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[Construction of the Denison Dam Intake Structure]

Description: Reprint photograph taken at Denison Dam during the construction of the intake structure. The rail and derrick systems can be seen in the upper half of the photograph. Rows of metal spikes are visible before concrete is poured over them. Handwritten text reads "These are the rail and derrick systems used to pour concrete meant for the intake structure of Denison Dam".
Date: 1940~
Partner: The Sherman Museum

[Northwest View of Denison Dam]

Description: Photograph of a northwest view of the Denison Dam with open flood gates. There is one adult male fishing off the shoreline into the water. Handwritten text on back reads "View of powerhouse and open flood gates with anonymous fisherman, looking Northwest".
Date: 1943~
Location: 33.818098 -96.566850
Partner: The Sherman Museum

[Last Bucket of Concrete for Intake Structure]

Description: Reprint photograph taken of workers pouring what is noted as the last bucket of concrete used to cover the structural steel of the intake structure. Handwritten text on back reads "Workers put the final lot of concrete used to cover the 2300 tons of structural steel in the intake structure".
Date: 1942~/1943~
Partner: The Sherman Museum

[Construction of the Denison Dam Spillway]

Description: Reprint photograph taken of the construction of the Denison Dam. Workers are visible within the center of the photograph. Handwritten text written on back reads "Part of the 18.5 million cubic yards of fill dart used to construct the earthen portion of the Denison Dam. The spillway was built of earth first, then concrete, much of the dam is concrete, with dirt, rock, and gravel covering.".
Date: 1940~
Partner: The Sherman Museum

[Southwest View of Open Flood Gates]

Description: Photograph of the southwest view of the Denison Dam with open flood gates. Onlookers can be seen on the sandy shore line to the right of the photograph. Handwritten text on back reads "View of open flood gates and powerhouse looking SW. Anonymous persons standing in frame". Also visible is another handwritten comment that reads "Hydro-electric power plant on Lake Texoma".
Date: 1943~
Location: 33.819225 -96.567520
Partner: The Sherman Museum

[Late Stages of Intake Structure]

Description: Reprint photograph taken at Denison Dam of the late stages of intake structure construction. Cranes, derricks and dirt trucks are seen moving soil to finish the intake structure. The dam power house is visible in the background of the construction. Handwritten text on back reads "The intake structure itself contained 50,000 cubic yards of concrete, with the conduits leading to it having another 150,000 cubic yards".
Date: 1941~
Location: 33.816769 -96.575186
Partner: The Sherman Museum

[Cable Work at Denison Dam]

Description: Reprint photograph taken of construction workers installing steel cables throughout the structure. There is a sign in the foreground that reads "keep walk way clear". Handwritten text on back reads "With structural reinforcing steel visible in the background, workers lay cable around the intake conduits".
Date: 1940~
Partner: The Sherman Museum

[Southwest View of Denison Dam]

Description: Photograph of the southwest view of the Dension Dam powerhouse with open flood gates. In the foreground muddy shorelines are visible with waves crashing in the center of the photograph.
Date: 1943~
Location: 33.819381 -96.567163
Partner: The Sherman Museum

[Two Men Shaking Hands]

Description: Photograph of two men shaking hands in front of two Lone Star Beer plaques that have fake fish mounted on them. Both plaques have the text "Keep Our Forrest Green Our Highways Clear" printed above the fish. The accompanying information states that the men may have just won a fishing competition.
Date: unknown
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Surprise Party for Freddie Jenkins]

Description: Photograph of a several people gathered around the cake at a surprise party for Freddie Jenkins. The people in the photo are listed on the back of the photo; "LR: Dr. A.C. West (Economic Director), Clarence Harris (State Reporter), Mrs. Sarah L. Jenkins (daughter ruler) helping Freddie Jenkins as he cuts birthday surprise cake, J.C. Collins State asst. deputy director and Harriet Suell (Vic Dtr Ruler). Behind - LR Thurston Limar (Esteemed Leading Knight), Edward Jackson (Dist. Deputy for the St… more
Date: unknown
Location: 32.753057 -97.327143
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Fort Worth Teenagers]

Description: Photograph of five teenagers on a porch in Fort Worth, Texas. Two of the boys are wearing Dunbar High School letter jackets. There is a stamp that reads, "Better Influence Association A Dynamic Youth Development Agency 2501 Ave B. Sycamore Park, Fort Worth, Texas 76105" along with handwritten text, "Helping Others," on the back of the photo.
Date: [1967..]
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Woman in Jami-Mea Wig Salon]

Description: Photograph of a woman wearing a bouffant wig in the window of Jami-Mea Wig Salon. There are several wigs on display in the window and cars visible outside of the store. The text on the window reads "Jami-Mea Wig Salon, Styling by Margie, Retail."
Date: unknown
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Six Men with Millionth Barrel of Lone Star Beer]

Description: Photograph of six men surrounding a barrel with the text "the 1,000,000th Barrel 1965" printed on it. There is a sign or banner in the background with "Lone Star Beer" printed on it. "Lone Star" is written on the back of the photo.
Date: 1965
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Runners in Starting Positions]

Description: Photograph of three runners in the starting position in front of a standing woman. They runners are named on the back of the photo; from left to right, M.T. Taylor, Cecil Carter, E.J. Bacy. The woman is identified as Marilyn Matson. Full Text from back of the photograph: "Running for their Queen L to R 1 M T Taylor - capt. of Dunbar city champs - winner of the 440 yd dash 2. Cecil Carter Senior team capt. And second in the 100 yd dash 3. E.J. Bacy - 2nd in the 1 mile run - 3rd team capt. The Qu… more
Date: [1953..]
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

[Several Firefighters Next to Fire Engine]

Description: Photograph of several firefighters next to a fire engine. There is one man with his back to the camera, showing a text-printed coverall, but the text is illegible. The firefighters are wearing various uniforms but are all wearing uniform caps and are facing the fire engine.
Date: unknown
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Man in Front of Fire Engine]

Description: Photograph of a man, wearing a helmet and holding work gloves, standing in front of a fire engine. There is a hose attached to the engine and the text, "The pure Oi[..] Smiths Bluf[f]" is written on its side.
Date: unknown
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[54th Annual Convention of the State Fire Association #2]

Description: Photograph of the attendees of the 54th Annual Convention of the State Fire Association in San Angelo, Texas. The group is in front of a large stone building decorated with red, white, and blue banners. The text, "54th Annual Convention State Fire Association San Angelo, Tex. June, 1930" is written on the front of the photo.
Date: June 1930
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Class of the Ninth Annual School For Firemen]

Description: Photograph of the class of the 1938 School for Fireman in College Station, Texas. The men are gathered on the steps of a building and some are wearing peaked caps. The text reads, "Ninth Annual School for Fireman, College Station, Texas, July 18-22, 1938, Aggieland Studio."
Date: [1938-07-18..1938-07-22]
Creator: Aggieland Studio
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Dallas Fire Department Pin and Medal of Valor]

Description: Photograph of a Dallas Fire Department insignia pin and medal of valor on a dark background. The pin is two-colored, red and yellow with a black line dividing them and the medal of valor is hanging from a red and yellow ribbon. The medal has the text, "Valor, Dallas Fire Department, Tex." printed on it.
Date: unknown
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[P. W. Porter Receiving an Insignia Pin]

Description: Photograph of P.W. Porter receiving an insignia pin at what appears to be a gala dinner or other event. There are three people standing, Porter, the man pinning the insignia on Porter's uniform, and a woman. There is a patch on Porter's left sleeve with the text, "Dallas All-American." "P.W. Porter April 6, 1972" is written on the back of the photo.
Date: April 6, 1972
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Men in Front of Truck]

Description: Photograph of ten men with a truck at a Du Pont plant. There are nine people standing in front of the truck and one man in the driver's seat. The men are identified on the back of the photo, "(Driver) R.C. Spell Left to Right: Jack C. M[e]thner, Earl Kelly, Jim Stonley, H.L. [..]ld, Ben Hamilton, [gap in writing] W.J. Vines, Kermit Tandberg, John Hallberg." "Property of Henry L. St[..]field." The truck may be a "Pumper."
Date: November 1966
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[O. C. Martin and Louis Cole on Horse-Drawn Fire Engine]

Description: Photograph of O.C. Martin driving a horse-drawn fire engine with Louis Cole standing on the back. The engine is a four-wheeled cart with a large tank in the back drawn by three draft horses. Martin is sitting on the driver's bench with a dalmation, and is wearing a firefighter's hat and uniform. Cole is standing on the back of the wagon, also wearing a firefighter's hat and uniform. The back of the photo has the handwritten text "Chief O.C. Martin on Driver's Seat; Capt. Louis Cole from old 19 … more
Date: October 7, 1969
Creator: Brock, Charles W.
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[L.B.F.D. Fire Engine]

Description: Photograph of a L.B.F.D. fire engine, likely manufactured or purchased in 1918. The vehicle has an open cockpit and the main body of the vehicle contains a large, folded ladder. The building behind the engine is a fire station with the text "Independent No. 2" written over a door. The back of the photo has "1918" written on it.
Date: unknown
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Firefighters Extinguishing Blaze]

Description: Photograph of firefighters extinguishing a blaze. There are three fire fighters wearing uniforms and handling the fire hose; their coats have the text "A.F.D." printed on the backs. There are three other men in the right side of the image looking on.
Date: unknown
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas
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