Clean-up week

Photograph of "Clean Up Week" at the Rembert Theater, as noted in handwriting on the back of the photograph and on the banner to the left of the theater. There is a large pile of trash in front of the theater, including cans, boxes, buckets and other miscellaneous items. The theatre held the event to promote attendance at the movies and clean the streets of Longview at the same time. Each citizen that brought trash to be dumped in front of the theater was rewarded with a free ticket.
Date: 1930
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Childen's Matinee Show

Photograph of many children standing outside the Strand Theatre on 104 South Fredonia Street in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. The children are at the theater for a Saturday matinee show. There are three bicycles parked outside the theater, and a sign to the left of the photograph that reads, "KING SIGNS." One of the children is holding crutches.
Date: 1930~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Longview Triplets]

Photograph of the first triplets born in Longview, Texas. The triplets were born to the unidentified African American couple in the photograph. Dr. James D. Grant, the only Longview African American physician in 1930, is in the center of the photograph. He delivered the triplets.
Date: 1930~
Creator: Culpepper, Cody
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Oil Fields]

Photograph of an oil field in Longview, Texas. The oil fields in Longview and Kilgore, Texas. There were 24 wells on 10 lots owned by 6 different companies.
Date: 1930~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gladewater Jailhouse]

Photograph of the original Gladewater Jailhouse in Gladewater, Texas. There are two men standing outside the wooden jailhouse.
Date: 1930~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[S. C. Forman Hardware Store]

Photograph of the S. C. Forman Hardware storefront in Longview, Texas. S. C. Forman owned and operated the hardware store, and he doubled as a mortician. There are two unidentified men standing outside of the hardware store.
Date: 1930~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Jackson Conner Howard]

Photograph of Jackson Conner Howard. Howard was Sheriff of Gregg County for 13 years, and he served as sheriff when the Dalton Bank Robbery took place in June 1894.
Date: 1930~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[LeTourneau Industries]

Photograph of a large crane designed and built by Robert G. LeTourneau of Longview, Texas. It is pictured next to a barge ship, which shows the relative size of the piece of machinery.
Date: 1930~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[First Methodist Church of Longview]

Photograph of the First Methodist Church of Longview, Texas. The church was founded around 1840 and in 1871, the church building was moved to a plot of ground given by the Texas and Pacific Railroad.
Date: 1930~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[First Presbyterian Church of Longview]

Photograph of the First Presbyterian Church in Longview, Texas. The church was built in 1874 on land donated by the Texas & Pacific Railroad. There are several cars parked on the street outside of the church.
Date: 1930~
Creator: Culpepper's Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[LeTourneau Industries]

Photograph of one of the large bulldozers designed and built by Robert G. LeTourneau of Longview, Texas. LeTourneau designed and built machinery on such a large scale that his machinery was used all over the world in large projects, such as clearing land for building dams, airports and heavy offshore oil rigs. LeTourneau was a pioneer in his field, holding almost 300 patents for inventions. In the photograph, the bulldozer is parked next to an automobile.
Date: 1930~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Longview Barber Shop]

Photograph of the inside of Clyde Thomas' barber shop in Longview, Texas. The barber shop was located at 108 West Methvin Street, inside the Gray's Building. The photograph is mounted on grey cardboard.
Date: 1930~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[1930 Ahavath Sholom Dues Statement] (open access)

[1930 Ahavath Sholom Dues Statement]

Bill for $125 in annual dues for the Ahavath Sholom Congregation, in Fort Worth, Texas. The dues statement is for congregation member, B. Max Mehl.
Date: October 28, 1930
Creator: Ahavath Sholom Congregation
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cattle Dipping

Photograph of cattle being herded into the squeeze chute to be treated. Two cowboys are on the fence to the right, herding the animals.
Date: 1930
Creator: Young, Moon
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Ahavath Sholom] (open access)

[Letter to Ahavath Sholom]

Typed letter from B. Max Mehl to the Ahavath Sholom Congregation. In the letter, Mehl responds to a dues statement sent to him from the congregation. The letter is requesting a corrected dues statement due to the congregation overcharging Mehl. The stationery includes a colored illustration at the top of the page that says, "Importer of and Dealer in Rare Coins, Medals, and Paper Money of all Countries and Periods"
Date: November 11, 1930
Creator: Mehl, B. Max
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Thomas A. Boothe, M.D.

Photograph of an early physician in Cleveland.
Date: 1930
Creator: Young, Moon
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Clint Anderson]

Portrait of Clint Anderson who was Jr. King in the Maifest in 1930. Clint is wearing a king's costume with a crown and scepter.
Date: 1930
Creator: Winkelmann's Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Millie Ann England]

Portrait of Millie Ann England, the Jr. Queen for the Maifest in 1930. Millie is wearing a queen's costume with a long train and a crown, and she is holding a scepter.
Date: 1930
Creator: Winkelmann's Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Coronation Stage]

Photograph of the coronation stage for the Mai-Fest in 1930. The stage is decorated with sets and flowers and has a long catwalk coming out from the front. There are chairs in front. There is a piano to the right below the stage. The photograph is dated May 28, 1930.
Date: May 28, 1930
Creator: Winkelmann's Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Somerville Float]

Photograph of the Somerville float. The car is covered in flowers and decorations, and a man and woman are sitting inside. The woman is holding a parasol. The car is parked in front of an unidentified house.
Date: 1930~
Creator: Winkelmann's Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man With Two Horses]

Photograph of a man leading two horses in front of a parade float. There are two little boys in costume riding, and the horses have flower wreaths around their necks. The float behind has a large butterfly on the front.
Date: 1930~
Creator: Winkelmann's Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Unidentified Float]

Photograph of a parade float. The car is covered in flowers and decorations. There are four children riding in the car and a man driving. There is another float behind, and there are two large signs in the background. On of the signs if for Fink Bros.
Date: 1930~
Creator: Winkelmann's Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Parade Float at Maifest]

Photograph of a parade float at Maifest. Several children wearing insect costumes are posing on the back of a float. The float is decorated with flowers and fringe streamers. In the background, people are watching the float from outside of a yard. Text at the bottom of the image says "May 29, 1930" and "25."
Date: May 29, 1930
Creator: Winkelmann's Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Quarters for Transients at Lake Dallas]

Photograph of quarters for transients at Lake Dallas. The quarters are covered by canopies. Grass is visible in the foreground.
Date: [1930..1939]
Creator: Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History