[Photograph of Wendell Tarver and Son, John]

Photograph of Dr. Wendell Lee Tarver posing with his oldest son outside of a house in Mexico City, Mexico. Wendell (left) is wearing a light-colored shirt with a dark jacket and slacks; John Arthur (right) is wearing a dark-colored, military-style uniform including several medals and pins over the left breast. A lawn and building with windows are visible in the background. There is a handwritten note on the back that says "June 1971."
Date: June 1971
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tarver Family Christmas Card, 1966]

Christmas postcard from the Tarver family including a small photo of the children on the left, two black-and-white illustrations of stained-glass windows depicting Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus on the left, and the words "una feliz navidad y un año nuevo pleno de ventura" underneath. In the photograph, the Tarver siblings and their cousin are posed together in a yard, in front of several plants and bushes. They are, from left to right: Byron Lee, Paula (Daniels), and John Arthur in the back; Lawrence Alden and Carol Lynn in the front. A handwritten note at the bottom of the card says, "Arthur, Byron, Lynn, Larry, Paula, Wendell, & Janie."
Date: December 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tarver Family Christmas Card, 1967]

Christmas postcard from the Tarver family including a small photo of the children in the center. There are black-and-white illustrations around the outside of the photo depicting the three wise men riding camels, the star, and palm trees; the words "Felices Pascuas" are at the top of the postcard and "Pròspero Año Nuevo" are at the bottom. In the photograph, the Tarver siblings are wearing their school uniforms and are posed together in a yard; a fence, buildings, and trees are visible behind them. They are, from left to right: Byron Lee and John Arthur in the back; Lawrence Alden, and Carol Lynn in the front. A handwritten note under the photograph says, "Arthur, Byron, Lynn, Larry, Wendell & Janie."
Date: December 1967
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tarver Family Christmas Card, 1964]

Christmas postcard from the Tarver family including a small photo of the children with their cousin in the center. There are black-and-white illustrations around the outside of the photo depicting baby Jesus in a manger with sheep and an angel at the bottom and the star at the top; the words "Felices Pascuas" are at the top of the postcard and "Pròspero Año Nuevo" are at the bottom. In the photograph, the boys are wearing their school uniforms and the girls are wearing dresses; they are posed together in two lines on the stairs outside of a house. They are, from left to right: John Arthur, Paula (Daniels), and Byron Lee in the back; Lawrence Alden, and Carol Lynn in the front. A handwritten note under the photograph says, "Arthur, Paula, Byron, Larry, Lynn, Wendell & Janie Tarver. Dec - 1964."
Date: December 1964
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Larry Tarver in Front of a Tree]

Photograph of Lawrence Alden Tarver posing with his hands behind his back in front of a tree trunk. He is wearing a striped, long-sleeved shirt and dark-colored pants. Lawns with plants and other trees are visible in the background, as well as a building in the left side of the image. Handwritten text on the back of the photo says: "Lawrence Alden Tarver January 1969, Front yard in Mexico City."
Date: January 1969
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wendell and Mary Jane Tarver at Christmastime]

Photograph of Dr. Wendell Lee Tarver standing behind his wife, Mary Jane, with his arms around her. They are posing together at their house in Monterrey, Mexico next to a decorated Christmas tree and a pile of presents. A long flowered curtain is visible behind them and there are chairs on the right of the image. A handwritten note on the back says, "Dr. Wendell and Jane Tarver. Taken Christmas Eve 1966, Monterrey N.L. Mexico."
Date: February 1967
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Tarver Family Out-of-Doors]

Photograph of the Tarver siblings and their mother posing together in Monterrey, Mexico. They are wearing dressy clothes and are standing on a lawn in front of bushes and buildings in the background. From left to right: John Arthur, Mary Jane (Daniels), and Byron Lee (back row); Carol Lynn and Lawrence Alden (front row).
Date: November 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[John Arthur and Byron Lee Tarver in School Uniforms]

Photograph of John Arthur (left) and Byron Lee Tarver (right) posing together wearing their school uniforms. They are standing on a grass lawn in front of a stucco wall and have their hands clasped behind their backs. The uniform includes a white shirt and slacks, navy jacket, and a white cap with a dark brim. Each boy has a medal pinned over the left breast of his jacket. Handwritten text on the back of the photo says: "John Arthur Tarver, Byron Lee Tarver, with their medals received for the year 1964-1965 in Fraco. Picture taken in back yard at home in Col. de Valle Monterrey, N. L. Mexico."
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tarver Boys in School Uniforms]

Photograph of Byron Lee Tarver (left) and John Arthur (right) posing together wearing their school uniforms. They are standing on a grass lawn in front of a bush near a stucco wall and have their hands clasped behind their backs. The uniform includes a white shirt and slacks, navy jacket, and a white cap with a dark brim. Handwritten text on the back of the photo says: "Arthur & Byron Tarver, September 1964, In Instituto Fraco Mexicano uniforms -- Taken in front yard, 303 Rio Brazo sur Colonia del Valle, Monterrey, N. L., Mexico."
Date: September 1964
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cousins Fishing]

Photograph of Paula Daniels and her younger cousin, Lynn, seated with their legs over the edge of a dock, turning to look back at the camera. They are holding fishing poles and two jars are on the dock next to them. Handwritten note on the back: "Paula and Lina at 'La Ceja' April 1965."
Date: April 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tarver Siblings Posing in Yard]

Photograph of the Tarver siblings and their cousin posed together in a yard, in front of several plants and bushes. They are, from left to right: Byron Lee, Paula (Daniels), and John Arthur in the back; Lawrence Alden and Carol Lynn in the front. The older boys are wearing suits and neckties, the girls are wearing dresses, and the youngest boy is wearing a sweater and slacks with a bowtie.
Date: 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tarver Siblings Posing on Stairs]

Photograph of the four Tarver siblings and their cousin posing in two rows on stone stairs in front of a house that has a large sliding-glass door and a window. The two older boys -- John Arthur (left) and Byron (right) -- are standing on either side of Paula and are wearing school uniforms that include dark-colored blazers and billed caps. The younger siblings in the front row are Lawrence (left) and Carol Lynn (right).
Date: 1965~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tarver Family Fishing Trip]

Photograph of the Tarver family posing together on a small dock in front of a body of water with coolers and fishing rods. The parents are standing at the back -- Mary Jane at left and Wendell at right, with his hands on his hips -- and the children are grouped together (left to right) John Arthur, Carol Lynn, Byron Lee, and Lawrence Alden. The siblings are holdings strings of fish that they caught and the boys on the ends are also holding fishing poles.
Date: [1965..1971]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tarver Siblings in Monterrey Yard]

Photograph of the four Tarver siblings posed together in a yard in front of a wall. The two oldest boys are standing on either end of the group and are dressed in school uniforms including dark-colored jackets and brimmed hats. The two younger siblings are standing back-to-back in the center, looking upwards toward the right and left sides of the image. Handwritten text on back: "Left to right, Juan Arturo Tarver, Carol Lina Tarver, Lorensito Alden Tarver, Byron Lee Tarver. Back yard of house in Col. del Valle [Colinas del Valle] Monterrey Mexico. June 1965."
Date: June 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tarver Family Posing on Steps]

Photograph of Wendell Tarver (left), his wife (right), and children -- from left to right, Carol Lynn, John Arthur, Byron Lee, and Lawrence Alden -- posing in a group on steps. They are wearing formal clothing with coats and ares standing next to the side of a building (at right), and there appears to be playground equipment behind them at left.
Date: [1965..1971]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History