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[Airplane and crew of 1st Aero Squadron]

A pilot and a copilot in uniforms and helmets sit in the cockpit of a bi-plane standing in a field. In front of the plane, 8 other soldiers in uniform and a civilian in white shirt and bow tie stand posed facing the camera.The third soldier from the right is resting his arm on part of the airplanes framework, and holding one of the structural supports. In the background are some large tents and two soldiers. "Wright C., SC-16 "Trainer," with Lts. Thomas D. Milling, instructor and Fred Seydel student, Texas City, Texas, May 1913. The 'C" was a larger, heavier version of the 'B', and had fixed vertical stabilizers (Blinkers) in front for additional stability. SC-16 was flown to Houston and back by Lt. Kirtland with Sgt. Idzorek, mechanic, 12 May 1913. It was transferred to San Diego in June 1913, however, a cracked crankcase prevented it from flying. There were no spare 50 h.p. engines, thus preventing his 'C' from joining the rest of hte Wright 'C's.' (USAF Museum photo) - from "1st Aero Squadron in Texas City, Texas" by Douglas E. Edwards in Over The Front, Vol. 13, No. 2, Summer 1998, p. 129, published by the …
Date: May 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Airplane and crew of 1st Aero Squadron]

Photograph of a pilot and copilot in uniform and helmets sit in the cockpit of a bi-plane sitting in a field. Seven other soldiers in uniform and one civilian man dressed in white shirt and bow tie stand in front of the airplane. Wording on photo front with a line drawn to the pilot (the leftmost person in the cockpit): "Milling".
Date: May 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A portrait of Willie Wedell & John Anizan]

A formal portrait of two men. The man on the left, identified on the back as Willie Wedell, is sitting on a stool. The man on the right, identified as John Anizan, is standing with his right hand resting on the other man's left shoulder. Both men are dressed in two-piece dark suits with white dress shirts and bowties. Their jackets are open. John Anizan wears a pocket watch clipped to his jacket lapel and a pen or pencil in his jacket pocket. On the back of the postcard is written: "Dear Sister This Picture was taken when I come from worke Dont I look bored I got fired last night and put Back to work again Wel BYBY Wm. J. Wedell." The postcard is stamped "Savannah Photo Co. 24 E. Broughton Savannah Ga." It is addressed to Mrs. A. Pike Texas City Texas. The card is postmark stamped: "May 28 1913 5 - PM Savannah Ga." Written in ink over the back of the postcard are " X John Anizan brother of Tony" and "X Willie Wedell."
Date: May 28, 1913
Creator: Savannah Photo Co.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Diffey's Hotel

Mr. Diffey, wearing a vest, is seated behind the desk in the lobby at Diffey's Hotel. Behind him are cigars for sale, a clock, calendar, and thermometer.
Date: May 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

John H. Shary excursion

Excursion party posing on dirt road in front of palm and citrus trees. Some colorization.
Date: May 18, 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

J. H. Shary excursion, Sharyland bath house

Excursion party posing next to the wooden bath house
Date: May 5, 1916
Creator: Murff, J.C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sharyland Co. excursion party near Sharyland

Panoramic photograph of a group of people posing out-of-doors. Part of a white house and a fence covered with climbing vines is visible in the background. Text at the bottom of the image says: "Shary Land Co's Excursion Party Near Sharyland, May 19th, 1917."
Date: May 19, 1917
Creator: Eskildsen
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Excursion party of the Southwestern Land Co. in the Rio Grande Valley, Tex.

Excursion party posing in front of Shary house.
Date: May 15, 1922
Creator: Ziebel Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Excursion of the Southwestern Land Co. in the Rio Grande Valley

Excursion party posing in front of Shary house
Date: May 29, 1922
Creator: Ziebel Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Kilian Hall under construction

Photo of Kilian Hall under construction. Austin, Texas.
Date: May 2, 1926
Creator: Pettie, Arnie
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Kilian Hall under construction

Photo of Kilian Hall under construction. Austin, Texas.
Date: May 2, 1926
Creator: Pettie, Arnie
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Kilian Hall under construction

Photo of Kilian Hall under construction. Austin, Texas.
Date: May 2, 1926
Creator: Pettie, Arnie
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Excursion party of the Southwestern Land Co. in the Rio Grande Valley at Sharyland

Panoramic photograph of an excursion party posing in front of Charles Volz's brick home.
Date: May 24, 1926
Creator: Ziebel Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Exterior of M. A. Toole Grocery

Group of unidentified men stand outside of the M. A. Toole Grocery store at night.
Date: May 12, 1939
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Interior of Cueneo's Bakery

Interior view of Cueno's Bakery on 3901 Red River showing two unidentified men in all white standing next to a large oven.
Date: May 31, 1939
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial View of the University of Texas Campus

Aerial view of the University of Texas campus with the University of Texas clocktower in the center of the frame.
Date: May 19, 1940
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial View of the University of Texas Campus

Aerial view of the University of Texas campus looking northwest with the University of Texas clocktower in the center of the frame.
Date: May 19, 1940
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Group of Unidentified Men in Front of Airplanes

A group of five unidentified men stand in front of a row of propeller airplanes at the Pilots' CCA at University Airport.
Date: May 19, 1940
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Unidentified Woman Starting a Plane

An unidentified woman looks as if she is about to spin the propeller of a plane at the Pilots' CCA at University Airport.
Date: May 19, 1940
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mayor Tom Miller and Two Poppy Girls

Mayor Tom Miller stands in an office with two unidentified Poppy Girls.
Date: May 20, 1940
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

W. Lee O'Daniel and Harry Akin

United States Senator W. Lee O'Daniel with Harry Akin, owner of the Night Hawk Restaurant.
Date: May 1941
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hangar at Hitchcock Naval Air Station with five K-type blimps]

Hangar at Hitchcock Naval Air Station with five K-type blimps.
Date: May 1, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Judge Yarborough]

Judge Yarborough sitting in office reading. Austin, Texas.
Date: May 18, 1948
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Old Car]

Man in old car, surrounded by small crowd. Austin, Texas.
Date: May 28, 1948
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History