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[A Memo From John Brandon]

Description: 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.
Date: unknown
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Mamie Davis George seated on a floral print sofa]

Description: 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.
Date: [1960..1965]
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[A large congregation gathered in a church]

Description: Photograph of a large congregation of African-Americans gathered in a wooden church building. The photograph, taken from the pulpit, shows three rows of pews with extra chairs added in the aisles. There is a loft near top of photograph with band members and instruments; banner to the left of the loft partition reads: "Class Offerings". A section of women to the bottom left may be part of a choir since they are dressed similarly in light colored dresses and dark jackets. Windows on the left wall… more
Date: [1950..1960]
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Photograph of the George Ranch house and yard, southeast approach]

Description: Photograph of the George Ranch house and yard, southeast approach. The two-story white wooden house has top and bottom porches, with the top porch screened in this photo. Note that no windows have shutters. The house is enclosed by a white wooden picket fence. The cistern house, in left rear of house is unpainted. There is a palm tree in left portion of yard. Large oak trees line the outer perimeter of the picket fence. Garage partially visible on far left. Driveway (appears to be covered with… more
Date: 1927
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[View of the north side of the George Ranch house]

Description: Photograph close-up of the George Ranch house, north approach. The house is a two story white wooden house enclosed by a white picket fence. In this particular photo, note that the top porch is screened and no shutters adorn any windows. One of the four brick chimneys is visible in this view. Two large trees, one inside of fenced yard and one outside, on far left of photo; driveway in foreground. (Image is tilted to right).
Date: unknown
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Large plant growing on the George Ranch house]

Description: Photograph close-up that focuses on a large plant (possibly a crepe myrtle?) growing on the exterior wall of the George Ranch house. The George Ranch house is a two story white wooden building. Note in this photo, that both top and bottom porches are screened and the windows have no shutters. There is a cement sidewalk extending from bottom right and leading to screened porch door. A rock walkway leads to an intersecting sidewalk in front of house. Stamped on back in black: "N669".
Date: 1939
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

["Baptist Church, Richmond, Texas"]

Description: Postcard image of the "Baptist Church, Richmond, Texas" as written in black text near bottom right corner of postcard. Also written in blue ink on bottom "1939". The stucco church has vine covered exterior near north west side with large turret near northeast side just below arched doorway. Two story wooden white building in left background. The postcard has a silver border. Written on back in black text: "Clear View Post Card For Correspondence. MFD. By Wayne Paper Box & Prtg. Corp., Fort Wayn… more
Date: 1939
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[A woman standing beside a chair wearing a black dress and hat]

Description: Photograph of a woman standing facing left with her right hand resting on the top of a tapestry chair that has a white crocheted blanket draped across it while her left arm is by her side and holding a hand fan. In this studio portrait, the woman is wearing a dark dress with pleats along the bottom and a bow on the side and a long-sleeved, fitted jacket with buttons from the waste to the neck. White ruffles at her cuffs extend from the dark jacket and she is wearing black crocheted gloves. A… more
Date: 1870~/1880~
Creator: Barr, David Perry
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Photograph of six dark colored cattle and one white Brahman]

Description: Photograph of six dark colored cattle and one white Brahman in a pasture on the George Ranch. Man in a cowboy hat on left of photo is holding the lead rope to the Brahman. The man is squatting down in grass with his left knee on the ground. Shadow of a man on left. White fence posts and oak trees line the driveway on left of photo. The driveway leads to the George Ranch house (not visible). A white wooden feeder can be seen in pasture just beyond the line of cattle. Other cattle can be seen in… more
Date: [1940..1955]
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Photograph of six cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch]

Description: Photograph of six cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch. Four of the cattle on left are facing away from camera and the remaining two are facing toward the camera. Partial view of a man wearing a cowboy hat on his hands and knees in the grass to the right of the photo. There is a metal gate to the left of the photograph. Cross fence beyond the cattle creates another pasture. Cattle can be seen grazing in the distance in the far pasture. A round water trough in this pasture can be seen on the … more
Date: [1940..1955]
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Photograph of three cows in a wooden stock pen on the George Ranch]

Description: Photograph of three cows in a wooden stock pen on the George Ranch. The cow in center is a Brahman Hereford cross. Other stock pens adjoin the pen that contains the cows in photo. Tree in center background. Tops of trees in far distance, right. Back of photograph stamped in black: "02". Same image as 2000.030.002p-q.
Date: [1940..1955]
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Photograph of three dark colored bulls and one white Brahman]

Description: Photograph of three dark colored bulls and one white Brahman. The bulls are haltered and their lead ropes are held by men who are squatting on the ground next to them. Two men are standing next to the wire fence just beyond the cattle.. The edge of the George Ranch house and picket fence can be seen to the left of the photograph. Trees in background. A number "11" is written in white in the bottom right corner of the photo. Stamped in purple on back of photograph: "Bob Bailey fine photography 5… more
Date: [1940..1955]
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Photograph of the rear ends of six cows taken on the George Ranch]

Description: Photograph of the rear ends of six cows taken on the George Ranch. There is metal fencing (cross-fenced) around the perimeter of the stock pen in which the cows are contained. A saddled horse (partial view) is tied to the metal rail on far right. A Quonset metal building can be seen near top right corner of the photo. Trees in background. Back of photograph stamped in blue: "This is a Photograph by W. D. Murdy WDM 3916 Leeland Fairfax 8373 Houston 3, Texas When Reordering Prints of This Pictu… more
Date: [1940..1955]
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Photograph of a Brahman facing a dark colored bull in a pasture]

Description: Photograph of a Brahman facing a dark colored bull in a pasture on the George Ranch. White posts of fence on left and cross fence leading to another pasture just beyond the two cattle in center. Cattle in this pasture can be seen in the distance. A white wooden feeder in pasture and a white building at the corner of pasture. The white fence line and oak trees border the driveway that leads to the George Ranch house (not visible). "39" written in white in bottom right corner of photograph. Stam… more
Date: [1940..1955]
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park

[Photograph of a cow - facing right side]

Description: Photograph of a cow (facing right side of photograph) standing in front of a white wooden barn on the George Ranch. The barn has a dark colored tin roof. Stamped on back of photo in black: "Photograph By David J. & Mattie V. Morris Box 428 So. Houston, Texas 2533".
Date: [1940..1955]
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park
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