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Proof: The Byrd Williams Family Photography Archive: Byrd Williams Jr. (1885-1951)

Showcased here are items attributed to or of Byrd Moore Williams, Jr. or Byrd Williams II as he is often referred to in this collection. Byrd Williams, Jr. studied at the University of Texas where he obtained a degree in engineering. Several pictures of Byrd and his classmates were either taken by himself or by his father during graduation. The “Young Engineer” is a pivotal image which would later be revisited as the “Retired Engineer” by his own son, Byrd Williams III. Such instances of reflection on youth and aging or the new and the old are common in this collection. Through his many construction projects, Byrd Williams, Jr. used photo documentation. He even took landscape images, some of which are reminiscent of Ansel Adams.

Black and white photo of several old cars by a driveway, some horses are on it. There is a small building.
Black and white photo of a tower building, a walkway on it. There are tunnels in the dirt, and it is isolated by a hill. There are people seen in the background by it.
Black and white photo of men and mules standing on a dirt ground.
A construction project is seen deep in the ground, a hole in the shape of a rectangle. There are several cars in the background, a man standing on the right side of it.
3 men in all black and wearing hats are standing on a field. The one in the middle has a long rifle on the ground. The one on the right holds it by his side, and the one on his left holds it in the air.
2 men sit on a bed with a white frame. The man on the right holds a pillow.
Black pocket camera, open with the open lid propped by a small white handle.
A white card, folded on the top left corner. It says Freshman Reception on it and has the number 165 on the top right corner. Next to the card, on each side, is a golden star pin.
A white card, folded on the top left corner. It says Freshman Reception on it and has the number 165 on the top right corner. Next to the card, on each side, is a bronze pin.
A white card, folded on the top left corner. It says Freshman Reception on it and has the number 165 on the top right corner. Next to the card on the right side is a pin with the number 1901 on it.
A thick wooden ruler, with a silver clasp on it
A wooden old telescope, several turning wheels at the bottom.
A wooden old telescope, several turning wheels at the bottom. Next to it is an old brown bag.
A wooden abacus laying on top of a white paper containing the invoice.
A yellow page with a handwritten letter on it in black ink
A yellow page with a handwritten letter on it in black ink. Towards the bottom of the letter is a drawing of someone sitting on a rock by a body of water.
Photo of a window with silver bars. On the outside of the window is a stone wall.
A small black notebook, open to lined pages. Handwriting is on the left page, notes on the right page.
Black and white photo of a crowd of people standing in the far background, they are on an open field.
Two men stand by a table, on the right are two men sitting down, one of them holding a small guitar.
Black and white photo of several buildings. It is by a big body of water.
Old photo of men on a long boat, left on land.
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