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[Band Performing]

Photograph of a band performing on stage, with a guitarist, saxophonist, and pianist visible. The man in the center is possibly a singer. Hi hands are blurry from movement, probably clapping or tapping a tambourine. A few women are visible in the background, standing behind the band.
Date: November 18, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Style Show]

Photograph of two girls standing on a stage at a style show wearing fancy white dresses. A sign on the curtain behind them reads, "There's magic in the right know how." A woman sits at a table with a microphone at the back of the stage.
Date: June 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Style Show]

Photograph of a girl walking on stage during a style show wearing a floral print dress. A sign on the curtain behind her reads "There's magic in the right know how."
Date: June 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: May 4, 1954 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: May 4, 1954

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on May 4th (pop concert) during the 4th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The conductor is Julius Hegyi.
Date: May 1954
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: March 29, 1954 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: March 29, 1954

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran from March 29th to March 30th (fifth concert) during the 4th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The conductor was Julius Hegyi.
Date: March 1954
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: December 6, 1954 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: December 6, 1954

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on December 6th (second concert) during the 5th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The conductor was Julius Hegyi.
Date: December 1954
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: October 18, 1954 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: October 18, 1954

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on October 18th (first concert) during the 5th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The conductor was Julius Hegyi.
Date: October 1954
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Gatesville Messenger and Star-Forum (Gatesville, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, May 7, 1954 (open access)

The Gatesville Messenger and Star-Forum (Gatesville, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, May 7, 1954

Weekly newspaper from Gatesville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 7, 1954
Creator: Post, John F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Brogan Cadillac-Oldsmobile Company] (open access)

[Client Card: Brogan Cadillac-Oldsmobile Company]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Brogan Cadillac-Olds. Company, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: horse leg repair.
Date: May 1954
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. Huntington Brown] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. Huntington Brown]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. Huntington Brown, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Pieces included: "Br're Rabbit", and "Tar Baby".
Date: September 1954
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. R. W. Alexander] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. R. W. Alexander]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. R. W. Alexander, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. According to the card, Alexander ordered two bronze casts of Indian heads 6/12 inches.
Date: November 1954
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mrs. Judy Brown] (open access)

[Client Card: Mrs. Judy Brown]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mrs. Judy Brown, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. This work order includes a bronze cast of a "Standing Nude Female Figure, measuring 36" high."
Date: December 1954
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mrs. E. W. Biggs] (open access)

[Client Card: Mrs. E. W. Biggs]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mrs. E. W. Biggs, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. This work order includes numerous bronze and plaster casts, some mounted on bases.
Date: 1954-08/1966-04
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. E. R. Abernathy] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. E. R. Abernathy]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. E. R. Abernathy, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: "Fountain Figure" (Repatine).
Date: April 1954
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: American Granite Company] (open access)

[Client Card: American Granite Company]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for the American Granite Company, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: bronze cast plaque.
Date: June 1954
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mrs. William H. Barrett] (open access)

[Client Card: Mrs. William H. Barrett]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mrs. William H. Barrett, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. This order includes a bronze cast of a small baby's head.
Date: January 1954
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Alva Museum Replicas, Inc.] (open access)

[Client Card: Alva Museum Replicas, Inc.]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Alfred Wolkenberg President of Alva Museum Replicas, Inc. (Alva Studios), including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Pieces included: Robert E. Lee Head (3 copies; 6"), Portrait Head of Eleanor Roosevelt (4 copies; 14"), Small Portrait Head, Nude Female Figure, Lion (9" x 4"), Bust, Boy Riding Fish, Bust of Theodore Roosevelt (30" x 30"), Portrait Bust (24" x 21"), Lincoln Head (16.5"; black marble base 6" cube), Bust of Lincoln (2 copies; 35.5" x 24"), Bust of Washington (35.5" x 28"), and Lincoln Head (14"; marble base 6" cube).
Date: 1954-10-12/1965-08-30
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. George E. Barksdale] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. George E. Barksdale]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. George E. Barksdale, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: "Portrait Head".
Date: November 1954
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. Frederick D. Brown, Inc.] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. Frederick D. Brown, Inc.]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. Frederick D. Brown, Inc., including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Pieces included: "Touchdown Club Award", and "Touchdown Club Award" (2 copies).
Date: November 1954
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Miss Ethel Cantrell] (open access)

[Client Card: Miss Ethel Cantrell]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Miss Ethel Cantrell, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: bronze cast bust of "Reverend J.W. Drake" (25" x 17").
Date: February 1954
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. Walter P. Chrysler] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. Walter P. Chrysler]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. Walter P. Chrysler, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. This work order includes a bronze cast "Group."
Date: November 1954
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. Hillis Arnold] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. Hillis Arnold]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. Hillis Arnold, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: "Plaque" (16.5" x 23.5").
Date: May 1954
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Brooks Memorial Art Gallery] (open access)

[Client Card: Brooks Memorial Art Gallery]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Brooks Memorial Art Gallery, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: bronze cast head of "General Forrest" (3.5").
Date: June 1954
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Artkraft Sign Corporation] (open access)

[Client Card: Artkraft Sign Corporation]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Artkraft Sign Corporation, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: aluminum cast plaque (2 copies; 25" x 18" x 4.5").
Date: February 1954
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History