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[Beaumont Citizen Recycling Glass Bottles]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified individual filling a barrel with glass bottles for recycling in Beaumont, Texas. The subject holds a paper bag over a barrel already filled with bottles, obscuring their face as they lean over to reach into a barrel on their right.
Date: January 23, 1972
Creator: Lewis, David P.
Partner: Lamar University

[Cardboard Recycling Pile in Beaumont]

Description: Photograph of a large pile of cardboard and other assorted paper products collected for recycling in a room with paneled walls. A sign reading "Cardboard" hangs over the door to another room that is also filled with materials for recycling.
Date: January 23, 1972
Creator: Lewis, David P.
Partner: Lamar University

Facts & Faces, January 1945

Description: Newsletter for the employees of The Yoder Company in Cleveland, Ohio, including news, events, and other updates of interest to workers. This issue includes a feature about a visit from soldiers sent by General Eisenhower to tour ammunition manufacturers. This copy was sent to Pfc. H. T. Gaby, who was part of the tour, in an envelope that has the company logo on the front and and illustration of soldiers jumping out of a truck on the back.
Date: January 1945
Creator: Yoder Company
Partner: Heritage Association of Frisco

[Handwritten Names on Letterhead]

Description: Handwritten text -- "Edgar Bergen and Charlie" -- in the center of a page printed in red ink, with the word "Memo" at the top and a partial illustration of a pencil writing. Printed text at the bottom of the sheet says: "We are in constant touch with Hotel Frederick, Huntington, W. Va.; New Capitol Hotel, Frankfort, Ky.; Hotel Hurth, Portsmouth, Ohio; Hotel Secor, Toledo, Ohio; Hotel Anthonly Wayne, Hamilton Ohio and will be glad to make room reservation for you. Advise Room Clerk. The Danie… more
Date: January 14, 1945
Partner: Heritage Association of Frisco

[Letter from W. G. Bradstock to Mrs. J. T. Gaby - January 8, 1945]

Description: Letter from W. G. Bradstock to J. T. Gaby expressing gratitude for the character of her son, Harry Gaby, who visited the Fletcher Enamel Company as a part of the Fire Power for Eisenhower tour. Along with this letter, Bradstock sent a package of enamel kitchen ware to further their expression of gratitude to Harry Gaby's mother. Bradstock says in the letter that they would come to Harry Gaby's aid if he needs anything.
Date: January 8, 1945
Creator: Bradstock, W. G.
Partner: Heritage Association of Frisco

[Mechanism in a Sinclair Oil Field]

Description: Photograph of a mechanism with several valves and a hose leading from it located on the site of an oil field operated by Sinclair Oils. A sign for the company lays on the ground. A tree line comprised of thin, densely packed pine trees is visible in the background.
Date: January 23, 1972
Creator: Lewis, David P.
Partner: Lamar University

[Olin Chemical Company at Night]

Description: Photograph of Olin Chemical Company lit up at night. The chemical plant is located near Lamar University. A large plume of smoke rises from wide smokestacks on the left side of the frame. A tank car on a railroad track is visible on the right side of the frame.
Date: January 23, 1972
Creator: Lewis, David P.
Partner: Lamar University

[Photograph of Perry Methodist Church]

Description: Photograph of the tower of Perry Methodist Church in Perry, Texas taken from a low vantage point. The building is covered in whitewashed wooden siding. A circular window is visible at the bottom of the frame. At the top of the tower, on both sides that face the camera, there are arched windows covered by decorative shutters.
Date: January 1973
Creator: Easley, Charles T.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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