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Identifier
20056940
Description
The fishing season opened at midnight on Eagle Mountain Lake. Three fishermen found the crappie biting from the docks at the Boat Club. Inaugurating the new season, left to right, are Mrs. Ruth Hare, H. E. Oakes and Mrs. H. E. Oakes. They are shown proudly displaying their bounty. Mrs. Hare pulled out the first fish, 14 minutes into the season. She is wearing a peaked cap, jacket, and trousers. Mr. Oakes is dressed in a hat, collared shirt, sweater, and trousers. Mrs. Oakes is wearing a sweater, coat, and a plaid skirt.
Archival Date
1943-05-01
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-1731
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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Subjects
Fishing; Fishing & Hunting; Fishing & hunting gear; Docks; Boats; Coats; Sweaters
Names
Hare, Ruth (Mrs.); Eagle Mountain Lake; Oakes, H. E.; Oakes, H. E. (Mrs); Boat Club
Subjects
Fishing; Fishing & Hunting; Fishing & hunting gear; Docks; Boats; Coats; Sweaters