[Photograph of Battleship Texas in New York Harbor]

Photograph of Battleship Texas (U.S.S. Texas) in the New York Harbor with the New York City skyline in the background.
Date: 1939~/1941~
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church Construction]

Photograph of St. James Catholic Church in the early stages of its construction, with only an empty steel framework visible above the foundation.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Cattle in Corral]

Photograph of a herd of cattle in a wooden corral at Gallier Ranch in High Island, Texas.
Date: 1935~
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Nuns in St. James Catholic Church]

Photograph of a procession of nuns walking up the center aisle inside of St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Side Altar to the Virgin Mary]

Photograph of the side altar to the Virgin Mary inside of St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Bishop Byrne at St. James Catholic Church Dedication]

Photograph of Bishop Christopher E. Byrne sprinkling a crowd with holy water at the dedication of St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Cattle in Corral]

Photograph of a man standing at the gate of a corral filled with cattle. The corral is located at Gallier Ranch roundup near High Island, Texas.
Date: 1935~
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church Dedication]

Photograph of priests, altar servers and Bishop Christopher E. Byrne reading a prayer near the entrance of St. James Catholic Church as part of its dedication.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church Dedication]

Photograph of a crowd of people at the dedication of St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church Altar]

Photograph of priests and bishop at the altar of St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church Construction]

Photograph of the newly constructed exterior of St. James Catholic Church, with some men working on the grounds.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Cowboys and Horses]

Photograph of cowboys riding horses in a field with a group of horses nearby. The photo was taken at Gallier Ranch near High Island, Texas.
Date: 1935~
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Man at Lucas Gusher Site]

Photograph of a man standing in a field at Lucas Gusher site with many oil derricks across the skyline behind him.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Priests and Altar Servers]

Photograph of priests and altar servers entering St. James Catholic Church for its dedication.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church]

Photograph of the exterior of St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of People Eating Outdoors]

Photograph of a group of men and woman standing outdoors at Gallier Ranch with plates full of food.
Date: 1935~
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Bishop Byrne at St. James Catholic Church Dedication]

Photograph of Bishop Christopher E. Byrne sprinkling a crowd with holy water at the dedication of St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Batson Oil Well Historical Marker]

Photograph of the Batson Oil Well historical marker, with an inscription that reads "Discovery well, Batson Oil Field, Paraffine Oil Co. No. 1, total depth 790 ft., initial production 600 bbls., completed Oct. 31, 1903."
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church Mass]

Photograph of Bishop Christopher E. Byrne and priests celebrating Holy Mass at St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Cars and Trailers at Gallier Ranch]

Photograph of cars, stock trailers, and people in a field at Gallier Ranch near High Island, Texas.
Date: 1935~
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sheep at Lucas Gusher Site]

Photograph of sheep in a field at the Lucas Gusher site, with oil derricks in the background.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church Dedication]

Photograph of priests and Bishop Christopher E. Byrne near the entrance of St. James Catholic Church during its dedication.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church Cornerstone]

Photograph of the cornerstone of St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas. The inscription on the stone says "St. James Church, Rt. Rev. C. E. Byrne, Bishop of Galveston; Rev. J. M. Kirwin, Pastor; A. Babin, Architect; A. L. Hays, Contractor; April 16, 1939."
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Branding Irons]

Photograph of branding irons placed in a row on pieces of wood, taken at Gallier Ranch in High Island, Texas.
Date: 1935~
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History