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The Ole Fireside

Description: Photograph of a Christmas decoration scene from December, 1924; these decorations were put up inside of the U.S.S. Texas and this fireplace is not made out of actual brick. The title of the photo reads "The Old Fireside."
Date: December 1924
Partner: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

[Photograph of "Bill the Goat"]

Description: Photograph of two members of the Naval Academy, wearing Navy Academy sweaters, and taking a picture with the school mascot, "Bill the Goat" at a football game. There is a lot of people on the football field behind these three.
Date: 1929
Partner: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

[Photograph of Officer's Row]

Description: Photograph of the naval officers sitting in a row next to a boxing ring, this row is situated just under the large gun turret. They are watching the midshipmen boxing matches; the note on the back of the photo says this is "officer's row."
Date: 1938
Partner: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

[Photograph of a Sailor Smoking a Cigarette]

Description: Photograph of a sailor smoking a cigarette, and holding a fish. Two other sailors are holding what appears to be the fins of the fish. The text on the back reads: "never mind the one in the back, I was washing at the time and was forced to take it in such clothing."
Date: unknown
Partner: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

[Photograph of Two Admirals Shaking Hands]

Description: Photograph of an officer in the United States Navy shaking the hand of another officer. The two men are standing behind a podium aboard the U.S.S. Texas. The back of the photo say that "Admiral Rodgers congratulates Pete." Two other officers are standing by in their black dress uniforms as well.
Date: unknown
Partner: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

[Five Photographs of a U.S.S. Texas Christmas Party]

Description: Five photographs of a Christmas party aboard the U.S.S. Texas. Santa Claus is seen giving gifts in the top left picture. On the top right there is a picture of a Christmas celebration taking place, below is a photo of Christmas decorations looking like the inside of a decorated house. The bottom two pictures show a circus theme as there is a clown and a pet monkey among the crowd.
Date: January 25, 1936
Partner: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

[Photograph of a Religious Ceremony on the U.S.S. Texas]

Description: Photograph of a religious ceremony taking place aboard the U.S.S. Texas, the sailors are all wearing white uniforms. Two sailors are up at the altar by the priest; this ceremony is taking place at the front of the ship with signal flags bordering the railing of the ship and under the two gun turrets. There are also three smaller boats attached to the front of the ship.
Date: unknown
Partner: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

[Photograph of a Midshipmen Boxing Match]

Description: Photograph of a midshipmen boxing match on board the U.S.S. Texas. Both boxers are in the process of punching one another while a large number of sailors surrounding the ring watch the fight; a lot of sailors are even sitting on the gun turret on the ship.
Date: 1938
Partner: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

[Photograph of Sailors Looking out to Sea]

Description: Photograph of sailors standing at post along the ship's rail. The photo says that these men are "manning the rail." They are standing about two feet apart and keeping an eye out for things at sea. A life boat is hanging over the edge of the boat on its ropes.
Date: unknown
Partner: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
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