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[Large group of men standing near a table under moss draped oak trees at Camp George]

Description: Photograph of a large group of men standing near a table under moss draped oak trees at Camp George. African-American man in white shirt just to left of center is holding up a platter of barbecue to be served to the guests of the camp. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
Date: 1920
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[A large tree in the George house backyard]

Description: Photograph of a large tree in the George house backyard. A smaller tree is to the right and a white building is in between the two trees. A wooden fence runs along the left side of the photo and continues on the other side of the white building. A barn is on the left side beyond the fence. Chickens are in the yard under the trees. On back, handwritten: "Apr 16/22"
Date: April 16, 1922
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Large tree with branches covered in ice]

Description: Photograph of a large, barren tree whose branches are covered with ice and therefore hanging to the ground. The corner of a dark two-story building can be seen in far right center of photo. Snow covers the ground. On bottom of photo, handwritten: "Dec 21 1924".
Date: December 21, 1924
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Man attending to barbecue on a underground pit grill at Camp George]

Description: Photograph of a man checking barbecue on a underground pit grill at Camp George. He is wearing dark pants, dark vest and tie, white shirt, and dark felt hat and he is holding a long handled wooden utensil in his right hand. Seven men are standing on the other side of a wire fence. Large body of water in the background. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
Date: 1920
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[A man drinking a bottled beverage at Camp George]

Description: Photograph of a man drinking a bottled beverage. Photograph was taken during a cook out at Camp George. The man is wearing dark pants, white shirt, and a dark felt hat. There is a body of water in the background with trees on the opposite bank. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
Date: 1920
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[A man holding up a large portion of barbecued meat at the George Camp]

Description: Photograph of a man holding up a large portion of barbecued meat. He is standing near the underground pit that was dug for the cookout at the George Camp. The man is wearing dark pants, dark vest, white shirt, tie, and a dark hat. There is a wire fence just behind the man. Large body of water in background. Photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
Date: 1920
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Man mounting a horse]

Description: Photograph of a man (possibly Albert Peyton George) mounting a horse. He is in the process of swinging his right leg over the saddle. An African-American cowboy is holding the paint horse while the other man attempts to get astride. Two unpainted buildings in background. A man is leaning against the porch post of building on right. Photograph was one of six in an envelope that had been mailed to Albert Peyton George with front noted "Pictures John Mayes (?)". Photograph has black pattern arou… more
Date: 1925
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[A Man Riding a Bucking Horse]

Description: Photograph of a man riding a bucking horse. The man has his right hand in the air. An African-American man is on horseback to the right of the bucking horse. Unpainted wooden buildings in background. There is a man on the porch of the building to far left. This photograph was one of six in an envelope that had been mailed to Albert Peyton George with front noted "Pictures John Mayes (?)." Photograph has black pattern around perimeter of picture. Stamped on back of photograph: This is a Genuine … more
Date: 1925
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Man wearing a suit and hat, and holding the lead rope of a paint horse]

Description: Photograph of an African-American man holding the lead rope of a paint horse. The man is wearing a dark suit and felt hat. Buildings on left and right and in far background. Photograph was one of six in an envelope that had been mailed to Albert Peyton George with front noted "Pictures John Mayes (?)". Photograph has black pattern around perimeter of picture. Stamped on back of photograph: This is a Genuine Border Fox Tone Picture Made by Fox Co. San Antonio, Texas Copyright (remaining not le… more
Date: 1925
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[A man with a horse that has been trained to sit]

Description: Photograph of a man with a horse that has been trained to sit. The man is holding the horse's reins with his left hand and he has his right hand extended toward the horse's head. The black and white horse is sitting on the ground. They are in a pasture with cattle to the left near wooden shoots. There is a white bowl or pan near the bottom left corner of the photograph. The photograph has a black trim around the image with "Fox Co." printed in the top right and bottom left corners. Written on t… more
Date: [1926..1927]
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Men standing near a row of long wooden tables at Camp George]

Description: Photograph of three African-American men standing near a row of long wooden tables. The tables bear the remains left from a barbecue cookout at Camp George. The tables are set up under a large moss draped oak tree. Several other trees on left and in left background. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
Date: 1920
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

["Mildred Booth" as identified on the bottom of the photo]

Description: Photograph of "Mildred Booth" as identified by handwriting on the bottom of the photo. She is standing in front of the steps leading to the front entrance of a screened porch of a dark house behind her. She is wearing a long white dress with a white bonnet on her head and both of her hands behind her back. The house appears to be Camp George. An automobile is on the east side of the house. A chimney is visible at the back of the house. On bottom of photo, handwritten: "April 1922"
Date: April 1922
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[An old woman holding a baby]

Description: Photograph titled "Christmas 1921" as written in ink on right border of picture. Back of photograph identifies the woman and child as "Probably Belle Davis [and] Mary Jones". Davis, who has glasses and gray hair pulled into a bun at the nape of her neck, is wearing a white blouse and dark skirt. She has her back to the camera and she is facing the child that she is holding in her arms. The child, who has her thumb in her mouth, is wearing a long sleeved white gown. White balustrade just beyon… more
Date: 1921
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Photograph of a woman holding the infant Mary Jones]

Description: Photograph of a woman holding the infant Mary Jones. The woman, who has her back to the camera, is wearing a white dress with wide black belt. Jones is wearing a white gown and white ruffled bonnet. There is a tree trunk in the center background of the photograph. White, wooden archway and fence beyond the tree. Back of photo in pencil: "47". Image is slightly blurred.
Date: [1920..1921]
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Photograph of Albert Peyton George and Mary Jones on the sidewalk]

Description: Photograph of Albert Peyton George and Mary Jones on the sidewalk in front of the George Ranch house. George, who is on bended knee and has his right hand in Mary's basket, is wearing boots, dark pants, dark vest, white shirt, and light colored felt cowboy hat. Mary, who is sitting on the sidewalk, is wearing a white gown, white shoes, and white bonnet. Grass of front yard in foreground. Welcome mat to the left of the front steps. Shrubs in front of and below the white balustrade of the porch… more
Date: April 16, 1922
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Photograph of Henry and Mary Jones in the George Ranch house yard]

Description: Photograph Henry and Mary Jones in the George Ranch house yard. Written on back of the photo in pencil: "Henry Jones, son of Wiley P. Jones holding Mary, Dau. Of Henry and Rhydonia (Stephenson) Jones [circa] 1922". Henry, who is wearing light colored slacks, white shirt, tie, and light colored felt hat, is looking at Mary as he is holding her. Mary is wearing a white dress and hat. The cistern with brick lower level (wooden platform to windmill partially obscured by the cistern) is to the left … more
Date: 1922
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Photograph of Mamie George]

Description: Photograph of Mamie George. The photograph is inside of a brown folder. Exterior cover of folder has a thin brown border around perimeter of page. At the top, center, is a drawing of a young girl wearing a dress and hat. Printed in dark brown print near center: "A Portrait by Van Dyck Dufresne Studio Houston". In the brown-toned oval cropped portrait that ends near the waist, Mamie is wearing a striped jacket with white blouse beneath. She has her dark hair pulled up and back into a bun. Writt… more
Date: [1920..1930]
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Photograph of Mamie George, Albert Peyton George, Rhydonia Jones, and Mary Jones]

Description: Photograph of (left to right) Mamie George, Albert Peyton George, Rhydonia Jones, and Mary Jones near the porch of the George Ranch house. Mamie is wearing a checked dress, Albert is wearing light colored pants and white shirt. They are both sitting on the cement rail of the porch. Rhydonia is wearing a white dress with black shoes and she is sitting on the steps leading to the porch. Mary, who is standing on the bottom step is wearing a short sleeved, round neckline dress, white socks, and bla… more
Date: [1925..1928]
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Photograph of Mary Jones and another young girl]

Description: Photograph of Mary Jones and another young girl in the front yard of the George Ranch house. The girls are wearing long blouses, shorts, socks, and shoes. They both have bobbed hair cuts. Written on back of photograph in pencil: "57". Stamped on back in purple: "Fox-Tone Print (outline of fox) Fox Co. San Antonio Texas" .
Date: [1924..1926]
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Photograph of Mary Jones and another young girl eating watermelon]

Description: Photograph of Mary Jones and another young girl eating watermelon in the front yard of the George Ranch house. Both girls are wearing long blouses with "bibs" over them, shorts, socks, and shoes. A corner of the George Ranch house can be seen on the far left. White picket fence and trees in background. Stamped on back of photo in purple: "Fox-tone Print (outline of fox) Fox Co. San Antonio Texas". Pencil marks on back not legible.
Date: [1924..1926]
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Photograph of Mary Jones and another young girl in the front yard of the George Ranch house]

Description: Photograph of Mary Jones and another young girl in the front yard of the George Ranch house. The girl on the left has her arm around the shorter girl on the right. They are both wearing long blouses over shorts, socks, and shoes. They have bobbed hair cuts. There is a curve of a sidewalk on the left side of the photo. White picket fence and two trees in background. Written on back of photograph in pencil: "51". Stamped on back of photograph in purple: "Fox-tone (outline of fox) Fox Co. San Anto… more
Date: [1924..1926]
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Photograph of Mary Jones and Hilmar Moore dressed up in miniature bride and groom clothing]

Description: Photograph of Mary Jones and Hilmar Moore dressed up in miniature bride and groom clothing. The photograph was taken outdoors. Mary is wearing a white dress with a long train flowing out to the side, white veil with flowers around crown, white stockings, and white shoes. Moore is wearing a tuxedo (short jacket, white vest) with flower on his left lapel. Shrubs in background. Written on back of photograph in pencil: "Mary Jones Hilmar (double layer writing) Moore". Stamped in purple on back: "T… more
Date: 1925
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park
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