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[Republic of Texas Savings Building]
Photograph of the Republic of Texas Savings in Port Arthur, Texas, located on the corner of two streets. Cars are parked on the street in the foreground, in front of several storefronts for businesses next to the bank. People are standing near the cross-street, visible on the left side of the image.
Date:
April 5, 1972
Creator:
Watkins Studio
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Port Arthur City Hall at Night]
Photograph of a night view of a building identified as Port Arthur City Hall on 444 Fourth Street. The building is several stories high, and there is an awning extending over a driveway on one side; the awning says "City Hall." A man is standing by the curb of the driveway.
Date:
1972
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Port Arthur City Hall at Night]
Photograph of a night view of a building identified as Port Arthur City Hall on 444 Fourth Street. The building is several stories high, and there is an awning extending over a driveway on one side; the awning says "City Hall." A man is standing by the curb of the driveway.
Date:
1972
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Jefferson Shell Company]
Photograph of Jefferson Shell Company. The photographer is positioned on a line of train tracks that run parallel to an industrial yard surrounded by chain-link fence. There is a dump truck parked next to several large piles of gravel behind the fence.
Date:
July 2, 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Evelyn Barrilleaux and Inez Schommer]
Photograph of Evelyn Barrilleaux and Inez Schommer posing together in front of the cradle of a dry dock at B and B Shipyard. The two women pose with their hands clasped in front of them. The woman on the left wears a collared dress with a floral pattern. The woman on the right wears a sleeveless dress with a paisley pattern.
Date:
July 2, 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Exterior of the Pleasure Island Marina]
Photograph of the Pleasure Island Marina in Port Arthur, Texas. On the right side of the frame, there is a sign advertising the Pleasure Island Marina and Coca-Cola. Two motorbikes are parked in front of the building in an otherwise empty parking lot. On the left side of the frame there is a telephone box next to a Sparkle-Ice icebox.
Date:
August 3, 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Exterior of the Music Building at Lamar University]
Photograph of the exterior of the music building at Lamar University. A winding sidewalk leads to an entrance to the music building. The Lamar Theater is visible on the right side of the frame.
Date:
February 15, 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Black Student Union Meeting in the Setzer Center]
Photograph of several African-American students gathered for a Black Student Union meeting in the Setzer Center of Lamar University. The students are gathered around a desk with a poster attached to the front. A sign reading "Here Black Student [. . .]N along with an illustration of a closed fist hangs on the wall behind them.
Date:
February 15, 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Camp Fire Girls Selling Cookies]
Photograph of two young Camp Fire Girls selling cookies at a Mardi Gras carnival at Lamar University. They are both dressed in their uniforms and hold boxes of cookies in their arms.
Date:
February 15, 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mardi Gras Celebrations at Lamar University]
Photograph of a Mardi Gras carnival hosted by Lamar University. Several carnival rides occupy a parking lot, including a Ferris wheel. On the right side of the frame, a large group of people is gathered on on a patch of grass next to the parking lot.
Date:
February 15, 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Ralph Ramos Speaking at a Podium]
Photograph of Ralph Ramos speaking at a podium at the Fort Manhassett dedication. A Confederate flag hangs from the front of the stage. An American flag flies on a pole behind him. Several individuals sit in rows of chairs on the stage.
Date:
January 8, 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Woman Speaking at the Fort Manhassett Dedication]
Photograph of a woman in a long, leopard-print jacket standing at a podium on a stage to speak at the Fort Manhassett Dedication. A confederate battle flag hangs from the front of the stage. Several other individuals are seated at plastic chairs on the stage, looking toward the speaker.
Date:
January 8, 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Two Unidentified Lamar Students]
Photograph of two African-American students at Lamar University smiling and posing for a picture. The woman on the left wears glasses with large, round frames and a turtleneck tank top with a large necklace. The woman on the right wears large, plastic sunglasses with a formal dress and pearl earrings.
Date:
February 15, 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Beaumont Citizen Recycling Glass Bottles]
Photograph of an unidentified individual filling a barrel with glass bottles for recycling in Beaumont, Texas. The subject holds a paper bag over a barrel already filled with bottles, obscuring their face as they lean over to reach into a barrel on their right.
Date:
January 23, 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[View of Downtown Beaumont]
Photograph of downtown Beaumont taken from a distance, The photographer is between two railroad tracks in the middle of a large gravel yard. Several mid-rise and smaller high-rise buildings are visible in the distance.
Date:
January 23, 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Wall Decorations in the Setzer Center]
Photograph of wall art in the Setzer Center at Lamar University. The art features a series of wavy, multicolored lines running diagonally across several individual canvases placed next to each other. The decoration is placed on the walls of a long hallway ending in a set of double doors.
Date:
March 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lamar Students Playing Chess in the Setzer Center]
Photograph of two unidentified students playing chess at a table in the Setzer Center at Lamar University. Both students clasp their hands in concentration, looking down at the board. A potted palm is visible in the background on the right side of the frame. An empty, round table surrounded by rolling chairs occupies the background on the left side of the frame.
Date:
March 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Stuffed Dog at Lamar University]
Photograph of a stuffed dog embroidered with "LU" for sale in the Lamar University bookstore in the Setzer Center.
Date:
March 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Winners of the South Texas State Fair Art Contest]
Photograph of several winning art pieces from the first grade division of the South Texas State Fair School Art Contest in 1972. Each art piece is accompanied by a certificate reading "Award of Merit." Most of the art pieces depict clowns or the fair itself.
Date:
October 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Entrance to the South Texas State Fair]
Photograph of the entrance to the 1972 South Texas State Fair in Beaumont, Texas. Several stands are set up outside of the main entrance and advertise items and activities like corn dogs, corn on the cob, hamburgers, twirl painting, and more.
Date:
October 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Crowds at the South Texas State Fair]
Photograph of a crowd of people attending the South Texas State Fair. Several food and activity stands line a wide, concrete walkway. A large line of people is visible in the background.
Date:
October 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Horse Riders at the South Texas State Fair]
Photograph of several people in cowboy hats sitting on the backs of horses in an arena. The four horses are facing the left side of the photographer. Another horse rider is visible in the background, standing parallel to the edge of the arena.
Date:
October 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rides at the South Texas State Fair]
Photograph of several carnival rides at the South Texas State Fair. The rides are surrounded by metal barriers. The ride closest to the camera is a chair swing ride in operation. The rest of the rides to not appear to be in motion.
Date:
October 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Toboggan Roller Coaster at the South Texas State Fair]
Photograph of a Toboggan roller coaster at the South Texas State Fair. The spiral-shaped roller coaster has a single car on the track. The photograph has been taken from a low vantage point.
Date:
October 1972
Creator:
Lewis, David P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History