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[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

[A boy leaning on a memorial table at Camp Ben McCullouch]

Description: A boy sitting at a table at Camp Ben McCullouch. The boy is leaning on a table created as a memorial. Most of the writing on the table is illegible, but the table was created as a memorial for a man with the last name of Puckett. The memorial was dedicated by his children. Camp Ben McCullouch was created as a reunion site for Confederate war veterans.
Date: July 21, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Thomas Evans Riddle, seated with medals]

Description: Photo of Civil War veteran, Mr. Thomas Evans Riddle, seated with medals. When photo was taken, Mr. Riddle was 104 years old. 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. Photo taken in Austin, Texas.
Date: January 12, 1951
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Art Anderson

Description: Photograph of six men joking around. Art Anderson, laughing, is being given a hat and a certificate. Anderson served as commander of the local Reserve Seabee Division after World War II. In the 1949 Austin City Directory he is listed as Utility Designer, Lower Colorado River Authority.
Date: April 7, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Confederate Home

Description: Exterior view of grounds and building at The Confederate Home. This home for Confederate veterans was located at 1600 W. 6th Street.
Date: August 5, 1946
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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