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[First Presbyterian Church in Gainesville, Texas]

Description: Postcard image of the First Presbyterian Church in Gainesville, Texas that is positioned from a side front view. The church is designed with early Gothic features such as pointed archways, and a large spire. Greenery is visible growing up the side of the front of the church. William A. Cann of St. Louis designed the church edifice.
Date: 1944
Creator: Cann, William A.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Five Men Standing in Front of Fire Engine]

Description: Photograph of five men standing in front of a fire engine. The photo is labelled "Engine 7" and the names and titles of the men are listed on the back of the photo; "1. George Akley, Del. Eng. Man for Seagrave; 2. Chief Steven Douglas O'Conor; 3. Fred Stone (Mayor; 4. Hugh Petsovek - City Mgr.; 5. John Douglas Southwell - Dept. of Fire Alarm."
Date: October 17, 1944
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Letter from R. E. Bowen and A. D. Simpson to Judge John H. Bickett Jr., July 25, 1944]

Description: Letter from R. E. Bowen and A. D. Simpson, presidents of the Galveston and Houston chambers of commerce respectively, to UT Board of Regents Chairman Judge John Bickett Jr., discussing their opposition to proposals for moving UT Medical School programs from their cities.
Date: July 25, 1944
Creator: Bowen, R. E. & Simpson, A. D.
Partner: Moody Medical Library, UT
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