Casa de Palmas hotel, and nearby houses on Main Street in McAllen, Texas.

A view of the American Oil Refinery in Texas City in 1934. In the foreground, a man holds the reins to three mules in tandem, pulling something. A four wheeled car with metal drums and a flatbed truck can be seen behind the man. The refinery buildings, smokestacks and tanks and piping structures can be clearly seen in the picture. A row of railroad cars sit in front of the pipeline structure. On the back of the photograph in pencil is written "10-19-34." Taped to the back of the photograph is "Donated to Texas City Historical Committee by American Oil Company Sept. 15, 1971."

A view of one of the slips at the Texas City port. To the left a large cargo ship is anchored, with another ship directly behind it. On the right of the photograph, in the lower right corner, is the tugboat named J. W. Terry of Galveston. Behind it can be seen a dock and dock warehouse, with several dock workers visible. Behind it, at the end of the dock is a barge and another ship. In the lower right hand corner, embossed lettering reads "Naschke Galveston." Underneath the photograph, written in longhand, is "Texas City - Aug 19th 1915 - Two days after the storm".

A tugboat, the J.W. Terry of Galveston, can be seen in the lower right of the photograph near the dock warehouses. Products can be seen on the dock, and at least four dockworkers are visible in front of the warehouses. Farther down this wharf are two other ships. On the left side of the picture, a large cago ship is docked. Down the dock on this side, at least two other ships can be seen. On the bottom of the picture in cursive writing is written: "Texas City Aug 19th 1915 - Two days after the storm." In the right hand corner of the picture, "Naschke Galveston" is embossed.

A large passenger ship is docked with the gangway down. Three black men are loading barrels onto the ship. Another man stands on the dock watching them. Farther down the dock, a small group of people stands near other dockside equipment near the boat. The passenger ship has two stories of cabins. Two individuals stand near the railing on the lowest level watching the action on the dock. Below the bottom edge of the print on the cardboard backing is written in cursive writing: "Texas City - Aug 19th, 1915 - Two days after the storm." In the lower right hand corner of the photograph "Naschke Galveston" is embossed.

A group photograph of American Oil workers in 1934. A group of 28 men in light coats or jackets, some wearing shirts and ties, some wearing outdoor work clothes, have gathered for a group photograph. The photograph is taken on a dirt clearing in front of a wooden building. On the back of the photograph in pencil is written "2-14-34." Taped to the back of the photograph is "Donated to Texas City Historical Committee by American Oil Company Sept. 15, 1971."

Excursion party posing in field

Excursion party posing by dirt road near a field.

Excursion party posing in front of white wooden frame house and barn.

The "Phillip Morris Midget" standing on a desk next to Governor Jester in the Capitol building. The "Phillip Morris Midget" is holding boots in one hand and a certificate in the other. Governor Jester is holding a carton of Phillip Morris cigarettes.

The "Phillip Morris Midget" shaking hands with another person in the Capitol building. Governor Jester is standing behind them.

Two men repairing the floor at the Capitol building. The men are crouched over the tiles of the floor.

A man cleaning up debris from damage to the interior of the Capitol building. The man is sweeping up with a broom and picking up a large piece of debris.

Inauguration of Governor Allan Shivers, final preparations at the Capitol

Inauguration of Governor Allan Shivers, final preparations at the Capitol

Inauguration of Governor Allan Shivers, final preparations at the Capitol. Grounds with recruitment poster.

Photo of Vivian Smith working on typewriter at A&A Insurance Company. Austin, Texas.

Photo of Vivian Smith filing at A&A Insurance Company. Austin, Texas.

A group of five unidentified men stand in front of a row of propeller airplanes at the Pilots' CCA at University Airport.

An unidentified woman looks as if she is about to spin the propeller of a plane at the Pilots' CCA at University Airport.

A view of the front of the Capitol building in Austin. There are many trees and cars out in front of the building.

A man standing next to a desk in the Land Office. This desk belonged to the writer William Sydney Porter (O. Henry) when he worked at the Texas General Land Office. There are pictures against the wall.

Governor Jester giving the "Peach Queen" a kiss. There are two other men standing in the photo. Two baskets of peaches are sitting in the chairs beside them.

Governor Jester standing next to the "Peach Queen." The Governor is eating a peach from the two baskets of peaches beside him.