["Pocono Express" at Binghamton, New York]

The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railway's Pocono Express, train No. 2, headed by a big Hudson locomotive, at Binghamton, New York on August 13, 1947.
Date: August 13, 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Soldiers at table- France Aug 1944

Photograph of several soldiers and unidentified women around a table in Bourg de Peage, France in August 1944. The soldiers are members of the 36th Infantry Division.
Date: August 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
War Dept Pay Record (open access)

War Dept Pay Record

Soldier's Individual Pay Record booklet belonging to Lois M. Sinclair, Sgt. Lois had served one and a half years as of August 7, 1942.
Date: 1942-08-07~
Creator: War Department
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Award of Oak Leaf Cluster (open access)

Award of Oak Leaf Cluster

Letter from John E. Dahlquist, Major General, U. S. Army, to Lois M. Sinclair notifying Sinclair of the Oak Leaf Cluster award he received for heroic achievement in combat on June 12, 1944 in Italy during World War II.
Date: August 8, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Low water bridge at Austin dam, Mayor Taylor Glass with dignitaries

Photograph of a group of people at the opening of a low water bridge at Austin Dam.
Date: August 8, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Fleet Berthing Facilities, Orange, Texas]

Photograph of a fleet berthing facility near Orange, Texas. There is a large pier with several large boats on top and behind it. In the center of the peer is a large tower with cables. In the background is a tree-covered hill and in the foreground is a stretch of water. Typed across the bottom right hand corner is, "Brown and Root Inc. Contract NOy 13243, Fleet Berthing Facilities, Orange/Texas, View of Pier 1 From Pier 2, 8/2/46, NO 64".
Date: August 2, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Firm Foundation Publishing House

Interior of bookstore at Firm Foundation Publishing House. Firm Foundation was a publisher and general distributor of religious literature which was located at 3110 Guadelupe Street.
Date: August 27, 1946
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Football gear drying rack

Photograph of a full set of white and orange football gear clipped to a hanging drying rack in front of a row of lockers. The hanger and jersey both have the number "44." The clothing includes the jersey (right), pants, helmet, and black shoes (center), undergarments and towel (left).
Date: August 31, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Governor Coke Stevenson and Group of Boys]

Governor Coke Stevenson with a group of men and boys in the Capitol.
Date: August 21, 1946
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Magnesium Plant

Exterior view of buildings. After World War II this plant became The Balcones Research Center.
Date: August 1, 1942
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Magnesium Plant

Panoramic view of plant.
Date: August 1, 1942
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Magnesium Plant

Ovens in an industrial plant. After the war this plant became The Balcones Research Center.
Date: August 1, 1942
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Magnesium Plant

Interior of an industrial plant.
Date: August 1, 1942
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

CAAF Hospital volunteer Patsy White

Photograph of Childress Army Air Field Hospital volunteer Patsy White, wife of Colonel John W. White.
Date: August 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dr. Clark and Horsewoman

Woman riding horse on a dirt road.
Date: August 1, 1943
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Firm Foundation Publishing House

Two typesetters at work. Firm Foundation was a publisher and general distributor of religious literature located at 3300 Guadalupe Street.
Date: August 27, 1946
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Firm Foundation Publishing House

Work area of Firm Foundation Publishing House. Firm Foundation was a publisher and general distributor of religious literature located at 3110 Guadalupe at the time. The image shows two men, Tom Selly on the left and an unknown man on the right.
Date: August 27, 1946
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Firm Foundation Publishing House

Business office. Firm Foundation Publishing House was a publisher and general distributor of religious literature. It was located at 3300 Guadalupe Street.
Date: August 27, 1946
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Judge Roberts at Racing Hearing

Judge Jack Roberts, standing, and two men, seated, in a courtroom. In 1949 Roberts was Judge, District Court, 126th Judicial District.
Date: August 22, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Frank W. McBee, Sr. - Real Estate and Insurance

Frank W. McBee, Sr. seated at desk in his office talking on the telephone.
Date: August 20, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Frank W. McBee, Sr. - Real Estate and Insurance

McBee, Sr. seated at his desk, wearing cowboy boot and smoking a cigar.
Date: August 20, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Frank W. McBee, Sr. - Real Estate and Insurance

Frank W. McBee, Sr., seated at his desk working in a ledger.
Date: August 20, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Frank W. McBee, Sr. - Real Estate and Insurance

Frank W. McBee, Sr., on crutches, stands in the door of his real estate and insurance agency at 1510 S. Congress Avenue. McBee, Sr., also served as Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5.
Date: August 20, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Austin American-Statesman

Classified Ads Wants Ads staff.
Date: August 10, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History