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Clean-up week

Description: Photograph of "Clean Up Week" at the Rembert Theater, as noted in handwriting on the back of the photograph and on the banner to the left of the theater. There is a large pile of trash in front of the theater, including cans, boxes, buckets and other miscellaneous items. The theatre held the event to promote attendance at the movies and clean the streets of Longview at the same time. Each citizen that brought trash to be dumped in front of the theater was rewarded with a free ticket.
Date: 1930
Partner: Longview Public Library

Childen's Matinee Show

Description: Photograph of many children standing outside the Strand Theatre on 104 South Fredonia Street in Longview, Texas, as noted on the back of the photograph. The children are at the theater for a Saturday matinee show. There are three bicycles parked outside the theater, and a sign to the left of the photograph that reads, "KING SIGNS." One of the children is holding crutches.
Date: 1930~
Partner: Longview Public Library

[Longview Triplets]

Description: Photograph of the first triplets born in Longview, Texas. The triplets were born to the unidentified African American couple in the photograph. Dr. James D. Grant, the only Longview African American physician in 1930, is in the center of the photograph. He delivered the triplets.
Date: 1930~
Creator: Culpepper, Cody
Partner: Longview Public Library

[Oil Fields]

Description: Photograph of an oil field in Longview, Texas. The oil fields in Longview and Kilgore, Texas. There were 24 wells on 10 lots owned by 6 different companies.
Date: 1930~
Partner: Longview Public Library

[Gladewater Jailhouse]

Description: Photograph of the original Gladewater Jailhouse in Gladewater, Texas. There are two men standing outside the wooden jailhouse.
Date: 1930~
Partner: Longview Public Library

[S. C. Forman Hardware Store]

Description: Photograph of the S. C. Forman Hardware storefront in Longview, Texas. S. C. Forman owned and operated the hardware store, and he doubled as a mortician. There are two unidentified men standing outside of the hardware store.
Date: 1930~
Partner: Longview Public Library

[Jackson Conner Howard]

Description: Photograph of Jackson Conner Howard. Howard was Sheriff of Gregg County for 13 years, and he served as sheriff when the Dalton Bank Robbery took place in June 1894.
Date: 1930~
Partner: Longview Public Library

[LeTourneau Industries]

Description: Photograph of a large crane designed and built by Robert G. LeTourneau of Longview, Texas. It is pictured next to a barge ship, which shows the relative size of the piece of machinery.
Date: 1930~
Partner: Longview Public Library

[First Methodist Church of Longview]

Description: Photograph of the First Methodist Church of Longview, Texas. The church was founded around 1840 and in 1871, the church building was moved to a plot of ground given by the Texas and Pacific Railroad.
Date: 1930~
Location: 32.497255 -94.737599
Partner: Longview Public Library

[First Presbyterian Church of Longview]

Description: Photograph of the First Presbyterian Church in Longview, Texas. The church was built in 1874 on land donated by the Texas & Pacific Railroad. There are several cars parked on the street outside of the church.
Date: 1930~
Creator: Culpepper's Studio
Location: 32.496686 -94.739364
Partner: Longview Public Library

[LeTourneau Industries]

Description: Photograph of one of the large bulldozers designed and built by Robert G. LeTourneau of Longview, Texas. LeTourneau designed and built machinery on such a large scale that his machinery was used all over the world in large projects, such as clearing land for building dams, airports and heavy offshore oil rigs. LeTourneau was a pioneer in his field, holding almost 300 patents for inventions. In the photograph, the bulldozer is parked next to an automobile.
Date: 1930~
Partner: Longview Public Library

[Longview Barber Shop]

Description: Photograph of the inside of Clyde Thomas' barber shop in Longview, Texas. The barber shop was located at 108 West Methvin Street, inside the Gray's Building. The photograph is mounted on grey cardboard.
Date: 1930~
Partner: Longview Public Library

[Image of Arlington Police Officer James E. Johnson's cartridge holder, whistle, and pen]

Description: Photograph of the cartridge holder, whistle, and pen used by Officer James E. Johnson. Officer Johnson was killed by gunfire on November 23, 1930 while attempting to arrest a man for disturbing the peace. He was the first Arlington Police Officer to die in the line of duty. A brief description of the items is placed below them. (date in photograph is incorrect)
Date: 1930
Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Arlington Police Officer James Evans Johnson, portrait]

Description: Photograph of Officer James Evans Johnson dressed in a suit. Officer Johnson was killed in the line of duty by gunfire on November 23, 1930 while attempting to arrest a man for disturbing the peace.
Date: 1930~
Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Portrait of R. L. Blaffer]

Description: Portrait of R. L. Blaffer. Interior shot.
Date: 1930~
Creator: Blank & Stoller, NY
Partner: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

[Portrait of William Lockhart Clayton]

Description: Photograph of William Lockhart Clayton in seated pose with glasses. Interior shot.
Date: 1930~
Creator: Modell
Partner: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Photograph of Sam Rayburn and Group on Horseback

Description: Photograph of Sam Rayburn and a group of you people on horseback. The photo appears to be colorized. This is likely a photogaph of Sam Rayburn with the Bonham Quadrille, a Bonham, Texas riding club. Sam Rayburn rides a dark bay colored horse. He is at the center, right. To the left are two mounted young men wearing pink/red shirts and holding American flags. The group behind all sit atop horses. The group is divided into pairs, with each pair wearing similar clothing in colors of green, … more
Date: 1930/1960
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

Photograph of Sam Rayburn and Another Man Riding Horseback in a Parade

Description: Photograph of Sam Rayburn and another man riding horseback in a parade. Sam Rayburn, at right, rides a palomino-colored horse. He wears cowboy boots, khaki pants, a white button-down shirt, a tie and a cowboy hat. The other man, on the left rides a dark bay colored horse. He also wears trousers, a white button-down shirt, a tie and a cowboy hat. The men are riding down a paved street with buildings, curb, signs, parking meter, fire hydrant and people in background. The horses appear to be st… more
Date: 1930/1961
Creator: Paul D. Cravens
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Phi Theta Kappa, Weatherford College, c. 1930]

Description: Group portrait of the members of the Weatherford College Phi Theta Kappa group, including both men and women. There are 19 total members, posing in three rows, with students in the back row standing, students in the middle row seated on chairs, and students in the front row seated on the floor. They appear to be posing in a room, in front of a wall that has a window on the left and a door to the right side of the image.
Date: 1930~
Partner: Weatherford College
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