Resource Type

[422 S. Magnolia - First United Methodist Church - Palestine]

Copy negative of the front and south side of the First United Methodist Church, located at 422 S. Magnolia in Palestine, Texas, taken from the corner of Magnolia and Reagan streets. The two-story church is made of brick with stone accents and has Gothic Revival-style architecture, including pointed, arched openings and corner towers; the tower on the southwest corner is taller than the rest of the building. Many of the windows are open.
Date: 1920~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[1920s road conditions]

Photograph of a stalled car in the 1920's There are wagon wheels placed next to a barn on the right.
Date: [1920..1920]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Anchor from the Steamboat Ruthven]

Photograph of an anchor from the steamboat Ruthven after she sank, exhibited on the lawn of the Young Men's Business League (later the Chamber of Commerce) in Palestine, Texas. Storefronts are visible lining the opposite side of a street in the background and a horse-drawn carriage is stopped in the street behind the anchor.
Date: 1920~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Atlantic Roustabouts]

Photograph of four men standing by an oil derrick with a large crank behind them. Written on the photo is, "Atlantic Roustabouts, H.B. Phillips, Foreman, Orangefield, Texas"
Date: 1920~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Avenue Baptist Church and Rev. A.D. Sparkman]

Photo collage including pictures of the Avenue Baptist Church and Reverend A.D. Sparkman.
Date: 1920~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ben Hassell with friends]

Photo of Ben Hassell with friends standing in front of an unidentified house in Anderson County.
Date: 1920~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Catherine Elizabeth Brown Griggs in her Camp Fire Costume]

Photograph of Catherine Elizabeth Brown Griggs in her Camp Fire Girls' Native American costume. It includes beads around her neck, moccasins on her feet, and a headband. She holds a bow and knife.
Date: 1920~
Creator: Spencer
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Celebration in Stark Park]

Photograph of large celebration. There are many people standing and seated at a long table . There is an American flag on the right side of the photograph and other people in front of houses in the background. Front of photograph: "#22 Celebration in Stark Park. Occasion unknown. Early 1920's. Stark carriage house in background."
Date: [1920..1929]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Central High School, later Davey Crockett Junior High]

This photo is of Central High School, the building was built in the 1880s and was later incorporated into Davey Crockett junior high in the 1920s.
Date: 1920~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Chamber of Commerce Saturday drawing]

Many people gather in downtown Sanger each Saturday for a cash drawing. Entries for the drawing were obtained by making a purchase from participating merchants during the preceding week. George W. (Speedy) Sullivan, standing on truck conducting the drawing. George A. Sullivan standing arms akimbo with straw hat.
Date: 1920~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dr Joe H Alexander Home

The home of Dr Joe Alexander on East Morgan Street in Meridian TX. A large two story 6-columned frame house with small balcony on 2nd floor
Date: 1920
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Explosion of the Fotopolus Shoe Repair Store]

According to information found on the back of the photo, this shows the result of an explosion of the Fotopolus Shoe Repair Store, which was located on Main Street, Palestine. The building was owned at the time by members of the Thrice family.
Date: 1920~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fifth and Front Street]

Photograph of Fifth and Front Streets in Orange, Texas. There are cars parked and driving on the street. There is a set of tracks in front of the building.
Date: [1920..1929]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[First National Bank]

Building on the corner of 3rd and Bolivar Streets. In 1899 Mr. Berry came to Sanger and with B.L. and J. W. Spencer bought the Farmers Bank of Sanger, changing the name to Farmers & Merchants Bank. It was chartered as First National Bank of Sanger in 1905.
Date: 1920~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Five Men Working for the Gulf Production Company]

Five men working for Gulf Oil Production Company stand on a large oil rig.
Date: 1920~
Creator: Allen, L. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Four Pines School]

Photo of the Four Pines School, located in Anderson County.
Date: 1920~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[La Grande Station in Los Angeles]

The old Santa Fe passenger depot, La Grande Station, in Los Angeles, California around 1920.
Date: 1920~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gulf Station Men on Motor Bikes]

Photograph of five men seated on motor bikes in front of the Gulf service station in Orange, Texas around 1920.
Date: 1920~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gus Foyle]

Photograph of Gus Foyle as a young boy in 1920.
Date: 1920
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Illinois Central Railroad’s “Panama Limited”]

Illinois Central Railroad’s “Panama Limited” Train No. 5 (SB), Pacific Type 4-6-2, No. 1158, nearing New Orleans, c. 1920. Photo courtesy of Illinois Central Railroads.
Date: 1920~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ladies in decorated automobile]

Photograph of a group of ladies in a decorated Buick. There is an episcopal church in the background behind the car. Early 1920s.
Date: 1920~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

McClain & Rigby General Store, 1920

Photograph of a group of men inside of a general store. There are multiple items both on shelves and in glass cases.
Date: 1920
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men and a Dog by an Oil Derrick]

Photograph of twelve men and a dog at the base of an oil derrick in Orangefield, Texas around 1920. The man 2nd from the left is Tom Toal, Sr., 7th from left is Oscar Winfree, 8th from left is Charlie Schriebner, 11th from left is Dave Craft. They worked for the Toal Independent Oil Company.
Date: 1920~
Creator: Ward Jaycox
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men in Orangefield]

Photograph of four men turned from the camera and one man laying on the deck. Written on the photo, "K.O.'d. Wood alcohol and fists (No he is not dead) Orange Oil Field Tex."
Date: 1920~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History