[Cake celebrating Beth-El Congregation's 50th anniversary]

Photograph of the cake celebrating Beth-El Congregation's fiftieth anniversary, from 1902 to 1952. The cake is shaped like a book, a popular cake design in the 1950s. The left side of the cake reads "Fiftieth Anniversary" and the right reads "Beth-El Congregation 1902 - 1952."
Date: 1952
Creator: Hal Blake Photography
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Field of Longhorn Cattle]

Photograph of a field with a group of cattle and men on horseback near a small pond. Back of photograph: "Bob Kleberg trading cattle with peeler. First time King Ranch purchased Longhorns. Kleberg had photos taken to Document the historical event. He used the images in advertising sale catalog in 1960's."
Date: 1952
Creator: Harvey Patteson & Son Photographers
System: The Portal to Texas History

Tractor Towing B-36H, No. 222

Photograph of a man driving a Clark tractor that is towing a B-36H airplane across the tarmac in February 1952.
Date: February 20, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cutting Wing Skins with a Skil Saw

Photograph of a workman cutting a "wing skin" with a skil saw. He is cutting through some sheet metal and is wearing a protective face mask.
Date: March 20, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Engine Buildup - Firdt Ford Engines

P. Elder and J.L. goldsmith work on one of the first Ford engines for the B-36 in March 1952.
Date: March 27, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

E.L. Barrineau at Work

Photograph of E.A. Barrinaeau, working in Department 31. He ia hammering a strip of metal. He is 76 years old in this photo taken on April 10, 1952.
Date: April 10, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

B.A. Erickson waving from the Cockpit of a YB-60

Photograph of B. A. Erickson, waving through an opening in the cockpit of a Convair YB-60 airplane in April 1952. He is wearing a helmet and goggles.
Date: April 18, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

B.A. Erickson waving from the Cockpit of a YB-60

Photograph of B. A. Erickson, waving through an opening in the cockpit of a Convair YB-60 airplane in April 1952. He is wearing a helmet and goggles.
Date: April 18, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Nell Polson checking the time cards

Photograph of Nell Polson, the timekeeper, checking the time cards beside the time clock on May 2, 1952.
Date: May 2, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Convair YB-60, third flight

Photograph of the YB-60 on its third flight. This aircraft was an experimental bomber prototype for the United States Air Force.
Date: May 9, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Convair YB-60 in flight

The YB-60 in flight. This aircraft was an experimental bomber prototype for the United States Air Force.
Date: May 24, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

S.R. Walker operating Riveter Machine

Photograph of S.R. Walker operating the Drivematic riveter machine on June 13, 1952.
Date: June 13, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

S.R. Walker operating Riveter Machine

Photograph of S.R. Walker operating the Drivematic riveter machine on June 13, 1952.
Date: June 13, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

XC-99 at Kelly Air Force Base

Photograph of an XC-99 plane in a berth at Kelly Air Force Base in June 1952.
Date: June 19, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

XC-99 Crew

Photograph of the XC-99 crew in June 1952. Front Row: D.L. Davis, M.R. Paulin, S.M. Nathan, R.G. Hubbard, and A.H. Schwanke. Back Row: A. Paredev, B. Daniels, C.K. Campbell, L.D. Downing, W.J. Brislan, J.F. Lavelle, and N.C. Hodges.
Date: June 27, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

XC-99 flight deck during flight

Photograph of the cockpit, or flight deck, of an XC-99 in flight. Pilot is J.M. Pittard, engineer is W.A. Moore, co-pilot is H.A. Wells. Others are observers.
Date: June 28, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

XC-scanner at his post

Photograph of J.V. Johnson, a scanner on an XC-99 plane in June 1952. he is seated at his post. He wears headphones and a flight jumpsuit.
Date: June 28, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

XC-99 crew playing cards in flight

Crew aboard the XC-99 playing cards during off hours, in flight in 1952.
Date: June 29, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Open House at Convair

Photograph of the crowds at an open house at Convair in September 1952. A large plane sits in the room along with posters about it.
Date: September 28, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

H.J. Knight using a milling machine

Photograph of H.J. Knight operating a new high-speed milling machine. He wears safety glasses.
Date: October 8, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

H.J. Knight using a milling machine

Photograph of H.J. Knight operating a new high-speed milling machine. He wears safety glasses.
Date: October 8, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ramp Work Area at night

Photograph of many planes in the ramp work area at night. Scaffolding is set up near the tail of a B-36 in front. Bright lights illuminate the area.
Date: October 16, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ramp Work Area at night

Photograph of many planes in the ramp work area at night. Scaffolding is set up near the tail of a plane in front. Bright lights illuminate the area.
Date: October 16, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[B-36F No. 109 Flight Crew]

Flight crew of a B-36F plane No. 109, posing in front of the plane's nose in their pressurized suits and helmets in November 1952. Front (L-R): G.L. Whiting, B.L. Woods, I.G. Hanten, and R.L. D'Abadie. Back (L-R):A.S. Witchell, J.D. McEachern, J.G. Parker and R. D. Norvell.
Date: November 13, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History