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Alamo memorial for the thirty-two men from Gonzales, detail of bronze

Photograph of a close-up view of a bronze plaque on a memorial at the Alamo, showing a relief of the Alamo defenders. They march in a line towards the Alamo, and are surrounded on both sides by plants. They all carry guns.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Stone mill at the Alamo

Stone mill for grinding corn with etchings on the Alamo grounds.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

The well at the Alamo

Photograph of a well under a tree on the Alamo grounds in San Antonio, Texas. It is a square brick structure with wooden braces at the top. A group of unidentified persons is visible on a path in the background, as well as part of a building and a wall enclosing the grounds. The well was dug during the mission period and was in use in 1836.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Plaque Below Well]

Photograph of a plaque beneath a well at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. It reads: "The Convento Well, dug during the mission period, was in use in 1836".
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Clara Driscoll plaque at the Alamo

Photograph of a plaque honoring Clara Driscoll at the Alamo. It reads: "Lest we forget: title to the Alamo Mission property, acquired through her efforts and her personal fortune, was conveyed by Clara Driscoll to the State Of Texas. Sept. 5th 1905: 'That the sacred shrine be saved from the encroachments of commercialism and stand through eternity a monument incomparable to the immortal heroes who died that Texas might not perish.' March 2nd, 1927."
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Close-Up of a Plaque]

Photograph of a plaque with a border of carved flowers on the stone wall of a building at a mission in San Antonio, Texas. The plaque reads: "This is the ruins of the habitations of the friars and Indians; refrectory [sic], kitchen and other regular offices. In the second patio there was a gallery with weaving rooms and rooms for storing materials and utensils. The habitations of the Indians formed a large plaza and square with the church and convent. Through the middle of the plaza ran an acequia with various trees on its banks. But in case hostile Indians might cut off the ditch a well was dug inside the convent from which all inhabitants could get an abundant supply of water."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alamo Plaque honoring Adina de Zavala and Clara Driscoll

Photograph of a plaque at the Alamo honoring two opposing visions that helped preserve the Alamo. It says, "Adina Emelia de Zavala 1861-1955. Clara Driscoll 1881-1945. Two loyal members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, each in her own way responsible for preserving this historic site." A bronze Texas seal has been placed on the plaque between their names.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grounds of the Alamo

Photograph of the grounds of the Alamo. A group of tourists walk around taking pictures.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grounds of the Alamo

Photograph of the arched openings at the Alamo grounds. A man stands under the left arch.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Alamo through an archway

Photograph of a side view of the Alamo through an archway. A man wearing a baseball cap and pushing a cart full of cleaning supplies walks away from the arch. A girl walks in front of him. The building to the left is roped off.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Walkway with colonnade at the Alamo

Walkway with colonnade at the Alamo
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grounds of the Alamo through an archway

Photograph of tourists roaming the grounds of the Alamo, viewed through an archway.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grounds of the Alamo through an archway

Photograph of the grounds of the Alamo viewed through an archway. There is a fountain near the far wall, and a man sits on a bench facing it.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grounds of the Alamo through an archway

Photograph of the grounds of the Alamo viewed through an archway.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grounds of the Alamo through an archway

Photograph of the grounds of the Alamo through an archway.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Entry gateway to Mission San José

Photograph of an entryway set into the stone wall at Mission San José. There is a cactus plant to the left of the photo.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Perimeter wall of Mission San Jose

Perimeter wall at Mission San Jose
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grounds at Mission San José

Photograph of the grounds at Mission San José. A tourist stands on the sidewalk.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mission San Jose, view down the row of Indian residences and outdoor oven

Mission San Jose, view down the row of Indian residences and outdoor oven
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lintel and doorway inside the Indian dwellings at Mission San José

Photograph of a lintel and doorway in an Indian dwelling at Mission San José. There are baskets in the background.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mission San Jose, view down the row of entryways

Photograph of Mission San Jose located in San Antonio, Texas. The photo shows the view down the row of entryways into the Native American dwellings. The Mission is made of stone with a wooden canopy covering the entryways.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Entry gateway to Mission San José

Photograph of an entry gateway into Mission San José. The walls are made of stone, and the gates and doors are made of wood.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Interior of Indian dwelling at Mission San José

Photograph of the interior of an Indian dwelling at Mission San José.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mission San Jose, view of entryways into Indian dwellings

Photograph of Mission San Jose located in San Antonio, Texas. The photo shows the view of entryways into Native American dwellings and an outdoor oven.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History