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[Mamie Davis George seated on a floral print sofa]
Photograph of Mamie Davis George seated on a floral print sofa. George has her gray hair pulled back into a bun and she is wearing wire rimmed glasses. She is wearing a dark black dress with black shoes. There is a round wooden table with a floral arrangement. To the right of the photograph is a table with a lamp and various other glass items. Above the lamp is a painting of a boy fishing.
[Photograph of Mamie Davis George as she is entering her car]
Photograph of Mamie Davis George as she is entering her car to leave the dedication ceremony of the Mamie Davis George Prayer Chapel that was located adjacent to the Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital. Davis, who is wearing dark rimmed glasses, a dark hat with two tone ribbon in front, and dark dress with floral corsage on left shoulder, has her right hand on the passenger car door. Two men and one woman are assisting George. Several automobiles in background with a man and woman standing next to nearest vehicle. Trees in distance. Back of photo: in pencil "#10" and black stamp "Humpola Photo Studio Rosenberg, Texas".
[Photograph of Mamie Davis George and a group of five women and one man]
Photograph of Mamie Davis George and a group of five women and one man standing outside the Mamie Davis George Prayer Chapel. The plaque bearing the name of the building can be seen just to the right of the open double doors of the chapel. Mrs. Davis is standing to the left of the plaque. The plaque reads: "MAMIE DAVIS GEORGE CHAPEL 1960". George has gray hair and is wearing dark rimmed glasses. Her dark dress has a corsage pinned on the left shoulder in honor of the dedication of the chapel named after her. She has a dark hat with a large two tone bow in front partially covering her gray hair. On back of photo: in pencil "1-5x7 #8"; and black stamp "Humpola Photo Studio Rosenberg, Texas".
[Fourteen women and three men in the Mamie Davis George Prayer Chapel]
Photograph of a group of fourteen women and three men in the Mamie Davis George Prayer Chapel taken during the dedication of the chapel. George, who is wearing a dark dress and hat, is seated in the metal folding chair in the center of the photograph. The chapel was adjacent to the Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital and the building was once the Calvary Episcopal Church. [This photograph is similar to 2000.018.008 except two of the women in the front row have removed their eyeglasses and the woman on front row, left is not holding a purse with floral accents in the 009 photo]. On back of photo: blue ink lines marking through pencil erasures and stamped in black "Humpola Photo Studio Rosenberg, Texas" and in pencil "#7".
[Fourteen women and three men in the Mamie Davis George Prayer Chapel]
Photograph of a group of fourteen women and three men in the Mamie Davis George Prayer Chapel taken during the dedication of the chapel. George, who is wearing a dark dress and hat, is seated in the metal folding chair in the center of the photograph. The chapel was adjacent to the Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital and the building was once the Calvary Episcopal Church. [This photograph is similar to 2000.018.009 except two of the women in the front row have removed their eyeglasses and the woman on front row, left is not holding a purse with floral accents in the 009 photo]. Back of photo: in pencil "[erasures] 1-5x7, 1-5x7, 1-5x7 #6"; and stamped in black "Humpola Photo Studio Rosenberg, Texas."
[Photograph of a "Prize cross breed at George Ranch - 1960"]
Photograph of a "Prize cross breed at George Ranch - 1960" as written on back of photograph in black ink. The calf is standing near a white wooden fence. Partial view of an automobile in background. George Ranch yard in background. Stamped on back in black: "Photograph by David J. and Mattie V. Morris box 428 So. Houston, Texas".
[Photograph a short horn steer haltered]
Photograph a short horn steer haltered (elbow of person holding halter in top right corner) and standing in a pasture on the George Ranch. The tail of the steer is hand-painted. Written beneath the steer (in the hay area) in white: "Phil Winegar". Fence and cross fence in background. White bar in distance near right. Written on front near white border: "17" and "552". Back of photograph in black type: "Prince Peter Jasper" and in pencil "Lot 17 - Photo L [marked out] and "552". Written in ink: " Mrs. Clark Berry Box 22 Richmond, Tex 77469" and "Return to Mrs. Berry". Stamped in blue on back: "Photograph by Phil Winegar - Livestock Photographer - Arlington - - Texas". A letter that accompanied this photo is accession 2000.034.026.
[Photograph of three men standing in a room]
Photograph of three men standing in a room with partial view of a table and chair in bottom right corner and a wooden door on left. Man on right is wearing slacks, striped jacket, lattice print tie, and striped shirt. Man in center is wearing dark colored slacks, plaid jacket, dark striped tie, and white shirt. Man on left is wearing a dark suit, striped tie, and white shirt. Back of photograph in black: "4 13/16 x 2 13/16 Eset (?) S6J" and in pencil: "06509/6 [and circled] 56.8".
[Photograph centers on a bull]
Photograph centers on a bull (full length side view; bull facing left). Partial view of a cow in left background and cow in right background. Trees in distance (blurred). Written on back of photo in pencil: "56/21" and stamped in green "The Cattleman 410 E. Weatherford Fort Worth, Texas File No. [in ink] 556-21".
[Photograph of a herd of cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch]
Photograph of a herd of cattle (led by a large bull on right) in a pasture on the George Ranch. Tall trees in the background near a cross fence. Partial view of a man (neck up) on far left. The man appears to be driving the cattle.
[Photograph of seven cattle]
Photograph of seven cattle (one on left facing camera, full view; others only partially viewed). Cross-fence in background. Wooden stock pen on far left. Trees and windmill (near center right) in distance. Feeder with tin roof in far right distance.
[Photograph of cows and calves]
Photograph centers on four cows with six calves (one calf is lying in the grass) in a flower dotted pasture on the George Ranch. There is a cow lying in the grass near the top left corner of the photo. Utility pole on left. Three cows (one partial view only) near top right corner. Trees in background.
[Photograph of six Santa Gertrudis cattle in a pasture]
Photograph of six Santa Gertrudis cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch. Three of the cattle are facing the camera. Fence line, utility poles, and trees in background. Top left, left and bottom right have black fingerprints and smudges near border.
[Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis bull in a pasture on the George Ranch - a full side view]
Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis bull in a pasture on the George Ranch. The photograph shows a full side view of the bull. Tall tree trunks and fence in background. Pasture on opposite side of pasture in foreground has cattle grazing in it.
[Newspaper article taken from The Herald-Coaster]
Newspaper article taken from The Herald-Coaster, Rosenberg Richmond and dated Tuesday, August 12, 1969, with headline that reads: "George Ranch featured in trade magazine". Above the article is a photo of a bull in a pasture; white fence in background; white house on far right. Caption under photo reads: "A Polled Bull�one of the day Polled bulls used in the George Ranch breeding program. The ranch has recently expanded its operation by purchasing 229 females and 11 herd bulls from the Vachel Lackey Estate in San Antonio and shipping 23 heifers and three bulls to Ontario, Canada." Newspaper photo dimensions are: 13.5 cm x 8.3 cm.
[Photograph of two bulls in a pasture on the George Ranch]
Photograph focuses on two bulls in a pasture on the George Ranch. Bull on right has horns, bull on left has grass in his mouth. Just beyond bull on right, there is a cow lying in the grass and another in right background near a white wooden fence. Fence line and scattered trees in background.
[Photograph of two bulls in a pasture]
Photograph of two bulls (one lying in pasture on left and the other standing on right) in a pasture. Barb wire fence just beyond the cattle. Pasture and utility poles in background. Back of photo in pencil: :"56-7". Stamped in green on back: "The Cattleman 410 E. Weatherford Fort Worth, Texas File No. [in blue ink] 556-7".
[Photograph of a bull in a pasture on the George Ranch]
Photograph of a bull in a pasture on the George Ranch. Just beyond the barbed wire fence line is a white wooden house. Small metal gate near right center opens up to corner porch of house. There is a wooden bench on the porch. Wooden fence on right side of photo with trees in the background.
[Photograph of two bulls in a pasture in the "Berry Place" area of the George Ranch]
Photograph of two bulls in a pasture in the "Berry Place" area of the George Ranch. Bull on left has branded "44" and "S" . The bull (with horns) on right is branded with "Y72" and "S ". White George Ranch "Berry Place" barns in left background, top of windmill visible over top of roof.
[Photograph of a bull in a stock pen on the George Ranch]
Photograph of a bull in a stock pen on the George Ranch. The bull hooves are muddy. White wooden fence on left and wire fence on right. Another cow can be seen in the stock pen just beyond the white wooden fence on left. Scattered bare trees and pasture in background. Back of photograph in blue ink: "Herd Bull 258".
[Photograph of six cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch]
Photograph of six cattle in a pasture (scattered with flowers) on the George Ranch. Four of the cattle are facing the camera. Utility poles, fence line, and trees in the background.
[Photograph of cattles]
Photograph of a eight cattle (two full view and six partial view) in a pasture on the George Ranch. Five of the cattle are facing the camera. Fence line in background. Large barn near center right and smaller building on right.
[Photograph of a bull in a stock pen with a brand "100" on his left flank]
Photograph of a bull in a stock pen. The bull has a brand "100" on his left flank and a "O" on his left leg. There is a man standing near the left side of the photograph. The man is wearing boots, light colored pants and shirt, leather western belt, and a straw cowboy hat. Wooden stock pen partitions in the background. Trees in distance.
[Photograph of a bull in a pasture on the George Ranch - full length side view]
Photograph of a bull in a pasture on the George Ranch. The photograph is a full length side view with the bull facing the camera. A cow is lying in the grass just to the right and beyond the bull. Three trees and a fence line in the background. Gray smudges on back of photograph. Black strip along left border and thin strip near bottom right corner.
[Photograph of a bull and fence line and trees in background]
Photograph of a bull (full length side view; bull facing right side of photo) in a pasture on the George Ranch. Tall trees (monopolize over half of the picture) just beyond the bull. Fence line and trees in other pasture in background. Brown spots on left back of photo. Pencil mark bottom center.
[Photograph of a young bull - full length side view]
Photograph of a young bull (full length side view; bull facing camera) in a pasture on the George Ranch. Two cows (one lying in grass; other grazing) in distance on left. Cow lying in grass near fence line on right. Three cattle in other pasture near fence line in right background.
[Photograph of bull facing camera]
Photograph centers on a bull (full side view; bull facing camera) in a pasture on the George Ranch. Partial view of a cow lying in the grass just to the right rear of the bull. Fence line and three trees in background. Trees in distance. Photograph has black strip along left border and bottom left corner.
[Photograph of a herd of cattle in a flower dotted pasture]
Photograph of a herd of cattle in a (flower dotted) pasture on the George Ranch. There are several white-faced cattle scattered among the herd. Utility poles, fence line, and trees in the background.
[Photograph of a bull with "02" and "6" branded on his left side]
Photograph of a bull with "02" and "6" branded on his left side. The bull is standing in a hay strewn stock pen on the George Ranch. Another cow is lying behind and to the right of the bull. A wooden post is directly behind bull. Tin roofed shed in background. Back of photograph in pencil: "Recently Purchased Polled Bull" and also "Dec 1969 Letz". The photograph was attached to a letter from Roger B. Letz 2000.034.002a.
[Photograph of a bull with "258" branded on left flank]
Photograph of a bull with "258" branded on left flank. The bull has muddy hooves. White fence with cow visible in other pasture in left background. Metal gate to right. White buildings and sheds in background. The photograph was taken on the George Ranch. Back of photograph written in blue ink: "Herd Bull 258" and in pencil "Dec 1969 Letz".
[Photograph of two groups of bull calves eating from wooden feed troughs]
Photograph of two groups of bull calves eating from wooden feed troughs. Three calves are standing near the perimeters of the feeding calves. There is a cow eating hay near a round water trough in the back area of the fenced pen. White wooden building with a small wooden shed in background. Trees in distance. Written in back of photo in pencil: "Bull Calves" and "Dec 1969 Letz". The photograph was attached to letter 2000.34.002a.
[Letter with letterhead "The Santa Gertrud Journal"]
Letter had three photographs attached to it. The letter had the following contents:" [letterhead] The Santa Gertrudis Journal Roger B. Letz, Publisher P. O. Box 2386 Fort Worth, Texas 76101 December 12, 1969 Mr. Walter W. Cardwell, Jr. Box 1080 Lockhart, Texas Dear Walter: Here are several photos made yesterday at the George Ranch. Included is one of No. 99, the bull which is scheduled to be used in the January ad, of which you have a layout. All photos are identified on the back. Hilmar was not here, but I called him and he said to go ahead without him being in the pictures. We are mailing the January issue early, so we need copy as soon as possible. Sincerely yours, [signed] Roger B. Letz RBL/mm."
[Photograph consisting of 11 individual proofs]
Photograph consisting of 11 individual proofs (numbered 600 [marked through 574] 13-23). Photograph in top right corner #15 focuses on a bull with man, stock pens, and barn in background. Photograph #13 has a bull in the center with stock pen and bar in background. Back of photograph in pencil: "Mamie E. George Ranch". Each individual proof measures: 5.6 cm x 5.7 cm.
[Photograph consisting of 12 individual photograph proofs]
Photograph consisting of 12 individual photograph proofs (numbered 600 [marked through 574]-1 through 12). Bottom right photo (would be #1 but number is cut off) is a photograph of three cowboys (two African-American) working cattle in a stock pen. Top right photograph (#4) centers on a bull in a pasture; fence in background; white wooden barn in top right corner. Back of photograph in pencil: Mamie E. George Ranch". Individual photographs measure approximately: 5.7 cm x 5.6 cm.
[The letterhead reads: "The Santa Gertrudis Journal"]
The letterhead reads: "The Santa Gertrudis Journal". The contents of the letter dated December 22, 1969 are: "Roger B. Letz, Publisher P. O. Box 2386 Fort Worth, Texas 76101 Phone (817) 336-3611 December 22, 1969 Mrs. Clark Berry Mamie E. George Ranch Box 33 Richmond, Texas 77469 Dear Mrs. Berry: I am returning the picture of the champion Shorthorn bull Prince Peter Jasper that I borrowed from you the other day. Many thanks for the use of it. Sincerely yours, [signed] Roger B. Letz Roger B. Letz RBL/mm Enc.". The photograph referred to in the letter is 2000.034.025.
[Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis cow - full side view]
Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis cow standing (full side view, cow facing the camera) next to a stock pen and white wooden barn. The cow has the "O" brand in two placed near his left leg. The brand was Polly Ryon's and was used by the George Ranch. Written on back in pencil: "600-13". Stamped in green on back: "The Cattleman 410 E. Weatherford Fort Worth, Texas File no. [in ink] 600-13".
[Photograph a herd of cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch]
Photograph a herd of cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch. The cattle include Santa Gertrudis, white Brahman, and white faced cattle. There is a creek along the left side of the photograph with a bridge in left background. Three trees in pasture. Road (Fm 762) in background. Trees on other side of road. Back of photo in pencil: "600-17". Stamped in back in green "The Cattleman 410 E. Weatherford Fort Worth, Texas File No. [in ink] 600-17".
[Photograph of four Santa Gertrudis cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch]
Photograph of four Santa Gertrudis cattle (all facing camera) in a pasture on the George Ranch. There is a white house with wooden stock pen and bar with wooden stock pen in right background. White wooden feeder in left background. Trees in background. Written on back of photo in pencil: "600-5" and stamped in green on back "The Cattleman 410 E. Weatherford Fort worth, Texas File No. [in ink] 600-5".
[Photograph of a herd of Santa Gertrudis cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch]
Photograph of a herd of Santa Gertrudis cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch. The cow on far left has the "O" brand on the left flank. The "O" brand was Polly Ryon's brand and was used by the George Ranch. Utility pole on left with wires over fence line in background. Trees in background on other side of fence.
[Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis bull in a pasture on the George Ranch]
Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis bull in a pasture on the George Ranch. The bull is in full side view and is facing the camera. He appears to only have one (right) horn. There are several other cows laying in the grass in the background. Trees on right and left background. Image is slightly blurred and faded or overexposed.
[Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis cow, calf, and bull]
Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis cow, calf, and bull. The three are in a pasture on the George Ranch. Across the fence in other pasture is a tin roofed building with wooden pen on left; tin roofed building with two wooden pens on right among scattered trees. Trees in distance. Written on the back of the photograph in pencil: "600-23". Stamped in green on back: "The Cattleman 410 E. Weatherford Fort Worth, Texas File No. [in ink] 600-23".
[Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis bull - in full side]
Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis bull in a pasture on the George Ranch. The bull is facing the camera in full side view (body aiming right). Fence line in background. Two trees across fence. Trees in background. White buildings in right background. Photograph is either faded or overexposed.
[Photograph of nine Santa Gertrudis cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch]
Photograph of nine Santa Gertrudis cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch. Across the fence in the background is a wooden bridge , windmill with water storage tank on left, wooden barn with stock pen around it on right. Scattered trees within back pasture. Trees in distance. Written on back in pencil: "600-10". Stamped in back in green" The Cattleman 410 E. Weatherford Fort Worth, Texas File No. [in ink] 600-10".
[Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis bull in a pasture on the George Ranch}
Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis bull in a pasture on the George Ranch. The bull has an "S" branded on his back and near his left hip. He has "72" branded on his left flank. There is a wire fence (topped with barbed wire) just beyond the bull. A gravel road is on the other side of the fence with another fence just beyond the gravel road. Trees line that fence. Written on back in pencil: "600-9". Stamped in green: "The Cattleman 410 E. Weatherford Fort Worth, Texas File No. [in ink] 600-9"
[Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis bull - side view]
Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis bull (side view; bull facing camera) in a pasture on the George Ranch. Wire fence with barbed wire top in background. Wooden barn with tin roof and stock pens in left background. Trees in distance. Written in pencil on back: "600-4". Stamped in green on back: "The Cattleman, 410 E. Weatherford Fort Worth, Texas File No. [in ink] 600-4".
[Photograph of a group of four Santa Gertrudis cattle]
Photograph of a group of four Santa Gertrudis cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch. There is a white house, wooden stock pen, and tin roofed barn in right background. Small tin roofed cattle feeder in left background. Trees in distance. Written in pencil on back: "600-5". Stamped in green on back: "The Cattleman 410 E. Weatherford Fort Worth, Texas File No. [in ink] 600-5".
[Photograph of cowboys with a herd of cattle on the George Ranch]
Photograph of cowboys with a herd of cattle on the George Ranch. The chuck wagon in the center of the photo has several cowboys and horses gathered around it. Two saddles can be seen on the ground between the chuck wagon and two horses (one white and one brown) near right side of photograph. A cowboy on horseback can be seen keeping the herd together in far left and right background. The image measures 23.1 cm x 11.3 cm and is surrounded by a large white border. Bottom of photo in black print: "The Harper Leiper Company Photographers". Back of photograph in blue stamp: "KE-1293 The Harper Leiper Company 1009 Isabella At Main (photographers emblem) Houston Texas Photographers Refer to Neg. No. 5734 [circled and written in blue ink] 8".
[Letter with "The Santa Gertrudis Journal" letter head]
Letter with "The Santa Gertrudis Journal" letter head reads: " Roger B. Letz, Publisher P. O. Box 2386 Fort Worth, Texas August 12, 1969 Mr.. Walter W. Cardwell, Jr. Box 1018 Lockhart, Texas Dear Walter: Here are the layouts we discussed yesterday. The September ad has been sent to Hilmar. I found a good picture of Walter Hellyer. Many thanks for your efforts in my behalf on this matter and I will try my best to help you as time goes by. Should you want me to meet with you and Hilmar at the ranch I will be happy to do so. I have in mind doing a story on the cattle Hilmar has sold that are on feed at Eagle Lake and in turn made into barbecue for a man in El Campo. These are his personal cattle. We have 47 students for the school of knowledge at Valley Mills, from six states and Mexico, a turn out that is much better than we expected. Looks like this will be a successful venture. Sincerely yours, [signed] Roger Roger B. Letz RBL/mm Encs.".
[Photograph of Hilmar Moore and two men]
Photograph of Hilmar Moore (on far left wearing dark suit) and Bobby Shelton and B.K. Johnson (from the King Ranch). The three men are leaning against the metal partition of a stock fence. There is a Santa Gertrudis cow in the stock pen on left side of photo. Tin roofed building (with no sides) in right background. White wooden fence, trees, and buildings in background.
[Photograph of a herd of predominantly Santa Gertrudis cattle]
Photograph of a herd of predominantly Santa Gertrudis cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch. The photo was taken from a higher view. Dry Creek can be seen on the left as well as the bridge over it on FM 762. There are three trees visible in this pasture. Trees in background (across 762). Back of photo in pencil: "600/19". Stamped on back in green "The Cattleman 410 E. Weatherford Fort Worth, Texas File No. 600-19".
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