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Baseball Player

Description: Copy negative of Dizzy Dean standing in a baseball field, wearing a baseball uniform and holding a bat. Written beneath the photograph is, "Dizzy Dean - 1945, ST Louis Cardinals".
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Portrait of Actress

Description: Copy negative of a poster of a portrait of actress Mary Miles. She has curly blond hair and dark lipstick. Above her image are the words, "Movie Stars". Below the poster are three photographs of a man and a woman. Written above the poster is, "Wally Akin sold Minter Movies. She was 16 years old," and written beside it is, "Mary Miles Minter Star of 1916 to 1920".
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

College Band

Description: Copy negative of the HSU Cowboy Band arranged in three rows, holding their instruments. There is information about the band printed below the picture and handwritten notes on the left and right.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Man Receiving Award

Description: Copy negative of Wally Akin and another man wearing suits, with Wally receiving an award. There is a newspaper article partially visible to the left of the picture.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Exterior

Description: Copy negative of two men buying tickets to the "Greatest Show on Earth" at the Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas. They are standing outside the theater at the ticket booth, and there is a woman walking in the background on the right. There are several signs promoting the show. Two other pictures are partially visible below, and there is a handwritten note on the right.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Exterior

Description: Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas viewed from the street. The marquee reads "We Welcome Our Neighbor The Citizens National Bank," and there are other signs under the marquee.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Exterior

Description: Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas viewed from the street. The marquee reads "Box Office Opens 1 45 Week Days 2 45 Saturdays Sundays Holidays" and there is a large sign under it that says "Riot in Cell Block II."
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Exterior

Description: Copy negative of a picture of the outside of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas viewed from the street. The marquee reads "The Paramount is Celebrating its 25th Anniversary" in the middle and "To Hell and Back" on the right, and there are several more posters for the movie "To Hell and Back." Some people are walking on the sidewalk in front of the theater. In the top left corner is another partially visible photograph of the Paramount Theater.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Exterior

Description: Copy negative of four pictures of the Paramount Theater in Abilene, Texas taken from the street and a handwritten note about the theater. The first is advertising "Riot in Cell Block II." The second is advertising "To Hell and Back" and has people walking outside the theater. The third is advertising "Around the World in 80 Days" with a group of people outside. The fourth is advertising "How to Marry a Millionaire" with Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Theater Exterior

Description: 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.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Horse Drawn Wagon in Parade

Description: 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.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

People Watching Parade

Description: 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.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

People in Theater Lobby

Description: Copy negative of a man, woman, and Wally Akin standing at the Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas. There is a sign in the window and another picture is partially visible in the top right corner.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Portrait of Actresses

Description: Copy negative of a scrapbook page covered in portraits of young movie stars. There is a large portrait of Mary Miles with the word, "Movie Stars" printed on it. Written across the top of the page is, "Movie Stars- 1916. 1918-1920". Written above the picture of of Ms. Miles is, "Wally Akin sold Minter Movies. She was 16 years old."
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Movie Stars Dancing

Description: Copy negative of a magazine clipping of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dancing. She is wearing a black evening gown and he is wearing a black tuxedo. Beside the photograph is printed, "1936 1937" and above it text reads, "Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Throwing the golden loot of a string of victories into the show of their dreams ...A lavish, tingling love tilt...rolling in fun and, as with all their successes, Pandro S. Berman, producer, will have melodies composed by a great name in music."
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Portrait of Actor

Description: Copy negative of a magazine clipping featuring the actor George O'Brien. Featured is a portrait of Mr. O'Brien wearing a suit and tie next to an image of three men dressed as cowboys on horseback. Above that image is text that reads, "George O'Brien, Ace star of the rugged outdoors... hard hitting he man with the box-office kick of a bucking bronc. In SIX action dramas staged on the frontiers of adventure. Produced by George Hirliman."
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Men in Office; Man Standing in Creek

Description: Copy negative of two pictures. The first is of a two men with initials L. O. S. and H. R. M. standing in the office of the Meyer Brothers and Perini wearing suits. There are handwritten notes at the bottom of the picture. The second picture is of a man standing on stones in a creek.
Date: {1926-12-20,1940~}
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Bale-Band Buckle

Description: Patent for buckles used to hold bands of bales. Illustrations included.
Date: December 3, 1907
Creator: Patterson, James S. & Smith, Dallas E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Couple in Front of Home

Description: Copy negative of a picture of a house at address 340 Butternut in Abilene, with owners Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Warren standing in front of it on the left. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the picture.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Downtown Scene

Description: Copy negative of a view of downtown Abilene from N. 1st and Pine Street. There is a large building on a corner, with smaller buildings on each side, people standing on the sidewalk, and cars parked on the street.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Women's Group on Church Steps

Description: Copy negative of the women's Texas Baptist Sunday School adult class of 1927 at the First Baptist Church in Abilene. Pictured are Mr. C. M. Caldwell, Mrs. Owen Shelton, Mrs. Mae Kelley, Mrs. George Anderson, Mr. Jackson, Mrs. Jim Stinson, Mrs. G. Holmes, Mrs. L. Christian, and others.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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