Photograph of Judge David Edington and Dr. James J. Delaney at the inauguration of president Dr. Andrew Edington at Schreiner Institute, April 11, 1951. Judge Edington (left), the father of Andrew Edington, stands beside president emeritus Dr. Delaney (right), both men are dressed in their full regalia.

Photograph of floodwaters at the Denton Public Library, Emily Fowler Central Library. View of the bridge in Quakertown Park. Pecan Creek has topped its banks and run-up to the southeast (back) side of the Emily Fowler Library. It had been raining for days when this flash flood occurred. The photo was taken from inside the library.

Photograph of floodwaters at the Denton Public Library, Emily Fowler Central Library. North view of the parking lot in front of the Emily Fowler Library and Oakland street running towards TWU. The photo was taken from the front entrance of the library, just after the rain had stopped. These two drivers had ignored the high water sign and their cars stalled.

Photograph of Lorena Harbison, a middle-aged bespectacled woman, and an unidentified man standing indoors. They are both wearing semi-formal clothing. According to accompanying information, Lorena worked at the League City State Bank for thirty-two years.

Photograph of the Clear Creek Cavaliers, the Clear Creek High School drill team, performing a routine in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The drill team, totally comprised of teenage girls, is standing in a staggered formation as they walk. Each member, wearing a skirted drill team uniform and a cowboy hat, has their hands on their hips with their elbows out. Two girls near the front of the group are holding between them a banner that says "Clear Creek Cavaliers." The parade took place on a major road in League City.

Photograph of the Clear Creek Cavaliers, the Clear Creek High School drill team, performing a routine in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The drill team, comprised of teenage girls, is standing in a line formation with their hands on their hips. They are all dressed in a skirted, burgundy uniform, complete with white cowboy hats and white boots. The parade took place on a major road in League City.

Photograph of the Clear Creek High School flag corps performing a routine at the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The members, dressed in black and white uniforms, are arranged in a sparse formation while walking down the road. Each individual member is holding a pennant flag raised above her head. Visible just behind the flag corps is the Clear Creek High School band. The parade took place on a major road in League City.

Photograph of the Clear Creek High School marching band performing in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. They are a large group of teenagers standing in a linear formation; each band member has an instrument to hold and play. They are all wearing uniforms in the school colors: maroon pants and white shirts. The flautists walk in front, leading the group through the parade which took place on a major road in League City.

Photograph of the Clear Creek High School marching band performing in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. Comprised of teenage members, the entire band is clad in uniforms of their school colors: maroon pants and white shirts. As the band moves through the parade, the percussion section and brass section are largely in view. The parade took place on a major road in League City.

Photograph of a black, old-fashioned carriage transporting costumed passengers in League City's sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The four passengers, seated in the rear cab of the carriage, are wearing clothing in the style of the mid-1800s. In keeping with the theme, the driver, who is seated in the front cab, is wearing a curly-haired wig. With the reins in hand, he drives the wagon down the major road in League City where the parade took place.

Photograph of a red fire truck driving in League City's sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. On the truck's driver-side door are the words "League City Fire Dept. 68." Visible in the driver-side window is the fireman steering the vehicle. The parade takes place on a major road in League City.

Photograph of a multicultural parade float at the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The float's theme is centered around the six countries, represented by their flags, that have ruled over Texas. Six individuals are clad in costumes that are representative of the six ruling nations' cultures; four are standing while the other two are sitting on the float. At the end of the float is a lit-up model of the Alamo. The parade takes place on a major road in League City.

Photograph of the Boy Scouts parade float in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade features an animal hide stretched out within a frame, a small teepee, and an American flag on a makeshift flagpole. Several young Boy Scouts are riding on the float with an adult dressed entirely in brown. A Scoutmaster clad in his uniform walks in stride with the float. The parade took place on a major road in League City.

Photograph of a parade float at the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The float's base is covered in a dark green tinsel-like material. The float features a large cutout in the shape of Texas. Along the cutout's perimeter are lights and at its center is a red star. A few people riding the float are seated below the cutout. The parade took place on a major road in League City.

Photograph of a red fire truck in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. Although the driver of the truck is not completely visible, a fireman riding on the back of the truck is in view waving to the crowd. The parade took place on a major road in League City.

Photograph of the parade float commemorating the Karankawa Indians, the first settlers of the area now known as League City, in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. Riding the float are five adolescent boys wearing costumes meant to represent Karankawan attire. A makeshift hut and torches made from large aluminum tins make up the float decor. Written on the side of the float is this text: "First Settlers of League City, Karankawa Indians." The parade took place on a major road in League City.

Photograph of two women riding on horseback at the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. Each woman is clad in a red western shirt, jeans, a cowboy hat and boots. They each have their horse's reins in one hand while the other hand holds up a flag. The woman on the left has an Italian flag and the woman on the right has a flag commemorating the event. People standing roadside watch the parade go by. The parade took place on a major road in League City.

Photograph of several people riding in an open, horse-drawn wagon in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major road in League City. The passengers vary in what they are wearing; two men wearing modern day clothing sit at the front of the wagon while three women wearing pioneer bonnets sit behind them, waving to the crowd. Covering nearly the entire visible side of the wagon is a sign on which is written fourteen Italian names. Below most of the names are years.

Photograph of several people riding in an open, horse-drawn wagon in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major road in League City. The passengers vary in what they are wearing; two men wearing modern day clothing sit at the front of the wagon while four women wearing pioneer bonnets sit behind them, waving to the crowd. Covering nearly the entire visible side of the wagon is a sign on which is written fourteen Italian names. Below most of the names are years.

Photograph of a large group of elderly people in costume, riding a float in the League City Sesquicentennial Parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major road in League City. The elderly people are seated in rows facing the front of the float; many of them are waving. The women are wearing pioneer-like clothing and bonnets, while the men sport porkpie hats. The back of the float is dominated by a model of a church, complete with a cross, a bell tower, and mock stained glass windows.

Photograph of a float that features a model of St. Mary Mission Church -- a Catholic church -- complete with a cross, a bell tower, and mock stained glass windows. A large group of elderly people in costume ride the float in the League City Sesquicentennial Parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major road in League City. The elderly passengers, who are wearing pioneer-like clothing and bonnets, are waving to a crowd that is not in view.

Photograph of Johnnie Arolfo, president of P.I.A., riding a float in the League City sesquicentennial parade. The parade took place on a major street in League City. Although the acronym P.I.A. is unclear, the float's decorations feature the Italian flag and its colors. According to a large sin on the float, Johnnie Arolfo is the president of P.I.A. Other individuals are seated on the float behind him; amongst them are Lawrence Arolfo and Pete Dunten, as stated on signs posted on the side of the float.

Photograph of Johnnie Arolfo, president of P.I.A., riding a float in the League City sesquicentennial parade. The parade took place on a major street in League City. Although the acronym P.I.A. is unclear, the float's decorations feature the Italian flag and its colors. According to a large sin on the float, Johnnie Arolfo is the president of P.I.A. Other individuals are seated on the float behind him; amongst them are Lawrence Arolfo and Pete Dunten, as stated on signs posted on the side of the float.

Photograph of the League City Garden Club's makeshift float in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. Two individuals in the cab of a white truck are pulling along a small model of the League Park gazebo, which sits on the trailer attached to the truck.