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[William G. Fuller Holding Model Helicopter]

Photograph of William G. Fuller holding a model helicopter on a flat surface in front of him.
Date: 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Promotion of Fish Fry Contest]

Photograph promoting a fish fry contest in Anahuac, Texas. The photograph shows three lines of planes and buildings in a field.
Date: June 16, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman Holding a Quilt]

Photograph of a woman standing in a room and holding up a quilt. Her face is only partially visible above it.
Date: July 15, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[4-H Club Style Show]

Photograph of a girl in a dress smiling while walking down stairs from a stage. Next to her is a floral arrangement in the shape of the 4-H logo.
Date: May 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman at a Style Show]

Photograph of an older woman wearing a dress and holding a purse while walking on stage at a style show.
Date: May 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Varo Manufacturing Company Fire]

Photograph of civilians wearing white shirts and firemen on the street operating hoses at a stone building with the words "Varo MFG CO" written on the front. Varo Mfg Company was located on West Walnut Lane in Garland, Texas. While the main building burned in 1956, it was subsequently rebuilt.
Date: April 1, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Minnie Myers Clountz

Photograph of elderly Minnie Myers Clountz standing beside an outdoor wooden wall. She has long hair, eyeglasses, and an apron over her dress.
Date: July 1, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: March 19, 1956 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: March 19, 1956

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on March 19th (fourth concert) during the 6th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The musical director and conductor was Walter Charles.
Date: March 1956
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: November 20, 1956 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: November 20, 1956

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on November 20th, 1956 during the 7th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The musical director and conductor was Walter Charles.
Date: November 1956
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: October 16, 1956 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: October 16, 1956

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on October 6th (first concert) during the 7th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The musical director and conductor was Walter Charles.
Date: October 1956
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Varo Mfg. Co. Fire]

Photograph of firemen and civilians on the street level of a stone building fire that has devastated most of the second floor of the building.
Date: April 1, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Explosion at6 3723 Abilene]

Photograph of the remains of a small white house after an explosion.
Date: March 24, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Varo Fire]

Photograph of a stone building with "Varo MFG. CO." written on the front being doused by two hoses.
Date: April 1, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: April 14, 1959 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: April 14, 1959

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on April 23rd (sixth concert) during the 6th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The musical director and conductor was Walter Charles.
Date: April 1956
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sisters Minnie Clountz and Abbie Daniel]

Photograph of elderly sisters Minnie Clountz and Abbie Daniel standing beside one another at the outdoor corner of a wooden building. They have long hair, glasses, and simple dresses.
Date: July 1, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Bank of America] (open access)

[Client Card: Bank of America]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Bank of America (Frank Risso), including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Pieces included: portrait heads of Gianninni with varied marble bases.
Date: 1956-12-14/1976-12-31
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. J. Caltagirone] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. J. Caltagirone]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. J. Caltagirone, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: "Zodiac Plaque" (636 copies; 624 bronze casts; 12 aluminum casts; 4.5" diameter).
Date: March 1956
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mrs. G. N. Aldredge] (open access)

[Client Card: Mrs. G. N. Aldredge]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mrs.G.N. Aldredge, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. According to the card, Aldredge ordered a bronze cast "17" high x 10" wide."
Date: January 1956
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. Renzo Abbondandolo] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. Renzo Abbondandolo]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. Renzo Abbondandolo, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. According to the card Abbondandolo requests a bronze bust of Columbus measuring 28 inches high and 20 inches wide at the shoulders, cost $325.
Date: September 1956
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. Joseph Boulton] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. Joseph Boulton]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. Joseph Boulton, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Pieces included: "Small Squirrel" (2 copies; silver electroplate), "Standing Nude Female Holding Bird in Hand" (37" x 19"), "Standing Figure Arms Outstretched" (17" x 10").
Date: 1956-01/1967-09
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. Samuel Brenner] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. Samuel Brenner]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. Samuel Brenner, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. This work order includes a bronze cast of a bust of Lincoln.
Date: October 1956
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mrs. Etienne Anderegg] (open access)

[Client Card: Mrs. Etienne Anderegg]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mrs. Etienne Anderegg, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. This work order includes a bronze cast "Head" measuring 11" high.
Date: June 1956
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Miss Eugenia Berlin] (open access)

[Client Card: Miss Eugenia Berlin]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Miss Eugenia Berlin, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: bronze cast portrait head (14").
Date: September 1956
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mrs. Catherine Barjansky] (open access)

[Client Card: Mrs. Catherine Barjansky]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mrs. Catherine Barjansky, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. This order includes multiple bronze cast busts, and four Bakelite bases.
Date: 1956-04-02/1964-12-15
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History