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[J.W. Edgar reading The Austin Statesman newspaper]
J.W. Edgar reading The Austin Statesman newspaper at a desk. The headline of the newspaper says "High Court Throws Out Segregation in Schools."
Date:
May 18, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Group of young men standing in front of UT tower]
Photo of a group of young men standing in front of UT tower. Austin, Texas.
Date:
May 16, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Virgil Oliver - first "Negro" in South to serve on jury
View of a jury - 4 men standing, 3 men sitting in jury box. Virgil Oliver, seated at right, was first "Negro" in the South to serve on a jury.
Date:
May 8, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Magazine Stand]
Photo of Jobbs Newstand. Austin, Texas.
Date:
May 25, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Buffet table at the Perry Hotel]
Photo of a buffet table at the Perry Hotel with a chef standing next to table of food. Austin, Texas.
Date:
May 8, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Destroyed Building, possibly the R.T. Dennis building
Unidentified men stand or sit around and on an unknown building demolished by a tornado in Waco in 1953. This is possibly the R.T. Dennis building, a five-story building that was demolished in the tornado.
Date:
May 12, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Collapsed building from Waco Tornado]
Photo of a collapsed building resulting from the Waco tornado of 1953. Austin, Texas.
Date:
May 12, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Debris on street from Waco Tornado]
Photo of debris in street from the Waco tornado, 1953. Austin, Texas.
Date:
May 12, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A group of young girls posing in ballet outfits]
A group of young girls posing in ballet dresses with a floral design on them at a Spring Program.
Date:
May 15, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Treaty Oaks]
Photograph of a large tree dominating the foreground with an unknown building in the background, partially obscured by the foliage.
Date:
May 21, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Zales Jewelers
An unknown man stands behind the counter at a Zales Jewelers. The display cabinets in front of him are filled with rings while the display cabinets behind him and against the wall are displaying crystal and sterling silver products.
Date:
May 28, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ribbon Cutting at Zales Jewelers
One unidentified gentleman holds a ribbon in place for another unidentified man to cut at the ribbon cutting of a Zales Jewelers. The ribbon is strung across open glass doors and an unidentified group of unidentified women are in the background watching the ribbon cutting.
Date:
May 28, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Zale's Jewelry Company
Interior view of Zale's Jewelers at 619 Congress. Showcases and counters.
Date:
May 28, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hyde Park Reading Club Style Show
Three ladies in period costumes
Date:
May 11, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Men examining brickwork at St. Paul's Lutheran School]
Photograph of three men examining the brickwork at St. Paul's Lutheran School. The engraved stone says "St. Paul's Ev. Luth. School 1890-1930." The photograph was taken 23 years after the last date on the engraving. One of the men holds a box that is covered in brick dust while the other two look on. They have not yet opened the box.
Date:
May 9, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Junior-Senior Banquet at Liberty Hill High School]
Photograph of the Junior-Senior Banquet at Liberty Hill High School on May 15, 1953. Co-ed students in formal dress are seated around the exterior of tables arranged in a "U" shape.
Date:
May 15, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Child on a horse]
Photograph of a young girl on a horse. The girl and horse are on a road with a fenced field behind them.
Date:
May 10, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Our Lady of Guadalupe [graduating class of 1953]
Photograph of the graduating class of 1953 of Our Lady of Guadalupe School in Austin, Texas. The class is composed of twelve young women and five young men, all proudly holding their diplomas. They are posed in two rows, women seated in the front row and men and women standing in the second row. All wear dark gown and mortar board caps with white tassels.
Date:
May 15, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Armed Forces Day Parade down Congress Avenue
Groups w/ Corp. Eddie Vidal, ex P.O.W. in wheel chair
Date:
May 16, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Armed Forces Day Parade down Congress Avenue
Anderson High School Band in parade
Date:
May 16, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Armed Forces Day Parade down Congress Avenue
Troops on Congress Avenue
Date:
May 16, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Armed Forces Day Parade down Congress Avenue
Group w/ serviceman, Corporal Eddie Vidal, ex P.O.W. in wheelchair
Date:
May 16, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Armed Forces Day Parade down Congress Avenue
Troops marching down Congress Avenue
Date:
May 16, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Destroyed buildings after Waco Tornado]
Photograph of partially-demolished buildings along south 5th Street in downtown Waco, Texas after a tornado, looking north. A tall building is still standing at the end of the street (left) and a sign is partially visible for the Roosevelt Hotel on the right side of the image. There are work vehicles in the street.
Date:
May 12, 1953
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History