Crowded sleeping quarters at Texas Christian University

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20058381

Description

Texas Christian University (T. C. U.). Crowded sleeping quarters. James R. Ratcliff (left) of Dallas, Texas and James Porter of Barnhart, Texas using same chest of drawers. Ratcliff is shown reaching into an open drawer with Porter standing behind him. Both men are looking on at the camera and smiling, as they attempt to get dressed in their makeshift sleeping quarters in the "little" gymnasium at T. C. U. Ratcliff is fully dressed whereas, Porter is still shirtless. Within the room, two messy drawers can be seen with a variety of personal items covering the tops of them. At Ratcliff's feet are a pair of dark cowboy boots and behind him is a wooden chair. Directly behind the duo is a wall with two large windows that are open.

Archival Date

1945-08-30

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1823

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Ratcliff, James R.; Porter, James; Clothing & dress; Students; Furniture; Cowboy boots; Clothes chests; Chairs