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[Photograph of a "Schooner" in the Galveston Bay]

Description: Photograph of a "Schooner" in the Galveston bay, 20 miles from port, taken from mail boat "Eva" as written at the bottom of photo. The schooner has three sails and is loaded with cargo. Schooner is pulling a smaller wooden boat behind it.
Date: 1910
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Aftermath of 1900 Galveston storm, debris surrounding a storm victim's body]

Description: Photo on cardboard mat. Planks of wood are scattered. A covered body is lying on top of a large wooden surface. An open box is at bottom, right corner of photo. Some building appear to be left standing in the background. Back of photo reads: NO-44. 20th & M1/2 St- At dawn Sept. - 9 1900, dead could be seen at every Turn.
Date: 1900
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Aftermath of 1900 Galveston storm, locating storm victims]

Description: Photo on cardboard mat. Aftermath of 1900 Galveston storm. Wagon load of storm victims. Two men are walking behind the wagon. Wagon driver is standing up and holding reins to horses. Foreground shows wood debris. Large covered area in background. Back of photo reads: NO-26. On 22st & wharf 73 wagon loads of storm victims buried at Sea, on SEPT-10 1900 W.A. Green. Galveston, Texas.
Date: 1900
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Aftermath of 1900 Galveston storm, a horse surrounded by debris]

Description: Photo on cardboard mat.1900 Galveston flood damage. A horse is standing in the center of a pile of wooden rubble. A two-story, white house is in the background. Back of photo reads: NO, 29 19th & Ave N. A lone survivor. A horse Who seemed desirous of telling his sad experience.
Date: 1900
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Damage from storm of 1900 in Galveston]

Description: Photo on cardboard mat. Damage from storm of 1900 in Galveston. A group of men (11) are searching a pile of wooden rubble left behind after the storm. Back of photo reads: Galveston, Texas, October 7, 1900. APPEAL FOR THE HOMELESS OF GALVESTON. Does the evidence here portrayed bring to you a thought of the distressing need of Galveston's homeless survivors? Do you not feel that it is your duty to contribute your portion to the worthy work of procuring shelter and household goods for those who a… more
Date: 1900
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Galveston Seawall]

Description: Photograph of the Galveston Seawall. Several cars can be seen on the road behind the wall. Gas stations are visible as well.
Date: 197X
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of "Galveston in Texas"]

Description: Engraving of a port scene with men on a dock and a small ship sinking. A note below the photo says "Galveston in Texas."
Date: unknown
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

[Photograph of Ball High School]

Description: Photograph of an elaborate building on a street corner. A handwritten note below the photo identifies it as Ball High School in Galveston, Texas.
Date: August 11, 1912
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

Historic Plaque, Rabbi Henry Cohen (1863-1952)

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Galveston, Texas. It reads: "Rabbi Henry Cohen (1863-1952). Called the "First Citizen of Texas" by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, Rabbi Henry Cohen, an internationally known humanitarian, was born in London, England. He came to Galveston in 1888 as spiritual leader of Congregation B'Nai Israel and served for 64 years until his death. In 1889 he married Mollie Levy (1862-1951) and they had two children. After the disastrous storm of 1900, Texas Governor Joseph … more
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 29.304769509943355 -94.79029099439697
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic Plaque, Eaton Memorial Chapel

Description: Photograph of a historic marker in Galveston, Texas. It reads: "Eaton Memorial Chapel. Designed by noted architect Nicholas Clayton. Gothic Revival Style. Dedicated as memorial in 1882 to the Rev. Benjamin Eaton, founding Rector, 1841-71. Half of the funds provided by the Ladies' Parochial Society; half by financier Henry Rosenberg. After city-wide fire (1885), chapel was used by St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church. Center of parish life 1900-01 and 1925-27 during church repair. Renovated in … more
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 29.30454489957828 -94.79181577152156
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic Plaque, the Right Reverend Monsignor James Martin Kirwin

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Galveston, Texas. It reads: "The Right Reverend Monsignor James Martin Kirwin (July 1, 1872 - January 24, 1926). A native of Circleville, Ohio, young Catholic priest James Martin Kirwin arrived in Galveston in 1896. He was soon appointed Vicar General of the Diocese of Galveston by Bishop Nicholas A. Gallagher. As Rector of St. Mary's Cathedral, Father Kirwin's work as a civic and religious leader was felt throughout the city. In 1900, following the disastrous… more
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 29.304657238149147 -94.79039649423623
Partner: UNT Libraries

Galveston County Courthouse

Description: Photograph of the Galveston County Courthouse. There is a statue of a Confederate soldier in front of the courthouse, and there are palm trees lining the sidewalk to the entrance.
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 29.303203608912796 -94.7893095
Partner: UNT Libraries

Hotel Galvez, Galveston

Description: Photograph of Hotel Galvez in Galveston, Texas. It is a tall white building with a red tiled roof. Palm trees line the the street in front of the hotel, and cars drive past in the foreground.
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 29.292511008908875 -94.78584899999998
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic Plaque, The Original Galveston Seawall

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Galveston, Texas. It reads: "The Original Galveston Seawall. On Sept. 8, 1900 a devastating hurricane and tidal wave destroyed much of Galveston and left 6,000 persons dead. After the tragedy, the city appointed a board of three engineers, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Henry M. Robert (1837-1923), author of "Robert's Rules of Order", Alfred Noble, and H. C. Ripley, to devise protection from future storms. Work on their proposal, to be financed jointly by city, county, and… more
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 29.291170718740098 -94.78696791885778
Partner: UNT Libraries

Seawall Boulevard, Galveston

Description: Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, facing northeast
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Seawall in Galveston

Description: Seawall in Galveston, Texas
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

["Blooming Lights" display at Galveston Festival of Lights]

Description: Photograph of a display at the Festival of Lights in Galveston, Texas. The phrase, "Blooming Lights," is hovering above a group of tulips and to the right of a snowman, all of which are made of lights. One of the Moody Gardens pyramids can be seen in the background.
Date: 2000-12~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Location: 29.275475 -94.852874
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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