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[The northwest corner of the Fort Bend County Court House]
Photograph of the northwest image of the Fort Bend County Court House. It is a three story structure with three small domes each on a different corner of the roof and a larger one in the center of the roof with a human figure on the very top. Four columns line the entranceway. A black, metal fence, with trees lining it, surrounds the courthouse. A dirt road is in the foreground. On bottom of photo, handwritten: "Court House, Fort Bend co, Richmond, Tex."
[Photograph of the back of the George house]
Photograph of the back of the George house, water tower with cables extending from it and a windmill slightly to the right. Two chimneys are visible and one white building on right side with the edge of another building visible on extreme right. There is a large tree in the left side of the photo. Snow covers the ground. On the bottom of the photo, handwritten: "Dec 21 1924"
[A.P. George and an unidentified man, wearing hats and standing outside]
Photograph of A.P. George and another gentlemen who is holding a cigarette in his right hand. The man is standing on the left and wearing light colored pants, collared shirt and hat with a dark rim and a dark belt. His left hand is in his pants pocket. A.P. George is wearing light colored pants, collared shirt and a dark tie. He also has a light colored hat on with a dark rim, glasses and a dark belt. Both of his arms are by his side and slightly out front. There is a tree in the left of the image with a small walkway behind the men.
[Three calves in a short pen]
Photograph of three calves in a short pen. Two light colored calves are standing, one facing left and the other facing right and looking into the camera, while a darker one is sitting on the left side, facing left. To the left of the pen is a long fence that extends to a small barn that has a three trees around it, one on each side. Small pens extend behind the calves.
[Photograph of four men on horse back rounding up horses]
Photograph of four men on horse back rounding up horses. The men are evenly spread out across the center of the photo, with the horses entering through a small gate in the center right of the photo leading to the pens that are on the far right. A short wooden gate extends toward the left halfway across the photo. All images are far removed from the photographer.
[Duck sitting in the middle of a yard with approximately twenty ducklings]
Photograph of a duck sitting in the middle of a yard with approximately twenty ducklings surrounding her. A white fence with six small shrubs lies across the background of the photo. One small tree is in front of the fence and behind the ducks.
[Photograph of an Unidentified Person Standing on a House Porch During a Flood]
Photograph of the front of white, one-story building with four windows in the front and six columns lining the porch. Water surrounds the house with trees sticking out of the water. A man is standing on the front porch with his left hand on a front column, he is wearing light colored pants, shirt and a dark jacket and hat. There is another structure in the water in the left of the photo. At the top of the picture, handwritten: "CARMEM & NELSON @ Booth". On bottom of picture, handwritten: "HALLEY HOUSE".
[Photograph of four men in a large wooden pen with a bull]
Photograph of four men in a large wooden pen with a bull. The bull has his head near the ground with his hind legs in the air. Two men are in front of the bull, one is to the bull's left and the fourth man is behind the bull. A rope lies in the middle of the photo.
[Photograph of nine cows grazing in a field]
Photograph of nine cows grazing in a field. The grass in the foreground is higher than the grass the cows are grazing on. Behind the cows is a barbed wire fence with trees beyond that. All the cows are in the same vicinity, except for one dark one that is in the far right side of the photo.
[Automobiles surrounding Camp George]
Photograph of Camp George. It is a one story, dark wooden house with a chimney coming out of the left side and numerous windows around it. There are three men standing beside cars in front of the fireplace. There are seven vehicles parked in front, all with white walled tires. Trees surround the house.
[Photograph of T.W. "Bud" Davis]
Photograph of T.W. "Bud" Davis. He is seated being the steering wheel of a car. Another man's leg is between Bud and the steering wheel. Bud is wearing a white collared shirt and a light colored hat.
[Photograph of T.W. "Bud" Davis as a young boy]
Photograph of T.W. "Bud" Davis as a young boy. He is standing with his right hand resting on the back of a dark tapestry chair and his left arm hanging by his side. He is wearing dark cowboy boots up to his knees, dark, gingham print pants that are tucked into his boots, pin-striped double breasted coat buttoned up and a white collared shirt. He has a dark hot on. To the right of the image is a table with a dark runner, floral arrangement and a stack of books. The backdrop appears to be the sides of two buildings. On bottom of photo, handwritten: "Bud DAVIS".
[Belle Ryon Davis wearing a dark dress with embroidery]
Bust photograph of Belle Ryon Davis. She is wearing a dark dress with embroidery down the left side, buttons down the center and a pin holding the collar closed. Her bangs are curled and her hair is pulled in a bun on the top of her head. She is looking to the left, while her body is positioned toward the right. On bottom of photo, handwritten: "Bell Ryon DAVIS"
[J.H.P. Davis wearing a dark pin-striped coat]
Bust photograph of J.H.P. Davis as a young man. HE is wearing a dark pin-striped coat, dark print tie and a white collared shirt. He has a trimmed mustache. He is looking to the right. On bottom of photo, handwritten: "J H P DAVIS".
[Photograph of the Brazos River Bridge in Richmond, Texas]
Photograph of the Brazos River Bridge in Richmond, Texas. Trees line both sides of the river as it bends to the right. At bottom of picture, handwritten: "Brazos River Bridge Richmond Tex."
[Photograph of George House]
Photograph of George House. This white, one-story building is slightly covered by trees out front of it. Two chimneys are visible on the house, dark shutters on the numerous windows around the house and a large front porch that follows the house around on the right side. A white picket fence surrounds the house and separates it from a small, plain white building on the left side of the photo. This small building is facing right, with one small window visible. A wooden fence is behind it with trees beyond that. A large field is in the foreground. On bottom of photo, handwritten: "REBUILT GEORGE HOUSE 1st HOME BURNED - SAME FOUNDATION AS ORIGINAL HOUSE".
[Photograph taken from the George house looking down the driveway]
Photograph looking down the driveway leading to the George house. The bushes that line either side of the driveway are overgrown and covered in ice. Tall trees to the back and right of photo are covered in ice.
[Black ribbon necklace that belonged to Polly Ryon]
Black ribbon necklace that belonged to Polly Ryon. Measures 33 3/4" in length.
[Scale beam]
Scale beam, missing two pieces. There are marks with weights from 20 to 160 on one side and marks from 5 to 50 on the other. The end is hook shaped. Wire has been added to hang it from. It has some rust. Old Object Term: scale,cotton
[Bust photograph of Mr. J.R. Poge wearing a dark coat and a dark hat]
Oval bust tintype photograph of Mr. J.R. Poge. He is wearing a dark coat, white collared shirt and a dark hat. Under photo on bottom of matte, handwritten: "Mr. J.R. Poge. Esq. Richmond Texs Nov 6/69". Enclosed in an cardboard substrate.
["Wena P. Davis." identification card]
Identification card in album next to 2000.079.019a Scripted on front: "Wena P. Davis." Card is textured with a flower image.
[Bust photograph of a young boy smoking a pipe]
Oval bust tintype photograph of a young boy smoking a pipe. He is wearing a dark coat, white collared shirt and a dark hat. His right eye is turned inward (cross-eyed). Enclosed in a cardboard substrate. Identification card placed beside picture, scripted: "Wena P. Davis."
[T.W. Davis as an infant, sitting in a chair]
Oval photograph of T.W. Davis as an infant sitting in a chair covered with a Mexican style blanket. He is wearing a dark dress with a white collar and pleats on the lower half, striped stockings and dark dress shoes. There are twelve buttons on the front of his dress. His left hand is resting in his lap, while his right hand is gripping the arm of the chair. Attached to a cardboard substrate.
[Mourning card of Capt. W. K. Davis]
Mourning card of Capt. W. K. Davis. Died Aug. 3, 1891. Black card with gold edging and writing. Top, center sparrow holding a card that reads: "In Loving Remembrance of". Underneath bird, Holy Bible with "Capt. W. K. Davis, Died Aug. 3, 1891" written on front. Foliage in background. Bottom, center unraveled scroll reads: "Tis hard to break the tender cord, When love has bound the heart, Tis hard, so hard, to speak the words, Must we forever part? Dearest loved one we have laid thee, In the peaceful grave's embrace, But thy memory will be cherished Till we see thy heavenly face."
[A young boy sitting on a sofa]
Photograph of a young boy sitting on a sofa with his back touching the back of the sofa. Possibly Thomas "Bud" Walter Davis as an infant. He is wearing a white lacy dress, white leggings and dark lace-up boots. His left arm is extended and touching the back of the sofa. His left arm is bent and his left hand is touching his chest. His right leg is crossed under his left leg, which is extended out in front of him. Attached to a cardboard substrate.
[Burgundy leather wallet]
Burgundy leather wallet. It has six different sections on the interior, separating compartments by "1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50" dollar bills.
[White vinyl box lined with white satin and purple velvet]
White vinyl box. Interior lined with white satin and purple velvet. Inside lid states: "Sakowitz Bros."
[Bust photograph of a young woman, possibly Nancy Slavin Jones]
Oval bust tintype photograph of a young woman, possibly Nancy (Nannie) Slavin Jones, wife of Thomas Walter Jones. She is wearing a pink dress with a small white collar. Her dark curly hair falls just above her shoulders, with the front portion pulled back from her face. Under photograph on matte, handwritten: "Nannie Jones". Enclosed in an ivory cardboard substrate.
[Bust photograph of Ed D Ryon wearing a dark coat with a white shirt]
Oval bust tintype photograph of Ed D Ryon. He is wearing a dark coat, vest and a white shirt. He has a dark mustache and dark hair. Above picture on matte, handwritten: "Ed D Ryon". Below picture on matte, handwritten: "Ed D Ryon".
[Newspaper article titled "Pushing cattle to Bellaire"]
Newspaper article titled "Pushing cattle to Bellaire Cowboy: No place like home on the range" taken from the HERALD COASTER and written by Sharon Wallingford dated Wednesday, April 27, 1988. The article spotlights Oscar "Lightning" Autrey, a African-American cowboy. Written at the top of the article "Grandpa Jodarski first settled in Booth Tex when he came here - This is how it was 1920 - He knew Mr & Mrs Booth well. Written at bottom: "Ethel was born in Booth, Texas."
[Certificate issued to Mr. F. J. Jodarski]
Certificate issued to Mr. F. J. Jodarski. The U. S. Army Air Forces III Fighter Command Aircraft Warning Service Certificate of Appointment issued this certificate to Mr. Jodarski in 1943. Certificate written on linen colored paper with black text and blue watermark (circle with wings).
[Photograph of George Jodarski with a calf]
Photograph of George Jodarski with a calf (not named). George is standing in his yard on the George Ranch. George, who is wearing dark colored pants, light colored shirt, and a hat, is standing on the other side of the calf. He is holding the coiled lead rope in his left hand. There is partial view of a white wooden house on the right, dog house near tree at the center right. "Momma's chickens" are beneath that tree (in front of a long culvert); fence and boxed trees to the left. Mrs. Walter's white house can be seen in the center left background.
[Photograph of George Jodarski and his prize calf]
Photograph of George Jodarski and his prize calf. The photograph was taken in 1940 at the Jodarski's second house (one house closer to Richmond on the same side of the road). Albert Peyton George gave Jodarski the calf and he entered it in the Fort Bend County Fair where he won Grand Champion. Albert George bought the calf at the Fort Bend County Fair auction and gave it back to Jodarski. Jodarski then entered the calf in the Houston Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exposition, where it placed 2nd. The calf was named "Snowball". The photograph shows a white calf with a rosette pinned to his halter. George is standing near the calf's head and he has both of his hands on the calf's halter. Jodarski is wearing dark colored pants, white belt, dark short sleeved shirt, and a hat. There is an automobile in right background, and another in left background. A white wooden building can partially be seen in center background.
[Plastic blue flower beads with yellow centers stung into a necklace]
Plastic beaded necklace 36 1/2" long. Small blue flowers with yellow centers are lined up in a row.
[Metal derrick platform with an oil pump below it]
Photograph of a metal derrick platform with an oil pump below it. There are two more oil derricks in left background; gravel road extending from right foreground into left background. Written on back in red pencil: "2 col A. P. George 65.3 [encircled] 1411". This photograph is one of a group that was found taped together for a journal or newspaper publication.
[Row of oil storage tanks in a pasture on the George Ranch]
Photograph of a row of oil storage tanks in a pasture on the George Ranch. The tank in foreground has a dark circle with "GULF" printed in the center. The tanks have a cat walk on the right side that leads to one central stairway on right. There is a wooden post, barb wire fence in foreground; trees in background. This photograph is one of a group that was found taped together for a journal or newspaper publication.
[Small wooden fan with purple fan blades]
Small wooden fan with purple fan blades. A string is hanging from the metal piece holding the fan together.
[Four young women sitting on the cement ledge of the bridge over Dry Creek]
Outdoor photograph of four young women sitting on the cement ledge of the bridge over Dry Creek on FM 762. The photograph was taken in 1942. The George Ranch house can be seen between the trees in right center background; along with cattle grazing in front pasture; and the tree lined driveway in left background of photograph.
[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.
[Sylvester and Alfred Jodarski at George Ranch]
Outdoor photograph of Sylvester and Alfred Jodarski taken on the George Ranch in 1923. Sylvester is wearing dark pants, white shirt, and a hat. Alfred is wearing dark stockings, dark knee pants, white shirt, black bow tie, and a hat. They are both standing on a dirt path in a pasture. There is a wooden gate at the end of the path directly behind the two boys. Fence in background, two horses seen just to the right in another pasture across the road. Written below image: "Sylvester [&] Alfred Jodarski 1923".
[Five children on the Jodarski back porch]
Outdoor photograph of five children on the Jodarski back porch. The photograph was taken in 1928 on the George Ranch. Two of the children are seated on the bottom step that leads to the porch, two children are standing on the second step, and the fifth child is standing on the top step. The white wooden house has a lantern hung on the exterior wall on the left side of the photograph.
[Four girls in the Jodarski yard]
Outdoor photograph of four girls taken in the Jodarski yard. The Jodarski family lived on the George Ranch. The four girls, who all have short hair, are standing on a dirt pathway. Flowers in foreground. The white buildings in the background have been identified as: from left of photo to right: George School, Jakubick's house, natural gas station (small white building), Eben's house (far in background) and Walter Kopicinski's house (nearest) and outbuilding on right. "Everybody had a smokehouse".
[Silver pocket watch]
Silver pocket watch. Time is demarcated by roman numerals.
[Photograph of Frankie Jodarski stacking hay]
Photograph of Frankie Jodarski stacking hay somewhere on the George Ranch. Frankie, who is wearing long-sleeved overalls and a hat, is holding a wooden handled pitchfork. The "fork" end of the pitchfork is in a stack of hay. Barns in Left background; trees in right background. Written below the image: "Frankie Jodarski".
[George, Alfred, Raymond, and Frank Jodarski]
Outdoor photograph of four men. The men are identified as (left to right): "Little Brother George, brother Alfred, Raymond, and Frank Jodarski". The photograph was taken in 1940. All of the men are wearing hats. Fence posts in right background; shrub in left background. Written at top of image: "George, Alfred, Raymond 5 (or S?) [&] Papa - 1940".
[Ethel Jodarski wearing a uniform]
Senior photograph of Ethel Jodarski probably taken in 1931. Ethel is wearing dark colored shoes, white socks, white slacks, dark jacket, white shirt, dark tie, and a cap. She has her right hand on her hips, left hand on the door of an automobile, and her left foot is on the running board of the vehicle. The white wooden house in the background is Ethel's home. Ethel visited a lot with Mary Jones. The photo is bordered by a black pattern with "Fox Co." written in the top right and bottom left corners. Written in ink above the image "Ethel Jodarski" and below the image "Senior".
[Hunting Permit issued to Ervin Muegge by Mrs. A.P. George]
Hunting Permit issued to Ervin Muegge by Mrs. A.P. George. Permit reads: Hunting Permit This will authorize [ink] Ervin Muegge to hung in [ink] A.P. George lands until [blank line] 19 [blank line] [signed] Mamie E. George Owner.
[An area of water in front of an oil field]
Photograph of an oil field. There is an area of water with a containment levee surrounding it in foreground. A metal storage tank with a pipe extending from it on far right of photo; wooden post on far left. A dark painted wooden building near right center of photograph. There are six oil derricks in the distance. The photograph has a black pattern border with "Fox Co." in bottom left and top right corners of the border. There is a red "v" or check mark on back of photo.
[Wooden oil derrick with oil spurting from the well beneath]
Photograph of a wooden oil derrick with oil spurting from the well beneath. Rows of metal pipe are lined up on the wooden platform near the derrick. One pipe is lying on the ground in foreground. The metal gears and machinery at base of platform is also visible. Reverse writing in purple on back of photograph reads: "Mr. A. P. George Richmond, Texas".
[Wooden oil derrick with oil spurting from the well below]
Photograph of a wooden oil derrick with oil spurting from the well below. There is metal pipe lying in mud and oil puddled ground in the foreground. More metal pipes are lined up on the wooden platform near the derrick. The derrick is only partially seen.
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