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Cars and Debris After Tornado

Photograph of a dirt road with fallen trees, old cars, and debris after the Higgins/Glazier, Texas Tornado. In the near foreground is a view of metal sidings, possibly the back of a truck.
Date: April 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cars Driving After Tornado

Photograph of several cars and trucks driving towards the left side of the frame after the Higgins/Glazier, Texas Tornado. There is one car driving the opposite direction and a police car parked on the side of the road. On the ground lining the road are trees and fallen trees.
Date: April 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Damaged Car After Tornado

Photograph of a damaged car after the Higgins/Glazier, Texas Tornado. The car's door is missing and the roof and sides are badly dented. On the ground surrounding the car is debris which includes cinder blocks, wooden beams, and tanks. There are small trees in the background and even further back is a building and telephone poles.
Date: April 1947
Creator: McCurry, J. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Debris After Tornado

Photograph of large piles of debris that includes fallen walls, wooden boards, and tree limbs after the Higgins/Glazier, Texas Tornado. On the left side of the frame is an old car and in the background a two-story building. On the right side of the frame is a road and several vehicles. There are many bare trees throughout the photograph.
Date: April 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Debris and Damaged Buildings After Tornado

Photograph of a pile of debris that includes pieces of metal, wooden boards and tree limbs after the Higgins/Glazier, Texas Tornado. In the foreground is a patch of grass and a puddle. In the background are several damaged trees and small buildings.
Date: April 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Destroyed Cars After Tornado

Photograph of two old cars ruined by the Higgins/Glazier, Texas Tornado. The car in the foreground is upside-down and crumpled. The car in the back ground is badly bent. There is debris all over the ground. In the background are two bare trees.
Date: April 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Men Cleaning Debris After Tornado]

Photograph of seven men in hats cleaning a pile of debris after the Higgins/Glazier, Texas tornado. One man wears a flannel shirt and overalls, the others wear jackets. There is an old truck on the left side of the frame. The ground is covered with debris including, bricks, wooden planks, and pipes. Behind the men is a building with busted windows.
Date: April 1947
Creator: McCurry, J. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Men Cleaning Tornado Debris]

Photograph of a group of men throwing debris into the back of a truck after the Higgins/Glazier, Texas Tornado. Centered is a man with a brick in his hand and his back towards the viewer. All the men wear jackets and hats. The ground is covered with debris. In the background on the right side of the frame is a row of damaged buildings and an old truck.
Date: April 1947
Creator: McCurry, J. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Men Cleaning Tornado Debris]

Photograph of a group of men cleaning debris after the Higgins/Glazier, Texas Tornado. Three men are shoveling bricks and dirt into the back of a truck. Two men are bending down with their hands in the debris, two others look on. All the men wear jackets and hats, six of the jackets are leather. In the background is a wide street with cars and people in it. Along the opposite side of the street are rows of stores.
Date: April 1947
Creator: McCurry, J. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Wooden Boards and Sacks After Tornado]

Photograph of a pile of sacks and a pile of wooden boards after the Higgins/Glazier, Texas tornado. In the background are trees, poles, farm equipment, and smoke. In the foreground is a dirt road.
Date: April 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of a stubble mulching volunteer wheat crop on contour terraced field. Four 36 inch Dempster [cultivater] sweeps [goes] 3 inches beneath the surface. Mulcher belongs to the Lipscomb County Wind Erosion District. Max Blau is inspecting the sweep. TX-42, 076.
Date: May 19, 1945
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Joe Imke, Alex File, and Chris Peil Clearing Snow on Road

Photograph of Joe Imke, Alex File, and Chris Peil using three tractors to clear a road of snow. Two of the men are on the middle and back tractor, one stands beside the back tractor on the right side of the frame. The whole area is covered in snow and another piece of equipment is visible in the background.
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Train, People, and Old Cars

Photograph of the first train into Follett, Texas. There are two ladies looking out from inside the train and men, children, and old cars on the right side.
Date: November 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

View of Higgins, Texas in 1905

Black and white photograph looking down on town of Higgins, Texas. In foreground is a railroad yard with boxcar and two human figures. Behind them is the town with several buildings including homes, businesses, and a church.
Date: 1905
Creator: Julian Born
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

View of Higgins, Texas in 1905

Photograph of street scene in Higgins, Texas in 1905. Depicted are several buildings lining a wide dirt road. In-between are many horse-drawn wagons and some people, including a man on a ladder in the foreground.
Date: 1905
Creator: Julian Born
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

View of Higgins, Texas in 1905

Photograph looking down on town of Higgins, Texas. In the foreground are two railroad tracks. Behind them is a view of Higgins depicting streets and several buildings. Behind that is open plains. Written on bottom of print is, "Higgins, TEXAS 1905".
Date: 1905
Creator: Julian Born
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

View of Higgins, Texas in 1905

Photograph looking down on town of Higgins, Texas. In foreground is a railroad yard with boxcar. Behind that is the town with several buildings including homes, businesses, and a church. Written at the bottom of the print is, "Higgins.TEX 1905"
Date: 1905
Creator: Julian Born
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Denison Family with Covered Wagon

Photograph taken in 1900 of the Denison family next to a covered wagon hitched to a team of mules. Five people and one dog sitting on a chair.
Date: 1900
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History