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Administration Building, Bishop College, Marshall, Texas, 6-J-67

Description: Black and white photo-postcard of the Bishop College Administration Building, in Marshall, Texas. The brick building is two-stories, with a full-height porch with square columns across the two sides of the building shown in the view. The building is raised with steps leading up to the porch and entrance door. Trees frame the view of the building, and a grassy lawn is in the foreground, with a fire hydrant in the lower left of the image. At the bottom of the image in white letters is the title, … more
Date: 194X

Bishop Hall, Bishop College, Marshall, Texas, 6-J-66

Description: Black and white photo-postcard of Bishop Hall of Bishop College, Marshall, Texas. The 19th century brick building of three stories is five bays wide with the entrance door in the central bay with paired round arched windows above it at the second and third floor levels. There also is a small three-story wing attached on the right side. A one story porch with balcony above extends across the entrance and two windows on each side, and a small cupola stands on the ridge line of the roof. Trees fra… more
Date: 194X
Creator: W. M. Cline Co.

Camp Fern, Marshall, Texas

Description: Black and white photo-postcard showing nine canoes with campers paddling on the lake at Camp Fern, near Marshall, Texas. A shore lined with tall pine trees is behind the canoes. In white letters on the bottom of the image is the title, "Camp Fern. Marshall, Texas." There is no postmark or message on the back of the card. The letters EKC are printed on the back of the card at the top of the stamp space.
Date: 194X
Creator: EKC

Camp Fern, Marshall, Texas

Description: Black and white photo-postcard showing ten girls and young women riding horses in a meadow with trees in the background at Camp Fern, near Marshall, Texas. In white letters on the bottom of the image is the title, "Camp Fern. Marshall, Texas." The postmark on the back of the card is dated Jun 14, 1943, and the card is addressed to Mrs. J. T. La Rue, Athens, Texas.
Date: June 14, 1943

Camp Fern, Marshall, Texas

Description: Black and white photo-postcard showing two young women playing tennis on a court with pine trees in the background at Camp Fern, near Marshall, Texas. In white letters on the bottom of the image is the title, "Camp Fern. Marshall, Texas." The postmark on the back of the card is dated Jul 17, 1945, and the card is addressed to Mrs. J. T. La Rue, Athens, Texas.
Date: July 17, 1945

[Carnegie Library, Wiley College]

Description: Photograph of the front entrance of the Carnegie Library on the Wiley College Campus, Marshall, Texas, after a grant was obtained from the Carnegie Foundation in 1907. It is a two-story brick building with Ionic columns on either side of the doorway and classical-style architecture. There are trees and shrubberies planted around the building.
Date: 193X
Creator: Barnes, Julian, 1904-1985
Location: 32.538263 -94.375684

[Children at First Presbyterian Church, Marshall, Texas]

Description: Photograph of thirteen children posed as praying in the chancel of the First Presbyterian Church, Marshall, Texas, probably as part of the centennial pageant held in recognition of the church's 100th anniversary in 1950. Organ pipes are visible behind the children, and two microphones on stands are in front. On the floor between the two microphones is a model of a small church and what appears to be the head of a dark-haired woman painted on paper.
Date: 1950

[Christmas Card Portrait of William H. Benchoff and Family, 1950s]

Description: Photographic Christmas card, deckle-edged, with the words "Seasons Greetings" and a black and white sketch of a church building in a mountain setting on the bottom and a black and white photograph of William Benchoff and his wife and three children. The back is blank except for writing in blue ink: "W. H. Benchoff - Family. He was minister of 1st Presbyterian, Marshall, ca. 1953-mid 1960s."
Date: 195X

[College of Marshall Grounds, 1930s]

Description: Photograph of the grounds of the College of Marshall taken from the northeast, showing a grassy lawn and trees with a corner of Marshall Hall just visible behind the trees. The College of Marshall, founded in 1914, was a Baptist institution, and is now East Texas Baptist University. Marshall Hall was built in 1916.
Date: unknown
Creator: McCutchan, Kenneth, 1912-1972

[College of Marshall Grounds, 1930s]

Description: Photograph of the grounds of the College of Marshall taken in the 1930s showing trees and bushes. The College of Marshall, founded in 1914, was a Baptist institution, and is now East Texas Baptist University.
Date: 193X
Creator: McCutchan, Kenneth, 1912-1972

[College of Marshall Main Building, 1930s]

Description: Photograph of the main building, now called Marshall Hall, of the College of Marshall. The photograph was taken from the southeast with a curving drive and trees in the foreground. The College of Marshall, founded in 1914, was a Baptist institution, and is now East Texas Baptist University. Marshall Hall was built in 1916.
Date: 193X
Creator: McCutchan, Kenneth, 1912-1972

[College of Marshall Main Building and Grounds, 1930s]

Description: Photograph of the grounds of the College of Marshall taken from the west, showing a grassy lawn and trees with the back of Marshall Hall in the background. The College of Marshall, founded in 1914, was a Baptist institution, and is now East Texas Baptist University. Marshall Hall was built in 1916.
Date: unknown
Creator: McCutchan, Kenneth, 1912-1972

[College of Marshall Main Building Viewed from the Bottom of the Front Steps]

Description: Photograph of the main building, now called Marshall Hall, of the College of Marshall. The photograph was taken from an angle below the front steps, with trees framing the view. The hood of a parked automobile is visible in the lower left. The College of Marshall, founded in 1914, was a Baptist institution, and is now East Texas Baptist University. Marshall Hall was built in 1916.
Date: unknown
Creator: McCutchan, Kenneth, 1912-1972

[Congregation of Hope Chapel on Rosborough Springs Road]

Description: Group photograph of the congregation of Hope Chapel, located near Marshall, Texas, on Rosborough Springs Road. Inscription in ink on back reads: "Hope Chapel on Rosborough Springs Road." The photograph was taken outside in front of the porch of the chapel.
Date: 1910/1920

[Copy of a 1920s Photograph of Fire Trucks Parked in the Square, Marshall, Texas]

Description: Copy print of part of the Harrison County courthouse square in Marshall, Texas, with fire department vehicles and staff in the foreground and buildings in the background. Businesses visible in the background include Garrett's Furniture & Stoves and McPhail Hardware. Painted on the side wall of the furniture store is a large "Drink Dr. Pepper" sign.
Date: unknown

[Copy Photograph of 1954 Train Wreck, Marshall, Texas]

Description: Photograph of the aftermath of a train wreck that occurred in Marshall, Texas in 1954. It occurred at the depot. Box cars and tank cars have been derailed, and some are on their sides. Fire trucks are on the scene, and several bystanders are looking at the scene. Residences and trees are visible in the background. Printed in pencil on the back: "Wreck at Marshall, Texas, 1954."
Date: unknown

Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Marshall, Texas

Description: Black and white photo-postcard of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, located at 414 N. Washington Ave., in Marshall, Texas, taken sometime in the 1940s. The building was constructed in 1932. The view is taken from the southwest and shows the facade and the south side of the building. The two-story brick building with raised basement has two entrances on either side of a central section with a front facing gable roof. Stairs lead to each entry on the main level. The central portion has stained-… more
Date: September 29, 1942
Creator: King, Nell

Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Marshall, Texas, 6-J-8

Description: Black and white photo-postcard of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, located at 414 N. Washington Ave., in Marshall, Texas, taken sometime in the 1940s. The view is taken from the northwest and shows the facade and the north side of the building. The two-story brick building with raised basement has entrances on either side of a central section with a front facing gable roof crowned by a cross. Stairs lead to each entry on the main level. The central portion has stained-glass center-pivot wind… more
Date: 194X

Eureka No. 2 K. of P. Degree Team

Description: Group photograph of the Marshall, Texas Eureka No. 2 Knights of Pythias Degree Team in costume, taken inside their lodge building. Windows with Venetian blinds are visible behind the group and decorative knights' shields hang on the wall. Three men are sitting in the center front, two holding swords in front of them and twenty men stand behind them. The title "Eureka No. 2 K. of P. Degree Team" is printed in the center of the bottom of the print. On the lower right is printed "Photo by Parker-C… more
Date: 1900/1910
Creator: Parker-Corti

[Firestone Stores Truck, Marshall, Texas]

Description: Photograph of Firestone Stores Studebaker pickup truck parked by a brick side wall of a commercial building. A sign saying "Firestone Tires" has been mounted on the rim of the truck bed. Painted on the passenger door: "Firestone Stores, 306 N. Washington, Dial 961."
Date: 195X

[First Air Mail Service to Marshall, Texas]

Description: Photograph showing 10 men standing in front of a Trans-Texas Airways plane around a cart with mailbags. A woman and a man are looking on through the cabin door, and the cargo door is open. This is a photograph taken by the newspaper's photographer to cover the initial flight of the first air mail route through Marshall, Texas. The dignitaries are wearing hats and suits, and a few are wearing overcoats. The airline crew members are wearing uniforms, but no jackets. "News Messenger" is printed at… more
Date: August 1953
Creator: Marshall News Messenger

First Baptist Church, Marshall, Texas, 6-J-6

Description: Black and white photo-postcard of the First Baptist Church in Marshall, Texas, taken sometime in the 1940s. The stone masonry building has a main front gable section with a cross gable wing to the right. A bell tower entrance projects from the right side of the main section. The windows have Gothic style pointed arches. A variety of bushes have been planted around the base of the building. At the bottom of the image in white letters is the title, "First Baptist Church - Marshall, Texas. 6-J-6"… more
Date: 194X
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