George Ranch Historical Park - 50 Matching Results

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[Rodeo Cowboy Willie Gomez Participating in Bronco Riding]

Description: Copy photo of an African-American rodeo cowboy participating in bronco riding. The cowboy is identified as Willie Gomez. Gomez is wearing black cowboy boots with spurs, light colored pants, black belt, a white long sleeved shirt, and white hat. Spectators in stands on the other side of wooden partition in background. Sign on back wall reads: "Restrooms" and has an arrow. The photograph was autographed in the bottom right corner: "Willie Gomez 78' ".
Date: 1978
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[Rodeo Cowboy Participating in the Bull Riding Event]

Description: Copy photo of an African-American rodeo cowboy. The cowboy is participating in bull riding. He is wearing boots, dark colored chaps with white fringe trim, a light colored shirt with a number pinned on left shoulder and a straw cowboy hat. He has his left arm extended in the traditional bull riding manner. There are several cowboys standing/sitting on the wooden partitions in the background. Advertisement signs are visible above the top of the pens - one near center reads: "St. Pes Saddlery Pas… more
Date: [1975..1980]
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[Letter with "The Santa Gertrudis Journal" letterhead]

Description: Letter with "The Santa Gertrudis Journal" letterhead reads: "Roger B. Letz, Publisher P. O. Box 2386 Fort Worth, Texas 76101 Phone (817) 336-3611 July 6, 1971 Mr. Hilmar Moore, Manager Mamie E. George Ranch Richmond, Texas 77469 Dear Hilmar: It will be the George Ranch time to be featured in the cooperative Polled advertising page in our August 1 issue. I would suggest using something like "Headquarters For Polled Cattle Breeders Since 1932". You might also include a description of what yo… more
Date: July 6, 1971
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[A magazine page clipping taken from "The Santa Gertrudis Journal"]

Description: A magazine page (23) taken from "The Santa Gertrudis Journal" dated July 1971. The page is in reference to a letter 2000.034.044a. The page shows an advertisement for breeders of �Polled Santa Gertrudis Cattle and lists Ranches and Farms that offer the sale of these cattle. Mamie E. George Ranch is listed in the bottom right corner of the page (23). In this particular article, the "Ballenger Farms" cattle were featured. The Ballenger Farm information was marked through with a black crayon.
Date: July 1971
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[Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis bull taken in a pasture on the George Ranch]

Description: Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis bull taken in a pasture on the George Ranch. Barb wire fence directly beyond the haltered bull. Barns and buildings in left and right background. Automobile and storage tank in center left background. Trees in left background. Back of photograph written in blue ink: "George Ranch Sold at Mid Coast Sale Feb. 27, 1971 - $1425 to Dick Vesfar [?]".
Date: February 27, 1971
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[Black and white negative of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Morgan]

Description: Black and white negative of Mr. And Mrs. Fletcher Morgan. Mrs. Morgan, who wears eyeglasses, is wearing a short sleeved dress with a floral corsage on her left shoulder. She is wearing earrings, in her ears and a bracelet on her left wrist. Mr. Morgan, who also wears eyeglasses, is wearing a suit and tie. He has a carnation on his left lapel. He is wearing a watch on his left wrist and a ring on the index finger of his left hand. The couple is facing the camera; bodies turned to the right. Prin… more
Date: 1971
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[Black and white negative of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Morgan]

Description: Black and white negative of Mr. And Mrs. Fletcher Morgan. Mrs. Morgan, who wears eyeglasses, is wearing a short sleeved dress with a floral corsage on her left shoulder. She is wearing earrings, in her ears and a bracelet on her left wrist. Mr. Morgan, who also wears eyeglasses, is wearing a suit and tie. He has a carnation on his left lapel. He is wearing a watch on his left wrist and a ring on the index finger of his left hand. The couple is facing the camera; bodies turned to the right. Prin… more
Date: 1971
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[Black and white negative of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Morgan]

Description: Black and white negative of Mr. And Mrs. Fletcher Morgan. Mrs. Morgan, who wears eyeglasses, is wearing a short sleeved dress with a floral corsage on her left shoulder. She is wearing earrings, in her ears and a bracelet on her left wrist. Mr. Morgan, who also wears eyeglasses, is wearing a suit and tie. He has a carnation on his left lapel. He is wearing a watch on his left wrist and a ring on the index finger of his left hand. The couple is facing the camera; bodies turned to the right. Prin… more
Date: 1971
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[Black and white negative of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Morgan]

Description: Black and white negative of Mr. And Mrs. Fletcher Morgan. Mrs. Morgan, who wears eyeglasses, is wearing a short sleeved dress with a floral corsage on her left shoulder. She is wearing earrings, in her ears and a bracelet on her left wrist. Mr. Morgan, who also wears eyeglasses, is wearing a suit and tie. He has a carnation on his left lapel. He is wearing a watch on his left wrist and a ring on the index finger of his left hand. The couple is facing the camera; bodies turned to the right. Prin… more
Date: 1971
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[Black and white negative of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Morgan]

Description: Black and white negative of Mr. And Mrs. Fletcher Morgan. Mrs. Morgan, who wears eyeglasses, is wearing a short sleeved dress with a floral corsage on her left shoulder. She is wearing earrings, in her ears and a bracelet on her left wrist. Mr. Morgan, who also wears eyeglasses, is wearing a suit and tie. He has a carnation on his left lapel. He is wearing a watch on his left wrist and a ring on the index finger of his left hand. The couple is facing the camera; bodies turned to the right. "Kod… more
Date: 1971
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[Photograph centered on a Santa Gertrudis bull]

Description: Photograph centered on a Santa Gertrudis bull with "44" branded on right flank and an "S" brand on his right upper hip. The photograph was taken in a pasture on the George Ranch. Three other Santa Gertrudis cows beside the bull. Fence line in background. Written in pencil on back of photo: "600-7 6 5/16" x 3 1/2 " george Ranch SGJ 99R .10 1.65" Stamped in black on back "25". Stamped in green on back: The Cattleman 410 E. Weatherford Fort Worth, Texas File No. [in ink] 600 - 7".
Date: 1971
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[Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis cow with Hilmar Moore]

Description: Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis cow with Hilmar Moore in the standing just beyond the Santa Gertrudis. The cow has two "O" brands on his back left leg/hip area and a "9" on his left shoulder. Moore, who is standing with his hands on his hips, is wearing boots, pants (hems tucked in boots), short sleeved shirt, and a straw cowboy hat. Stock pens and barn in background. Written on back in pencil "600-15". Stamped on back in green: "The Cattleman 410 E. Weatherford Fort Worth, Texas File No. [in … more
Date: 1971
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[Photograph of three cowboys on horseback in a stock pen with cattle]

Description: Photograph of three cowboys on horseback in a stock pen with cattle. Two of the men have been identified as Frank Silvas and Johnny Hudgins. The rear ends of three cows can be seen on far left of photograph. Wooden stock pen fence behind horses. Large oak tree just outside of the fence area. Small tin building, wooden fences, and trees in background. Written on back of photo in pencil: "600-2". Stamped on back in green: "The Cattleman 410 E. Weatherford Fort Worth, Texas File No. [in ink] 600-2… more
Date: 1971
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[A letter with "The Santa Gertrudis Journal"]

Description: A letter with "The Santa Gertrudis Journal" as the letterhead reads as: "Roger B. Letz, Publisher P. O. Box 2386 Fort Worth, Texas 76101 (817) 336-3611 October 20, 1970 Mr. Walter W. Cardwell, Jr. P. O. Box 1018 Lockhart, Texas Dear Walter: Here are the pictures made at Kingsville. I have copies of them on hand here at the office so if you wish just call me collect about the copy for the next ad. I would suggest using the picture of the three men along with an announcement of the purchase of… more
Date: October 20, 1970
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[Letter with "The Santa Gertrudis Journal" letterhead]

Description: Letter with "The Santa Gertrudis Journal" letterhead reads: Roger B. Letz, Publisher P. O. Box 2386 Fort Worth, Texas 76101 August 10, 1970 Mr. Walter W. Cardwell, Jr. P. O. Box 1018 Lockhart, Texas Dear Walter: Attached are two pictures each of four of your Pioneer Sale heifers, one picture of one of the heifers and four pictures of the sale bull. Also included is a suggested layout of a page ad, which includes all six pictures. You will need to fill in appropriate remarks about each animal un… more
Date: August 10, 1970
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[Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis heifer]

Description: Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis heifer. The photograph was enclosed in a folder 2000.034.027a and referenced to in letter 2000.034.027b. The heifer is haltered and being held by a man to far right of photo. The man is also holding a show stick which he is using to position the heifer's right front hoof. The heifer is posed in the grass in front of a tin building. Back of photograph in pencil: "Aug 1970 No [underlined]. Stamped in purple: "Photo by The Santa Gertrudis Journal box 2386 ED 6-3611 … more
Date: August 1970
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[Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis heifer]

Description: Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis heifer. The photograph was enclosed in a folder 2000.034.027a and referenced to in letter 2000.034.027b. The haltered (man's hand visible with lead rope on far right) heifer has a tag in his left ear with "137" printed on it. The heifer is standing in the grass in front of a tin building. A Chevrolet truck is parked to the right. Back of photo in pencil: "Aug 1970 No [underlined]" . Stamped in purple: "Photo by The Santa Gertrudis Journal Box 2386 ED 6-3611 For… more
Date: August 1970
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