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Universal Mills Collection

Universal Mills Collection contains photographs of the Universal Mills facility, Red Chain Feeds products, stores, marketing materials, Wayne Feeds and Livestock, Universal Mills ads and letters. These materials show the operations of Universal Mills and its later operations as part of Allied Mills, Inc.

Finding aid available here. Materials provided by Special Collections and Archives at the University of Texas at Arlington.

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Wayne Feeds Factory Aerial View

Aerial view of the Wayne Feeds factory and parking lot.
Wayne Feeds Staff Meeting

Photograph of a Wayne Feeds staff meeting.
Wayne Feeds Framed Photos and Products

W. D. Smith

Inside of the Wayne Mills building with framed photographs and products on the floor.
Red Chain Feeds Dealer Publication

A Red Chain Feeds magazine announcing the appointment of a new Red Chain dealer in the community.
Red Chain Feeds Turkey Paper

A document from Red Chain Feeds to register turkeys for the facility.
Universal Mills Letter, 1948-05-24

George Kelley

A letter for Mr. Stockman from Universal Mills' advertising manager, George Kelley. Dated on May 24, 1948.
Universal Mills Letter, 1952-07-30

George Kelley

A letter from advertising manager, George Kelley about Red Chain's newest products in Texas radio stations. Dated on July 30, 1952.
Universal Mills Vehicle Station

Photograph of a side from Universal Mills factory featuring parked Universal Mills vehicles.
Universal Mills Sales Meeting Photograph

W. D. Smith

Photograph featuring the Universal Mills' 20th annual sales meeting and personnel of September 5-6, 1941. Photo was taken by W.D. Smith.
Universal Mills Factory Aerial View

Aerial view of the Universal Mills factory and parking lot.
Universal Mills Factory Aerial View

Aerial view of the Universal Mills factory.
Universal Mills Factory Side View

Side view of the Universal Mills factory.
Hart & Haggard Store

Photograph of the Hart & Haggard store. A Red Chain Feeds location.
Universal Mills Factory Front View

Front view of the Universal Mills factory building.
J. D. Phillips Store

Photograph of the J.D. Phillips store. A Red Chain Feeds location.
McColpin Grain Co. Store

Photograph of the McColpin Grain Co. store. A Red Chain Feeds location.
Waller County Co-Op Store

Photograph of the Waller County Co-op Store. A Red Chain Feeds location.
Red Chain Feeds Truck at Store

Photograph of a parked Red Food Chains delivery truck next to a Red Chain Feeds store. Dated on April 23, 1947.
Red Chain Feeds Inventory

Photograph of a Red Chains Feeds farmer's market post.
Red Chain Feeds Truck

Photograph of a Red Food Chains delivery truck in the middle of a field. Dated on September 26, 1947.
Red Chain Feeds Products

Photograph of a Red Chains Feeds storage room.
Red Chain Feeds Tablets

W. D. Smith

An assortment of 3 tablet containers from Red Chain Feeds. Photograph taken by W.D. Smith. Dated on April 1, 1945.
Red Chain Feeds Products

W. D. Smith

An assortment of 4 Red Chain Feeds products. Photograph taken by W.D. Smith. Dated on April 1, 1945.
Red Chain Feeds

R. W. Shirer

Photograph of a Red Chains Feeds facility featuring people and a cow in a pen. Photograph taken by R.W. Shirer.
Red Chain Feeds Pesticide

W. D. Smith

A container of Red Chains Feeds branded pesticide. Photograph taken by W.D. Smith. Dated on April 5, 1945.
Red Chain Feeds

W. D. Smith

Photograph of a Red Chains Feeds facility featuring people, products, and livestock. Photograph taken by W.D. Smith.
Red Chain Feeds Marketing Posters

W. D. Smith

Multiple marketing and advertising posters from Red Chain Feeds. Photograph taken by W.D. Smith. Dated on April 22, 1942.
Laboratory Photograph

W. D. Smith

A photograph of a large laboratory featuring two scientists. Photograph taken by W.D. Smith. Dated on June 23, 1942.
Livestock Show Winner Photograph

A photograph featuring a winner and his cow of the livestock show, holding a large trophy while being handed a prize from a judge.
Young Livestock Show Winner Photograph

A photograph of a young girl and her cow receiving a winning prize from one of the judges of the livestock show.
Livestock Show Photograph

Photograph of a young cowboy and his cow for the livestock show. Dated on January 14, 1961.
Cowboy and Horse Photograph

Billy Forbes

Photograph depicting a cowboy standing next to his horse. Photograph taken by Billy Forbes.
Livestock Show Photograph

A photograph of a livestock show featuring a participant showcasing his cow for the judges. Dated on February 21, 1948.