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[Greeting card sent to the Georges from The Richard Newkirk family]
Greeting card sent to the Georges from the Richard Newkirk family. The card has a photographic image of two young girls decorating a Christmas tree. Girl on left is wearing a black jumper with white short sleeved shirt underneath, young lady on right is wearing a belted dress with short cuffed sleeves. The Christmas tree is decorated with ornaments (mostly doves) and gifts with shiny wrapping and large bows are stacked beneath the tree. Larger wrapped gifts can partially be seen behind both young women. The tree and the girls are in front of a large window that has the drapery pulled back leaving partial viewing of the outdoors. Text at bottom of card reads: "Suzanne and Joan send Greetings from The Richard Newkirks".
[Greeting card sent to the Georges from The Richard Newkirk family]
Greeting card sent to the Georges from The Richard Newkirk family. The card has a photographic image of two young girls standing in front of a fireplace. The young lady on the left is wearing a short sleeved dark velour dress. The girl on right is wearing a striped taffeta dress with elbow length sleeves and a plaid black trimmed inset at bodice. She is holding a wrapped gift box. There is a pot plant in bottom left corner. Over the mantle of the fireplace is an ornate wooden framed mirror. On top of the mantle are two vases with floral arrangements, and several candles with greenery surrounding them. Small votive candles fill in between flowers and tapered candles. Black text at bottom of card reads: "Suzanne and Joan send Greetings from The Richard Newkirks". The card has scalloped edging. Written in green ink on back of card: " 'Hello' Cousin Mamie! You can see what big girls I now have. Write us how you are getting along. We'd love to hear from you. Sincerely, Johny (?)".
["Guest" Medal with Ribbon]
Medal with a partial red ribbon attached to the bottom. Medal reads "GUEST" and the ribbon says "TWENTIETH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ~"
[Head of cattle cut out in the center of circular pin]
Head of cattle cut out in the center of circular pin. Pin states: "ST. LOUIS NATIONAL STOCK YARDS". Old Object Term: Commemorative pin, livestock
[Hunting Permit issued to Ervin Muegge by Mrs. A.P. George]
Hunting Permit issued to Ervin Muegge by Mrs. A.P. George. Permit reads: Hunting Permit This will authorize [ink] Ervin Muegge to hung in [ink] A.P. George lands until [blank line] 19 [blank line] [signed] Mamie E. George Owner.
[In Camp, the Texas Cattle Trade]
A drawing from a magazine. The drawing has a caption that says "In Camp. The Texas Cattle Trade" at the bottom. The drawing is of people camping out by a tent while the sun is setting.
["Jaybird Monument, Richmond, Texas"]
Postcard image of the Jaybird Monument, Richmond, Texas. The free-standing monument with a bird sculpted at top is enclosed by a wrought iron fence. There is landscaping in and around the fenced area of the monument. Two large trees behind the monument provide shade; railroad tracks (crossing sign visible) extend from left vertically. There is a two story stucco building on right. The postcard has a silver border around image. Text on back of post card reads: "Clear View Post Card For Correspondence Mfd. By Wayne Paper Box & Prtg. Corp., Fort Wayne, Ind. Place Stamp Here".
[Large tree that has been uprooted and is laying on its side]
Photograph of a large tree that has been uprooted and is laying on its left side. The right side (now top) of the tree is full, while the bottom side that is laying on the ground is barren. On bottom of photo, handwritten: "Getting ready to crawl off-flood is coming!"
[Letter from Miss Jean Kiger to Mrs. Mamie George]
Letter enclosed in a portrait [2000.042.009b] of Miss Jean Kiger to Mrs. Mamie George. The letter, written in black ink, reads as follows: "Miss Jean Kiger R. 6 Box 1012 Houston 8, Tex Dear Mrs. George, I thought you might like to have one of my graduation pictures. I would have sent you one with the invitation but the studio did not have them finished then. I hope Mr. George is over his flu by now. Tell him "Hello" for me. Very Sincerely Yours Jean Kiger".
[Letter from the American Veteran Industries]
This letter from the American Veteran Industries had the newspaper article with picture of Mr. And Mrs. A.P. George Accession # 2000.020.005a. The letter reads: "American Veteran Industries P. O. Box 834 Kansas City, Missouri. Attention: The American Veteran has selected YOUR Article! Your new item containing memories of the golden past has been preserved by the process of Permolasting to defy the elements of time, air and water. Your remittance of $1.00 or more if you wish would be greatly appreciated so that we may continue our work. If you desire we can obtain additional copies through the courtesy of the publishers. Your Favorite photographs, membership cards, social security cards, etc., can also be processed for a small fee if you will send them to us. Enclosed for your convenience is a prepaid remittance envelope. Thank you in advance for your reply. Sincerely yours, The American Veteran." A form below the letter request name and address information.
[Man sitting on a horse, wearing a dark suit and a hat]
Postcard sent to A.P. George. Gentleman sitting on a saddled horse, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, dark tie and dark hat. Most likely T. W. "Bud" Davis in front of the Davis family cook's house. The house has visible shutters on windows, an open door on the right side, a rocking chair on center, right of porch and is held up by brick supports. "Crazy, Mineral Wells, Texas" box on front porch by open door. Water pump in front of house, to the left of "Bud". Under photograph handwritten: "Best cow Pony in Texas".
[Manila envelope from "The Cattleman"]
Manila envelope that contained a letter from "The Cattleman", four photo proofs, and fifteen photographs. Envelope front reads: "The Cattleman 410 East Weatherford Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 [on white label with black print] First Class Mail From The Cattleman 410 East Weatherford Street Fort Worth 2, Texas To Mr. Hilmar Ge. Moore 900 Hillcrest Richmond, Texas 77469. Address Correction Requested Return Postage Guaranteed." The pre-postage paid stamp reads in red: "Help Stamp Out Cattle Thefts Brand Your Cattle As Evidence of Legal Ownership". Postmarked in red: "Fort Worth Tex. Apr 27' 70 U. S. Postage 30 PB Meter 300530".
[Manila envelope with pencil writing on it]
Manila envelope that contained one 8 x 10 photograph 2000.057.063b. The front of the envelope has pencil writing that reads: "12 - 8 x 10 nights of Pitters (?) 105 Bouth (?)". Written on back of envelope in pencil: "Due 10 00 [line] x x goe 4261 180 2 [line] 360 180 [line] 540 3 3 3 3 x 3 J".
[A Memo From John Brandon]
Blue print of personal stationary reads: "A Memo From John Brandon [and at bottom of note] The Cattleman" The notation in pencil reads: "Paul, these are pics [sic] from Hilmar Moore's. Walter wanted to see these contacts for the ad to use and maybe order some more from. Whoever goes to the meeting needs to carry them to Greenville." Two 8 x 10 photograph (collages) were attached to this memo with a paper clip.
[The "Mission San Jose" in San Antonio, Texas]
Postcard image of the Mission San Jose in San Antonio, Texas. The mission is a stone structure with a bell tower on the north west corner of the building. The north entrance of the mission has ornate three dimensional figures on the side and top of doorway. Small wooden structure on west side of building. White picket fence on north side. Wooden fence on southwest side. Written at bottom of postcard: "Jacobson Photo. 7(?) Mission San Jose`. 2nd Mission. 2 E. Houston Str San Antonio." The image is mounted on a black cardboard substrate. Black text on back of the postcard is titled: "Picturesque San Antonio. Published by M. E. Jacobson No. 2 E. Houston, St., San Antonio, Texas." The text continues to discuss the missions of San Antonio including the most important "The Alamo".
["Modern Scholarship and the Form of Baptism" booklet]
Booklet that reads on front: "Modern Scholarship and the Form of Baptism A. T. ROBERTSON, D.D. Author of 'A Grammar of the Greek New Testament in the Light of Historical Research.' SUNDAY SCHOOL BOARD SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION NASHVILLE, TENN." Booklet is composed of ten pages that defend Baptism.
[Newspaper clipping about Mrs. J. Fisher]
Newspaper clipping that shows "Mrs. J. Fisher "Sister Babe" Leake, Franklin's newest Nonagenarian" as the caption under the photo reads. She is an older woman wearing a black dress and standing behind a large, nicely decorated white cake. Both of her hands are resting on the edge of the table behind the cake. Old Object Term: Newspaper
[Newspaper clipping of a poem entitled "On The Edge O' Grievin'"]
Newspaper clipping entitled "ON THE EDGE O' GRIEVIN'". Name of newspaper and date are not on the clipping. Old Object Term: Newspaper
[Newspaper photo titled "Home From West Coast Trip"]
Newspaper photo taken from the Houston Chronicle newspaper titled "Home From West Coast Trip". The photograph shows a woman wearing dark dress. There is a little girl standing in her lap. The little girl is wearing a white dress. Caption below photo reads: "Mrs. Tom Booth and daughter, Helen, of Booth, frequent visitors in Houston, Have returned from an extended trip to the West Coast." Photo credit to " -Robinson Portrait." Written in pencil in top left corner: "Photo in Map Case".
[The northwest corner of the "M.E. Church Richmond, Tex."]
Postcard with a photo of the northwest corner of the "M.E. Church Richmond, Tex." as handwritten at the bottom of the photo. It is a three story building made of dark brick with white edging around the windows. Three entranceways face the north side with steps leading up to them and three large windows above the entranceway with a smaller one at the point of the building. One square portion of the building with four windows on each side protrudes from the northeast and northwest corner. There is a simple door on the far right of the building on the west side, along with a small window over the door and three large windows on the west side. The building sits on the corner of a street. Two two-story houses sit on the church's left side.
[On the Trail, magazine sketch]
A drawing from a magazine. The drawing has a caption that says "On the Trail" at the bottom. The drawing is of people on horses herding cattle.
[Page from an autograph album addressed "To Mary"]
Page from autograph album that states: " 'To Mary' Made for the low, on high though it be, A name could not more fitting be found for thee. Ready for courtly dames, for poor ones meet Yet even as thou art, divinely sweet. A.C(?)..."
[Photo album guide card for photo dimensions]
Card inserted between 2000.083.022 and 2000.083.024 in photo album. It states: "NOTICE. Be particular to trim the pictures the size of this Card before inserting, otherwise the Album will be injured, and the clasps prevented from catching. (OVER.)" On back it states: "Trim the Pictures the size of this Card before inserting in the Album. PERFECTION ATTAINED. Patent Flexible Chain-back Albums, MANUFACTURED BY WILLIAM W. HARDING, 326 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA." It is a white card with black type.
[Photograph of Jeff McLemore and Henry Frost]
Photograph of Jeff McLemore and Henry Frost. McLemore has dark hair and mustache. The full length portrait shows McLemore, who is dressed in a dark pin stripe three piece suit with his hat on his right knee, sitting on a rock ledge. Frost is balding and has a long beard. Frost, who is standing on the right side of the portrait, is wearing a dark knee length coat, dark pants, white shirt, dark colored ascot and his right arm is in a sling. Frost's left arm is behind his back. The photograph is mounted on a tan cardboard substrate with writing in pencil at bottom that reads: "Jeff McLemore, / Henry Frost". Text at bottom also reads: "Chas J. Wright 84 Main St. Houston, Texas". The back of the photograph is pink.
["Pig" Stove, decorated, with upright door]
"Pig" Stove with upright door. Decorative design over most of the surface, with the words "RAINBOW" above the door of the stove.
[Pin that states: "ST. LOUIS NATIONAL STOCK YARDS"]
Pin. "ST. LOUIS NATIONAL STOCK YARDS" Gold colored frame. Ribbon is missing. Old Object Term: Commemorative pin, livestock
[Postcard image of a "Glimpse Of Mt. Evans At. 14,260 Ft. From Chicago Creek Road"]
Postcard image of a "Glimpse Of Mt. Evans At. 14,260 Ft. From Chicago Creek Road" as written in white at bottom of postcard. Image shows a winding road that disappears from view amid tall trees and mountains. Mountains in background. Black text on back of postcard reads: "Post Card Correspondence Address D O P S [written in corners of a dotted line square] Place Stamp Here [written inside of square].
[Postcard image of "Echo Lake Lodge Colo."]
Postcard image of "Echo Lake Lodge Colo. In Spring, Alt. 10,628 Ft. as written in bottom left corner in white. The two and a half story log lodge has a hexagonal shaped wing (facing camera) with a rectangular wing near left side of photo. The covered area to right bears the sign "Echo Lake Lodge". Snow covered grounds in foreground. Snow and tree topped mountains in background. Back of photo in black: "Post Card Correspondence Address A Z O [written in a square with black squares at each corner] Place Stamp Here [written inside of square]"
[Postcard image of "Echo Lake Lodge Colo. In Spring, Alt. 10,628 Ft.]
Postcard image of "Echo Lake Lodge Colo. In Spring, Alt. 10,628 Ft. as written in bottom left corner in white. The two and a half story log lodge has a hexagonal shaped wing (facing camera) with a rectangular wing near left side of photo. The covered area to right bears the sign "Echo Lake Lodge". Snow covered grounds in foreground. Snow and tree topped mountains in background. Back of photo in black: "Post Card Correspondence Address A Z O [written in a square with black squares at each corner] Place Stamp Here [written inside of square]"
[Postcard image of " 'Echo Lake Lodge In May' Colo."]
Postcard image of " 'Echo Lake Lodge In May' Colo." as written in white near bottom left of postcard. The image is of a two story painted building with white trim. Snow in foreground has several structures nearly covered. Tall trees in front of the lodge and on the hillside in the background. Black text on back reads: "Post Card Correspondence Address D O P S [printed in the corners of a dotted line square] Place Stamp Here [written in the square].
[Postcard image of "The Original Deadwood Coach"]
Postcard image of "The Original Deadwood Coach" as written in black near top right of postcard. The color image shows a man holding a whip who is standing near the side door of a coach. There is another man with gun in his gloved hand sitting atop the coach to the right side of the postcard. Blue text on back of postcard reads: "Copyright By "Johnny" Baker, Golden, Colo. The Original Deadwood Coach Built at Concord, N. H. 1867. Sent to San Francisco by water where it was placed on a line infested with bandits, "baptized in fire and blood" so repeatedly on the plains, was finally abandoned. In organizing his Wild West show Col. Cody bought the old derelict, and on its time honored springs has carried more distinguished Americans and Royalty than any vehicle extant. C. T. American Art Colored [emblem] CT Chicago Postcard This Space For Address Only [in rectangle] Place One Cent Stamp Here." Written in pencil on back: "175 69 [line] 244".
[Postcard image of three people on horseback in front of a house]
Postcard image of three people on horseback in front of a house. The photograph is titled "Hughs going hunting" in black ink at bottom. The young man on left is riding a white horse, followed by a child on a small dark horse, and a man on a dark horse on right. There are five black and white dogs on the right of photo (two in front of man on horse and three near white picket fence). On the other side of the horses is a hitching post. In the background there is a white picket fence in front of a white house partially obscured by the tree in the front yard. There is a tree on the right side of the photo.
[Red "Lee Livestock Commission" button]
Red button with white writing that states: "Lee LiveStock Commission Co. KANSAS CITY, MO. ALL MARKETS". A metal Old Object Term: Commemorative button, livestock
[Three wild cattle]
Photograph of three wild cattle. The largest one, a male, is standing erect above the other two and looking to the right. The middle one, who appears to be a female, is lying down looking left with his nose touching the baby one. The smallest one is sitting on his forelegs, nestled to his mother. He does not have horns. At bottom of matte, typed: "Wild Cattle at Chillingham." Attached to a cardboard substrate.
[White envelope addressed to Mrs. A. P. George]
White envelope containing one photograph. The envelope has a return address on the back flap with blue text that reads: "Mrs. A. P. George [line] Richmond, Texas". Written on the front of the envelope in blue ink: "W. K. Davis House Pecan Tree Planted by A. P. G."
[Letter with letterhead "The Cattleman"]
Letter with letterhead from "The Cattleman Published By The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association 410 E. Weatherford St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, Phone 817/332-7155, Paul W. Horn, Editor" Contents of letter dated April 27, 1970: Mr. Hilmar G. Moore 900 Hillcrest, Richmond, Texas 77469 Dear Hilmar: Enclosed are the photographs which I took when I was with you and Walter at the George Ranch. The day was not the best and the photographer could have been a little better too. I understand Roger went out the next day when he had some sunlight. I hope he got some good shots for you. Sincerely, [signed] Paul W. Horn (cr) Paul W. Horn PWH/cr Enclosure CC: Walter Cardwell, Jr. Box 1018 Lockhart, Texas 78644."
[Letter with "The Santa Gertrudis Journal" letterhead]
Letter with "The Santa Gertrudis Journal" letterhead reads: Roger B. Letz, Publisher P. O. Box 2386 Fort Worth, Texas 76101 August 10, 1970 Mr. Walter W. Cardwell, Jr. P. O. Box 1018 Lockhart, Texas Dear Walter: Attached are two pictures each of four of your Pioneer Sale heifers, one picture of one of the heifers and four pictures of the sale bull. Also included is a suggested layout of a page ad, which includes all six pictures. You will need to fill in appropriate remarks about each animal under its picture. The promotion of these sale cattle could be done in any of the following ways. 1. Run the attached layout in both the September and October issues. 2. Increase the size to two pages to run in September, thereby making the pictures larger; run a follow up smaller ad of a half page in the October issue. 3. Do not run a picture of all of the heifers - use only one or two. We will need to have the layout, copy and pictures you want to use in September by August 20. Sincerely yours, [signed] Roger Roger B. Letz RBL/mm Encs."
[A letter with "The Santa Gertrudis Journal"]
A letter with "The Santa Gertrudis Journal" as the letterhead reads as: "Roger B. Letz, Publisher P. O. Box 2386 Fort Worth, Texas 76101 (817) 336-3611 October 20, 1970 Mr. Walter W. Cardwell, Jr. P. O. Box 1018 Lockhart, Texas Dear Walter: Here are the pictures made at Kingsville. I have copies of them on hand here at the office so if you wish just call me collect about the copy for the next ad. I would suggest using the picture of the three men along with an announcement of the purchase of the highest selling polled bull in the history of the breed; along with a thank you to those who purchased Mamie E. George cattle at the Pioneer sale. I will use a picture of the bull editorially. Sincerely yours, [signed] Roger Roger B. Letz RBL/mm Encs."
[A magazine page clipping taken from "The Santa Gertrudis Journal"]
A magazine page (23) taken from "The Santa Gertrudis Journal" dated July 1971. The page is in reference to a letter 2000.034.044a. The page shows an advertisement for breeders of �Polled Santa Gertrudis Cattle and lists Ranches and Farms that offer the sale of these cattle. Mamie E. George Ranch is listed in the bottom right corner of the page (23). In this particular article, the "Ballenger Farms" cattle were featured. The Ballenger Farm information was marked through with a black crayon.
[Letter with "The Santa Gertrudis Journal" letterhead]
Letter with "The Santa Gertrudis Journal" letterhead reads: "Roger B. Letz, Publisher P. O. Box 2386 Fort Worth, Texas 76101 Phone (817) 336-3611 July 6, 1971 Mr. Hilmar Moore, Manager Mamie E. George Ranch Richmond, Texas 77469 Dear Hilmar: It will be the George Ranch time to be featured in the cooperative Polled advertising page in our August 1 issue. I would suggest using something like "Headquarters For Polled Cattle Breeders Since 1932". You might also include a description of what you have for sale and a sentence such as "watch for our all-polled offering in the Pioneer Sale". We have a number of pictures on hand that could be used. I am sending two for your consideration, a group of young bulls and one of a herd sire which I think is Husky George 100. Please let me know what your wishes are in regard to the ad and return the picture you want to use. Sincerely yours, [signed] Roger Roger B. Letz" .
[Rodeo Cowboy Participating in the Bull Riding Event]
Copy photo of an African-American rodeo cowboy. The cowboy is participating in bull riding. He is wearing boots, dark colored chaps with white fringe trim, a light colored shirt with a number pinned on left shoulder and a straw cowboy hat. He has his left arm extended in the traditional bull riding manner. There are several cowboys standing/sitting on the wooden partitions in the background. Advertisement signs are visible above the top of the pens - one near center reads: "St. Pes Saddlery Pasadena" and the one on left "Swifts Plastic."
[Rodeo Cowboy Willie Gomez Participating in Bronco Riding]
Copy photo of an African-American rodeo cowboy participating in bronco riding. The cowboy is identified as Willie Gomez. Gomez is wearing black cowboy boots with spurs, light colored pants, black belt, a white long sleeved shirt, and white hat. Spectators in stands on the other side of wooden partition in background. Sign on back wall reads: "Restrooms" and has an arrow. The photograph was autographed in the bottom right corner: "Willie Gomez 78' ".
[Manila envelope with a note written on it]
Manila envelope that contained four photographs. Text written in red ink near top of envelope reads: "Note: It appears that these photograph were among items belonging to Stanley Decker that were in George Office vault - Sent to the park on 2-12-82-".
[Newspaper article titled "Pushing cattle to Bellaire"]
Newspaper article titled "Pushing cattle to Bellaire Cowboy: No place like home on the range" taken from the HERALD COASTER and written by Sharon Wallingford dated Wednesday, April 27, 1988. The article spotlights Oscar "Lightning" Autrey, a African-American cowboy. Written at the top of the article "Grandpa Jodarski first settled in Booth Tex when he came here - This is how it was 1920 - He knew Mr & Mrs Booth well. Written at bottom: "Ethel was born in Booth, Texas."
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