[Lamar State College of Technology]

Postcard of an administration building at Lamar State College of Technology in Beaumont. On top of the building is a sign for "Administration." A man can be seen in front of a door to the building and automobiles can be seen in the background right and left. Lamar has been through a number of name changes including South Park Junior College, Lamar College, Lamar Junior College, Lamar State College of Technology, and Lamar University. Printed on the back of the postcard is "Administration Building, Lamar State College of Technology, Beaumont, Texas." Also printed on the back is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "Published by Edwards News Agency, 1101 Franklin--Beaumont, Texas" "C15254" "Natural Color by Mike Roberts, Berkely Calif." and "Color Photo by Bill Kobert."
Date: [1951..1971]
Creator: Edwards News Agency
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ragland's store remodeling]

Photograph of Ragland's, a store in Kingsville, Texas, under construction during a remodeling. The back of the photo is stamped "Fox-Tome Print Fox Co. San Antonio, Texas November 1950"
Date: July 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ragland's store remodeling]

Photograph of Ragland's, a store in Kingsville, Texas, under construction during a remodeling. The construction was done by Arthur Brothers Incorporated using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Construction materials including wheelbarrows, bags of concrete, bricks, and lumber are scattered throughout the work area. A worker at the center is mixing concrete in a wooden frame. Scaffolding is at the top of the photograph with several workers upon it. The back of the photo is stamped "Fox-Tome Print Fox Co. San Antonio, Texas November 1950"
Date: July 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ragland's store remodeling]

Photograph of Ragland's, a store in Kingsville, Texas, under construction during a remodeling. The construction was done by Arthur Brothers Incorporated using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. An automobile is turning at the street corner in front of the building. Signs at the site read "Ragland's, Open for business, use rear entrance." Scaffolding is on all sides of the building. The back of the photo is stamped "Fox-Tome Print Fox Co. San Antonio, Texas November 1950"
Date: July 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Petroleum heater under construction]

Photograph of a Crown Central Petroleum Corporation heater under construction. The structure was built by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Scattered construction materials and steel beams are located throughout the site. A ladder is leaning against the left side of the structure. Several men are standing near a building in the far right background. The back of the photo is stamped "Litterst Com'l Photo Co. 2007 Polk Ave. Houston, Texas PR 0703"
Date: October 27, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[John Dollinger Jr., Inc. barge]

Photograph of the first barge purchased by John Dollinger Jr., Inc., anchored at the Port of Beaumont. The barge was purchased from U. S. Steel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1949. A group of men are in the process of loading it with steel products with the help of a crane. In the background are warehouse buildings, a crane, and a watertower. The Neches River is the body of water on the right. Handwritten on the back of the photo, "1st barge load steel ever received for John Dollinger Jr Inc. May 22, 1950" Stamped on the back of the photograph is "BM Photography Business Men's Studio Beaumont, Texas"
Date: May 22, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Petroleum heater construction]

Photograph of the inside of a Crown Central Petroleum Corporation heater under construction. The structure was built by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Pipes and steel beams are gathered in stacks upon the floor of the structure. Handwritten on the back of the photograph, "Alcorn Combustion Co Crown Central Petroleum Co Pasadena Heater file A2" The back of the photo is stamped "BM Photograph Business Men's Studio Beaumont, Texas"
Date: October 27, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ragland's store remodeling]

Photograph of Ragland's, a store in Kingsville, Texas, under construction during a remodeling. The construction was done by Arthur Brothers Incorporated using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. A man can be seen walking in to a walkway that surrounds the building. To the right is a sign that says "Ragland's, Open for business, use rear entrance." Scaffolding is on all sides of the building. The back of the photo is stamped "Fox-Tome Print Fox Co. San Antonio, Texas November 1950"
Date: July 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ragland's store remodeling]

Photograph of Ragland's, a store in Kingsville, Texas, under construction during a remodeling. The construction was done by Arthur Brothers Incorporated using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Signs at the site read "Ragland's, Open for business, use rear entrance." Scaffolding is on all sides of the building. The back of the photo is stamped "Fox-Tome Print Fox Co. San Antonio, Texas November 1950"
Date: July 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ragland's store remodeling]

Photograph of Ragland's, a store in Kingsville, Texas, under construction during a remodeling. The construction was done by Arthur Brothers Incorporated using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Signs at the site read "Ragland's, Open for business, use rear entrance." Scaffolding is on all sides of the building. To the far right is a road sign for "Business Route U. S. 77." Automobiles are in the street to the far left. The back of the photo is stamped "Fox-Tome Print Fox Co. San Antonio, Texas November 1950"
Date: July 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Petroleum heater under construction]

Photograph of a section of a Crown Central Petroleum Corporation heater under construction. The structure was built by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Two workers are at the top of the structure, each wearing a hard hat. The back of the photo is stamped "BM Photograph Business Men's Studio Beaumont, Texas"
Date: October 27, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ragland's store remodeling]

Photograph of Ragland's, a store in Kingsville, Texas, under construction during a remodeling. The construction was done by Arthur Brothers Incorporated using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Construction materials including wheelbarrows, bags of concrete, bricks, and lumber are scattered throughout the work area. A worker at the center is mixing concrete in a wooden frame. Scaffolding is at the top of the photograph with several workers upon it. The back of the photo is stamped "Fox-Tome Print Fox Co. San Antonio, Texas November 1950"
Date: July 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[1955 vacation bible school class]

Photograph of the 34th Annual Vacation Bible School Class of June 13 to 24, 1955, held by the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. Appearing in the photograph are children and adults. The class provided religious instruction through bible stories and songs as well as youth entertainment through games, movies and handicraft activities. The image was taken on the grounds of the church.
Date: 1955-06-13/1955-06-24
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History