Castilla. 'Williams'".
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The Portal to Texas History
Man with Hippie
Copy negative of a two pictures and some newspaper clippngs. The first picture is of Wally Akin standing next to a hippie man. The second is of a girl standing on a sidewalk next to a building. Below the pictures is part of an article about Wally Akin's opinion on changing times in Hollywood.
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The Portal to Texas History
Montage of Movie Studio Owners
Copy negative of a picture of the Warner Brothers West Coast Studios building with pictures of J. L., H. M., A., and S. L. Warner at the top left corner. There is a typed note at the bottom of the picture.
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The Portal to Texas History
Portrait of Actress
Copy negative of Vera-Ellen, an actress. The image is promoting the film "White Christmas". She is in costume, a long open skirt, pump heels, a high collared shirt and gloves. She holds animal fur near her chest and allows it to fall down to the floor as she balances on her left foot.
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The Portal to Texas History
Two Men in Front of Building
Copy negative of a picture of Pete Smith and Wally Akin wearing suits standing in front of a building together. There is a note written in the upper right of the photograph that says, "To Wally Akin: - a gentleman, a scholar and a cowboy showman from Texas. Sincerely Pete Smith."
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The Portal to Texas History
Two Men in Garden
Copy negative of Pete Smith and Wally Akin standing together outside the MGM studios, with bushes and a building behind them. There is a handwritten note under the photograph.
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The Portal to Texas History
Two Men Walking in Garden
Copy negative of of Pete Smith and Wally Akin walking. One of the men is grabbing the other's arm as he points to something. Both men are wearing pin-stripe suits, ties, and dress shoes. Bushes line the one of the walls of the building behind them.
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The Portal to Texas History