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[Photograph of a Man at a Granite Quarry]

Description: Photograph of a man standing next to a crane at a granite quarry. He is wearing a tie and hat. There is a name written on the back of the picture that appears to say Arm. M. Voigt. The back is dated July 5, 1928, and the following is stamped on the back: "Guaranteed for Life This is a Genuine Border Fox Tone Picture Made By Fox Co., San Antonio, Texas, Copyrighted 1927 by Carl D. Newton."
Date: July 5, 1928
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

Abilene State Hospital Dormitory, Abilene, Texas: Second Floor Layout

Description: Second story floor plan for a two-story dormitory building at Abilene State Hospital in Abilene, Texas. This plan shows the layout of the level with labels denoting where each room is located. Also included is a room finish schedule created at the top of the sheet.
Date: July 5, 1928
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Abilene State Hospital Dormitory, Abilene, Texas: Roof Framing Plan

Description: Framing plan for a two-story dormitory building at Abilene State Hospital in Abilene, Texas. This plan contains a drawing of the roof framing design with a schedule for the joists and beams. The drawings in the top right corner detail the building's staircases.
Date: July 5, 1928
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Abilene State Hospital Dormitory, Abilene, Texas: Heating Mechanical Plan

Description: Mechanical plan for a two-story dormitory building at Abilene State Hospital in Abilene, Texas. This plan details the heating riser system, with diagrams of the piping, and duct connections included. The set of drawings on the far left of the sheet detail the plan for the attic.
Date: July 5, 1928
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Abilene State Hospital Dormitory, Abilene, Texas: Footing and Foundation Plan

Description: Foundation plan for a two-story dormitory building at Abilene State Hospital in Abilene, Texas. It includes a large diagram showing the foundation of the building, with the basement included, as well as smaller drawings identifying certain sections of the foundation.
Date: July 5, 1928
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

Train bearing Emilio Carranza's body in Austin July 21, 1928

Description: Photograph of a train bearing Emilio Carranza's body as it stops in Austin on its way back to Mexico. From verso: "Emilio Carranza was a famous Mexican 'Ace' who was killed in an accident in New Jersey just after he had taken off for Mexico City where his bride of four months awaited him. His father Sebastian Carranza accompanied the body. At various stops along the way from New York to Mexico, recognition was given the flying ace. In Austin members of state and city governments met the train a… more
Date: July 21, 1928
Creator: Boone's Photo Company
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Postcard of Pence Springs Hotel]

Description: Postcard of a three story building with a white porch and balcony, with two men standing on the roof, described as "Pence Springs Hotel, Pence Springs, W. Va. W. D. Paxton Manager." The message on the back is illegible.
Date: July 19, 1928
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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