Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Annapolis in the old days is topic of conversation as Capt. W.T. Eckberg, left, public works officer for the eighth naval district and L. e. Coley, retired admiral who is manager of the Oklahoma City Symphony, get together at a chamber of commerce reception."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Symphony conductor turns teacher for small-fry."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Take time to be safe is the slogan which will appear on 108 billboards which Associated Motor Carriers, Inc., will place on Oklahoma highways within the next few weeks."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "An assist for Santa Claus came Monday from the 8th rifle company marine corps reserve, a group of city theater owners, and Gov. Murray. December 18 was proclaimed "Toys for Tots" Day, as part of the rifle company's program for underprivileged children. The theater owners will admit children to special movies that day, with the admission fee to be one toy. On hand as the governor signed the proclamation were, from left, R. Lewis Barton, Hubert Huddleston, Gov. Murray, Dean Davis, Sgt. John Pack, 8th rifle co., and Gordon Leonard."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "There was nothing bashful about Minnie, left, and Moe when at the end of their show for Polk students, they shed their costumes and began shaking hands with their audience."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "After a breathless week of furnishing a "furnished house" for their arrival, Australian teacher Herbert Russell is comforted by members of his family."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "The Seminole armory and garage is the first of 13 to be constructed in the state."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Roger Swan, Asst. Co. Attorney"

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Tree of Lights," Oklahoma City's first community Christmas tree, was lighted Monday night for the first time…The Classen highschool choir will present Tuesday night's program and the Crown Heights Youth Chorale will sing Wednesday night. The nightly programs run from *:30 to 9 p.m."

Photograph of the Switzler Creek subwatershed, looking east with mulch on the front slope. K-2991-3 & 4.

Photograph of the large facade window of the Austin Avenue Church. The stained-glass in the window has been destroyed by a fire and damage around the tracery of the window is visible.

Photograph of firefighters group around a water jug. Three uniformed firefighters are receiving water from a female Salvation Army worker who is wearing the water jug on her front.

Photograph of firefighters inside Austin Avenue Methodist Church. The firefighters are grouped together in a hallway and holding on to a water hose. In the foreground there is the 13th Street foyer of the church with water on the floor and stains on the walls.

Photograph of firefighters outside Austin Avenue Methodist Church. In the foreground there is a long water hose in 13th Street that goes up the side steps of the church. Firefighters are standing on the steps of the church facing towards the stained glass windows. Another group of people are standing on the sidewalk and looking towards a ladder that is propped up on the church.

Photograph of firefighters holding a fire hose. The men positioned near the ground outside the Austin Avenue Methodist Church. In the background the fire is visible inside of the church.

Photograph of firefighters holding a fire hose. The men positioned near the ground outside the Austin Avenue Methodist Church. In the background the fire is visible inside of the church.

Photograph of firefighters holding a fire hose. The men positioned near the ground outside the Austin Avenue Methodist Church. The water from the hose is spraying towards the large facade window of the church.

Photograph of a front view of the fire damage to the Austin Avenue Methodist Church. Through the large facade window there is roof damage and smoke rising. To the left side towards the ground are fire hoses and ladders leaning on the church.

Photograph of the large decorative facade window of the Austin Avenue Church. The glass of the window has been burned out by a fire and damage around the tracery of the facade window is visible.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Quarter-by-quarter glimpses of OU coach: (1) Bud and aid Gomer Jones show concern."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Treason is charged to Fort Sill Maj. Ambrose H. Nugent, 44, from Merrill, Wis. Nugent was charged with committing treasonable offenses while a prisoner of war in North Korea. He allegedly offered intelligence to the enemy. He has been stationed at Fort Sill since November, 1953."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "(3) Bud and Tom Carroll discuss report from box phone"

Photograph of the fire damage of Austin Avenue Methodist Church. The photograph shows the collapsed and charred roof of the church. The stone and brick exterior of the church is still standing.

Photograph of smoke rising from inside a building. The exterior building has an upper row of windows where smoke is visible. On the lower row of windows is a sign saying Pop Hale's Place Beer. A ladder is leaning against the building.