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Abilene Library Consortium
25,459
Latimer Papers
10,903
Abilene Photograph Collection
3,148
Sayles and Sayles Collection
2,680
The Brand (Abilene, TX)
2,596
Texas Digital Newspaper Program
2,596
T. N. Carswell Collection
2,567
Jesse Wallace Williams Map Collection
864
William J. Bryan Collection
527
Hardin-Simmons Photograph Collection
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Picture of Comedian
Copy negative of a picture of comedian Charlie Chaplin and others in a bar or restaurant. He is holding a cane, violin, and hat, interacting with another man while a barman and five others watch. "The Classic Comedians" is printed at the bottom of the picture, and there is a handwritten note above it and a partially visible picture on the right.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Man with Christmas Wreath
Copy negative of a picture of Perry Como with a Christmas wreath. "Perry Como- Christmas Show" is written under the picture and other notes and partially visible pictures are above and on the right.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Group of Actors
Copy negative of a picture of the cast of Gunsmoke posed in and in front of a stagecoach, in costume. Atanding in the front row are Milburn Stone as Doc Adams, Amanda Blake as Kitty Russell, and James Arness as Matt Dillon. Inside the stagecoach are Glenn Strange as bartender Sam Noonan, Ken Curtis as Festus Haggen, and Buck Taylor as Newly. There are other partially visible pictures and handwritten notes above and to the left of the picture.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Portrait of Actress
Copy negative of a portrait of actress Rosalind Russell smiling and wearing a pearl necklace and earrings. "Rosalind Russell- CBS. TV-" is written below the picture. There are other partially visible pictures and notes around the picture.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
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.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
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.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
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.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
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."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
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.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
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.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
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.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Theater Interior
Copy negative of a picture of the inside of the Palace Theater with a curtain in the middle.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Theater Exterior
Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Palace Theater with advertisements for "Redskin" and "Hot Stuff." There is a boy walking in front of the theater. There are partially visible handwritten notes around the photograph.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Men's Group Outside Building
Copy negative of a picture of Wally Akin bringing Leo the MGM lion to the Kennett Lions Club. There is a large group of men standing in front of a building with the lion's trailer in the street on the left. There are handwritten notes above and below the picture.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Man with Lion Trainer
Copy negative of a picture of the MGM lion trainer and Wally Akin. A large cage is on the left. Under the picture is a handwritten note.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Publicity Stunt of Police Arresting Men
Copy negative of a picture of a publicity stunt involving police arresting the University of Illinois fencing team. A group of men are standing around a desk in the police station and Wally Akin is present.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
College Athletes
Copy negative of a picture of the U. S. Fencing team at the University of Illinois with their names written on the photograph. They are Abbey Silverstone, Lee (Pentman?), Mac Garret, and Arthur (?). They are posing with a trophy, sitting around Mac who is holding a clipboard. Other pictures are partially visible above and below.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Men Before Judge
Copy negative of a picture of four young men of the University of Illinois fencing team standing in front of a judge sitting at his desk in a court room. There is a partially visible handwritten note on the right side and another photograph above the picture.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
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.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
People Watching Parade
Copy negative of a picture of a crowd on the side of a a street next to some buildings watching a parade for the "World Premiere of Unusual Occupations." They are being entertained by some men on horseback. More buildings and people can be seen in the background on the other side of the street. More pictures are partially visible above and below the photograph.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Theater Interior
Copy negative of two pictures of the inside of the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas. The first is the view from the stage, and the second is a view from the upper right side of the room. There are typed and written notes on the page.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Theater Exterior
Copy negative of the outside of the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas. There is a large sign promoting the movie "The Vagabond King" with Dennis King and Jeanette MacDonald. There are plants and other signs below, near the entrance. There is a note written to the left of the photograph.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Theater Exterior
Copy negative of the outside of the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas. There is a large sign promoting the movie "The Vagabond King" with Dennis King and Jeanette MacDonald. There are other signs near the entrance and a car is parked on the left.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Theater Billboard
Copy negative of a theater billboard for the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas, in front of a brick wall with trash on the sidewalk and street.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History