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[Graduation Program: Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, 1954] (open access)

[Graduation Program: Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, 1954]

Program for the 1954 commencement exercises at Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, listing the order of activities and the graduates by department.
Date: May 1954
Creator: Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Veterinary Certification: 1962] (open access)

[Texas Veterinary Certification: 1962]

Certificate renewing the registration for Wendell Tarver with the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for 1962-1963. It includes the address for Dr. Tarver: 1601 First Street in Kerrville, Texas.
Date: 1962
Creator: Texas. State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Souvenir Program: 32nd Annual All Aggie Rodeo, October 23, 24, 1953 (open access)

Souvenir Program: 32nd Annual All Aggie Rodeo, October 23, 24, 1953

Pamphlet containing information about the 32nd "All Aggie" rodeo, including information about the various events and advertisements for sponsors and local businesses, with a list of prize donors on the back cover.
Date: unknown
Creator: Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Consul Mortuary Certificate for Wendell Tarver] (open access)

[Consul Mortuary Certificate for Wendell Tarver]

Official diplomatic packet authorizing the transfer of Wendell Tarver's remains from Monterrey, Mexico to Laredo, Texas for burial. The official consul certificate is signed and sealed with a ribbon that connects all of the accompanying paperwork required for the transfer: the official death certificate (in Spanish, documenting Tarver's death at age 40 from a suspected heart attack, "infarto del miocardio"), the affidavit from the embalmer documenting the preparation for transfer, and travel orders signed by the governor and the chief of public health services ("Servicios Coordinados de Servicios Publica") in Nuevo Leon.
Date: July 15, 1971
Creator: Parson, Wesley H.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wendell Tarver Class Ring]

Class ring for 1952 with an image of an eagle holding a shield on the face and the school name written around it: "A&M College of Texas 1870." Other images are printed on the sides of the ring, including stars and rifles. Name inscribed on on the inner band: "W. L. Tarver."
Date: 1952
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Young Wendell Tarver]

Photograph of a young boy wearing a light-colored long-sleeved shirt and shorts, standing in a yard. Trees and a house are partially visible on the back. Handwritten on back: "Wendell Tarver, age 12."
Date: [1943..1944]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Veterinary Conference Participants, 1967]

Photograph of thirteen men wearing suits, posing together at a veterinarian administrator conference. Four men are seated behind a table and have namecards in front of them; the other nine men are standing in a line behind them. In the left side of the image, a a poster on an easel is partially visible, labeled "How to Get the Most Out of a Conference." Printed text at the bottom of the photo: "13th Conference, Veterinarian Administrator Development Program. May 22-26, 1967. Hyattsville, Md."
Date: [1967-05-22..1961-05-26]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Army Medical School Group Portrait]

Photograph of 38 men wearing military-style uniforms that have dark coats and lighter slacks, posing together in four lines. The men in the front row are seated on the bench and the others are standing in three rows behind them. A sign on the back wall above them says, "Army Medical Service Meat & Dairy Hygiene School." Wendell Tarver is fifth from the right in the second row from the top.
Date: 195X
Creator: Q. M. Food & Container Institute. Graphic & Photographic Branch.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group of People Receiving Certificates]

Photograph of a group of people at an award ceremony. They are posed together in two lines outside of a brick building and are holding certificates. A man on the far left is shaking the hand of the last man in line as he hands over a certificate. The man second from the left in the front row is John Agrippa Tarver.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tarver Family Next to Automobile]

Photograph of the Tarver family posing together in a line, leaning against an automobile. From left to right: Elizabeth Ann, James Walden, John Agrippa, Selma Cleo, Wendell Lee, and Leta Joy (front). Leta Joy is holding the leash of a dark-colored dog with light spots. Another car and buildings are partially visible in the background. A handwritten note on the back says, "The John Tarvers: John, Cleo, Wendell, Walden, Elizabeth Ann, Leta Joy."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tarver Family Outside of a House]

Photograph of the Tarver family standing together in a line outside of an unidentified house. From left to right: Wendell Lee, James Walden, John Agrippa, Selma Cleo, Elizabeth Ann, and Leta Joy (front). They are standing on the grass next to a flagstone walk; the corner of the house and trees are visible in the background.
Date: April 25, 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tarver Family Photograph]

Photograph of the Tarver family standing together on the sidewalk outside of an unidentified building. From left to right they are: James Walden, Wendell Lee, Selma Cleon, and John Agrippa (back); Leta Joy and Elizabeth Ann (front). Elizabeth Ann is holding a doll to her chest. A fire escape and bench are visible behind them, as well as part of an automobile parked on the street. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that says "The John Tarvers, John, Cleo, Wendell, Walden, Elizabeth Ann, Leta Joy."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of John and Wendell Tarver]

Photograph of John Agrippa Tarver seated on the runner board of a partially-visible automobile, holding his infant son, Wendell Lee Tarver, on his lap. Text on back of photo: "John Tarver & Son, Wendell Lee."
Date: 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wendell and Walden Tarver in Pedal Cars]

Photograph of Wendell Lee Tarver (right) and his younger brother, James Walden Tarver (left) seated on kiddie pedal cars. They are out-of-doors and there are bushes behind them. The back of the photo has a Fox Tone stamp.
Date: September 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wendell and Walden Tarver in Baby Carriage]

Photograph of Wendell Lee Tarver (right) and his younger brother, James Walden Tarver, seated in a baby carriage with the hood down. The carriage is parked at the side of a house, next to a bush; trees are visible in the background. The back of the photo has a Fox Tone stamp and a handwritten note that says 'Wendell Tarver."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Susie Hickson Holding Wendell Tarver]

Photograph of Susie Hickson wearing a white nurse's uniform, holding an infant (Wendell Lee Tarver). They are outside in front of a tree; other trees and an automobile are visible in the background. There is a Fox Tone stamp on the back and a handwritten note that says, "Susie Hickson & Wendell Tarver."
Date: 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Wendell Lee Tarver]

Photograph of an infant, Wendell Lee Tarver, wearing light-colored clothing and propped up against a wall next to an open door. He has his hands raised to his mouth and is smiling. There is a Fox Tone stamp on the back and a handwritten note that says, "Wendell Lee Tarver."
Date: 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Wendell Lee Tarver]

Photograph of an infant, Wendell Lee Tarver, wearing a diaper and light-colored shoes, propped up against a wall next to an open door. He is reaching out to grab his left food. There is a Fox Tone stamp on the back.
Date: 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Parade of A&M Cadets]

Photograph of a wide open field with groups of people standing in lines visible at distance. Handwriting on the back says, "Cadet Corps at Parade."
Date: April 21, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gene Jeckel Outside Briggs Hall]

Photograph of Gene Jeckel, visible from the waist up, wearing a light-colored long-sleeved button-up shirt and eyeglasses, standing outside an entrance on the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Behind him, one of the double-doors (left) of the entrance is open, and a plaque at the left side of the entrance says "R. W. Briggs Hall." Handwritten text on the back says, "Gene Jeckel going to work."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cadets Passing for Review]

Photograph of a line of A&M cadets walking across an open field in front of a large number of other cadets standing in formation behind them. One young man in uniform is crouched on the ground in front of the line. Handwritten note on back: "Gail Brendrett 'B' QMC Passing in Review."
Date: April 21, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas A&M Honor Guard]

Close-up photograph of Texas A&M Corps members in dress uniform parading with rifles, in formation. Handwritten text on back: "Gen. 'Ike' & Honor Guard."
Date: April 21, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A&M Cadets in Formation]

Photograph of a large number of cadets wearing uniforms, standing in lines on a large, open field. Many of the cadets are holding U.S. or other flags. The photo was taken from bleacher-style seating and other spectators are visible in the foreground. Handwritten on back: "Officers front & center."
Date: April 21, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Quartermaster Corps on Review]

Photograph of a formation of men wearing military uniforms walking across a field. Handwritten on back: "'B' Q.M.C. Passing in Review."
Date: April 21, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History