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[Photograph of Texas Federation of Women's Clubs' Officers]

Description: Photograph of three women in skirt suits, the officers of the District 8 Texas Federation of Women's Clubs. The women are, left to right, Mrs. W. F. Hargrove, Jr., Mrs. LeRoy Lardon, and Mrs. Harwood Keith.
Date: March 22, 1951
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Slingshot Johnny Milligan takes aim with his Milligan Special]

Description: Slingshot John Milligan takes aim with his Milligan Special and prepares to fire. John Milligan, a machinist in Detroit, Michigan who was also the “country’s greatest slingshot expert. “He won local fame by shooting the marks out of playing cards, hitting objects in mid air and bagging game in the field.” Joe took John national with his photos documenting his talent and accuracy. To assure accuracy, he has designed his own precision-built aluminum sling, called the Milligan Special. Additional … more
Date: March 22, 1952
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Slingshot John Milligan's wife Holding Balloons as one bursts]

Description: Photograph of a John's wife holding three balloons, one has been shot through by Slingshot John Milligan. In the image the balloon in her right hand has just been popped and the other two are next to be shot. John Milligan, a machinist in Detroit, Michigan who was also the “country’s greatest slingshot expert. “He won local fame by shooting the marks out of playing cards, hitting objects in mid air and bagging game in the field.” Joe took John national with his photos documenting his talent and… more
Date: March 22, 1952
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Vehicles Stuck in Flood Water]

Description: Photograph of three commercial vehicles stuck in the flood waters from Detroit's worst flood in 1957. In the image the bus driver is sticking his body out the driver window, another man sits on top his truck's cabin, while the other crouches on top the container of his truck. More vehicles can be seen being held back by a police car from the rising waters.
Date: July 22, 1957
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Slingshot John Milligan knocking ash off cigarette]

Description: Photograph of slingshot expert, John Milligan knocking the ash off of his wife's cigarette. The woman stands in the foreground with her eyes closed as the ball from the fired slingshot hits the tip of her cigarette. Narrative by Junebug Clark: Impressive and captured in this photograph is proof that John was shooting the ash off of his wife's cigarette. The cigarette stayed lit. In real time people thought just getting close would do it, or his wife would flick the cigarette with her tongue. No… more
Date: March 22, 1952
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Vehicles Stuck in Flood Water]

Description: Photograph of three commercial vehicles stuck in the flood waters from Detroit's worst flood in 1957. In the image the bus driver is sticking his body out the driver window, another man sits on top his truck's cabin, while the other crouches on top the container of his truck. More vehicles can be seen being held back by a police car from the rising waters.
Date: July 22, 1957
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Slingshot John Milligan shoots a key in midair]

Description: Photograph of slingshot expert Johnny Milligan shoots a key midair that is being tossed up by his wife. John Milligan, a machinist in Detroit, Michigan who was also the “country’s greatest slingshot expert. “He won local fame by shooting the marks out of playing cards, hitting objects in mid air and bagging game in the field.” Joe took John national with his photos documenting his talent and accuracy. To assure accuracy, he has designed his own precision-built aluminum sling, called the Milliga… more
Date: March 22, 1952
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Thomas Evans Riddle, Confederate Vet]

Description: Photo of Confederate Vet, Thomas Evans Riddle. Austin, Texas. 14 years old when the Civil War began, Mr. Riddle served with Co. 1, 22nd Regiment, Army of Tennessee and participated in the Battle of Gettysburg.
Date: June 22, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Woman and three men posing for picture]

Description: Photo of woman and three men posing for picture. Austin, Texas.
Date: January 22, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Austin Candy Company Drug Store

Description: An unidentified man stands in the Austin Candy Company drug store in front of a wall of miscellaneous products over which the word "Beverages" has been written on the wall.
Date: April 22, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Reverend Murray & Bishop Hines

Description: Reverend Murray and Bishop Hines, seated, looking at a large envelope.
Date: February 22, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Vogue Shoes - Store Front

Description: Exterior view of 3 stores: Zale's Jewelers, Vogue Shoes, and Baker's Shoes. Street in front with 3 cars parked. Man walking on sidewalk.
Date: November 22, 1959
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

UT International Center

Description: 2 men standing in front of the University of Texas International Center and International Office. They are holding a poster advertising a semi-formal dance sponsored by The Organization of Arab Students to be held on December 4, 1959 in the Union Ballroom.
Date: December 22, 1959
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

UT International Center

Description: Man sitting on desking reading a booklet on the Organization of Arab Students.
Date: December 22, 1959
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

UT International Center

Description: Man handing money to woman at ticket window.
Date: December 22, 1959
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Jefferson Chemical Company Executives

Description: Unidentified Jefferson Chemical Company executives sit outside of an unknown building on patio furniture. The six men are all wearing suits and looking off to the left of the frame.
Date: October 22, 1951
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

John Roberts Band - The Mello-Tones

Description: Photograph of eight members of the Mello-Tones playing instruments at a function.
Date: November 22, 1958
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Automobile Accident at 7th & Howard

Description: Photograph of an automobile accident involving two vehicles at the intersection of 7th and Howard Streets, October 22, 1957.
Date: October 22, 1957
Partner: Taylor Public Library

[Ship Passing Under Bridge]

Description: Aerial photograph of a ship that has just passed under a large bridge, identified as Rainbow Bridge. The ship is in the right center of the photograph and extends from the bridge to the edge of the frame. The bridge is on the left side of the photograph and a truck and car are visible driving over it. A stamp on the back of the photograph identifies the photograph as J. C. Watkins, and handwriting dates it from September 22, 1954.
Date: September 22, 1954
Creator: Watkins, J. C.
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

["The Texan" at Belt Junction in Dallas]

Description: Texas & Pacific 1500HP F7A No.1581 which has been re-geared for passenger service and a 2250HP E8 approach the Belt Junction Interlocker with a mostly mail and express Train No.15 "The Texan" on June 22,1952.
Date: June 22, 1952
Creator: Plummer, Roger S.
Partner: Museum of the American Railroad

["Louisiana Eagle" in Dallas]

Description: Texas and Pacific Railway's train No. 21 "Louisiana Eagle", headed by Engine No. 2005, a 4000 H.P. electro-motive diesel locomotive in Dallas, Texas on June 22, 1952.
Date: June 22, 1952
Creator: Plummer, Roger S.
Partner: Museum of the American Railroad

["The Owl" entering Dallas at sunrise]

Description: Southern Pacific's "The Owl" train No. 17, northbound, headed by diesel locomotive No 203, crossing the Trinity River bridge enroute into Dallas at sunrise on the morning of June 22, 1952.
Date: June 22, 1952
Creator: Plummer, Roger S.
Partner: Museum of the American Railroad
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