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[Austin Mexican Presbyterian Church]
Photograph of the Mexican Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas. The note on the back identifies the building and dates the photograph to May 1941. The church is a two-story building with stone around the bottom. There are power lines in front.
[Bus Parallel Parked in Front of a Church]
Photograph of a bus parallel parked on a dirt road in front of a small wood-slatted church. The bus, which has curtains on the inside of the windows, has large lettering on the side that reads, "Missouri Pacific Trailways", "A Service Institution", and "National Trailways Bus System". The church, which is in the background behind the bus, spans the entire image. It has a tall belfry that is cut off at the top of the image. A covered parking area is visible on the far left-hand side of the image. There are several power lines and poles also visible in the background. There is a handwritten note on the back of the image that reads, "Taft, [Taken at convention, 3-23-1947?]".
[Children with Easter eggs]
Photograph of a group of children with Easter eggs and baskets. There is a man in a hat on the far right of the back row. The front row of children are sitting on the grass, and one girl is sitting in front of the group with a basket of eggs. The following is written on the back: "Clase de niños 1946 Corsicana, Texas."
[Class of teenagers in Corsicana]
Photograph of a group of teenagers in Corsicana, Texas. There is one adult man in a suit standing to the left with a box on the ground in front of him. The toddler is standing to the right of the group. The front row of teenagers is sitting on the ground, and the back row is standing. Some of them are holding eggs. The following is written on the back: "Clase de Jovenes 1946 Corsicana."
[Class of teenagers in Corsicana]
Photograph of a group of teenagers standing on the steps of an unidentified building in Corsicana, Texas. There are girls and boys in the group, and a younger boy is standing below them to the right. A man dressed in a soldier's uniform is standing on the front row. The following is written on the back: "Clase de Intermedios 1946 Corsicana."
[Crowd and a Parked Bus in Front of an Open Church Entrance]
Photograph of a crowd of Hispanic church-goers standing in front of a church entrance. The crowd is made up of men, women, and children gathered into small, clustered groups. The church is a wood-slatted building with a row of windows on the right-hand side. It has a tall belfry that is attached to the open double-door entrance and cut off at the top edge of the image. A covered parking area is visible in the background on the far left-hand side of the image. There is a dirt road in the foreground with the back of a bus visible on the far left-hand side. There is a camera on a tripod also on the left in the foreground that is facing the church. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Taft - new blglg. [Taken at convention, 3-23-1947?]"
[Crowd in Front of an Open Church Entrance]
Photograph of a group of Hispanic church-goers standing in a crowd in front of the entrance to their church. Most of the people in the group are facing the church, and there are a couple more smaller groups scattered throughout the image. The church building has a tall belfry that is connected to the double-door entrance and cut off at the top of the image. The building continues along the back right-hand side of the image, where there is another back entrance. There is a car parked in front of the church also on the far right-hand side. There is a camera attached to a tripod in the foreground across the dirt road from the church. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Taft, Texas 2nd Presby Church. [Taken at convention, 3-23-1947?]".
[Front of a Light Wood Building and Trees]
Photograph of the front of an old light wood building surrounded with plant overgrowth. The building is facing toward the lefthand side, and has a crude fence made of thick branches encircling the right side. The entrance consists of closed double doors, an awning above, and stairs leading up to a small landing in front of the doors. The roof of another building is visible next to this building on the other side of a fence. The front yard of the building is sparse grass and a thin dirt pathway. There is a dirt road in front of the building. On the righthand side next to the fence, there are two large trees and shrubs. Handwriting on the back of the photograph reads, "Lockhart". There is an upside-down stamp also on the back that indicates the publisher and publication date and city.
[Group of Young Hispanic Kindergarteners]
Photograph of a group of young Hispanic children wearing light-colored shorts, shirts, and dresses. The children are standing in two rows in front of a wide archway leading inside a building. There is a decorative border around the image and a handwritten note on the back that reads, "Pres-Mex Kindergarten".
[Half of a Church on a Trailer]
Photograph of half of a church building on a trailer in a field in Corpus Christi, Texas. There are houses in the background. The following is written on the top of the photograph: "La primera mitad llegó a su destino. 2238 Belton st." "Mar. 1949 Studer S. A. Tex" is printed at the bottom.
[A Hispanic Couple Wearing Traditional Costumes]
Photograph of a Hispanic couple dressed in traditional costumes. The first costume consists of a light, flowing dress with ruffles. The girl wearing this costume is also holding a folding fan, smiling, and standing on the right. The second costume consists of a dark, decorated jacket and matching knee-length pants. The two people are standing next to a building with windows on the right-hand side of the image and a grassy field with palm trees on the left-hand side. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Pres-Mex Pan-Am. Day".
[Iglesia Presbiteriana]
Photograph of the Iglesia Presbiteriana in Austin, Texas. Some of the congregation is gathered outside in front of the church. A group of women is posing on the steps. The name of the church is on the front of the building. There is a car parked on the street in front and and second building to the right of the church. "Austin" has been written on the back. "May 1947 Studer S. A. Tex." is printed at the top.
[Iglesia Presbiteriana]
Photograph of the Iglesia Presbiteriana in Austin, Texas. The note on the back gives the location and dates the photograph to 1946. The church is a two story building with stone around the bottom and a tall tower on the front right corner. The name of the church is on the front of the building.
[Iglesia Presbiteriana]
Photograph of the Iglesia Presbiteriana in Austin, Texas. There is a group of unknown men posing on the front steps of the church and a small boy sitting on the stone wall in front. The name of the church is partially visible on the front of the building to the top left. "May 1947 Studer S. A. Tex." is printed at the top of the photograph.
[Iglesia Presbiteriana]
Photograph of a group of unknown people in front of the Iglesia Presbiteriana in Austin, Texas. There are three men at the back of the group, and nine women in front, all wearing dresses. There are several boys on or near the stone wall to the right. The name of the church is visible on the front of the building to the top left. "May 1947 Studer S. A. Tex." is printed on the right side.
[Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana in Corpus Christi]
Photograph of a congregation in front of the Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana in Corpus Christi, Texas. The church is a large building with stained glass windows. The congregation is standing on the sidewalk, and many of the children are sitting down in front. The name of the church is on the building twice, underneath the windows at the corner. The following is written on the photograph: "Iglesia de Corpus Christi 1947." The following is written on the back: "see: file folder J. G. Cavazos correspondence of 5/6/1947 G. W. Crofoot to Rev. J. G. Cavazos." There is no indication of whether or not these two men are actually in the photograph.
[Moving a church]
Photograph of the old Woodlawn church building being moved. The building is in two pieces, and it is being hauled away by trucks. There are three workers in the picture, and one is standing on top of the building. The following is written at the top of the photograph: "El antiguo Woodlawn saliendo de camino por la carretera no. 9 con destino a 'Temple Eddiiton.' Salio en dos partes." "Mar. 1949 Studer S. A. Tex." is printed at the bottom.
[Moving a church]
Photograph of a church building being moved in Corpus Christi, Texas. The building is divided into two sections, and each is being pulled by a truck. There are several people in the photograph. The following is written on the photograph: "Con dificultad ____ entrando a su nueva propiedad, donde es hoy El Divino Salvador Presbyterian Church. 2238 Belton St. Corpus Christi, Texas." The following is printed at the bottom "Mar. 1949 Studer S. A. Tex."
[Moving a church]
Photograph of a church building being moved. The building has been divided for transportation, and this is one half. It is being pulled by a truck, and another truck is parked in front. There are two workers standing in front of the building. The following is typed on the photograph: "El Divino Salvador 1949- 2238 Belton St. Corpus Christi, Tex. Woodlawn Presbyterian Church 3757 Chell Rd. Corpus Christi, Tex. (ates que fuera El Divino Salvador). Templo Metiodista antes que fuera Woodlawn Presbyterian Church." "Mar. 1949 Studer S. A. Tex" is printed on the left side of the photograph.
[Photograph of a Children's Class of a Church]
Photograph of a group of children standing outside. They are described as the members of a children's class at an unnamed church. The girls are wearing dresses and the boys are wearing jeans and shirts. One boy is wearing a hat. A few adults are visible in the distant background. Trees are beyond the adults.
[Photograph of a Children's Class of a Church]
Photograph of a group of children standing outside. The girls are wearing dresses and the boys are wearing jeans and shirts. One boy is wearing a hat. A few adults are visible in the distant background and trees are visible beyond them. The children are identified as the members of a children's class for an unnamed church. The photograph is out of focus.
[Photograph of a Peacock]
Photograph of a peacock. The peacock is walking in a field. A wood and wire fence is visible in the distant background.
[Photograph of a Peacock]
Photograph of a peacock walking in a yard. Behind the peacock is a metal fence. In the background is a house. The building has white wood siding and a porch made of red brick.
[Photograph of a Sunday School Group]
Photograph of a Sunday School group standing outside. The group consists of children sitting in the front, women behind them, and men standing in the back. Reverend L.C. Hernandez is standing on the right in a dark colored suit. Trees are visible behind the group.
[Photograph of a Young People's Class of a Church]
Photograph of a group of young people standing outside. The women are wearing in either dresses or skirts and blouses. The men are dressed in pants and button-down shirts. Trees are visible behind the group. The group is identified as members of a young people's class at an unnamed church.
[Photograph of Blue-Prints]
Photograph from overhead of a completed craft project. The craft is described as blue-prints and is the outline of leaves on dyed paper. The prints are laying on a wood bench. Tennis shoes are visible at the bottom of the frame. The craft is being done at a Pioneer Conference in Austin, Texas.
[Photograph of Boys at Picnic at Pecan Grove Campgrounds]
Photograph of a group of boys at a picnic at Pecan Grove Campgrounds near San Marcos River. Blankets and food are spread on the ground. The boys are sitting in the foreground. Behind them, other children and adults are eating as well. Trees surround the area. The caption on the slide reads "Boys enjoy it too."
[Photograph of Boys in Lake]
Photograph of boys playing in a lake near the shore. They are dressed in shorts and are in the water up to their calves. The opposing shore is visible in the background and is covered by a forest. According to accompanying information, they are at a Pioneer Conference in Austin, Texas.
[Photograph of Children at Pecan Grove Campgrounds]
Photograph of a group of children outdoors in a wooded area. The children are standing in two rows and are dressed casually. Reverend C.C. Acevedo is standing on the right side of the group. Trees surround the area. They are at a gathering at Pecan Grove Campgrounds near San Marcos River. The image is out of focus.
[Photograph of Children at Pecan Grove Campgrounds]
Photograph of children standing outdoors in a wooded area. The children are lined up in two rows and are dressed casually. Trees surround the area. They are at a gathering at Pecan Grove Campgrounds near San Marcos River. The image is out of focus, and a finger over the lens is visible in the bottom left corner.
[Photograph of Graduates from Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls]
Photograph of a group of graduates from the Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls, or Pres-Mex. The group consists of five female graduates, dressed in graduation robes and caps, and one woman on the right wearing a white dress. The group is standing on a stage behind a table and holding their diplomas. Bouquets of flowers are on either side of the stage.
[Photograph of Graduates from Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls]
Photograph of a group of graduates from the Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls, or Pres-Mex. The group consists of five female graduates, dressed in graduation robes and caps, and one woman on the right wearing a white dress. The group is standing on a stage behind a table and holding their diplomas. Bouquets of flowers are on either side of the stage.
[Photograph of Group Doing Craft Project]
Photograph of a group of people outdoors. They are gathered around a picnic table and are working on a craft project. The project is described as blue-prints. The people are in a forested area and automobiles are parked in the background.
[Photograph of Group from Training School Institute]
Photograph of a group standing in front of the doorway of a white building. The group, identified as from a training school institute, consists of men, women, and one boy child all dressed in Sunday attire. The building behind them is white with wood siding. Above the doorway is an arch window. Two bicycles are in front of the building to the left of the group.
[Photograph of Group from Training School Institute]
Photograph of a group standing in front of the doorway of a building. The group, identified as from a training school institute, consists of men, women, and one boy child all dressed in Sunday attire. The building behind them is white with wood siding. Above the doorway is an arch window. A bicycle is parked in front of the building to the left of the group. It appears to be a windy day.
[Photograph of Group Singing at Pecan Grove Campgrounds]
Photograph of a group of people singing at Pecan Grove Campgrounds near San Marcos River. The group consists of women and men dressed casually and holding sheets of paper. On the right, a man is sitting at a portable piano. Behind the group, automobiles are parked. Trees surround the area. The caption on the slide reads "A special hymn."
[Photograph of Group Walking Outside]
Photograph of a group of people walking across a lawn. The group consists of men, women, and children. Most are dressed casually. At the front of the lawn, near the road in the foreground, are evenly spaced cement blocks. Trees are visible in the distant background. According to accompanying information, the people are at a Mexican conference and on their way to the swimming pool.
[Photograph of Men and Woman in Ocean]
Photograph of a group of men and one woman swimming and wading in the ocean. Both in front of the group and behind the group are cresting waves. No land is visible. The group is identified as part of a Workers' Institute.
[Photograph of Men and Woman in Ocean]
Photograph of three men and one woman swimming and wading in the ocean. The woman is wearing a black swimsuit. Behind the group is the white crest of a wave. No land is visible. The people are identified as part of a Workers' Conference.
[Photograph of Men of Workers' Institute]
Photograph of men of a Workers' Instutute standing on the front steps of a building. The men are dressed in slacks, button-down shirts, and ties. The building behind them is white with wood siding and is elevated off the ground by wood pillars.
[Photograph of Men of Workers' Institute]
Photograph of a group of men of a Workers' Institute standing on the front steps of a building. The men are dressed in slacks, button-down shirts, and ties. One man is walking in front of the steps, facing away from the camera. The structure behind the men is white with wood siding and is elevated off the ground by wood pillars. The photograph is out of focus.
[Photograph of Men with Cookies]
Photograph of one man offering another a cookie. The cookies have green icing and are in a basket. The man on the left is holding a bottle of soda. In the background, people are gathered on blankets and in front of parked automobiles. The people are at a gathering at Pecan Grove Campgrounds near San Marcos River. The caption on the slide reads "Have one!"
[Photograph of Mr. Leos and Mr. Scrivner]
Photograph of J. L. Leos (left) and W. A. Scrivner standing outdoors. Mr. Leos is described as a candidate for a unknown position. The men are both wearing suits and ties and are standing on a lawn in front of an automobile and a house.
[Photograph of Mr. Leos on Beach]
Photograph of J.L. Leos on a beach in Port Aransas. He is dressed in suit, tie, and sunglasses. In the background, children are playing in the water.
[Photograph of Mr. Leos on Ferry]
Photograph of J.L. Leos on a ferry. He is dressed in suit, tie, and sunglasses and is standing next to a car. The coast and a body of water is visible in the background. Leos is described as a candidate for an unknown position.
[Photograph of People at Pecan Grove Campground]
Photograph of people at Pecan Grove Campgrounds near San Marcos River. The people are gathered in the middle of a clearing. Automobiles are parked in a circle around the area. On the left are wooden benches and lawn chairs. Trees surround the area. This gathering is described as a meeting in commemoration of old camp meetings.
[Photograph of People at Pecan Grove Campground]
Photograph of people at Pecan Grove Campgrounds near San Marcos River. The people are gathered in the center of a clearing. Automobiles are parked in a circle around the area. On the left are wooden benches, lawn chairs, and blankets. Children are playing in the foreground. Trees surround the area.
[Photograph of People at Pecan Grove Campground]
Photograph of a group of people at Pecan Groves Campground near San Marcos River. The group consists of men, women, and children dressed casually. Most are sitting on wooden benches and in lawn chairs. Some are standing. A blue truck is parked behind the group. Trees surround the area. Beyond the trees, a building is visible in the background. The caption on the slide reads "Well, why not just take it easy? It's a holliday [sic], is it not?"
[Photograph of People at Pecan Grove Campground]
Photograph of a group of people at a gathering at Pecan Grove Campgrounds near San Marcos River. The group consists of men, women, and children dressed casually. Most are sitting on a wooden bench. Others are standing behind the bench. Trees surround the area. The caption on the slide reads "A contended group."
[Photograph of People at Pecan Grove Campground]
Photograph of a group of people at a gathering at Pecan Grove Campgrounds near San Marcos River. The group consists of men, women, and children. They are leaning against an automobile eating sandwiches and drinking bottled sodas. Trees surround the area.
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