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Theater Exterior
Copy negative of four pictures of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas taken from the street and a handwritten note about the theater. The first is advertising "Riot in Cell Block II." The second is advertising "To Hell and Back" and has people walking outside the theater. The third is advertising "Around the World in 80 Days" with a group of people outside. The fourth is advertising "How to Marry a Millionaire" with Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe.
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The Portal to Texas History
Theater Exterior
Copy negative of a picture of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas taken from the street. It is advertising the movie "Three Ring Circus" with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
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The Portal to Texas History
Horse Drawn Wagon in Parade
Copy negative of a picture of two men in a covered wagon drawn by two mules in a parade down a street. There is a crowd and businesses behind them. The event is for the "World Premier of Unusual Occupations." Another picture is partially visible on the right.
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The Portal to Texas History
People Watching Parade
Copy negative of a picture of a crowd on the side of a a street next to some buildings watching a parade for the "World Premiere of Unusual Occupations." They are being entertained by some men on horseback. More buildings and people can be seen in the background on the other side of the street. More pictures are partially visible above and below the photograph.
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The Portal to Texas History
Man in Front of House
Copy negative of a man in a suit smiling, standing in the road in front of a house. There are other houses and trees in the background on the left.
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The Portal to Texas History
People in Theater Lobby
Copy negative of a man, woman, and Wally Akin standing at the Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas. There is a sign in the window and another picture is partially visible in the top right corner.
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Portrait of Actresses
Copy negative of a scrapbook page covered in portraits of young movie stars. There is a large portrait of Mary Miles with the word, "Movie Stars" printed on it. Written across the top of the page is, "Movie Stars- 1916. 1918-1920". Written above the picture of of Ms. Miles is, "Wally Akin sold Minter Movies. She was 16 years old."
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The Portal to Texas History
Movie Stars Dancing
Copy negative of a magazine clipping of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dancing. She is wearing a black evening gown and he is wearing a black tuxedo. Beside the photograph is printed, "1936 1937" and above it text reads, "Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Throwing the golden loot of a string of victories into the show of their dreams ...A lavish, tingling love tilt...rolling in fun and, as with all their successes, Pandro S. Berman, producer, will have melodies composed by a great name in music."
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The Portal to Texas History
Portrait of Actor
Copy negative of a magazine clipping featuring the actor George O'Brien. Featured is a portrait of Mr. O'Brien wearing a suit and tie next to an image of three men dressed as cowboys on horseback. Above that image is text that reads, "George O'Brien, Ace star of the rugged outdoors... hard hitting he man with the box-office kick of a bucking bronc. In SIX action dramas staged on the frontiers of adventure. Produced by George Hirliman."
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The Portal to Texas History
People Standing in Snow by Car, Building, Trees
Copy negative of six men standing in the snow in front of a parked automobile. The men are all wearing hats and coats. Three men on the left are standing in a line and looking straight ahead. A man on the right is walking down the steps of the front porch of a two-story building, of which only the porch and side with two windows is visible. A man in the center of the image is looking down at his hands, while a man to his left is looking straight ahead and reaching into his shirt pocket. Several trees without leaves are in the background behind them.
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The Portal to Texas History
Man with Dog and Fishing Pole
Copy negative of a man and a dog on the grassy shore of a lake. The man is wearing a vest, cap, and tall boots and holding a fishing pole in one hand. He is holding the right paw of a dark-colored dog in this other hand. They are on the grassy shore in front of a body of water. A tree is behind them.
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Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rock Structure Mountain; Mountain
One copy negative of two images. Image A is a two piece rock structure with plants growing around it off of a dirt road. In the background is a mountain with trees growing at the top. Image B is a mountain with few plants growing at the base and more trees growing in the background.
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System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aerial View of City
Copy negative of an aerial photograph of a cityscape showing commercial and residential areas in Taylor County.
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The Portal to Texas History
Pictograph
Copy negative of archaeological drawings. Mostly geometric, forms cover this rock structure.
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The Portal to Texas History
People on Snow Covered Footbridge
Copy negative of 8 people standing on a snow covered wooden bridge. There is snow on the ground and trees in the immediate area.
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The Portal to Texas History
Man on Rock Mountain
Copy negative of a man wearing a light colored shirt and tie sitting on a mountain. Mountain ranges are in the background.
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The Portal to Texas History
Four Men with Poles Outside by Building
Copy negative of four men roughhousing outside of a building, three of which are standing with poles and one is lying on the ground. Two men have their poles slanted towards the man on the ground and the third man is smoking a pipe looking into the camera while stepping on the man on the ground.
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The Portal to Texas History
Four Men Singing and Playing Guitar
Copy negative of four men singing while one man plays the guitar. They are gathered on wooden porch.
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The Portal to Texas History
Four Men Sitting on Porch with Guitar
Copy negative of four men sitting outside on a wooden porch. They are all wearing dark clothing and looking towards the camera. The man in the far right portion of the frame is holding a pole in one hand and the man sitting next to him is playing a guitar. The other two men are just sitting.
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The Portal to Texas History
Man Outside in Snow
Copy negative of a man wearing a hat, coat and gloves while standing in falling snow. Behind the man are several trees and a wood cabin covered by the snow.
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Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Two People Carrying Pail In Snow
Copy negative of two people carrying a pail while walking through the snow. Snow covers the ground and a few leaves of the trees in the background.
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The Portal to Texas History
Four Men Outside in Snow
Copy negative of four men standing outside in the snow. The are standing fairly equidistant apart at an angle to the camera. Large boulders lay at the bottom of a hillside in the background of the image.
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The Portal to Texas History
Man with Smoking Pipe Waving
Copy negative of an unknown man wearing a suit and hat is smoking a pipe as he waves.
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The Portal to Texas History
Four Men on Balcony by Snow
Copy negative of four men standing on a wooden balcony outside in the snow. Trees are located in the background as well as the foreground and their leaves are covered in snow.
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Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History