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[An aerial view of construction in Texas City in 1934]

An aerial view of several construction sites in Texas City. At the bottom left, the foundation of a large building is in place and several men are walking within the building perimeters. At the bottom right the concrete walls and internal supports of another building have been built. About mid-picture the first floor of a large industrial building has been completed. A line of automobiles are parked along a wide dirt road between the construction sites. These sites appear to be refinery buildings and lines of pipelines, and power poles, surrounded by security fencing can be seen. In the background are scattered houses. On the back of the photograph in pencil is written :"1-13-34." Taped to the back of the photograph is a label reading "Donated to Texas City Historical Committee by American Oil Company Sept. 15, 1971"
Date: January 13, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Helen Edmunds Moore at the driving of the first pile for the Texas Sugar Refinery in 1923]

A woman, who appears to be Helen Edmunds Moore, stands with her arms around two other young women near a large beam. In the background is a tower structure and a long, one-story commercial building. On the back of the photograph is written: "Taken when first pile was driven for the Texas Sugar Refinery - March 13, '23." In the lower right hand corner of the photograph is written the number "17.".
Date: March 13, 1923
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A group picture at the driving of the first pile for the Texas Sugar Refinery in 1923]

A group of seven people (3 ladies and four men) pose in front of a tower structure. The third person from the left appears to be Helen Edmunds Moore. In the background is a long, one-story commercial building. On the back of the photograph is written: "Sugar Refinery March 1923".
Date: March 13, 1935
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Southwestern Land Co. excursion party in the Lower Rio Grande Valley

Excursion party posing in front of house.
Date: February 13, 1928
Creator: Gardner, J. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gov. Jester's Funeral]

Photo of Gov. Jester's funeral. Austin, Texas.
Date: July 13, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Unidentified Children in Space Costumes

Two unidentified children stand outside in space costumes.
Date: August 13, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Exterior of Littlefield Building

Exterior of Littlefield Building showing streets beside the building and cars parked on the streets. 2 policemen are standing on corner by Coca-Cola sign. Several people are walking along the sidewalks. Looking east on 6th street across Congress Avenue.
Date: November 13, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Interior of Littlefield Building

Interior of Littlefield Building showing a hallway. Sign hanging from ceiling: "918 - 930".
Date: November 13, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Interior of Littlefield Building

Interior of Littlefield Building showing a desk, filing cabinets, chairs and 2 small tables.
Date: November 13, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Interior of Littlefield Building

Interior of Littlefield Building showing reception area with chairs, a table and lamp, a chest and decorations.
Date: November 13, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two boys constructing a sand sculpture of Texas]

Two young boys constructing a sand sculpture in a sand box. The sculpture is of the state of Texas with a star in the middle of it.
Date: August 13, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men and women square dancing outdoors]

Men and women square dancing outside. There are automobiles to the right in the background.
Date: August 13, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Representative J. Gordon Bristow

Representative J. Gordon Bristow lights a cigar.
Date: April 13, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Exterior of All-Black School]

Photo of exterior of an All-Black School, known at that time as the "Negro School". Austin, Texas.
Date: January 13, 1948
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior of All-Black School]

Photo of interior of an All-Black School, known at that time as the "Negro School". Austin, Texas.
Date: January 13, 1948
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[All-Black School]

Photo of an All-Black School, known at that time as the "Negro School". Austin, Texas.
Date: January 13, 1948
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Midget Family- The Swensons]

Midget Family- The Swensons at home. Austin, Texas.
Date: November 13, 1948
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mrs. Quinn sitting on bed]

Photo of Mrs. Quinn, 100 year old woman, sitting on bed. Austin, Texas.
Date: October 13, 1948
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Water Vendors]

Three water vendor carts in front of what appears to be a water tank. Water vendors were called barrileros or aguadores. Correspondence reads, "At Laredo, Going over into Mexico this afternoon, so if I fail to send you a card, the Insurrectos have got me." This card was written and mailed to Miss Mollie Chaney in Longview, Texas on February 13, 1913 in Laredo, Texas.
Date: February 13, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Guy Williams and Buddy Van Horn playfully fighting with swords]

Photo of Guy Williams (left) and Buddy Van Horn (right) playfully fighting with swords. This was a publicity picture of "Zorro". Austin, Texas.
Date: June 13, 1959
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

North Loop Shopping Center

North Loop Shopping Center under construction. Signs for Beall's Department Store, Tucker Drug Store and Winn's 5 & 10 Store. Construction trucks, machinery and men.
Date: May 13, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Surfboard riding

Boy on surfboard being pulled by boat in water.
Date: August 13, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Family

14 people on lawn in front of house. 6 seated, 8 standing behind.
Date: July 13, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Anderson Orchard SE 10-33-4

Young citrus trees with a paved road and telephone lines along the left side.
Date: March 13, 1931
Creator: Gray
System: The Portal to Texas History