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[Autograph album "To darling Mamie"]
Page in autograph album reads: "To darling Mamie =My prayer= May choicest blessings crown thy head A"around [sic] thee beauteous robes be spread M"ay [sic] never sorrows gloomy pall. I"n [sic] all thy life - like a dark shadow fall E"ver [sic] guard her Father from starless skies D"o [sic] grant she may grow in beauty as old Time flies A"ye [sic] give a life all peace - or strength to bear with Fale V"erify [sic] every promise - of her present state I" pray for sunshine on her days and years S"avions [sic]! Save her, from storms and tears. Lovingly subscribed C.M. Reading Home- April 16, 1886".
[Autograph album "To my little Friend"]
Page from the autograph album that reads: "To my little Friend, This world is like a garden Your heart the fairest spot. Now in this fairy bower, Let me plant "Forget me-not" Your Friend Richmond April 20th 1886".
[Automobiles surrounding a large pecan tree]
Photograph of a large pecan tree. The men near the base of the tree appear to be pruning the tree. The tree has newly cut branches which are stacked on a trailer to the right. There is a wooden ladder leaning against the trailer. A truck is parked to the right of the photograph. Other automobiles are parked along the street on right and another one is parked on opposite side of corner (near center of photo). There is a brick building from center to right with sign that reads: "Electric Service H L & P Co." There are branches in the street in the foreground.
[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.
[T.B.W. Lumber Yard during the flood of 1899]
Photograph of the T.B.W. Lumber Yard during the flood of 1899. There are three men in a small wooden boat (crossing the street) near the center of the photograph. The lumber yard, on right, has stacks of lumber outside of the wooden tin roofed building. A two story house with trees in front yard is enclosed by a white picket fence on the left side of the photograph. There are other buildings in the background. Text at the bottom of the photograph reads: "T. B. W. Lumber Yard July 8, 1899 No 3". The photograph is mounted on a tan cardboard substrate.
[T. B. Wessendorff residence in Richmond, Texas]
Photograph of the T. B. Wessendorff residence in Richmond, Texas. This photograph copy was found in envelope 2000.053.010a. The house is a two and a half story white wooden house with dark trim. The house has a porch that wraps around one corner. The house has diamond shaped accents on windows and painted on the turret above the corner porch. There is a second floor balcony area on either side of the turret. Each gable of the roof has an half circle shaped window. There is a dormer to the left of the turret. The house is enclosed by a white picket fence. There is a hexagon shaped building to the left rear of the house and a white wooden building to the right rear. Text at bottom of photo reads: "T. B. Wessendorff. Res. Richmond Tex. 11."
[Babe Leake and Sara Purifoy at Babe's 90th birthday party]
Photograph of Babe Leake and Sara Purifoy (?) at the 90th birthday party for Babe. Babe and Sara (facing each other) are standing in front of a long linen covered table bearing silver trays of mints, crystal dish of peanuts, two candles in crystal holders, and a large floral topped cake on a silver serving tray. Babe and Sara are both wearing dark colored dresses and have corsages on their right shoulders. Partial view of five women and one child in background. Two candles and three floral arrangements decorate a wooden mantel on the wall. Written on back of the photo in blue ink: "'Sister' and Coz. Sara Purifoy who made the decorations for cake." A number "3" is also written on the back in pencil.
[Babe Leake, Neely Jones Leake and his wife May, at Babe's 90th birthday party]
Photograph of Babe Leake, Neely (?) Jones Leake and his wife May. The photograph was taken at the 90th birthday celebration of Babe Leake. The three are standing in front of a long linen covered table bearing silver trays of mints, crystal dish of peanuts, two candles in crystal holders, and a large floral topped cake on a silver serving tray. Babe is wearing a dark colored dress and has a large floral corsage on her left shoulder. Mr. Leake is wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and a dark colored wide tie. May is wearing a polka dot dress with matching jacket. She has a floral corsage on her left shoulder.
[Babe Leake sitting in a wicker chair with a telephone in her left hand]
Photograph of Babe Leake sitting in a wicker chair with a telephone in her left hand. She is waving a fan in her right hand. Leake is wearing a dark colored dress and she has a large floral corsage on her right shoulder. On the left side of the photograph is a lace covered table with a small floral arrangement, telephone, gift box, napkins, punch cup, and plate. There are three women sitting in folding chairs in right background. Written on back of photograph in blue ink: "'Sister' Babe at telephone - Mrs. W. S. Browning [&] daughter Mrs. Coursey of Eelkton Ky. In background and half of another friend Franklin Mrs. R. M. Patterson." Also written in pencil "2".
[Babe Leake standing behind a cake at her 90th birthday party]
Photograph of Babe Leake at the celebration of her 90th birthday. Babe is standing in front of a long linen covered table bearing silver trays of mints, crystal dish of peanuts, two candles in crystal holders, and a large floral topped cake on a silver serving tray. Leake, who has gray hair and wire rimmed eyeglasses, is wearing a dark colored v--neck dress with a brooch pinned at center. She has a large corsage on her right shoulder. There are five women seated in chairs in the background with floral arrangements on the wooden mantle behind them. Written on back of photograph in blue ink: "'Sister' Babe's 90th birthday - Oct. 9th 1954". Also written on back in pencil: "3 prints".
[Baby boy sitting in a cut out watermelon]
Photograph of a baby boy sitting in a cut out watermelon. The baby's left hand is near his mouth, while his right hand is touching his chest. A cloth is laid across his waist. Enclosed in a three-fold dark green substrate.
[Baby buggy with parasol]
Wooden baby buggy with a white parasol. Large "bicycle" wheels, carved wood frame with a medium finish.
[A baby sitting in a chair wearing a long, white lacy dress]
Photograph of baby sitting in a chair wearing a long, white lacy dress.
[The back yard of the Terrace Hal Lindsay home in Atlanta, Georgia]
Photograph of a yard (trimmed grass in foreground) with trees in background. There is a chain link fence barely visible through the thick foliage on the left side of the photograph. A wooden structure is partially visible in the brush on the other side of this fence. Written on back of the photograph in blue ink: "Back of Terrace Hal Lindsay Home Atlanta Ga.".
["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".
[Barbara McCampbell and her two children in a yard]
Photograph of Barbara McCampbell and her two children in a yard. They are standing around a white table. Mrs. McCampbell is wearing a white, cap sleeve top with a striped skirt. Her little girl, who she is holding in her arms, is wearing a white dress and white sox and shoes. Her son, standing to her right, is wearing a white, button up shirt and dark shorts. He is squinting.
[Barbara McCampbell and her two children standing in a yard holding hands]
Photograph of Barbara McCampbell and her two children standing in a yard. A large tree is behind them. Mrs. McCampbell is wearing a white, cap sleeve shirt with a long striped skirt. Her daughter, on her left, is wearing a white dress. Her son, on her right, is wearing a white shirt and dark shorts. His face is resting against Mrs. McCampbell's right arm.
[Barbara McCampbell sitting in a yard in front of some plants]
Photograph of Barbara McCampbell sitting in a yard. Her left hand is resting in her lap, while her right hand is out to her right side supporting her. She is wearing a textured white shirt with a gingham print skirt. She has a bracelet on her left arm and is wearing a necklace.
[Barbara McCampbell standing in a yard, holding a piece of fruit]
Photograph of Barbara McCampbell standing in a yard, holding a piece of fruit attached to a nearby tree. She is in the left side of photo. She is wearing a horizontally striped dress. She has a watch on her left wrist.
[Barbara McCampbell standing in a yard with a young boy and a young girl]
Photograph of Barbara McCampbell. She is standing in a yard with a young boy to her right and a young girl in front of her. Mrs. Campbell is wearing a long, white dress. The young boy is wearing a white shirt, dark shorts and white socks and shoes. The small girl is wearing a white dress.
[Barbara McCampbell with an unidentified man standing in front of a herd of cattle]
Photograph of Barbara McCampbell with an unidentified man. They are standing in the foreground of a herd of cattle. Mrs. McCampbell is wearing a white shirt and dark pants. The man is wearing a large hat, light colored long-sleeve shirt, dark belt and light colored pants. His right hand is resting on his hip.
[Barbara McCampbell with her arms crossed]
Photograph of Barbara McCampbell. Her arms are crossed left over right and the photograph stops at her elbows. She is wearing a white, button up top with a pearl necklace. Her wedding ring can be seen on her left hand. Attached to a grey cardboard substrate. On lower, right corner, photographer's mark: "gittings"
[Barbara McCampbell's children standing on steps in a yard]
Photograph of Barbara McCampbell's children. A young boy and young girl stand on steps amidst flowers in a yard. A large tree is on the left side. The boy is wearing a white shirt, dark shorts, white socks and dark shoes. The little girl is wearing a white dress.
[A barbecue at Camp George]
Photograph of a barbecue at Camp George. The in-ground pit with grill topped with meat is in the foreground. Two African-American men are cutting meat on a wooden spool as three men stand near them and visit. Men, women, and children socializing under two trees on left. Automobiles in background.
[A barbed wire fence and cattle on the George Ranch after a snowfall]
Photograph of a snow covered pasture on the George Ranch. Snow covered road with ice/water filled ditch, and fence in foreground. White Brahman cattle are gathered around several feed/water troughs within the pasture. Other cattle are beneath the tin pole barn in center right. Cross fence in background with windmill and small white wooden building in right background. 001 has "8" written in pencil on back. .002 is an 8 x 10 enlargement of .001.
[Bed accessory]
dust ruffle,lavender floral on cream:RH Old Object Term: bed accessory
[Beige ribbon]
Beige ribbon surrounds a large circular button partly covered in felt. An image of a head of cattle is on the front. Beige ribbon extends downward from button and states: "FORT WORTH 1905". Bronze colored ribbon tied in a bow lies directly below button and same ribbon shaped like ringlets extend from end of ribbon. Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon, livestock
[Beige ribbon that states: "CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION FORTH WORTH, TEX. 1907"]
Beige ribbon that states: "CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION FORTH WORTH, TEX. 1907" A smaller ribbon is attached on top that states: "HOME AGAIN - 1908". Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon, livestock
[Beige ribbon with blue star]
Beige ribbon with blue writing that states: "(large star at top) Galveston April 21, 1896. Texas Veteran Twenty-Third Annual ..Re-union.." Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon
[Beige silk ribbon that states: "JUDGE"]
Beige silk ribbon that states: "JUDGE". Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon
[Beige silk ribbon that states: "MEET ME AT FORT WORTH IN 1902"]
Beige silk ribbon that states: "MEET ME AT FORT WORTH IN 1902". Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon
[Beige silk ribbon that states: "TEXAS LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION San Antonio Jan. 22, 1900"]
Beige silk ribbon that states: "TEXAS LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION San Antonio Jan. 22, 1900" Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon, livestock
[Beige silk ribbon that states: "The Latch String is O_ Meet me in SAN ANTONIO 1911"]
Beige silk ribbon that states: "The Latch String is O_ Meet me in SAN ANTONIO 1911". Picture of the Alamo is at the bottom. Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon
[Beige silk ribbon with red writing]
Beige silk ribbon with red writing that states: "MEMBERS' BADGE DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC (SEAL OF TEXAS IN CENTER) OF TEXAS. ORGANIZED AT HOUSTON, TEXAS, NOV. 6, 1891." Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon
[Belle Ryon Davis and Mary Jones as a child, next to a house]
Photograph of Belle Ryon Davis, standing with Mary Jones, child in foreground (Rhydonia Jones' daughter, born July 30, 1922, bending over). The portion of the house that is shown is the remodeled/expanded carport porte-cochere. Mrs. Davis, who wears glasses and has graying hair, is wearing a light colored ankle length dress with dark shoes. Mary is wearing a knee length dress with dark shoes and has a bonnet covering her head. Plants contained in plant stands, hanging baskets, and pots are seen in various locations on the porte-cochere. White picket fence and trees in right background. Written on the back bottom of the photograph in black ink: "With another wish for a happy birthday, Rhydonia". In pencil "313".
[Belle Ryon (Davis) resting her arms on a fireplace mantel]
Cabinet Portrait of Belle Ryon (Davis). In the Full-length photograph, Belle is wearing a long sleeved jacket with bands of dark fabric across the center front, collar, sleeves, and near the bustle in back. The two layered skirting has the same dark strips at upper tier hem and again on sides of bottom pleated tier. A velvet sash of the darker color can be seen where the bottom and top tiers meet at Belle's side. Davis is standing to the left of a fireplace and has her hands crossed and on top of the mantle. An upholstered chair is to the left of the photograph and a window is in the background. The photograph is mounted on a cardboard substrate. Bottom of cardboard in black: "Cabinet Portrait. C. J. Wright, Houston." Written at bottom of cardboard below the image in black ink: "Bell Davis". Also on back in black print: an image of a camera at the top of a shield; bottom of banner reads " I HAVE ENGAGED THE SUN TO SHINE FOR ME." Below the shield is printed: C. J. WRIGHT, HOUSTON, TEXAS. All Negatives preserved. Duplicates may be obtained at any time." The backing is pink with circular patterns.
[Belle Ryon (Davis) resting her arms on a fireplace mantel]
Cabinet Portrait of Belle Ryon (Davis). In the full-length photograph, Belle is wearing a long sleeved jacket with bands of dark fabric across the center front, collar, sleeves, and near the bustle in back. The two layered skirting has the same dark strips at upper tier hem and again on sides of bottom pleated tier. A velvet sash of the darker color can be seen where the bottom and top tiers meet at Belle's side. Davis is standing to the left of a fireplace and has her hands crossed and on top of the mantle. An upholstered chair is to the left of the photograph and a window is in the background. The photograph is mounted on a cardboard substrate. Bottom of cardboard in black: "Cabinet Portrait. C. J. Wright, Houston." Back of photo in pencil: "Bell Ryon". Also on back in black print: an image of a camera at the top of a shield; bottom of banner reads " I HAVE ENGAGED THE SUN TO SHINE FOR ME." Below the shield is printed: C. J. WRIGHT, HOUSTON, TEXAS. All Negatives preserved. Duplicates may be obtained at any time." The backing is pink with circular patterns.
[Belle Ryon Davis wearing a dark dress with buttons down the front of the dress]
Photograph of Belle Ryon Davis. In the bust portrait, Davis is wearing a dark dress with shirring on right shoulder and intricate beadwork on the left shoulder. Buttons run down the front of the dress beginning just below the high necked collar. Where the collar splits into a short "v", a half-moon shaped (diamond?) stick pin is attached. A chain is slightly visible from fifth button. Davis has curled hair at forehead and around temples with the rest pulled back into a bun. The photograph is mounted on a tan cardboard substrate.
[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"
[Belle Ryon Davis wearing a dark high neck collar dress]
Photograph of Belle Ryon Davis. Back of photograph in pencil identifies her as "Cousin Bell Davis". Davis, who has her graying hair loosely pulled up into a bun, is wearing a dark high neck collar dress with insets of lace at neckline and shoulders. Ruffled lace trim makes a "v" from shoulders to center of dress. Two strips of dark velvet extend from the ruffled lace. Bottom right of photograph reads: "The Elliotts Austin of (?) Texas".
[Belle Ryon Davis wearing a dress with ruffled insets]
Studio portrait of Belle Ryon Davis. In this bust portrait, Davis is wearing a dress with puffed sleeves and ruffled insets above shoulders. There is heavy embroidered stitching at edges of collar and down the center of the dress. Davis' graying hair near forehead is curled and the rest of her dark hair is pulled back into a bun. The photograph is mounted on a tan cardboard substrate with gold trimmed scalloped edging.
[Belle Ryon Davis wearing a hat with flowers on it and holding a child]
Photograph of Belle Ryon Davis holding a child. The photograph is cropped by fading at Davis' waist. Davis, who is wearing small wire-rimmed glasses, is dressed in a long sleeved dress with sleeves that puff near the shoulder. Lace of a darker color is seen from shoulder and down side and again at sleeves. The dark color is repeated in two strips on high collar. Her dark hat has dark tulle, ribbon, and flowers with lighter colored flowers to the right. The child is wearing a long white gown with crocheted cap. The back of the photograph bears evidence that it may have been glued into a frame or an album.
[Belle Ryon Davis with a woman to her right and a young man to her left]
Photograph of Belle Ryon Davis, center, with a woman to her right and a young man to her left. Davis, who has her gray hair pulled back into a bun and has wire rimmed glasses, is wearing a floor length white dress with elbow length sleeves. Shrubs in foreground. Trees, white picket fence and buildings in background. The photograph exhibits three bands of light areas possibly due to exposure problems, lighting, or being superimposed.
[Belle Ryon wearing a dark colored dress and dark trim]
Photograph of Belle Ryon (Davis). Belle is wearing a dark colored dress with shirred front and fur or fringed trim along either side of bodice and back of high neck collar. She has a brooch at center of the collar. Belle is wearing ear drop earrings. Belle's hair is curled at her forehead and then swept back and up into a bun at the crown of her head. The photograph is cropped by fading just below the shoulders. The photo is mounted on a tan cardboard substrate.
[Bernice Elfreda Linke and Robert Witteneben]
Photograph (copy) of a young couple. Written on back of photograph in pencil: "Bernice Elfreda Linke Robert Witteneben (cousin of Bernice) circa 1945 after (war) side of Linke House". In this full length outdoor photograph, Bernice is wearing a light colored skirt with layer skirting from waist to hips (dark colored hem), dark blouse with round neckline and white pearls. Robert is wearing dark pants, matching belt, white long sleeved shirt, and dark print tie. There is an oleander bush on left; chickens in background; wooden coops, fence, trees in distance.
[Bernice Linke and Albert Lee Linke]
Photograph of a young woman and a boy. Written on back of photo in pencil: "Bernice Linke Albert Lee Linke (younger cousin) (1943) In front of house on FM 762". In this full length outdoor photograph, Bernice is wearing a cap sleeve print dress with belted waist. She has her hand on the back of Albert. Albert is wearing long pants, suspenders, and short sleeved button up shirt (comb (?) in pocket). Foliage in background surrounds a brick and wooden support post of a porch; wooden structure on ground at left.
[Bernice Linke as a 13 year old]
Bust photograph (copy) of a young woman. Written on back of photograph in pencil: "Bernice Linke - 13 yrs old School picture - 1942". Bernice, who has her short curly hair partially pulled up and to the left and tied with a ribbon, is wearing a white blouse with embroidered trim at collar.
[Bernice Linke standing outside of a house]
Photograph (copy) of a young woman. Written on back of photograph in pencil: "Bernice Linke 1943 During War - at a Barbecue in Needville at Charlie Witteneben". Bernice is wearing a light colored short sleeved print dress that has ruffles at sleeves and on the skirt. She is wearing a hat and dark shoes. She is standing outdoors near the corner of a white wooden house. There are shrubs to the right and left and trees in the background.
[Bill, Alice Jane, and Joyce Kopycinski]
Portrait (copy) of three children. Written on back in pencil: "L to R Bill, Alice Jane, Joyce Kopycinski children of Anita [&] Edwin Kopycinski circa 1940s?" Boy on left is wearing dark pants and plaid shirt. Girl in center is wearing a gingham dress. Girl in left is wearing a light colored dress with button front and polka dot trim at button hemline and at pocket. The photograph faded cropping at top.
[A black and white cow near a small white building]
On back: "'Errol Flynn' (named by Helen Jane Farmer) near Observation Post on George Ranch - spring, 1943." A black and white head of cattle is eating grass. There is a small white building on left side of photo with a barbed wire fence running along the horizon of the photo.
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