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[White House Congressional Picnic - Chefs Grilling]

Description: Photograph of various chefs outside on the White House South Lawn. The chefs are wearing chefs' coats and tall white chefs' hats. They appear to be grilling as smoke comes out of the grills and forms a large smoke cloud. Large trees can be seen behind the chefs as they grill. This photograph depicts the Congressional Picnic which was hosted by Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan. This photograph is labeled as being taken in September of 1985 or 1988.
Date: [1985..1988]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 38.897676 -77.036530
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Scrapbook Page - El Chico Postcards and Newspaper Clipping]

Description: Scrapbook page of ten postcards and a newspaper clipping. The front of the page features eight photographic prints and two illustrated prints adhered to the page. The back of the page has a single newspaper clipping adhered to it. The postcards range from the 1940s to the 1960s. The newspaper clipping appears to be from late 1949, early 1950. Each postcard features various interiors / exteriors of El Chico restaurants throughout the country. The newspaper is entitled "Los Cuellar, Modelo Del Es… more
Date: [1949..1969]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Image
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[First El Chico Storefront - October 1940]

Description: Photograph of the first El Chico Cafe storefront. The storefront features two large windows and a front entrance doorway. A sign above the door which states "Genuine Mexican [Food]. We Specialize in Orders [To] Take Home" can be seen. A sign on a post in front of the cafe can also be seen which states "El Chico Cafe". The back of the photograph has a typed note that reads "October 1940. Gilbert and Mack Cuellar opened the first El Chico Restaurant, introducing to Dallas, Texas, their mother's t… more
Date: October 1940
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.809673 -96.802999
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Fred Cavazos Holding El Chico Menu]

Description: Photograph of Fred Cavazos holding an El Chico menu. Cavazos is seen wearing a suit and tie as he poses for the photograph and smiles. Behind Cavazos is a brick wall with a spiral railing and a booth seat. The back of the photograph has a typed note which reads "Fred Cavazos, Manager of El Chico Restaurant #8 and other locations for over 20 years, proudly displays the new menu for 1955." An orange sticker which states "Return MPC 3521 Customer Sample" is also seen on the back of the photograph.… more
Date: 1955
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 33.070375 -97.060516
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Gilbert and Ruben Gamez Advertising El Chico's Grand Fiesta]

Description: Photograph of Gilbert and Ruben Gamez advertising El Chico Restaurant's "Grand Fiesta". Ruben Gamez (left) can be seen wearing a sombrero with a suit jacket and bowtie. Ruben Gamez is also seen holding another sombrero in his hand. Gilbert Gamez (right) can be seen wearing a suit and tie as he points to the sign behind him. Both men are smiling as they sit in a booth at the restaurant. The sign behind the men states "Don't miss Grand Fiesta. Starts 5 PM Only." A painted mural (or stained-glass … more
Date: 1960
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Frank Cuellar - Tamale Production at El Chico Restaurant]

Description: Photograph of Frank Cuellar with a tamale machine in an El Chico Restaurant kitchen. Cuellar is seen sitting behind the machine as tamales are prepared. Cuellar is wearing a white collared shirt, brown pants, brown shoes, a red tie, and a white apron. As he sits, Cuellar is gesturing the "OK" symbol with his hand. Two sheets filled with tamales can be seen placed on two large pots. The back of the photograph has a typed note that reads "Frank Cuellar Sr. gives O.K. for daily tamale production a… more
Date: 1950
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[White House South Portico - Congressional Picnic]

Description: Photograph of the White House South Portico with various picnic tables set up on the South Lawn. The tables were likely set up for the White House Congressional Picnic which was held in September of 1985 and 1988. The event was hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan. The classical Greek inspired portico features Tuscan columns with volute capitals. Ionic columns can be seen carved in relief on the inner walls of the portico. The portico features many windows and a balcon… more
Date: [1985..1988]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 38.897676 -77.036530
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[El Chico Group with Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan]

Description: Photograph of forty individuals standing together with President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan (center left). The back of the photograph has an address sticker which states "Carmen Summers, 834 Porter Road, Argyle, TX 76226-8220". Stamped on the back of the photograph is the following phrase: "Official White House Photograph 15 Sep 88 C49264-25". The following individuals have been identified: Kathleen Cuellar (first row, second from left), Martiel (Martie) Cuellar, (above Kathleen,… more
Date: September 15, 1988
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 38.897676 -77.036530
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[El Chico Canning Company Inc. - Exterior, 1949]

Description: Photograph of the front exterior of the El Chico Canning Company Inc. Five individuals can be seen standing near the front entrance as they pose for the photograph. Several automobiles can also be seen parked in the facilities parking lot. Two signs which read "El Chico Canning Co. Inc." can be seen mounted on the building's exterior. A typed note on the back of the photograph reads "After World War II, when tin had become available again, the Cuellar Brothers opened this Canning Facility at 16… more
Date: 1949
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.788225 -96.820320
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Princess Grace of Monaco with Willie Jack Cuellar]

Description: Photograph of Grace Kelly (Princess Grace of Monaco) holding a sombrero with Willie Jack Cuellar. Other individuals can be seen looking at the sombrero in the background. Cuellar is seen wearing a suit and bowtie while Kelly is seen wearing a boatneck dress and an updo hairstyle. Kelly is seen sitting among a group while Cuellar is seen standing as he hands Kelly the sombrero. In July of 1966, El Chico was honored to cater a dinner in Monaco at the request of Princess Grace (Grace Kelly), to ce… more
Date: July 1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Cuellar Family Inside Restaurant]

Description: Photograph of a large group of individuals inside of a restaurant. The group, which largely consist of members of the Cuellar family, are seen standing as they pose for the photograph. The following individuals have been identified: (left to right) Mack Cuellar, Yolanda Cuellar, (man and woman behind and next to Yolanda are unknown), Alfred Cuellar, Martiel (Martie) Cuellar, Willie Jack Cuellar, Goethal Cuellar, Frank Cuellar, Julia Cuellar, Gilbert Cuellar, Kathleen Cuellar, Marcia Cuellar, an… more
Date: [1962..1964]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Grace Kelly with Willie Jack Cuellar in Monaco]

Description: Photograph of Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco, conversing with Willie Jack Cuellar and another individual (likely a Cuellar brother). A note on the back of the photograph states "In July of 1966, El Chico was honored to cater a dinner in Monaco at the request of Princess Grace (Grace Kelly), to celebrate the Centennial of Monte Carlo. In this photo Princess Grace autographs a commemorative sombrero for Willie Jack Cuellar". The Cuellars were among the early entrepreneurs who helped transform Te… more
Date: July 1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Large Group Holding "Half Time: Chico Bowl Super '74 '75" Banner]

Description: Photograph of a large group of individuals standing outside an El Chico Restaurant storefront. The individuals standing in the front row of the group are holding a long banner that reads "Half Time: Chico Bowl Super '74 '75". All of the men are seen wearing suits and ties while the women are wearing either dresses or pantsuits. Behind the group are windows that have metal railings in front of them and a large sign that reads "[Ch]ico Restaurant". A cactus design can be seen below the sign on th… more
Date: 1975
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Wrapper for Can of El Chico's Canned Chili Con Carne]

Description: Wrapper for a can of El Chico brand canned chili con carne (without beans), produced by the El Chico Canning Company, Inc. in Dallas, Texas. The wrapper features a red, green, and yellow color palette and features the "El Chico" logo. Other text can be seen on the wrapper including instructions, ingredients, manufacturing location, and advertising phrases. A stamp indicating the product passed inspection by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is seen on the top right. This wrapper likely dates f… more
Date: [1950..1953]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[El Chico Restaurant Menu]

Description: El Chico Restaurant menu. The front cover features an illustration of a woman in traditional Hispanic dress which includes a sombrero, serape, peasant blouse, and floor length tiered skirt. The El Chico logo can also be seen on the cover. Based on the style and text of the logo, this menu likely dates to 1955 (the year in which this menu style debuted). The inside of the menu lists various food items and meals that individuals can order within the restaurant. The back cover showcases all of the… more
Date: 1955
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[El Hispano News - Feb. 2, 2006]

Description: Article printed in the Thursday, February 2, 2006, edition of El Hispano News titled "Banquete a la Tex-Mex" which translates to "Tex-Mex Banquet". Within the article are several photographs of various individuals. One photograph features Sam Benson in an "El Tejano" restaurant. Another photograph showcases Hortensia, Alfred, and Priscilla Martinez at an "El Fenix" restaurant. Various advertisements can also be seen throughout the newspaper. A large color advertisement for AT&T is seen on the b… more
Date: February 2, 2006
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Dallas Morning News - Sep. 16, 2006]

Description: Article printed in the Saturday, September 16, 2006, edition of The Dallas Morning News. The main article of the newspaper is entitled "She dished up Tex-Mex Legacy" and "For matriarch, food was a family". The article highlights Adelaida Cuellar, matriarch of the Cuellar family. The Cuellars were among the early entrepreneurs who helped transform Tex-Mex food into the most popular and widespread form of Mexican American cuisine. Adelaida Cuellar was the original operator and owner of Cuellar's … more
Date: September 16, 2006
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of Kaufman County Fair Prize Ribbons, 1924-1926]

Description: Print of a photograph of Kaufman County Fair prize ribbons. The ribbons date from October of 1924 to 1926. The ribbons are either white, blue, or red. Each ribbon is also decorated with gold lettering. Each ribbon states "First (or Second / Third) Premium Kaufman County Fair - Kaufman, Texas 1924 (or 1926)". These ribbons were likely won by Adelaida Cuellar when she set up a food stand at the Kaufman County Fair in 1926 and sold homemade chili and tamales. This initiated the emergence of Tex-Me… more
Date: [1924..1926]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[El Sol de Texas - Feb. 21, 1991]

Description: Article printed in the Thursday, February 21, 1991 edition of El Sol de Texas. The article of interest is entitled "Reconoce la YWCA a los Cuellar como la Familia del Ano 1991: Frank Cuellar Sr. expone el origen humilde de su familia". This translates to "The YWCA recognizes the Cuellars as the Family of the Year for 1991. Frank Cuellar Sr. discusses his family's humble origins". Printed with the story is a photograph of Frank Cuellar Sr. (middle) with his son, Frank Cuellar Jr. (right), and hi… more
Date: February 21, 1991
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard of MacFadden Deauville Hotel - Miami Beach, Florida]

Description: Postcard of the MacFadden Deauville Hotel located on 67th Street and the Ocean in Miami Beach, Florida. The front of the postcard features an aerial view of the hotel which showcases the hotel, patio areas, cabanas, and large pool. The back of the photograph has printed text which reads "MacFadden Deauville Hotel - 67th Street and the Ocean. Miami Beach, Florida. Gen. Mgr. Warren C. Freeman. Kodachrome by Carl Warden." Also printed is "Dextone: Made Direct from Kodachrome and Ansco Color By Dex… more
Date: August 26, 1952, 3:30 p.m.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 32.788225 -96.820320
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard of Hotel Peabody - Memphis, Tennessee]

Description: Postcard of the Hotel Peabody located in Memphis, Tennessee. The front of the postcard features a color illustration of the hotel from an extremely wide point of view. Printed on the boarder of the postcard is "Hotel Peabody, Memphis, Tenn." and "The South's Finest - One of America's Best". The back of the photograph has printed text that reads "Bluff City News Co., Memphis, Tenn." and "C.T. Art - Colortone. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. Made Only By Curt Teich & Co., Inc., Chicago". There is also a gree… more
Date: May 24, 1938, 11:00 a.m.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 35.142642 -90.051983
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[UNT Libraries Invitation to Legacies Show]

Description: University of North Texas Libraries invitation to the Legacies show on January 27, 2011. The invitation features a collage of various photographs that are colorized in different shades of green, yellow, blue, and red. The title "University of North Texas Libraries" can be seen in large letters. The phrase "The power of ideas starts here" can be seen beneath the title. The UNT logo can be seen on the bottom right corner. The invitation is placed in a black holder.
Date: January 27, 2011
Item Type: Refine your search to only Image
Location: 33.210068 -97.148954
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[El Chico Restaurant Corporate Goals - 1991]

Description: Single sheet of paper highlighting El Chico Restaurant's corporate goals. Chart is entitled "What We Are, What to Do, and What We Want to Be". The chart is separated into three boxes. The box to the left is the current statistics of El Chico for 1991. The middle box are strategies that the company can implement to boost their productivity. The box to the right showcase's prospective statistics of El Chico, if their goals succeed. The chart is printed on white paper and with black ink. The El Ch… more
Date: August 13, 1991
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from President Ronald Reagan to Gilbert Cuellar Jr.]

Description: Letter from President Ronald Reagan to Gilbert Cuellar Jr. dated September 30, 1985. The letter, which is typewritten, expresses Reagan's gratitude towards Cuellar's ability to cater the White House Congressional Picnic. Gilbert Cuellar Jr. is part of Cuellars who run the famed El Chico Restaurant's. Operated by the Cuellar family, the Cuellars were among the early entrepreneurs who helped transform Tex-Mex food into the most popular and widespread form of Mexican American cuisine. Adelaida Cue… more
Date: September 30, 1985
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Location: 38.897676 -77.036530
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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