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Theater Exterior
Copy negative of a picture of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas taken from the street. It is advertising the movie "Three Ring Circus" with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
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Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Theater Interior
Copy negative of a picture of the inside of the Palace Theater with a curtain in the middle.
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unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Theater Exterior
Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Palace Theater with advertisements for "Redskin" and "Hot Stuff." There is a boy walking in front of the theater. There are partially visible handwritten notes around the photograph.
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unknown
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unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Men's Group Outside Building
Copy negative of a picture of Wally Akin bringing Leo the MGM lion to the Kennett Lions Club. There is a large group of men standing in front of a building with the lion's trailer in the street on the left. There are handwritten notes above and below the picture.
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Photograph
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The Portal to Texas History
Man with Lion Trainer
Copy negative of a picture of the MGM lion trainer and Wally Akin. A large cage is on the left. Under the picture is a handwritten note.
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unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Publicity Stunt of Police Arresting Men
Copy negative of a picture of a publicity stunt involving police arresting the University of Illinois fencing team. A group of men are standing around a desk in the police station and Wally Akin is present.
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unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
College Athletes
Copy negative of a picture of the U. S. Fencing team at the University of Illinois with their names written on the photograph. They are Abbey Silverstone, Lee (Pentman?), Mac Garret, and Arthur (?). They are posing with a trophy, sitting around Mac who is holding a clipboard. Other pictures are partially visible above and below.
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unknown
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unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Men Before Judge
Copy negative of a picture of four young men of the University of Illinois fencing team standing in front of a judge sitting at his desk in a court room. There is a partially visible handwritten note on the right side and another photograph above the picture.
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unknown
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unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Horse Drawn Wagon in Parade
Copy negative of a picture of two men in a covered wagon drawn by two mules in a parade down a street. There is a crowd and businesses behind them. The event is for the "World Premier of Unusual Occupations." Another picture is partially visible on the right.
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unknown
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unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
People Watching Parade
Copy negative of a picture of a crowd on the side of a a street next to some buildings watching a parade for the "World Premiere of Unusual Occupations." They are being entertained by some men on horseback. More buildings and people can be seen in the background on the other side of the street. More pictures are partially visible above and below the photograph.
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unknown
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unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rock Musicians
1 copy negative of page of a book that has photographs of five members of a rock and roll band called "The Frantics" and a group shot of the band. The photographs are also autographed by the respective members Kim Shimeridan: guitarist (top left) Phil (Gordo) Head: drummer (top middle) David Day: bassist (top right) Dennis Devlin: guitarist (bottom right) Jim Haas: percussionist (bottom left)
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unknown
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unknown
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Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rock Musicians
1 copy negative of a photograph of the six members of a rock and roll band called "The Frantics."
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Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rock Musicians
1 copy negative of a photograph of the a band by the name of 'The Southwest's Most Popular Attraction" performing on a stage.
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unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rock Musicians
1 copy negative of a photograph of the a band by the name of "Wanda Jackson and Her Party Timers" Wanda Jackson is in the middle holding a guitar and surrounded by her band members.
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unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Photo of Man
1 copy negative of a portrait of Karl Hoblitzelle in suit, overcoat, hat and glasses.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Theater Interior
Copy negative of two pictures of the inside of the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas. The first is the view from the stage, and the second is a view from the upper right side of the room. There are typed and written notes on the page.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Theater Exterior
Copy negative of the outside of the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas. There is a large sign promoting the movie "The Vagabond King" with Dennis King and Jeanette MacDonald. There are plants and other signs below, near the entrance. There is a note written to the left of the photograph.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Theater Exterior
Copy negative of the outside of the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas. There is a large sign promoting the movie "The Vagabond King" with Dennis King and Jeanette MacDonald. There are other signs near the entrance and a car is parked on the left.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Man in Front of House
Copy negative of a man in a suit smiling, standing in the road in front of a house. There are other houses and trees in the background on the left.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Theater Billboard
Copy negative of a theater billboard for the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas, in front of a brick wall with trash on the sidewalk and street.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Theater Sign
Copy negative of a tree shaped sign for the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas. There are other buildings, a street, and power lines visible around the sign.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Postcard Ad for Electric Signs
Copy negative of an advertisements for electric signs. On the left are pictures of three theaters with the signs, Mr. Harry Gould and Mr. Marsline K. Moore. There is typed text on the right with testimonials about the signs from the two men and Wally Akin. Above and below this ad are other partially visible pictures of theaters.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Children Outside Theater
Copy negative of a group of children and a couple of adults standing on the sidewalk, waiting in line for the kiddie show at the Arcadia Theatre. There is a car parked in the street on the right and a bicycle leaning on the building on the left.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Children at Theater
Copy negative of a group of children standing on the sidewalk in front of the Arcadia Theatre in Dallas, Texas. The movie "Big Time" with Lee Tracy and Mae Clark is advertised. Most of the children are boys, and one of them is holding a pair of roller skates.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History