Resource Type

[Photograph of Little Boy on a Goat Cart]

Photograph of a little boy in a short-sleeved gown, sitting with a small dog (real or stuffed) on the seat of a four-wheeled cart and holding reins. The cart is hooked up to a shaggy, curly-haired goat with slightly curved horns. The little boy is grimacing at the camera and has light, middle-parted hair. Behind the cart, there is a large bush to the left, a picket fence to the right, and, in the distant background, a yard, and the corner of a house. On the back of the photo are handwritten notes about the photo, including one that identifies the boy as Charlie Francis Williams.
Date: 1919~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Two Men and US Mail Cart]

Photograph of two men with a United States Mail bike cart parked in a dirt lot with scrub-brush, mall trees, and a fence - one man (at left) sitting on the bike, and the other standing to the right of the cart, with his right forearm resting on the side of the cart. The mail vehicle is comprised of the back part and engine of a motorcycle, connected at the front to a large, wooden, two-wheel cart. The man sitting on the bike is wearing a bowler hat, a white dress shirt and tie (with a tie clip), dark dress slacks, and medium-colored oxford shoes. The other man is wearing a boater hat, glasses, a white long-sleeve shirt, black slacks held up by a belt, and dark dress shoes. On the back of the photo are notes about the men, the location, and date the picture was taken.
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Woman Playing a Violin]

Photograph of a woman (Aara Desmond) playing a violin in front of a china cabinet and drawers, in a room with dark, floral wallpaper and wood features. The woman is wearing an old-fashioned, floor-length dress, and there is a music stand in front of her. A wooden chair is partially visible behind her. There is information about the photo on the back.
Date: 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of an Unidentified Group by a Tree]

Photograph of a large group of people standing next to a tall tree. All of these people are dressed in nice clothes, men wearing ties, and women in dresses.
Date: Spring 1919
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of an Unidentified Group by a Tree]

Photograph of a large group of people standing next to a tall tree. All of these people are dressed in nice clothes, men wearing ties, and women in dresses.
Date: Spring 1919
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Tail Spin Training

Photograph of a large group of men at the Texas School of Military Aeronautics excercising in a large field. They are seated on teh ground with their arms and legs outstretched. There is one man standing behind the group next to an old car.
Date: 1918
Creator: Jensen Studio
System: The Portal to Texas History

Retreat

Photograph of a large group of men from Texas School of Military Aeronautics standing at attention, in formation, and all facing the same way.
Date: 1918
Creator: Jensen Studio
System: The Portal to Texas History

Drum and Bugle Corps

Photograph of a group of men standing at attention in formation at the Texas School of Military Aeronautics. Several men play bugles and a few beat drums.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait at Camp Bowie]

Photograph of a group of men at Camp Bowie. The front row is sitting, the next row is kneeling, and the last row is standing. In front of the first row is an insignia on the ground.
Date: 1915~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Austin National Bank Employess]

Photograph of the employees of the Austin National Bank posing for a portrait. The men are all dressed professionally. In the top row, from left to right, is Vest E. Lander, Bookkeeper, Sully B. Roberdeau, Receiving Teller, Leon D. Williams, General Bookkeeper, Clark C. Campbell, Bookkeeper, Gerald Boerner, Mail Teller, Morris Hirschfield, Cashier, Ralph A. Bickler, Secretary, Earl E. Simms, Collector, and Miles F. Byrne, Receiving Teller. In the middle row, from left to right, is Wesley, H. Lyons, Bookkeeper, Boyd Wells, Exchange Teller, John H. Whitis, Bookkeeper, and C. M. (Jim) Bartholomew, Assistant Cashier and Paying Teller. In the front row is George W. Mabson, Porter.
Date: January 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bickler Family Women Knitting]

Photograph of six women of the Bickler family sitting on a nench or fence and knitting. The five on the left are looking at their knitting or sewing projects, but the one on the right is looking at the camera. Martha Bickler is possibly fourth from left.
Date: April 29, 1919
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Passing in Review

Photograph of a large group of men from Texas School of Military Aeronautics walking in formation. Some flags can be seen in the background.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Harry Bickler Stands, Guarding a Truck]

Photograph of Harry Bickler guarding a truck at Camp Mabry. He is dressed in military attire and is standing in a grass field.
Date: September 24, 1916
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Morris Hirschfield and Ralph A. Bickler at Austin National Bank]

Photograph of Morris Hirschfield (cashier) and Ralph A. Bickler (secretary) at Austin National Bank. They are sitting in an office; one of them is wearing a suit, and one of them is wearing a button-up shirt with a bow-tie.
Date: January 1914
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Emblems at Texas School of Military Aeronautics]

Photograph of a front of a brick building with an archway. Within the archway, there are decorative emblems. Handwritten note on the back of the photo reads, "Emblems presented to S.M.A. by graduating squadrons. These emblems are in the University of Texas Library."
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

I'm a Little Daisy, Growing Wilder Every Hour

Photograph of a large group of men from the Texas School of Military Aeronautics walking in a circle with their hands on their hats. There is one man standing on a platform overlooking them. Buildings in the background are obscured by trees.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Armistice Day Parade Float]

Photograph of five individuals standing and one individual sitting on a parade float. One of them is barbecuing, three are dressed as soldiers with a gun, one is dressed as a nurse, and one is dressed as if he was injured. The text on the back of the photo reads, "Aug. 12, 1983 Ralph A. Bickler files probably Armistice Day Parade Nov. 11, 1918 (Ralph is not on float. Mrs. R.A.B.".
Date: November 11, 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bickler Family Portrait]

Photograph of the Bickler family with four men and four women. The older lady in the front row, right side is likely Martha Bickler.
Date: 1915~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas School of Military Aeronautics Portrait]

Photograph of the Squadron 48 posing in front of the Texas State Capitol.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas School of Military Aeronautics]

Photograph of a garden with trees and bushes. The background includes two large buildings. A handwritten caption on the back possibly reads "Raid."
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas School of Military Aeronautics Portrait]

Photograph of graduates of Squadron 56 of Texas School of Military Aeronautics posing in front of the north entrance to the Texas State Capitol Building. Text on back of photo reads, "All graduating squadrons photographed by North entrance to State Capitol."
Date: 1918
Creator: Jensen-Raymer
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Fourth Grade Class Group Portraits]

Photograph of two classes of fourth grade students posing for a portrait.They are both organized into three rows.
Date: March 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bickler Family Women Knitting]

Photograph of six women of the Bickler family seated on a bench or fence and knitting. Handwritten note on the back reads "I asked for a smile and see what I got."
Date: April 29, 1919
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Construction Site Looking Eastward]

Photograph of a construction site. There is a foundation with two cranes and supplies spread around. There are buildings in the background.
Date: December 3, 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History