Excursion party posing in a cotton field

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."

Group of unidentified men stand outside of the M. A. Toole Grocery store at night.

Joe Demic being sworn into the Navy. Austin, Texas.

Photo of four blimps and the blimp hangar at Hitchcock Naval Air Station. The hangar was 1,000', 300' wide and more than 200' high.

1215 Anacapa St. - Santa Barbara, Ca. Home of William S. Blackshear. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

1215 Anacapa St. - Santa Barbara, Calif. Home of William S. Blackshear. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

(back of photo) Side of 1215 Anacapa St. 1946 - W.S.B. purchased it for $14,500. The date I purchased this property spent about $3,000.00 on it for paint and improvements. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

Shed behind 1215 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, Ca. - Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

William Blackshear standing in front of his home at 1215 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, Calif. 1946 - Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

Students at Austin High School walking around. Austin, Texas.

Photo of the Littlefield Memorial Fountain. Austin, Texas.

Exterior view of 2 buildings on a hill. Sign on lawn - Tillotson College.

Photo of Civil War veteran, Mr. Thomas Evans Riddle, seated with medals. When photo was taken, Mr. Riddle was 104 years old. 14 years old when the Civil War began, Mr. Riddle served with Co. 1, 22nd Regiment, Army of Tennessee and participated in the Battle of Gettysburg. Photo taken in Austin, Texas.

Five men broadcasting at KNOW Radio Station. The men are wearing suits and ties. One man is standing next to a microphone holding a sheet of paper. The four other men are seated around a table.

Photo of a collapsed building resulting from the Waco tornado of 1953. Austin, Texas.

Photo of debris in street from the Waco tornado, 1953. Austin, Texas.

Unidentified men stand or sit around and on an unknown building demolished by a tornado in Waco in 1953. This is possibly the R.T. Dennis building, a five-story building that was demolished in the tornado.

A group of employees from the Jefferson Chemical Company posing for a photo out in front of the plant. Two of the employees in the front row of the group are holding up a trophy.

A large group of employees from the Jefferson Chemical Company posing for a photo out in front of the plant.

Exterior view of the Texas Employees Insurance Association.

Interior shot of the Texas Employees Insurance Association showing unidentified men and women sit behind desks with rotary phones and typewriters.

"The Mello-Tones" playing an array of musical instruments. There is a table to the right of the photo with musical instruments on it. The men are all wearing dark suits.

Photograph of 2 male employees of Spudnuts in Austin, Texas preparing food.