Four pallbearers load a decorated casket into the back of a hearse in preparation for the mass funeral service for victims of the 1947 Texas City Disaster held at Memorial Park on June 22, 1947. The license plate on the hearse is FT 3925 Texas - 47. A row of hearses is parked near the building at Camp Wallace being used as a mortuary.

Panoramic view of army camp with many large tents and some wooden buildings. A water tower and other buildings and residences are visible in the distance. Printing on front of image is "4th Field Artillery & Engineers Camp, Texas City, Texas, 1914."

Pilot and co-pilot are seated in a biplane on an airfield. Large tents are visible in distance on right. Wording on front of image reads "Lt T.D. Milling and Lt Sherman landing at Texas City Tex. after breaking American duration and distance record. Left T.C. Fri March 28th 2:15 pm arrived San Antonio 5:37 pm landed at 630 left S.A. Mon 1:15 pm arr T.C. 512 pm [copyright symbol] by Higby photo no. 1." Year is 1913, known from other sources.

Photograph of four soldiers standing outside the door of a wood and canvas building surrounded by debris and flooded areas. The wooden structure is heavily damaged and the building looks to be near total collapse with no roof nor front wall remaining. Another soldier stands to the left of the building. Two smaller structures are visible to the right, both visibly damaged. Wording on photo front "Texas City after the hurricane. U.S. Army Division Hdqs Genl. [General] Bell and staff."

A large number of soldiers in uniform are gathered in small groups in a field engaged in a variety of tasks. A group of three soldiers is standing in the foreground with hands on hips or in pockets, looking at something off to the right of the photo. Another soldier stands near them facing away from the camera. Wording on photo front: "Troops at Texas City Tex."

Two buildings along a road with another building a a water tower in the background. The building to the left has heavy structural damage to the side facing the road and is braced in the right front corner with a pole or board. The building to the right is surrounded by debris from the structure and its contents. A large piece of debris lies in the road near the forefront of the picture. A water tower and other buildings are visible in the distance. Clothing, quilts or blankets and a pillow are hanging on lines in the foreground. Wording on photo front: "After the storm Texas City." The number "22" is written on the photo. Wording on photo back "Aug 16, 1915."

Photograph of a power pole with lines attached stands straight near the right of the photo center. In the distance a line of five one-story buildings and one two-story building can be seen. A car is parked in front of the middle buildings. The entire visible landscape is flooded with standing water. Other buildings are visible in the far distance. A large tangled canvas lies at the base of the power pole. Wording on photo front: "Texas City residence dist. after the hurricane." The number "12." is written on the photo.

A group of 24 soldiers, 4 adult males in civilian clothing and 6 boys are sitting or standing in front of a building. A soldier on the far right stands astride a bicycle. Wording on photo front "Just arrived waiting orders Texas City Texas" The inscription "Higby photo No. 1310" is written on the bottom right corner. The building is probably the train depot.

Large cranes and hoisting equipment remove metal debris in the port area after the 1947 Texas City Disaster. "Bisso WA 6200" is painted on the left-most hoisting mechanism. In the middle of the picture, beyond the hoisting equipment, is a small building labeled "Bisso". Several men can be seen looking at the damage. Wooden, concrete, metal and pipe debris are scattered. In the distance on the left can be seen some refinery structures.

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Five cars are parked along a street in front of a long building holding small stores. The store signs read : "Jeweler Hetherington", "Westinghouse Appliances Farmer Bros.", "Allan's Shoes" and "Prescriptions Pharmacy." There is a woman standing looking into the window of the shoe store with other people nearby mostly hidden behind a car; a man in a suit and hat walks along the sidewalk in front of the pharmacy.

Daily newspaper from Texas City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Texas City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Texas City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Texas City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Texas City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Texas City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Texas City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Texas City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Texas City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Texas City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Texas City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Texas City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Texas City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.