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[Carrying in a coffin at the mass funeral service for victims of the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Description: An honor guard of three military men and one civilian carries in a coffin at the mass funeral service for the victims of the 1947 Texas City Disaster held at Memorial Park on June 22, 1947. Rows of identical coffins are lined up at the burial site. Funeral wreaths stand at intervals near the coffins and each casket is decorated with a spray of flowers. A large crowd is gathered for the ceremony. In the background, round storage tanks and refinery structures can be seen.
Date: June 22, 1947
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Myrtle Waldman and Her Daughters Beverly and Annette]

Description: Black and white photograph of a mother, Myrtle Waldman, and her two daughters, Annette Waldman and Beverly Waldman. They are standing outdoors in a shaded grassy area that is surrounded by trees. Myrtle is holding the hands of her younger daughter, who is standing in front of her with a look of wonderment on her face. The older daughter is standing to their right, with her hand on her mouth and her ankles crossed. An unidentified young girl is standing next to a bench behind them in the dis… more
Date: April 1947
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Beverly Sheffield

Description: Man seated at desk writing. Beverly Sheffield served as Director of Austin Parks and Recreation Department for many years. In 1947 when this photo was taken, he was Supervisor of Deep Eddy Bathing Beach.
Date: July 25, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Beverly Sheffield

Description: Man sitting at desk talking on the telephone. Beverly Sheffield is listed as being Supervisor of Deep Eddy Bathing Beach in the 1947 City Directory. He later served for many years as Director of Austin Parks and Recreation Department.
Date: July 25, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Lake Cliff Pool]

Description: Photograph of an aerial view of the Lake Cliff pool with red marker identifying the surrounding buildings and structures. People line the edges of the swimming pool in various forms of relaxation enjoying the August weather. Trees obscure the edges of the pool's boundary giving shade to sprawled out pool goers.
Date: June 1947
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: None
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Aerial View of Cole Park]

Description: Photograph of Cole Park and its immediate surroundings in Dallas, Texas. The rectangular park, which contains tennis courts and a small building, is outlined by Cole Avenue, Elizabeth Street, and McKinney Avenue on its left, top, and right sides respectively. Some small buildings are visible on the top and right edges of the photograph.
Date: July 1947
Creator: Haskins, Squire
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: None
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Wide Angle of Kidd Springs Park - 1947]

Description: Photograph of Kidd Springs Park in the middle of a suburban residential community. A small pond resides in the center of the park surrounded by a concrete walkway partially obscured by dark green trees. A dirt baseball diamond with people playing is located near the edge of the park.
Date: 1947
Creator: Squire Haskins Photography
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: None
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Aerial View of Beverly Hills Park and Surrounding Area]

Description: Photograph of Beverley Hills Park and its surrounding area located in Dallas, Texas. The park is located at the lower center of the picture and is outlined by Sheldon Avenue and N Frances Street on its upper and right sides respectively. Residential suburbs are visible above the park.
Date: June 29, 1947
Creator: Haskins, Squire
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: None
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Lindsley Park]

Description: Photograph of an aerial view of a basic dirt baseball field and an open field covered in clusters of trees. The background of the photograph features residential structures with paved asphalt streets that transition into dirt roads.
Date: July 20, 1947
Creator: Squire Haskins Photography
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Kidd Springs Park & Pool]

Description: Photograph of Kidd Springs Park focused on the pond near the center of the park. Trees line the edges of the man-made pond partially obscuring the walking path that winds the perimeter of the pond. Unknown buildings and buildings amid construction are scattered throughout the park. Streets separates Kidd Springs Park from the surrounding residential suburban area.
Date: 1947
Creator: Squire Haskins Photography
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: None
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives
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