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[Native American-Themed Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of the parade float commemorating the Karankawa Indians, the first settlers of the area now known as League City, in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. Riding the float are five adolescent boys wearing costumes meant to represent Karankawan attire. A makeshift hut and torches made from large aluminum tins make up the float decor. Written on the side of the float is this text: "First Settlers of League City, Karankawa Indians." The parade took p… more
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Parade Float Featuring League City Emblem]

Description: Photograph of a parade float, with mostly its back in view, cruising down a road in the League City sesquicentennial parade in celebration of Texas' 150th birthday. The back of the float features the League City emblem, which has the silhouette of a live oak tree at its center. According to text above the emblem, the float is sponsored by the League City Fire Department.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Man Driving Belgian Hitch]

Description: Photograph of a man driving a team of horses that pull the red wagon in which he sits. Only one horse is partially visible, wearing several black harnesses. The wagon holds several boxes of cargo, on top of which a Dalmatian is standing. On the side of the wagon is text that reads, "Coors Belgian Hitch." The wagon is part of League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair parade, which took place on Kansas Street.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Fire Truck in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a red fire truck driving down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. According to text on the driver-side door, the fire truck belongs to the Friendswood Fire Department. A firefighter is visible standing up out of the truck cab.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Barbecue Trailer in a League City Parade]

Description: Photograph of a black barbecue trailer being pulled down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. The barbecue is in the shape of a steam engine locomotive, branded with a CC on its front end. Text on the back end of the barbecue reads, "CC Express." A man in a cowboy hat and a red shirt is walking in stride with the barbecue trailer while grilling meat.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Fire Truck in a League City Parade]

Description: Photograph of a small red fire truck proceeding down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. According to text on the driver-side door, the truck belongs to the League City Fire Department. A uniformed fireman is driving the truck.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Yellow Fire Truck in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a yellow fire truck proceeding down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. According to text on the exterior, the truck is property of the Webster Volunteer Fire Department. Two firemen are sitting on top of the truck.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Costumed Women in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a float traveling down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. Three women wearing pioneer costumes, complete with bonnets, are sitting on the float gathered around a cauldron. There is text on the side of the float; the visible portion reads, "We Salute Lone Star." A Texas flag hangs low from the trailer.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Giant Texan on a Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a red pick-up truck hauling a float featuring a giant effigy of a Texan in a cowboy hat, a shirt, and jeans. The float is coasting down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. An oversize birthday cake with the text, "Happy Birthday Texas," is on the float just in front of the Texan. Two versions of the Texas flag--an actual flag and a flag made from little pieces of paper--are major components of the float.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Giant Texan on a Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a float featuring a giant effigy of a Texan in a cowboy hat, a shirt, and jeans. The float is coasting down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. An oversize birthday cake with the text, "Happy Birthday Texas," is just in front of the Texan. Two versions of the Texas flag--an actual flag and a flag made from little pieces of paper--are also major components of the float.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Parade Sponsor Float]

Description: Photograph of a parade float featuring the sponsors of League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest, coasting down Kansas Street. A blue pick-up truck is hauling the makeshift trailer-turned-float, which holds a group of passengers. A sign positioned above the trailer hitch has the text, "Welcome Class of 1986" and the Clear Creek High School emblem on it. Below that text are the names of some sponsors. Colorful bunting is festooned between the truck and the trailer.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 90, July 1986 - April, 1987

Description: The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 449.
Date: 1986/1987
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Texas State Historical Association
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