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[A Memo From John Brandon]
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.
[A young woman wearing a black drape]
Studio bust portrait of a young woman. The woman, who has short hair that is curled at temples and at ears, is wearing a black drape that is traditionally worn for graduation photographs.
[A young man wearing a graduation gown with cap and tassel]
Studio portrait of a young man wearing a graduation gown with cap and tassel. A white shirt with tie is visible above the neckline of the gown. The photograph was enclosed in folder 2000.057.027a.
[Mamie Davis George seated on a floral print sofa]
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.
[A large congregation gathered in a church]
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 have arched insets at top. Photograph was enclosed in envelope 2000.057.063a.
[Decorative piece of silver that is broken in two]
Decorative piece of silver that is broken in two. Function unknown. Found in small white box 2000.085.087 that states: "M.O. NOBBE & COMPANY INC. Jewelers GALVESTON, TEXAS."
[Photograph of the George Ranch house and yard, southeast approach]
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 snow?) leads to veers to front of house and leads to garage. The photograph is bordered by a black pattern with "Fox Co." printed in top right and bottom left corners. Stamped on back of photo in blue: "8 178". Stamped in purple: "Guaranteed For Life This Is A Genuine Border [outline of fox] Fox Tone Picture Made By Fox company, San Antonio, Texas Copyrighted 1927 By Carl D. Newton".
[View of the north side of the George Ranch house]
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).
[Large plant growing on the George Ranch house]
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".
["Baptist Church, Richmond, Texas"]
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 Wayne, Ind. Place Stamp Here".
[A woman standing beside a chair wearing a black dress and hat]
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 watch chain hangs around her neck and down to a pocket watch in a small pocket on the front of her jacket. She is wearing dangle earrings and a dark hat with flowers on the left side sits atop her dark, curly hair. The backdrop is of a room with a fireplace on the right side. A table with books on it sits behind and to the left of the chair. Attached to a cardboard substrate. On bottom of matte, photographer's mark: "BARR & WRIGHT HOUSTON, TEX".
[Photograph of six dark colored cattle and one white Brahman]
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 the distance. "45" written in white in the bottom right corner of photograph. Stamped in purple on back of photograph: "Bob Bailey fine photography 515 Taft (at Buffalo Dr.) Houston, Texas KE - 6625 Negative Number 17144 - 45".
[Photograph of six young Brahmans in the corner of a stock pen]
Photograph of six young Brahmans in the corner of a stock pen on the King Ranch. All are wearing halters except the second cow from the right. Their lead ropes can be seen across the dirt of the stock pen. Bare tree in background.
[Photograph of the main buildings bordered by a white wooden fence all belonging to the King Ranch]
Photograph of the main buildings bordered by a white wooden fence all belonging to the King Ranch. Storage tanks on left next to a large white barn. Five white houses and a water tank from center to right of photograph. Pasture land in foreground.
[Photograph of six cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch]
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 right edge of photo. White fence posts and oak trees line the driveway that leads to the George Ranch house. "24" written in bottom right corner of photograph. Stamped in purple on back of photograph: "Bob Bailey fine photography 515 Taft (at Buffalo Dr.) Houston, Texas KE - 6625 Negative Number 17144 - 24".
[Photograph of three Brahman cattle in a King Ranch pasture]
Full length photograph of three Brahman cattle in a King Ranch pasture. Ranch houses, white fences, water tank, and storage tanks (right) in background.
[Photograph of three black calves in a stock pen with six white Brahman cows]
Photograph of three black calves in a stock pen with six white Brahman cows. Wooden partition to stock pen next to cows. Trees in background. Partial view of a horse next to the oak tree on far right (seen between wooden panels of fence). Written on back in black ink: "David G. Morris W-6-6238".
[Photograph of three cows in a wooden stock pen on the George Ranch]
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.
[Photograph of three dark colored bulls and one white Brahman]
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 515 Taft (at Buffalo Dr.) Houston, Texas KE - 6625 Negative Number 17144 - 11".
[Photograph of six Longhorn cattle in a pasture]
Photograph of six Longhorn cattle (five facing camera) in a pasture. Trees in background. Back of photograph stamped in black "(?)21".
[Photograph of the rear ends of six cows taken on the George Ranch]
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 Picture Please Mention No. [pencil] 430-8".
[Photograph of a herd of white and one black Brahman cattle]
Photograph of a herd of white (one black near right of photograph) Brahman cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch. Trees and wooden fence in background. Stamped on back in blue: "Photograph by David J. Morris Houston Post Houston, Texas 368A".
[Photograph of a Brahman facing a dark colored bull in a pasture]
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. Stamped in purple on back of photograph: "Bob Bailey fine photography 515 Taft (at Buffalo Dr.) Houston, Texas KE - 6625 Negative Number 17144 - 39".
[Photograph of a cow - facing right side]
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".
[Photograph of a herd of Brahman cattle around a wooden trough in a pasture]
Photograph of a herd of Brahman cattle around a wooden trough in a pasture. Pasture in foreground and in background. Stamped in black on back: "05".
[Photograph of a Brahman facing a dark colored bull in a pasture]
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). "42" written in white in bottom right corner of photograph. Stamped in purple on back of photograph: "Bob Bailey fine photography 515 Taft (at Buffalo Dr.) Houston, Texas KE - 6625 Negative Number 17144 - 42".
[Photograph of a bull near a fence line]
Photograph of a bull (appears to have been running) near a fence line. Nine cattle are on opposite side of the wire fence. Tree line and cross fence in background. Stamped on back of photograph in blue: "985" and in black "Kodak Velox Paper".
[Photograph of a herd of Brahman cattle and hogs in a pasture]
Photograph of a herd of Brahman (cross?) cattle and hogs in a pasture. Nine hogs are in the foreground. Fence lines extend along right and left side of the photograph. Pasture land in the background. Written in white at bottom right corner of the photograph: "9".
[Photograph of a herd of cattle passing through a gap in a fence]
Photograph of a herd of cattle passing through a gap in a fence. The pasture in the background has taller grass than the pasture in foreground. Fence line extends vertically across center of photograph. Back of photograph in pencil: "Negative # 367" and stamped in blue "Photograph by David J. Morris Houston Post Houston, Texas".
[Photograph of a herd of predominantly Brahman cattle]
Photograph of a herd of cattle in a pasture. The cattle are predominantly Brahman. White fence posts and trees in background. Wooden gate in center background. Stamped in blue on back: "Photograph by David J. Morris Houston Post Houston, Texas 362A".
[Photograph of a herd of Brahman cattle in a pasture]
Photograph of a herd of Brahman cattle in a pasture. Four trees in right background. Image is slightly blurred. Outline of a window (airplane?) in photograph. Stamped on back of photo in black: "05".
[Photograph of a herd of cattle in a pasture with a background of the George Ranch house and water tower]
Photograph of a herd of cattle in a pasture. The George Ranch house and water tower can be seen in the background. Tall trees in background. Branch of tree in foreground at top right corner. Written in white at bottom right corner in white is "14". Stamped in purple on back of photograph: "Bob Bailey fine photography 515 Taft (at Buffalo Dr.) Houston, Texas KE - 6625 Negative Number 17144 - 14". Written in pencil on back of photograph: "bought first Santa Greutics [sic] [?] heifers-cross-breeding check date-".
[Photograph of a herd of Brahman cattle near wooden feeding troughs in a pasture]
Photograph of a herd of Brahman cattle near wooden feeding troughs in a pasture. Fence in left background. Pasture in foreground and background. Back of photograph in pencil: "8 x 10" and stamped in black: "05".
[Photograph of a herd of predominantly Brahman cattle]
Photograph of a herd of cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch. The herd is predominantly Brahman cattle. White buildings and trees in background. Stamped on back of photograph in black: "02".
[Photograph of a herd of white and brown Brahman cattle]
Photograph of a herd of white and brown Brahman cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch. The cattle are centered around wooden feed troughs. Photograph has purple pen marks on the (left and right only) white border around the image. Written on back in purple: "8 in" with lines extending horizontally and in pencil "6560 [line] 7" and [in a circle] 8 1/2 (?)".
[Photograph of a herd of Brahman cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch]
Photograph of a herd of Brahman cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch. There are three Brahman's to the left of the photograph that are separated from the rest of the herd. White post fence in background. Windmill in left center background of photograph. Stamped on back of photograph: "Hank Tenny & Associates photography publicity 3615 S MacGregor Houston".
[Photograph of six dark colored cattle and a Brahman]
Photograph of six dark colored cattle and a Brahman. Two men on right of photograph in cowboy hats are holding the lead ropes of two of the cattle. Man (squatting) on right wearing cowboy hat is holding the lead rope of the Brahman.. Shadow of a man on left. Wooden feeder and white building in background. Other cattle grazing in pasture in background. White fence posts and oak trees line the driveway that leads to the George Ranch house (not visible). "47" written in white in bottom right hand corner of photograph. Stamped in purple on back of photograph: "Bob Bailey fine photography 515 Taft (at Buffalo Dr.) Houston, Texas KE - 6625 Negative Number 17144 - 47".
[Photograph of six dark colored cattle and one white Brahman]
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 hand for support. Partial view 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 the distance. "44" written in white in the bottom right corner of photograph. Stamped in purple on back of photograph: "Bob Bailey fine photography 515 Taft (at Buffalo Dr.) Houston, Texas KE - 6625 Negative Number 17144 - 44".
[Photograph of three Brahman cattle in a pasture on the King Ranch]
Photograph of three Brahman cattle in a pasture on the King Ranch. A man wearing a dark suit and hat is petting the Brahman (on left) with spots on its head to prove its gentleness. Large white barn in left background. Two story white house and water tank in right background.
[Large herd of cows and a large haystack]
Photograph of a large herd of cows. There is a large haystack in the center, left of the photo. Trees line the background.
[An African-American man holding the leather reins to two Brahman bulls that are harnessed together]
Photograph of an African-American man holding the leather reins to two Brahman bulls that are harnessed together. The harness consists of a leather halter (with two straps attaching the two bulls to each other), a padded yoke and chains that are linked to a strap that extends across the bull's back. A chain also hangs below the yoke. The man is wearing overalls, white shirt, and a cloth head covering. The bulls and the man are standing in front of a row of bushes at the King Ranch. Photograph has a number "20" written in white print in bottom right corner.
[Albert Peyton George and nine other men wearing hats]
Photograph of a group of ten men who appear to be discussing a white calf partially seen to the far right of photograph. Man on far left is pointing to the calf. Albert Peyton George is the eight man from the left. He is wearing pants, long-sleeved shirt, print (wide) tie, and a hat with a dark wide band. He has his left hand in his pants pocket. Two men can be seen in top right corner. Automobiles are parked in parking lot in background. People on and near automobiles to right. Stamped on back of photograph in blue: "Clark & Summers Photography 3810 Leeland Fairfax 8373 Houston 3, Texas When Reordering Prints of this Picture Please Mention Neg. No [48-3]".
[A Brahman bull]
Close-up full length photograph of a Brahman bull (facing left) in a pasture on the King Ranch. Barb wire fence with white fence posts separating pasture with trees and wooden cabin (center) in background.
[A Brahman bull (facing right side of photo)]
Full length close-up photograph of a Brahman bull (facing right side of photo) in a pasture on the King Ranch. Barb wire fence with white posts in background. Log cabin in center right distance; trees in background.
[Large group of men watching a cock fight]
Photograph of a large group of men watching a cock fight. The front row of men is sitting in the grass or squatting down and the others are standing. Six of the men are holding paper plates. Man standing in foreground appears to be supervising the fighting roosters. Trees in background. Back of photograph in pencil: "A. P. George" and stamped in blue: "Clark & Summers Photography 3810 Leeland Fairfax 8373 Houston 3, Texas When Reordering Prints Of This Picture Please Mention Neg. No [in pencil] 48-11".
[A man holding the lead rope to a haltered Brahman bull - rear side view]
Photograph of an unidentified man (Pete Frost?) holding the lead rope to a (rear side view) haltered Brahman bull. The bull is branded with "143" near back leg and a "4" on rump. The man is wearing boots, pants (tucked in boots), overcoat (pin on left lapel), jacket and shirt beneath overcoat, felt hat, gloves; he is holding a cane with a round medallion near top in his right hand. There is snow on the ground; fence in background. Written on back in pencil: "Mis 469".
[Photograph of three hogs in a pasture]
Photograph of three hogs in a pasture. There is a fence line in the background with stacks of wood that extend the length of the fence line shown in the photo. Tree near right side of photo (at fence line). Back of photo written in blue ink: " Neg 358".
[Photograph of two cowboys working Brahman cattle on the George Ranch]
Photograph of two cowboys working Brahman cattle on the George Ranch. Brahman at center of photograph has a number "451" and the "circle" brand on the back leg. The circle brand belonged to Polly Ryon and was used by A.P. George. The partitions of the stock pen are made of metal pipe and contain other groups of cattle. There is an automobile near top right corner of photograph in front of Dry Creek. Dry Creek is nearly out of its banks; water can be seen past the fence line. Stamped on back in blue: "Clark & Summers Photography 3810 Leeland Fairfax 8373 Houston 3, Texas When Reordering Prints of This Picture Please Mention Neg. No. [in pencil] 48-9".
[Photograph of two Brahmans]
Close-up full length photograph of two Brahmans. They are in a pasture on the King Ranch. White wooden fence in background. Large white barn in left background.
[Photograph of two different photos of Brahman and another breed of cattle]
Photograph composed of two individual photos taped together. Bottom photo is of Brahman and another breed of cattle in a pasture on the George Ranch. Top photo shows four cattle side by side with a man holding their lead ropes. The man is wearing boots, light colored pants (hems tucked in boots), long-sleeved shirt, and cowboy hat. Double gates to left of photograph. Roof of building in left background. White wooden fence in background. Yellowed tape on front and back of photograph.
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