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Infantile Paralysis in Freestone County
23 July 1943
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Infantile Paralysis in Freestone County." Related to news of a children who were hospitalized from polio in Freestone County.
GLC09993.077.02
Infantile Paralysis in Freestone County (continued)
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Infantile Paralysis in Freestone County." Continued news of a family who had to relocate due to the polio epidemic.
GLC09993.077.03
YMCA Pool is Closed Until August First
One newspaper clipping entitled, "YMCA Pool is Closed Until August First." Related to a local pool that was closed due to the polio epidemic.
GLC09993.077.04
Gold fountain pen
circa 1943-1953
One gold fountain pen circa 1943-1953. Features a brushed gold check pattern on the barrel of the pen. The cap has a ring on the top.
GLC09996.458
Ex-Miss Texas Dies Of State Fair In Kansas
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Ex-Miss Texas Dies Of State Fair In Kansas." Pertains to the passing of Bonnie Ruth Slauson from infantile paralysis.
GLC09993.077.05
Orange and black fountain pen
One orange and black fountain pen circa 1943-1953. Features a mainly orange barrel with black flecks.
GLC09996.459
Warm Springs Doctor Here to Aid in War on Polio
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Warm Springs Doctor Here to Aid in War on Polio." Reports that R.L. Bennet, a doctor from the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation arrived in Dallas to assist with the polio epidemic.
GLC09993.077.06
Health
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Health." Continued article related to the quarantine of men at Camp Wolters during the polio epidemic.
GLC09993.077.07
Collection of Family photographs [Decimalized .001-.916]
circa 1920-1950
A collection of family photographs from the 1920s to the 1950s. the photos are not labeled so most of the subjects are unidentified. The images seem to be taken while on vacation or at events. Some include family posing together. The collection...
GLC10047.02
[Portrait of a young woman]
circa 1940
One photograph portrait of a young woman circa 1940. Photograph has been trimmed into an oval shape.
GLC10047.02.001
[Portrait of a young man]
One photograph portrait of a young man circa 1940. Photograph has been trimmed into an oval shape.
GLC10047.02.002
GLC10047.02.003
One photograph portrait of a young man circa 1940. Photograph has been trimmed into an oval shape. The image is a bust portrait.
GLC10047.02.004
GLC10047.02.005
GLC10047.02.006
[Portrait of a young girl]
One photograph portrait of a young girl circa 1940. Photograph has been trimmed into an oval shape. A notation on the back of the photo reads, "Not very good, a little blurred dont let your girl get jealous." Appears to be the same girl as GLC10047...
GLC10047.02.007
[Portrait of a man lighting a cigarette]
circa 1930
One photograph of a man lighting a cigarette circa 1930. His clothing choice indicate an older date.
GLC10047.02.008
[Photograph of two women hugging]
circa 1920
One photograph of two women hugging circa 1920. Their clothing choice indicate an older date. One woman is in a summer dress and the other is possibly in a swimsuit. Same photo as GLC10047.02.054.
GLC10047.02.009.01
[Photograph of three crouching men]
One photograph of three crouching men circa 1930. The men are crouching one is petting a dog that is blurry. A notation on the rear of the photograph reads, "Charlie Martin & Harry Meyers."
GLC10047.02.010
[Photograph of two men in uniform]
One photograph of two men in uniform circa 1930. The uniforms appear to be World War I uniforms due to the pant and footwear style.
GLC10047.02.011
[Photograph of a girl throwing a ball]
One photograph of a girl throwing a ball circa 1920. The girl in the photograph is wearing a dress and looks to be preparing to throw a basketball. The photo has been trimmed to only feature her.
GLC10047.02.012
[Photograph of a dresed up couple]
One photograph of a dressed up couple circa 1920. The man in the photo is dressed in a full suit and the woman is dressed in a fancy looking dress.
GLC10047.02.013
[Photograph of three woman in bathing suits]
One photograph of three woman in bathing suits circa 1920. The women are standing in a line, all three are wearing swimsuits. One woman is wearing a swimming cap. A notation on the back of the photo reads, "169."
GLC10047.02.014
[Photograph of three people]
One photograph of three people circa 1920. There are three people present in the photograph, two who are turned to the third. The third person is only a torso. A notation on the back of the photo reads, "169."
GLC10047.02.015
[Photograph of a man on a tree limb]
One photograph of a man sitting on a tree limb circa 1920. A notation on the back of the photo reads, "169."
GLC10047.02.016
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