Interior features of plane, the 1st DC-4 in Austin. Austin, Texas.

Two men in front of plane, the 1st DC-4 in Austin. Austin, Texas.

Photograph of an orchestra on stage. Several people are in the audience of the auditorium.

Three identical coffins topped with flower sprays await burial at the mass funeral service for unidentified victims of the 1947 Texas City Disaster held in Memorial Park on June 22, 1947. A group of five mourners gather near a coffin. The couple has been identified as Genaro and Ruby Nino Capetillo. Outside the fenced-in area, a number of people are gathered. At the far right a man stands on top of a truck. Just inside the fence on the far left is a man holding a camera. On the back of the photograph is written :"Mass funeral held June 22, 1947 at Memorial Cemetery - land that was purchased for the purpose of burying unidentified dead."

The Edwards House in Henrietta, TX around 1940

Five cars are parked along a street in front of a long building holding small stores. The store signs read : "Jeweler Hetherington", "Westinghouse Appliances Farmer Bros.", "Allan's Shoes" and "Prescriptions Pharmacy." There is a woman standing looking into the window of the shoe store with other people nearby mostly hidden behind a car; a man in a suit and hat walks along the sidewalk in front of the pharmacy.

Portrait of Mrs. Flora Whiting wearing an evening gown. (back of photo) This is Mrs. Flora Whiting of 740 Park Ave, N.Y.C. She gave me this picture on her own accord. 1944.

Bill Blackshear. Summer 1944. Caption says: "A San Antonio Spree to Galveston, Summer 1944. I call it A.W.O.L. Bill." From the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

(back of photo) September 16, 1944. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

Photograph of an unidentified man in uniform (with the rank of colonel). He is standing in the midst of jungle foliage and holding a lit cigarette in his left hand. Written on the back of the photo: "To my devoted friend, Bill Blackshear - June 1943 - South Sea Islands - (In the jungles) and I don't mean maybe! Taken on recent trip north and didn't miss a thing.

Marriage record for Elanor Trotter and Carroll Huddleston. This photo was included in the Pells-Trotter collection of photos and memorabilia which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

(back of photo) July 1942 - Howell Family - Escondido - From Left to Right: My godson Courtney Howell, Carmen, Meredith, Elenor Howell. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.

(back of photo) W.S.B. in Atlanta, Ga. Rainy. Just put Alf on bus to Camp Campbell so felt quite sad and lonely 1943. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library. Business signs in the background for the Paramount Theatre, showing "Phantom Lady" and the Royal Palm Dancing club.

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.

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

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.

Ralph Irvine served as Mayor of Palestine from 1947 until 1953.

Camp Wallace military band, the 6th Tr. Group. 1st Lieutenant R. M. King Band Commander; Technical Sergeant J. A. Messier, Asst. Band Leader; Sergeant William I. Wyrick, Drum Major.