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[Albert Peyton George and Mary Jones sitting on a rowboat]
Photograph of Albert Peyton George and Mary Jones (at about 1 year old) sitting on a rowboat (upside down) near a large body of water (background). George is wearing dark pants, dark vest, tie, white shirt, and felt hat. Jones is wearing a white gown, white stockings, and white shoes. Partial view of an automobile to right. Two men and tree to left. Back of photograph in pencil: "957 (Duplicate 3)".
[Black photograph album]
Black photograph album. The cover is textured cardboard which is bound together by a black fabric ribbon. The interior lining of the album cover and subsequent pages are of thick black paper. The album contains 19 photographs taken at a cookout at Camp George. Album contains eleven pages. Photographs adhere to front and back of pages; however, front and back of every page is not utilized, unless there are photographs missing or removed at an early date (no evidence through fading or gluing of any removals). Notation at inside front cover in white: "CAMP GEORGE [T-shaped pattern under each letter of those two words] FORT-BEND-COTX. FEB 22-1920." Below this inscription is an embossed marking: "H. H. Morris Galveston, Tex.". The album is 1 cm thick.
[A crowd of people at Camp George during a cookout]
Photograph of Camp George taken during a cookout. Two men and automobiles on left of photograph; windmill also on left. A water tower in center of photograph appears to have [pencil?] retouching applied to it. The tower has printing on its face, but it is not legible. Camp George cabin with crowd near it on left. Photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
[Four men at Camp George during a cookout]
Photograph focuses on four men who appear to be having a conversation. The photograph was taken at Camp George during a cookout. Other guests can be seen near and on the porch of the Camp George cabin in the background. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
[Frankie Jodarski and three other children, in a pasture at George Ranch]
Outdoor photograph of Frankie Jodarski with three other unidentified children taken in a pasture on the George Ranch. Frankie, on far left, is wearing dark colored pants, belt, vest, and tie, with a white shirt and hat. His name "Frankie" is written on the photo directly above his image. Frankie is standing apart from the three other boys. Fence in background, wooden gate on right, road on other side of fence with fence line across road. Photo is bordered by thin line framed drawings of cameras, paint palettes and brushes.
[Fritz and Minnie Hill]
Photograph (copy) of an older woman and man. Written on back of photograph in pencil: "Grandma [&] Grandpa Hill (Fritz [&] Minnie) parents of Hilda Linke early 1920's Taken near Welcome, Tx Fritz died around 1924 - before Leo Linke met their daughter. Minnie lived with the Linkes at their house on FM 762 until 1950". Mr. Hill, who has a long scraggly beard and mustache, is wearing dark striped pants, black jacket and vest, and white shirt. Mrs. Hill, who has her dark hair pulled back into a bun, is wearing a dark dress with ruffles at collar and down front to waist. She has a brooch pinned at the center of the collar. There is a plant in a tub seen behind the couple; large bare tree in center background, partial view of white wooden building in left background.
[A group of men cooking on an underground pit at Camp George]
There are three African-American men tending (a fourth is leaning against a tree on far right) to barbecue over an underground pit at a Camp George cookout. Two men are seated on a pile of dirt to the left. The man dressed in dark three-piece suit with white felt hat who is sitting on far left is Albert Peyton George. Several men are standing on the other side of a wire fence. Trees in right background. Large body of water in left background. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
[Group of men gathered around a table for a cook out at Camp George]
Photograph of a group of men gathered around a wooden table for a cook out at Camp George. The table is topped with glass beverages, plates, napkins, and other items. Some of the men are holding a beverage in their hands. The branch of a moss draped oak tree in in the top corner of the photograph. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
[Group of men gathered around a table, under a tree at Camp George]
Photograph of a group of men gathered around a table at Camp George. There is a pile of wood in the foreground and a large moss draped tree just beyond the table. Tall grass and trees in background. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
[Group of men near an underground barbecue pit at Camp George]
Photograph of a group of men near an underground barbecue pit at Camp George. The grill topped pit is filled with various meats. Four African-American men (one is bent with long wooden handled utensil in his hands) are standing near the center (one on far right leaning against a tree) of the photograph and they are tending the meat. There are two men seated on a pile of dirt to the left of the photograph. The man dressed in dark three-piece suit and light colored felt hat is Albert Peyton George. Several men are standing on the other side of a wire fence. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
[Group of men near an underground grill pit at Camp George]
Photograph of a group of men near an underground pit at Camp George. The grill topped pit is filled with assorted cooking meats. Three African-American men are standing to the left of the photograph tending the meat. Two men are seated on a mound of dirt to the left of the photo. Man wearing dark three-piece suit with light colored felt hat who is seated on the far left is Albert Peyton George. Several men are standing on the other side of a wire fence. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album. Same image as 2000.025.001f.
[Group of men near an underground grill pit at Camp George]
Photograph of a group of men near an underground pit at Camp George. The grill topped pit is filled with assorted cooking meats. Three African-American men are standing to the left of the photograph tending the meat. Two men are seated on a mound of dirt to the left of the photo. Man wearing dark three-piece suit with light colored felt hat who is seated on the far left is Albert Peyton George. Several men are standing on the other side of a wire fence. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
[Group of men standing around a table drinking bottled beverages at Camp George]
Photograph of a group of men standing around a wooden table at Camp George. They are drinking bottled beverages. The table has several bottles, plates, and napkins on top of it. A man wearing white shirt, dark pants, and an apron is holding a serving tray just to the right of the men nearest table. The limb of a moss draped oak tree can be seen in the top left corner of the photograph. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
[Group of men walking at the George Camp cookout]
Photograph of a group of men that appear to be heading for the same destination. The men are at the George Camp cookout. There is a large moss draped oak tree on the left side of the photograph. A large body of water is in the background. Photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
[Group photograph in front of the George School]
Group photograph in front of the George School. The photograph shows twelve students and one adult (teacher?) in front of a white wooden building with wooden steps that lead to a small porch and the front entrance. A brick chimney is seen to the left of the center roof line. There are two hats in the foreground. "[The Jodarski] house was next to the school - they would go home for lunch, teacher would stick the bell out of the window and ring it once for them to come back from lunch, and to come in the morning (everybody). [The Jodarski children's] father was a trustee of the school. "My-lady" Maltzick was the first teacher. Each class was taught separately, but concurrently". The photograph was taken approximately in the early 1920's. Written on back of photo as seen in scanned image 2000.067.002b: "1st school house on A. P. George Ranch". The Jodarskis tenant farmed on the George Ranch.
[Hilda Linke and unknown girl on horses]
Photograph (copy) of two girls on horseback. Written on back of photograph in pencil: "Hilda Linke - on the left, on right unknown (Hilda Hill) - before marriage to Leo Linke Taken @ Welcome, TX Circa 1920s Girls would go riding to church on horseback". Horse on left is dark, second horse is white. Both girls are wearing dark jackets and white skirts (girl on far left is wearing a knit cap). There is a wire fence directly behind the horses. Bare tree in center, white wooden house in right background; fence post and branches of tree on far right. There is a well next to the left corner of the house - the frame and wheel for lifting the bucket is visible.
[Large group of men gathered outdoors for a cookout at Camp George]
Photograph of a large group of men gathered outdoors for a cookout at Camp George. Automobiles in the background. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
[Large group of men standing around the porch of the cabin at Camp George]
Photograph of a large group of men standing near and on the porch of the cabin at Camp George. There is a man walking in front of the cistern to the right of the photo. Two men are sitting on the steps leading to the porch. Partial view of another wooden building on far left. Tree in background seen above cistern and (right) rooftop of main building. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
[Large group of men standing beneath moss covered oak trees at Camp George]
Photograph of a large group of men standing beneath moss covered oak trees (predominantly one large tree) at Camp George. The men have their backs to the camera. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
[Large group of men standing near a table under moss draped oak trees at Camp George]
Photograph of a large group of men standing near a table under moss draped oak trees at Camp George. African-American man in white shirt just to left of center is holding up a platter of barbecue to be served to the guests of the camp. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
[Man attending to barbecue on a underground pit grill at Camp George]
Photograph of a man checking barbecue on a underground pit grill at Camp George. He is wearing dark pants, dark vest and tie, white shirt, and dark felt hat and he is holding a long handled wooden utensil in his right hand. Seven men are standing on the other side of a wire fence. Large body of water in the background. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
[A man drinking a bottled beverage at Camp George]
Photograph of a man drinking a bottled beverage. Photograph was taken during a cook out at Camp George. The man is wearing dark pants, white shirt, and a dark felt hat. There is a body of water in the background with trees on the opposite bank. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
[A man holding up a large portion of barbecued meat at the George Camp]
Photograph of a man holding up a large portion of barbecued meat. He is standing near the underground pit that was dug for the cookout at the George Camp. The man is wearing dark pants, dark vest, white shirt, tie, and a dark hat. There is a wire fence just behind the man. Large body of water in background. Photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
[Men standing near a row of long wooden tables at Camp George]
Photograph of three African-American men standing near a row of long wooden tables. The tables bear the remains left from a barbecue cookout at Camp George. The tables are set up under a large moss draped oak tree. Several other trees on left and in left background. The photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
[Photograph of a woman holding the infant Mary Jones]
Photograph of a woman holding the infant Mary Jones. The woman, who has her back to the camera, is wearing a white dress with wide black belt. Jones is wearing a white gown and white ruffled bonnet. There is a tree trunk in the center background of the photograph. White, wooden archway and fence beyond the tree. Back of photo in pencil: "47". Image is slightly blurred.
[Photograph of Mamie George]
Photograph of Mamie George. The photograph is inside of a brown folder. Exterior cover of folder has a thin brown border around perimeter of page. At the top, center, is a drawing of a young girl wearing a dress and hat. Printed in dark brown print near center: "A Portrait by Van Dyck Dufresne Studio Houston". In the brown-toned oval cropped portrait that ends near the waist, Mamie is wearing a striped jacket with white blouse beneath. She has her dark hair pulled up and back into a bun. Written in pencil at bottom right corner on cardboard area that contains portrait: "Mamie George".
[Photograph of Mary Jones as a toddler]
Photograph of Mary Jones as a toddler. Mary is wearing a long white gown, white sweater over gown, and white bonnet. She is standing in front of the window of a small white building (wire at bottom). There is a wooden fence and tree on right. Image is slightly blurred.
[Photograph of Mary Jones as a toddler wearing a white dress]
Photograph of Mary Jones as a toddler. Mary is wearing a white dress with white bonnet. She is on a sidewalk and she is bending over to pick up a ball. The front porch of the George Ranch house is visible in the background.
[Photograph of Mary Jones as a toddler wearing a white gown]
Photograph of Mary Jones as a toddler. Mary, who is wearing a white gown with square neckline, is standing next to a wooden table. She has her left hand on the paper (or fabric?) that is on the top of the table.
[Photograph of Mary Jones as an infant sitting in a wooden high chair]
Photograph of Mary Jones as an infant. Mary is sitting in a wooden high chair in a yard. She is wearing a white, long sleeved gown and shoes. She has her left hand extended out and downward (possibly toward the toy dangling on a string that is hanging from the high chair tray). Mary is sitting in front of a large palm plant. There are two shrubs in front of a white picket fence in the background.
[Photograph of Mary Jones seated on the step of a stairway]
Photograph of Mary Jones seated on the step of a stairway. Mary is wearing a short sleeved dress, white socks with colored rings at top, and black shoes. She is holding something in her hands and she is looking at a cage with a bird in it. There is partial view of a candle (?) in the bottom right corner. The image of Mary is blurred. Stamped on back in purple only partially seen because of foreign paper adhering to back: "Fox Tone Print Fox Co. San Antonio, Tex."
[Photograph of Mary Jones sitting on the front porch of the George Ranch house]
Photograph of Mary Jones sitting on the front porch of the George Ranch house. Mary, who is wearing only a cotton diaper, is sitting on the cement rail portion of the porch. Mr. Albert Peyton George's felt cowboy hat is next to her on the ledge. White wooden front of the house on right; bricked trim of porch on left.
[Photograph of Mary Jones standing on a cement rail of the front porch leading to the George Ranch house]
Photograph of Mary Jones standing on a cement rail of the front porch leading to the George Ranch house. Mary is wearing a white gown with short puffed sleeves, white socks, black patent leather shoes, and white bonnet. Shrubs and white picket fence in background. Written on back of photo in pencil: "5". Image is slightly blurred.
[Photograph of Mary Rhydonia Jones as a toddler]
Photograph of Mary Rhydonia Jones as a toddler. Jones is standing on the brick rail of the front steps leading to the George Ranch house. Mary is wearing a white gown with short puffed sleeves, white socks, black patent leather shoes, and a white bonnet. Mary has her left hand up and appears to be attempting to pull her bonnet from her head. Brick trim of porch in background. Partial view of a person (hand and foot) in bottom left corner (probably Albert Peyton George). Written on back of photo in pencil: "6".
[Photograph of Mary Rhydonia Jones as an infant sitting on the wooden steps]
Photograph of Mary Rhydonia Jones as an infant. Mary is sitting on the wooden steps of a porch area (probably the George Ranch house). Mary is wearing a white "footed" ruffled outfit. She is holding her right foot in her right hand and she is looking downward. There is a brick wall in the background. The image is slightly blurred.
[Photograph of Mary Rhydonia Jones held by her mother, Rhydonia Jones]
Photograph of Mary Rhydonia Jones held by her mother, Rhydonia Jones. Rhydonia, who has her dark hair pulled back into a bun, is wearing a light colored long sleeved dress. Mary is wearing a white gown, white shoes, white socks, and a white bonnet with ruffled trim around face. Mary has her right hand on her mother's face and her left hand extended out to her left side. Rhydonia is facing Mary. There is a tree trunk near the center of the photo. Small white fenced building in center and right background. Small bare tree on right and left background. Back of photo in pencil: "91".
[Two oak trees and a large body of water at Camp George]
Photograph of two oak trees and a large body of water at Camp George. The photograph was taken during a cookout at the camp in 1920. Photograph is mounted on a black paper page of an album.
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