Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about the Texas League baseball organization debating whether to relocate the Beaumont baseball club or remain in the city. After residents pledge money to the team to encourage them, the League decides to keep the team in Beaumont.

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about several boxing matches in Fort Worth, including a fight between Texan fighters Paul Jorgenson and Johnny Villaneuva.

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about cowboy Ken Hendren riding from Beaumont, Texas to his home town of Kooskia, Idaho on horseback.

Catalog of courses offered by the Lamar State College of Technology for the 1955 summer session, as well as general information about the university, programs, and policies.

Catalog of courses offered by the Lamar State College of Technology for the year 1955-1956, as well as general information about the university, programs, and policies.

Catalog of courses offered by the Lamar State College of Technology School of Vocations for the year 1955-1956, as well as general information about the university, programs, and policies. Supplemental notes are taped to the last page of the bulletin.

Letter from Will L. Smith discussing the plans for the dance honoring members of the Texas Legislature.

Letter from George H. Lewis, Jr. to the Funeral Directors and Embalmers of Texas discussing Senate Bills 52 and 71, and House Bills 47 and 517.

Letter from Katherine Rike to Truett Latimer urging him to support House Bill 650 and House Joint Resolution 24. She also tells him that she is engaged and plans on getting married in the summer.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Katherine Rike thanking her for her previous letter and letting her know that he has not decided his vote on the House Bill 650 and House Joint Resolution 24. He also congratulates her on her engagement.

Photograph of a group of men wearing hard hats during a Safety and Training session.

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Port Arthur boxer Paul Jorgenson arriving in Fort Worth to compete in a state title bout.

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about several boxing matches in Fort Worth, including a fight between Texan fighters Paul Jorgenson and Johnny Villaneuva.

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about cowboy Ken Hendren riding from Beaumont, Texas to his home town of Kooskia, Idaho on horseback.

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the Texas League baseball organization debating whether to relocate the Beaumont baseball club or remain in the city. After residents pledge money to the team to encourage them, the League decides to keep the team in Beaumont.

Photograph of the charred roof of the Finger Furniture store building in Beaumont, Texas.

Photograph of firefighters spraying water at the Finger Furniture store fire in Beaumont, Texas.

Photograph of the charred Finger Furniture store building after it caught fire in Beaumont, Texas.

Advertisement announcing that Edgar B. Sutherlin is retiring, and that Southerlin Jewelers is closing. It reads: "Believe it or not... it's true - Two old men are going out of Business, John says, he will continue with his watchwork. "After 41 years in Port Arthur, I have been advised by the Doctors to rest, as I have had three strokes." Everything must be sold at 50% and All Music and Luggage at 25% and Less. Watches and Diamonds at Half Price! Even the fixtures are for sale as arranged ... Everything must go by March 31st, as I must give possession of this room by that date. E. B. Sutherlin. Southerlin Jewelers, 520 Procter. Dial 5-5221."

Postcard requesting information from the Social Security Board, filled out by Edgar Brown Sutherlin.

Weekly newspaper from Lamar State College of Technology in Beaumont, Texas that includes local and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Lamar State College of Technology in Beaumont, Texas that includes local and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Lamar State College of Technology in Beaumont, Texas that includes local and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Lamar State College of Technology in Beaumont, Texas that includes local and campus news along with advertising.