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[Photograph of a Blanket Made by Adelaida Cuellar]

Description: Photograph of a crochet red blanket with colorful squares and blue boarder. The back of the photograph has a handwritten message that states " Adelaida Cuellar made this blanket". 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, the creator of this blanket, was the original operator and owner of Cuellar's Cafe. The cafe would later become the popular Tex-Mex restaurant El Ch… more
Date: [1900..1969]
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Duncan Renaldo portrait]

Description: Photograph of actor, Duncan Renaldo, dressed as Cisco the Kid. He wears a sombrero and a jacket with floral embroidery. Signed in photograph: "To Señor Frank Cuellar Sr. who is a fine 'Caballero' and my good amigo - Duncan Renaldo - Cisco the Kid."
Date: [1904,1980]
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[Porfirio Lopez Band]

Description: Photograph of the Porfirio Lopez band. The photograph showcases a group of individuals who are both sitting and standing. Each individual is seen holding a musical instrument (such as trumpets, saxophones, baritones, trombones, oboes, drums, and symbols). Each person is also seen wearing a pair of slacks and a dark colored jacket. A written caption on the bottom front reads "Little boy Frank Cuellar Sr." and "Bottom left [unknown text]". This photograph likely shows the orchestra that Frank Cue… more
Date: [1908..1913]
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[Gilbert Cuellar Sr.'s Baptism - 1912]

Description: Print of photograph and a handwritten note of Gilbert Cuellar Sr.'s baptism in 1912 in Rosebud, Texas. A handwritten caption on the back of the print reads "Gilbert Cuellar". Gilbert Cuellar can be seen wearing a white christening gown and appears to be holding a small bouquet of flowers. Cuellar is propped up on top of a pedestal as he sits. The pedestal is covered in white fabrics, ribbons, and lace. The backdrop of the photograph is a garden scene with a picket fence. The handwritten note, w… more
Date: October 27, 1912
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[Portrait of woman standing]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified woman in a long dark-colored dress standing next to a chair. Her left hand grasps the top of the chair while her right hand touches her hips. She wears a pearl necklace with a pendant and her hair is braided up with a brooch. Written on back: "Dedico este presente retrato a mi apreciable comadre Adelaida Cuellar - Rosebud, TX - Octobre 15 de 1913." ( *Translated from Spanish: I dedicate this portrait to my beloved friend Adelaida Cuellar - Rosebud, TX, October 15, … more
Date: November 15, 1913
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
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[Family Portrait of Gabriel, Gavina, and Vera Gamez]

Description: Family portrait of (from left to right) Gabriel Gamez, Gavina Cuellar Gamez, and Vera Gamez. Gabriel Gamez is seen wearing a suit and tie while Gavina Gamez is seen wearing a long satin dress with heeled boots. Vera Gamez is seen wearing a white dress and a bow in her hair. Gavina Gamez is seen sitting on a chair with Vera on her lap while Gabriel Gamez is seen standing. A painted backdrop can be seen behind the family. Gabriel and Gavina are husband and wife while Vera is their daughter. Gavin… more
Date: [1915..1924]
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[Portrait of two men]

Description: Photograph of (most likely) Gilbert Cuellar sitting next to an unidentified man in front of a dark-colored backdrop. Both men wear three-piece suits with neck-ties and Edwardian lace-up shoes. Written on bottom: "1916."
Date: 1916
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Album page with five photos "fair/parade"]

Description: Photograph of an early family album page with five photographs of different members of the Cuellar family. The front page, on the left side, there are two men paddling on a boat at an unidentified lake. The men wear a white shirt, a straw boater hat, and trousers. On the right side, a group of women (about twenty) and girls wearing similar dresses and a matching sash, stand in front of a fair. On the back of the page, on the left, a group of people stand next to car in front of a building. Fou… more
Date: 1921
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Album page with portraits]

Description: Photograph of an early family album page with family portraits and photographs of different members of the Cuellar family. The top of the front page displays twenty-seven facial portraits of men and women from the Cuellar family. Adhesive can still be seen where the some photographs are missing. On the bottom left of the front page, two women and a girl stand in front of a crop field. On the right side of the front page, a woman with a necklace and light-colored blouse sits in front of a blank … more
Date: September 1921
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[Portrait of Jose Flores]

Description: Photograph of Jose Flores, wearing suit and glasses in front of a dark background. Written on back: "Para Isabel de su hermano - José 1-5-22." ( *Translation from Spanish: For Isabel from her brother - José 1-5-22 )
Date: January 5, 1922
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Cuellar brothers hoeing cotton]

Description: Photograph of the Cuellar brothers hoeing cotton in a field located in Kaufman, Texas. Everyone is wearing long-sleeve, button-up shirts with large hats. From left to right: Manuel, Willie Jack, Amos (standing), Mack, Alfred, Frank, and Gilbert.
Date: 1924
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Man with hat]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified man standing outside in front of trees. The man wears a suit and a hat but besides his head, only his right arm and his torso can be seen in the photograph.
Date: [1924..1934]
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

["Mexican Inn"]

Description: Photograph of Willie Jack & Goethal (Palmer) Cuellar standing in front of the "Mexican Inn" restaurant. Willie Jac wears a suit with a sombrero while Goethal wears a traditional jacket, and skirt, as well as a sombrero. Other buildings can be seen on the right side of the photograph.
Date: [1924..1934]
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Pair of individuals by rose bush]

Description: Photograph of a Frank Cuellar Sr. and an unidentified woman standing on a garden. A carnation bush is in front of the couple and covers most of their torso. Cuellar wears a suit and a boater hat while the woman has a light-colored blouse. Behind the couple are trees, fences, and a house.
Date: [1924..1948]
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photo album]

Description: Photograph of an early family album featuring Frank Cuellar Jr. (top right) and Frank Sr. (bottom left), and (top left) on a page album.
Date: [1924..1948]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photo album with 2 photos]

Description: Photograph of an early family album page with two photographs of different members of the Cuellar family. On the left side of the page, a man stands in front of a field with tall grass and tree brushes. He wears a jacket, shirt with tie, and trousers. The man also holds a hat with his left hand while pointing it to the right side of the camera. On the right side of the page, a woman wearing a light-colored dress holding a straw hat stands in front of a wooden fence. Behind her a wooden structu… more
Date: [1924..1948]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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