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[American Oil Company Refinery in Texas City in 1934]

A view of the American Oil Refinery in Texas City in 1934. In the foreground, a man holds the reins to three mules in tandem, pulling something. A four wheeled car with metal drums and a flatbed truck can be seen behind the man. The refinery buildings, smokestacks and tanks and piping structures can be clearly seen in the picture. A row of railroad cars sit in front of the pipeline structure. On the back of the photograph in pencil is written "10-19-34." Taped to the back of the photograph is "Donated to Texas City Historical Committee by American Oil Company Sept. 15, 1971."
Date: October 19, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[An aerial view of construction in Texas City in 1934]

An aerial view of several construction sites in Texas City. At the bottom left, the foundation of a large building is in place and several men are walking within the building perimeters. At the bottom right the concrete walls and internal supports of another building have been built. About mid-picture the first floor of a large industrial building has been completed. A line of automobiles are parked along a wide dirt road between the construction sites. These sites appear to be refinery buildings and lines of pipelines, and power poles, surrounded by security fencing can be seen. In the background are scattered houses. On the back of the photograph in pencil is written :"1-13-34." Taped to the back of the photograph is a label reading "Donated to Texas City Historical Committee by American Oil Company Sept. 15, 1971"
Date: January 13, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[An aerial view of American Oil storage tanks in Texas City in 1934]

An aerial view of two large round black storage tanks of American Oil in Texas City in 1934. In the foreground are other refinery structures. Behind the large storage tanks can be seen some one-story buildings. Further back can be seen some homes and other structures. On the horizon can be seen other structures and the water tower. On the back of the photograph is written in pencil :"2-12-34". Taped to the back of the photograph is a label that reads: "Donated to Texas City Historical Committee by American Oil Company September 15, 1971."
Date: February 12, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American Oil Company workers in 1934]

A group photograph of American Oil workers in 1934. A group of 28 men in light coats or jackets, some wearing shirts and ties, some wearing outdoor work clothes, have gathered for a group photograph. The photograph is taken on a dirt clearing in front of a wooden building. On the back of the photograph in pencil is written "2-14-34." Taped to the back of the photograph is "Donated to Texas City Historical Committee by American Oil Company Sept. 15, 1971."
Date: October 19, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A view of the docks and pipelines under construction in Texas City in 1934]

Long lengths of pipeline lie on the ground near a dock. On the dock, men can be seen. A hoisting crane and a truck are near the docks. Other men gather near the hoisting crane.
Date: February 2, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sheriff Jeff Donnell]

Sheriff Jeff Donnell and Tom Childress. Photo taken in 1934: Henrietta, Texas.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Riverland School]

Riverland School. Photo taken in 1934: Riverland, Texas.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dinner honoring the Vice-President of the United States by his fellow citizens of Texas on the occasion of the visit to Washington of the Goodwill Special Train, National Press Club

John N. Garner and John H. Shary labeled in this group photograph of a banquet dinner.
Date: April 17, 1934
Creator: Tenschert Photographers
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Unidentified Woman]

(back of photo) Me taken in front of the hotel at Bermuda - Aug 1934 - Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: August 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[St Paul's Church - Freeport, Tx.]

Two unidentified men standing on the steps of St. Paul's Church in Freeport, Tx. 1934. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men on porch of St. Paul's Church - Freeport, Tx.]

Charles Wesley Blackshear (in dark trousers) and others on porch of St. Paul's Church - Freeport, TX. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Inside of a Church in Angleton, Tx.]

(back of photo) Inside one of my missions - Angleton, TX. - Easter 1934. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: April 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Albert W. Tailor of Oklahoma]

Albert W. Tailor of Oklahoma taken in 1934 at age 22 - His father was evidentially a doctor. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Charles W. Blackshear]

Charles W. Blackshear - Freeport Beach - Age 21 - on visit to William S. Blackshear - April 1934 - Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: April 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Jim and Laura Bean

Photograph of man and girl standing in front of store. Photograph of Jim and Laura Bean standing in front of Audrey's Beauty Shop, possibly the United Building, in Van Horn, TX
Date: 1934~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Shannon School Volleyball Team]

Shannon School Volleyball Team: Teacher, Eugene Hurn Photo taken in 1934: Shannon, Texas.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Shannon School Grades 8 and 9]

Shannon School Grades 8 and 9. Photo taken in 1934: Shannon, Texas.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Shannon School Grades 1 and 2]

Shannon School Grades 1 and 2. Photo taken in 1934: Shannon, Texas.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Joy Faculty]

Joy School Faculty. Photo taken in 1934: Joy, Texas.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Joy School Class]

Joy School Class. Photo taken in 1934: Joy, Texas.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

McKee School

Unidentified school children outside at the McKee School in 1934 with their teacher, Rosa Reynolds.
Date: 1934~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stephen E. Reed]

Stephen E. Reed served as Mayor of Palestine from 1931 until his death in November 1934 and is buried in the East Hill section of the Palestine City Cemetery. Palestine's first airport, a 265 acre site located seven miles west of Palestine, was named for him. He was married to Mabel Gooch Reed, a daughter of John Young Gooch, in March 1900. The Reeds lived at 501 S. Magnolia for many years.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History