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Spindletop (Beaumont, Tex.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Sears

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Gabriel M. and Muriel J.N. Krepper Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AC-477
Abstract This collection consists primarily of memorabilia related to the Pennsylvania and Bethlehem Shipyards located in Beaumont from the 1930's to the 1980's. Contained within this collection are two boxes of photographs, which number approximately 137 items. The theme of the photographs capture many aspects of the ship building trade including the following: shipyard officials and employees, commemorative and ceremonial events, offshore drilling platforms, vessels being built at the shipyard,...
Dates: 1930-2002
Found in: Tyrrell Historical Library Archives

Sallye J. Keith Papers

 Collection
Identifier: AC-822
Abstract The Keith family were long-established residents of Beaumont and had been engaged in the lumber industry for several generations. These papers consist of business and legal records, correspondence, newspaper clippings, oil leases, deeds, scrapbooks and other assorted memorabilia related to the Keith and Doucette families as well as Sallye's personal involvement with the YWCA. A few documents of interest in this collection include a relatively large collection of historical photographs...
Dates: c. 1880-1979
Found in: Tyrrell Historical Library Archives

Spindletop 2001 Commission Records

 Collection
Identifier: AC-354
Abstract The Spindletop 2001 Commission along with the Friends of Spindletop organized the centennial celebration held on January 10, 2001. The commemoration took place at the Spindletop and Gladys City Boomtown Museum, and attracted attendees including former United States president George H.W. Bush and country music artist Tracy Byrd. These records are related to the Spindletop 2001 Commission, Friends of Spindletop, and the organization of the collaborative "Spindletop 2001" commemorative event in...
Dates: 1901 - 2003
Found in: Tyrrell Historical Library Archives
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    695 Pearl Street
  • Beaumont, TX 77704-3827
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