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The Original Cowboy Band

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Description: The Original Cowboy Band poses on the steps of Simmons University in Abeline, Texas. Writing on drum reads: "The Original Cow Boy Band" and writing on bann...
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Underground Newspaper Cover: Dallas News

Date: 07 1971
Description: Cover of "Dallas News," an underground newspaper, featuring a photograph of Groucho Marx and a woman, with the headline, "Groucho calls for Nixon's Assassi...
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Underground Newspaper Cover: Space City!

Date: 03 16 1972
Description: Cover of "Space City!," an underground newspaper, featuring an image of a smiley face with psychotherapy electrodes attached to it. Headline reads, "Psycho...
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H.B. Tanner and Ross Moorhead

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Description: Dr. Herbert Tanner and Ross Moorhead standing in front of an an Okeh Ranger Oil Co. car. There is a large wooden spool in the foreground stamped Roebling's...
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Union Contract Demands

Date: 08 1949
Description: Four Texas workers with a picket sign that uses their wartime service and sacrifices to negotiate for a union contract.
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Horses and Carts in a Public Square

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Description: Elevated view of horses and carts on a public square. Business signs read: "Kyle's Furniture" "Brady & Black Hardware Co." "SHBRR" "R.L. McKnight Grocer" "...
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North Corner of the Square

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Description: Horse-drawn carts and other wagons in the north corner of a public square. An electric cable car is also visible. Business signs read: "F.C. Robison and Co...
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San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad Depot

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Description: The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad Depot was built in 1884, and is the only of two railroads that was formed in San Antonio itself.
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"First Monday" Scene

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Description: Elevated view of a downtown street with a large number of men on horseback, possibly celebrating a Monthly market day. Signage on surrounding buildings rea...
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Pythian Orphans' Home

Date: 04 22 1911
Description: Front view of Pythian Orphans' Home and a large crowd in front of the main building. The shield over the entrance reads, "F C B," standing for the motto of...
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Camp Travis

Date: 1918
Description: Men pose with two fire engines parked outside the open doors of the fire station at Camp Travis, named in 1917 after William B. Travis. The station sign re...
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Camp Bowie

Date: 1918
Description: Army soldiers stand at attention near the United States flag and their tents at Camp Bowie. Military buildings are visible in the background.
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Camp Travis

Date: 1918
Description: A view of four uniformed men on horseback, two of which hold flags. The soldiers are seen riding across a plain at Camp Travis, named in 1917.
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Mercy Hospital

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Description: Elevated view of Mercy Hospital, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1894. An automobile turns the corner onto a street where cars are parked. Individuals c...
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Grogan Mineral Wells Hotel

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Description: People look out from the porch of Grogan Mineral Wells Hotel as others stand near horse-drawn carriages on the front lawn. A sign bearing the name "Grogan ...
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Men in Rowboats on Katy Lake

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Description: People swim in front of a large observation deck on Katy Lake. Flags fly from the deck's roof and a sign reading "Kelly Tires" hangs from its exterior. A b...
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Crowd in Downtown Street

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Description: Dallas businessmen displaying their cattle in a downtown street surrounded by spectators, horse-drawn vehicles, and commercial buildings.
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Windmill In Center of Small Town

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Description: Elevated view of a small town area with a windmill in the main square lined with store fronts including a drug/book store and a hardware/lumber store. A sm...
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Alamo Mission

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Description: Elevated view of town with Mission San Antonio de Valero, also known as the Alamo, which was built in 1744. The building stands near a park in the town squ...
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Downtown Street Scene

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Description: View down street crowded with automobiles and pedestrians. Smoke is billowing from the top of a building on the right.

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