Department of Public Safety photographs (Miscellaneous, Narcotics, Safety, Statistical, Ranger, and unidentified) 1937-1965, undated

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Department of Public Safety photographs (Miscellaneous, Narcotics, Safety, Statistical, Ranger, and unidentified) 1937-1965, undated

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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the state police agency, charged with enforcing laws, preserving order, and protecting the rights, privileges, property, and well-being of Texas citizens. Photographs were made by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) photographers to document or promote the activities of the various divisions, personnel, training, equipment, and facilities. These records consist of photographs (Miscellaneous, Narcotics, Safety, Statistical, Ranger, and unidentified) created by the DPS photo lab. Dated photographs span the period 1937-1965. Undated, original photographs may have been made as early as 1935. Others are known to be copies of even earlier images. The images consist primarily of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives, most in 4-by-5, 5-by-7, and 8-by-10 format. Some color negatives and transparencies are present for later years.

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