[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church Construction]

Photograph of St. James Catholic Church in the early stages of its construction, with only an empty steel framework visible above the foundation.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Nuns in St. James Catholic Church]

Photograph of a procession of nuns walking up the center aisle inside of St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Side Altar to the Virgin Mary]

Photograph of the side altar to the Virgin Mary inside of St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Bishop Byrne at St. James Catholic Church Dedication]

Photograph of Bishop Christopher E. Byrne sprinkling a crowd with holy water at the dedication of St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church Dedication]

Photograph of priests, altar servers and Bishop Christopher E. Byrne reading a prayer near the entrance of St. James Catholic Church as part of its dedication.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church Dedication]

Photograph of a crowd of people at the dedication of St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church Altar]

Photograph of priests and bishop at the altar of St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church Construction]

Photograph of the newly constructed exterior of St. James Catholic Church, with some men working on the grounds.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Man at Lucas Gusher Site]

Photograph of a man standing in a field at Lucas Gusher site with many oil derricks across the skyline behind him.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Priests and Altar Servers]

Photograph of priests and altar servers entering St. James Catholic Church for its dedication.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church]

Photograph of the exterior of St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Bishop Byrne at St. James Catholic Church Dedication]

Photograph of Bishop Christopher E. Byrne sprinkling a crowd with holy water at the dedication of St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church Mass]

Photograph of Bishop Christopher E. Byrne and priests celebrating Holy Mass at St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sheep at Lucas Gusher Site]

Photograph of sheep in a field at the Lucas Gusher site, with oil derricks in the background.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church Dedication]

Photograph of priests and Bishop Christopher E. Byrne near the entrance of St. James Catholic Church during its dedication.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church Cornerstone]

Photograph of the cornerstone of St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, Texas. The inscription on the stone says "St. James Church, Rt. Rev. C. E. Byrne, Bishop of Galveston; Rev. J. M. Kirwin, Pastor; A. Babin, Architect; A. L. Hays, Contractor; April 16, 1939."
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of St. James Catholic Church Dedication]

Photograph of Bishop Christopher E. Byrne and priests walking on the sidewalk toward St. James Catholic Church for its dedication.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
System: The Portal to Texas History