Scope and Contents This collection contains images from the Houston's Litterst Commercial Photo Company, which later became the Dixon Commercial Photo Company. The photographs range in date from approximately 1850 through 1967. The photographs cover a wide range of subjects, with a focus largely on buildings and industry. The oil and shipping industries are frequent subjects. Many commercial buildings are featured, including both interior and exterior shots. Also included are some product...

Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs from the Litterst Commercial Photo Company as well as its successors. Taken for commercial purposes, the images largely feature industrial shots and portraits. Many would have been taken for busines purposes such as documentation for insurance. The photographs range in date from approximately 1933-1977, with the majority falling between 1941-1967. They focus primarily on the Houston area.