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[U.S. Highway 79 in Taylor]

Description: Photograph of Federal Aid Project 279-C (1) and/or FAGM 279-B (1) on U.S. Highway 79 in Taylor. View of new Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad underpass showing rails, railings and utility poles.
Date: December 31, 1939
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: Texas Department of Transportation

["The Hustler" arriving in Shreveport, Louisana]

Description: Known in the Pelican State as the Louisiana and Arkansas Railway's "The Hustler," train No. 4-203, northbound, arriving in Shreveport, Louisiana from New Orleans on an April morning in 1939. The small Pacific, type 4-6-2 locomotive, which heads this passenger train, carries the train's name etched on a metal plate attached to the boiler front, positioned below the headlight. These overnight trains - operating between New Orleans and Shreveport were popular over a long span of years, making t… more
Date: April 1939
Partner: Museum of the American Railroad

[Train Crew Posing for Photo]

Description: Photograph of a train's crew posing for a picture at Union Station in Shreveport, Louisiana. Below the image is written "Shreveport, La. 1939-40 Union Station top row; left to right [sic] Pat Avers - fireman, Fred Ricks - fireman, bottom row; left to right Charles Currie - engineer, Slim Richardson - conductor, Harry Stowers - brakeman, Al Smith - engineer." and "Ed Robinson."
Date: 1939/1940
Creator: Robinson, Ed
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Train Engine #327 and Car - Talco, Texas]

Description: Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "327" is visible on two sections. Trees line the track in the background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Talco, Texas Aug 12th 1939 - Paris & Mt Pleasant #327 (ex T&P #327)."
Date: August 12, 1939
Creator: Winters, Charles E.
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Train Engine #2310 and Cars]

Description: Photograph of a train engine and attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. The number "2310" is visible on the front of the engine. A sign is posted on a pole to the right. Handwritten text below the image says, "No Data - 1939 (ex T&P #551)."
Date: 1939
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Train Engine #659 and Cars]

Description: Photograph of train engine #659 and attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. "659" is visible on the front of the engine. Electrical poles line the grassy area on either side of the train. Handwritten text below the image says, "T&P #659 Lake End, LA. 1939."
Date: 1939
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Train Engine #901 and Cars - Grand Saline, Texas]

Description: Photograph of train engine #901 and attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. "901" is visible on the front of the engine. Electrical poles line the tracks on either side of the train. The grassy landscape fills the space around the tracks. Handwritten text below the image says, "Grand Saline, Texas July 1939 ('Sunshine Special')."
Date: July 1939
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Train Engine #2317 and Car]

Description: Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "2317" is visible on the cab. Additional tracks lay in front, beside various materials and debris. Two buildings are visible behind the engine. Handwritten text below the image says, "Limon, Colo. Oct 24th 1939 (ex T&P #558)."
Date: October 24, 1939
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Train Engine #2315 and Car]

Description: Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "2315" is visible on the cab. Grass fills the front beside the tracks. Handwritten text below the image says, "Limon Colo Nov. 3rd 1939 (ex T&P #556)."
Date: November 3, 1939
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Photostat Copy of Land Grant to International & Great Northern Railroad]

Description: Photostat copy of the land grant to International & Great Northern Railroad from the State of Texas. The grant is for land in Hemphill County, Texas and was originally made April 23, 1885. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
Date: November 7, 1939
Creator: Giles, Bascom & Gibbs, Barnett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photostat Copy of Land Grant to International & Great Northern Railroad]

Description: Photostat copy of the land grant to International & Great Northern Railroad from the State of Texas. The grant is for land in Hemphill County, Texas and was originally made April 23, 1885. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
Date: November 7, 1939
Creator: Giles, Bascom & Gibbs, Barnett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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