[Group of People with Governor Shivers at the Texas State Capitol]

Photograph of a group of people standing behind the governor, Allan Shivers, as he is signing something in the Governor's Public Reception room at the Texas State Capitol. Shivers is wearing a dark-colored suit, and the group behind him is wearing dark-colored clothing.
Date: May 10, 1951
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Country Band Performing on a Stage]

Photograph of six members of a country band standing on a stage, holding instruments. One is holding a violin, one is holding a bass, three are holding guitars, and the final one is singing.
Date: April 10, 1948
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mr. and Mrs. Tom Adams Square Dancing]

Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Adams square dancing next to a brick wall. Mr. Adams is wearing a western shirt and dark-colored pants, and Mrs. Adams is wearing a light-colored dress. The wall has a poster advertising for the Texas Square Dancing Festival.
Date: April 10, 1948
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mrs. Lankford at St. Elmo School]

Photograph of Mrs. Lankford at St. Elmo School writing on a chalk board. She is wearing a light-colored dress, and visible from the waist up. The board reads, "Our Earth's Neighbors / Mercury," and is in the process of writing Venus.
Date: November 10, 1947
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Ralph Kies Sitting at an Organ]

Photograph of Ralph Kies sitting at an organ. He is wearing a dark-colored suit, and a book of music is sitting on the music stand.
Date: February 10, 1951
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man Posing With an Allsweet Display]

Photograph of a man in a dark-colored suit standing with an Allsweet margarine display in a Swift and Company store. There are shelves stocked with various grocery items in the background.
Date: February 10, 1950
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dr. Hepcat Holding a Record]

Photograph of "Dr. Hepcat" Albert Lavada Durst holding a record in his studio. He is wearing a suit and tie, and sitting near a record player and a microphone.
Date: July 10, 1953
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Large House Exterior]

Photograph of an old colonial house once located on 1502 Brazos Street. The building's wide covered porch has Doric capitals that can be seen on its columns, and a tall set of stone steps can be seen leading up to the porch. Several dark windows can be seen on the face of the building along with an entrance at the center. Dark panels can be seen beneath the porch that may be windows to a basement or a split level. Shrubs and trees can be seen around the steps and in the foreground.
Date: November 10, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Steak 'N' Stein Diner]

Photograph of a small diner called Steak 'N' Stein with an old neon sign that can be seen on a tall stand to the right. Vehicles can be seen parked front between the building and the street in the foreground, including a Dodge truck and a Volkswagen. A small sign can be seen to the right advertising breakfast and lunch specials. The restaurant, now demolished, was located on 1701 San Jacinto Boulevard.
Date: April 10, 1973
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Artist Sculpting]

Photograph of artist, Charles Umlauf, in the middle of sculpting a bust of a man with a bow tie. The artist is standing to the left of the large bust, wearing a t-shirt and holding a sculpting tool. The back ground is a solid, dark color.
Date: April 10, 1980
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Computer Furniture]

Photograph of three pieces of wooden computer furniture in front of a bright red back drop. The furniture can be seen arranged to hold computers, monitors, keyboards and paper. The table in the middle is the smallest, and can be seen with only a scanner or printer resting on it.
Date: May 10, 1984
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Department Store Display]

Photograph of a display full of perfume fragrances in a department store located at 5621 Inter-regional Highway. A tall gazebo model structure can be seen at the top of the display, and racks of clothing for sale along with store mannequins can be seen in the background.
Date: November 10, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Department Store Interior]

Photograph of several aisles of store displays in a department store located at 5621 Inter-regional Highway. In the foreground, a display of stacked chairs and tables can be seen, along with a scooter or bicycle. Each aisle in the background is packed with store goods, and each has a Santa shaped sign posted on it.
Date: November 10, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas Capitol Model]

Photograph of a miniature 3D model of the Texas State Capitol campus. The model is composed of pale replicas of buildings, including the capitol, and is meant to display the area from 11th street to 18th street. The model's purpose is to show proposed buildings for the area.
Date: February 10, 1959
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wards Department Store]

Photograph of Wards Department Store with several vehicles parked on the street in the foreground. The name "Wards" can be seen prominently on the storefront, and several window displays can be seen beneath the building's sidewalk awning. A U.S. flag can be seen on a flag pole on top of the roof.
Date: November 10, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Terminix Pest Control]

Photograph of the Terminix pest control company located at Parkway and Lamar, taken from across the street. A formally dressed man and woman can be seen in front of the building at the top of a set of steps. To the left is a parking lot with several company vehicles, including one designed to look like a bug seen next to the building. Several men in jumpsuit uniforms can be seen, each standing next to a vehicle. A tall sign for the business can be seen at the edge of the lot. Two vehicles can be seen in the foreground.
Date: January 10, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bill Youngblood in Front of Terminix Sign]

Photograph of the roadside sign of Terminix pest control company located at Parkway and North Lamar. An insect statue can be seen on top of the sign, and a car with insect wings and an insect-like design can be seen next to a building in the background. In the foreground, Bill Youngblood, the owner of Terminix, can be seen in front of the sign, wearing a dark suit with a bow tie. He is smiling and standing with his hands behind his back.
Date: January 10, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Exterior of the Milam Cafeteria Building]

Photograph of the southwest corner of the Milam Cafeteria taken from across the street. It is a multi-story brick building with decorative stonework around the corners and quoins on the corners; the walls of the ground floor appear to be stuccoed. There are lines of cars on both sides of the building.
Date: September 10, 1947
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
System: The Portal to Texas History