Fort Worth Half Century Club

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20051089

Description

The Fort Worth Half Century Club gave special recognition to three long-time residents of Tarrant County, Texas. Two of the honored members, pictured seated, left to right, are Ben Evans and W. T. Williams. The event includes a barbecue and outing at Trinity Park. Mr. Evans, seventy-nine, took the prize for living in Tarrant County longer than any other person. He is dressed in a dark suit. Mr. Williams, ninety-two, was the oldest person in attendance. He is wearing a striped button-up shirt, trousers, and suspenders. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, September 14, 1941.

Archival Date

1941-09-15

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1418

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Evans, Ben; Williams, W. T.; Fort Worth Half Century Club; Organizations; Barbecues; Suspenders; Canes; Trinity Park; Older people; Societies and clubs