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Bill Gilbert at Irving State Bank

Two men shaking hands. Bill Gilbert (left) greeting customer Albert Farine in Irving State Bank's new building, 1947. The Merchants and Planters Bank was organized in 1907. Chaney and Fletcher Miller took over operation of the bank and in 1908 and had it chartered as the Irving State Bank. It later became Irving Bank and Trust Company and remained in business along Main Street until 1975.
Date: 1947
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Presbyterian Mexican Mission]

Photograph of the Presbyterian Mexican Mission in Dallas, Texas. The mission is a white building with two windows in front on either side of the entrance and a white wooden fence in front. There is a sign identifying the building above the entrance. A car is parked in front and is partly visible in the bottom left of the photograph. There are other buildings on either side. The following is written on the back: "Dallas 'Springall Mission.'"
Date: May 13, 1947
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0104.0082]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "T. E. Braniff / Dallas Pres. of Braniff Airlines"
Date: October 16, 1947
Creator: Miller, Joe
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0104.0101]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "T. E. Braniff / President of Braniff Airways."
Date: June 10, 1947
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0276.0114]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: February 22, 1947
Creator: East, Bob
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0276.0115]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.
Date: February 22, 1947
Creator: East, Bob
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0276.0116]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "The queen of the 1947 Time Classic, defending champion Vera Huskey, wears a crown, a big smile, and holds up her left hand--the queen holding a kingpin."
Date: February 23, 1947
Creator: East, Bob
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0276.0117]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Here's how Vera Huskey, Dallas, won the 1947 Times Classic bowling championship for the second straight year."
Date: February 23, 1947
Creator: East, Bob
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0901.0337]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: 1947
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0901.0339]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: 1947
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0901.0331]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.
Date: September 6, 1947
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph of Oak Cliff Meeting House]

Photograph of the large Oak Cliff Meeting House, located in Dallas, Texas. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, Meeting House."
Date: 1947
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1253.0087]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Col. T. B. Herndon, Baton Rouge, La., outgoing president of the Air Reserve association, congratulates Col. Robert J. Smith, Dallas, on his election."
Date: November 15, 1947
Creator: Cobb, Richard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1048.0690]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Arnold Pergande, Houston bowling stylist who won the 1946 Times Classic, will try again at Brantley's this month."
Date: January 22, 1947
Creator: Tapscott, George
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1000.0442]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Ted Parker, Dallas, veteran of 16 years of racing, made $324, top money for the 42-drivers field at Monday's event, despite a narrow loss to Rabbit Musick in the 20-lap finale."
Date: April 28, 1947
Creator: East, Bob
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1048.0691]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "There's the man to beat," bowler Hap Morse of Dallas tells Arnold Pergande, as he points to the name of Ed Jenkins, city, who set the first week pace in the Times bowling Classic, Pergande, Dallas hotshot who won the title last winter, will roll his six games on Sunday."
Date: January 17, 1947
Creator: East, Bob
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1346.0163]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Walker, Doak - Football - SMU - 1947"
Date: 1947
Creator: Laughead, James F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Fire Station 6 and Firefighters]

Photograph of 11 firefighters standing with two uniformed firefighters and a car in front of Dallas Fire Station 6. The station is a stand-alone, two-story, brick building with two balconies and two garage doors. There are trees on either side of the station and the street is visible in the foreground. On the back of the photograph are a label, typewritten text, and a stamp with information about the photograph.
Date: May 24, 1947
Creator: Martin, Linwood J.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Firefighters of Fire Station 5]

Photograph of ten Dallas Fire Station 5 engine and truck crew members standing in front of and leaning against a fire engine. Most of the men have partially wet shirts. One of the men is holding a pipe and another is wearing an officer's cap. On the back of the photograph are a stamp, label, typewritten text, and handwritten text giving information about the photo.
Date: August 22, 1947
Creator: Martin, Linwood J.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Firefighter Group Photo]

Photograph of four firefighters standing in front of a car inside a garage. From left to right, the firefighters are: Lieutenant Fletcher Webb, Dillard Seale, Jess Lebel, and Jess Hawn. Two of the firefighters are making silly faces, and three of them have partially wet shirts. On the back of the photograph are a stamp, a label, typewritten text, and handwritten text giving information about the photo.
Date: August 22, 1947
Creator: Martin, Linwood J.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #701 and Car - Dallas, Texas]

Photograph of train engine #701 and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. "Texas & Pacific" and "701" are visible on the side. Additional tracks lay to the side in front. A crane and building rise above the train in the background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Dallas, Texas Oct 4th 1947 (P-1)."
Date: October 4, 1947
Creator: Boudreaux, H. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial View of Cole Park]

Photograph of Cole Park and its immediate surroundings in Dallas, Texas. The rectangular park, which contains tennis courts and a small building, is outlined by Cole Avenue, Elizabeth Street, and McKinney Avenue on its left, top, and right sides respectively. Some small buildings are visible on the top and right edges of the photograph.
Date: July 1947
Creator: Haskins, Squire
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial View of Beverly Hills Park and Surrounding Area]

Photograph of Beverley Hills Park and its surrounding area located in Dallas, Texas. The park is located at the lower center of the picture and is outlined by Sheldon Avenue and N Frances Street on its upper and right sides respectively. Residential suburbs are visible above the park.
Date: June 29, 1947
Creator: Haskins, Squire
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial View of Bluff View and Surrounding Area]

Photograph of Bluff View Park and its surrounding area in Dallas, Texas. The park is located in the center of the picture along Pomona Road. Residential suburbs are visible in the upper portion of the picture as well as approximately five houses below the park.
Date: July 20, 1947
Creator: Haskins, Squire
System: The Portal to Texas History