This film from the Stroud Collection captures street scenes and footage of the annual parade for the Hico Old Settlers’ Reunion in Hico, Texas. Donor Suzanne Stroud Santo tells the story of the films in this collection: "My family owned the Texan Theatre in Hamilton, Texas. During the Depression, a fellow from Hollywood, down on his luck, sold my grandfather his film equipment. Grandpa would go to community events in Hamilton County and film them, then develop them and have a "showing" to promote business." The family also owned the 281 Drive-In Theatre, the first Drive-In in Texas to install a swimming pool.

Hamilton County Hico

parade band march marching Hico, TX Hico, Texas Hico High School Hico High School Band Fire Engine Fire Department

Hico National Bank flag American flag horse horses horseback Lynch Hardware Midland Hotel Richbourg Richbourg family

tractor tractors ten gallon hat Gulf Oil Products Gulflube Hico Review Club Farmall 12 Farmall 12 tractor community town

Hoffman Bros. Hoffman Brothers Hoffman Bros. Dry Goods The Annual Parade of The Hico Reunion The Hico Reunion Old Settlers' Reunion City Park dog pet San Saba, Texas

San Saba, TX TFC