Hardin-Simmons University Band

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20162595

Description

The Hardin-Simmons University band staged a noisy demonstration in the Texas and Pacific Station during a brief stop en route to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The band is shown playing for a crowd in the station before departing for the convention. Some of the members are holding different flags that have flown over Texas. The band uniform consists of collared shirts that have "HSU" printed over the left breast pocket, jeans, chaps, and cowboy hats. Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition July 14, 1940.

Archival Date

1940-07-13

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1025

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Universities & colleges; Bands; Political conventions