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[Studio portrait of two young men in dark suits]

Photograph enclosed behind Funeral Notice of R. J. Calder. In this studio portrait, two young men are present. The one on the left is sitting in a chair with fabric draped over it. His left leg is crossed over his left with his left hand resting on his thigh and his right arm resting on the top of the chair. He is wearing a dark three piece suit, large dark print tie and a white collared shirt. His dark hair is parted on the left side. The next gentleman is standing to the right of the seated man. His right arm is touching the back of the seated man while his left hand is placed behind his back. He is wearing a dark three piece suit with the first button of the long coat buttoned. A watch fob can be seen on his vest. He is also wearing a white collared shirt and a dark tie. His hair is parted on the left side. At bottom of matte, photographer's mark: "Rose GALVESTON" Attached to a cardboard substrate.
Date: January 1, 1885
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Button with ribbonreads "WELCOME TO THE LIVE STOCK CENTER OF TEXAS, SOUVENIR, 1898"]

Button with ribbon. Button reads "WELCOME TO THE LIVE STOCK CENTER OF TEXAS, SOUVENIR, 1898", ribbon "AT SAN ANTONIO, JANUARY 18-20, 1898." Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon, livestock
Date: [1898-01-18..1898-01-20]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two men on horseback wearing dark western shirts]

Photograph of two men on horseback. The two men are wearing dark colored western shirt with light colored felt cowboy hats. A young man can be seen standing against the brick wall of arena in background left. Another horse and rider can be partially seen to the left of the two men. Back of photograph in black ink: "Albert George" and in blue ink "Fred Golding, Earl North Jany [sic] 31st 1948".
Date: January 31, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man on horseback with several other men on horseback in the background]

Photograph focusing on one man on horseback. The man is wearing a western suit with light colored felt hat. Several other men on horseback can be seen in an open doorway of a covered arena. Back of photograph in black ink: "Albert George" and in blue ink: "Fred Golding, Pete Frost Jany [sic] 31st 1948". Stamped in blue: "Bob Bailey fine photography Fairfax 3765 1302 Rusk Avenue Houston2, Texas Negative Number 11187-1".
Date: January 31, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group of five men wearing hats and riding horses]

Photograph of a group of five men on horseback. The men are dressed in western clothing with light colored felt cowboy hats. Two men to left of photograph also on horseback are exiting a covered arena. Brick arena wall in background. Photograph was probably taken during the Houston Livestock Show. Back of photograph in black ink: "Albert George" and in blue ink "Fred Golding, Pete Frost, Vernon Frosh (?), Jany [sic] 31st 1948". Stamped in blue: "Bob Bailey fine photography Fairfax 3765 1302 Rusk Avenue Houston 2, Texas 11187-4".
Date: January 31, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Pin with longhorns above a rectangular piece that states "SOUVENIR"]

Pin with longhorns above a rectangular piece that states "SOUVENIR". Small red, white and blue striped ribbon extends to a star at bottom that states: "NAT'L LIVE STOCK ASS'N FORT WORTH, TEX. JAN 16 1900" Old Object Term: Commemorative pin, livestock
Date: January 16, 1900
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[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
Date: January 22, 1900
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Button surrounded by a quarter circular piece of white, blue and red ribbon]

Button surrounded by a quarter circular piece of white, blue and red ribbon. Button states: "CONVENTION NAT'L LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION, FORT WORTH, TEXAS. Jan. 16-18, 1900". Old Object Term: Commemorative button, livestock
Date: [1900-01-16..1900-01-18]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Button locating "Fort Worth" in the center of labeled roads]

Button noting "Fort Worth" in the center of labeled railroads. Text around the outside of the pin says: "American National Livestock Association Jan. 10-12, 1911." Old Object Term: Commemorative button, livestock
Date: [1911-01-10..1911-01-12]
Creator: Chas. M. Robbins Co.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Leather ribbon with fringed bottom edge]

Leather ribbon with fringed bottom edge. Leather pin at top states: "MEMBER". Ribbon states: "9th Annual MEETING TEXAS LIVE STOCK ASS'N (In center image of longhorn with "TEXAS" typed on side) SAN ANTONIO, JAN. 22-24, 1900" Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon, livestock
Date: [1900-01-22..1900-01-24]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a woman on a paint horse]

Photograph of a woman on a paint horse. The woman is wearing boots, light colored pants with dark trim at pant left bottoms and at pockets, light colored blouse, bandana, leather jacket, and a cowboy hat. Free-standing cement structures (monuments?) on left of photograph. Sidewalk and trees in background. Written in black ink on back (name may not be correct since handwriting is difficult to decipher): "Jennie Dawson Beerton Jan - 1 - 1940 Queenie" and stamped in blue "24".
Date: January 1, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a "Santa Getrudis I" cow]

Photograph of a "Santa Getrudis I" as typewritten on the front top center of the photo. The cow is standing in a pasture of tall grass. Partial view of another Santa Gertrudis on right. Trees and fence in left background. Stamped on back in black: "J. A. Dodd Commercial Photographer Jan [?] 1948 Kingsville, Texas".
Date: January 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the George Ranch house yard]

Photograph of the George Ranch house yard. The huge oak tree on far left is the Nancy Jones oak tree which, according to the "1996 George Ranch Historical Park Interpreter Training Manual", she planted in 1824. The tree house was later added by the George's for Mary Jones, daughter of Mamie's cousin Henry Jones. There is a wooden rocking chair to the left, near the trunk of the oak tree and there are three more wooden chairs in the yard on the right. A corner of the George Ranch house is visible on the left edge of photo. Vines cover the tops of the wire fence that partially encloses the yard. Trees in background. Written in pencil on the back of the photo: "Back yard of A. P. George Residence". Stamped on back in black: "Jan 27 1937 [1937 underlined with pencil]" and "526". The back is watermarked "Velox".
Date: January 27, 1937
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the George Ranch house yard focuses on the Nancy Jones oak tree]

Photograph of the George Ranch house yard focuses on the Nancy Jones oak tree. According to the "1996 George Ranch Historical Park Interpreter Training Manual", the tree was planted in 1824 by Nancy Jones and the Georges later added the tree house for Mary Jones, daughter of Mamie George's cousin Henry Jones. A spiral staircase around the trunk of the tree leads to the large wooden tree house. A pole to the left of the photograph is being utilized to support a huge sagging limb. Another oak tree on left center has a lawn mower leaning against its trunk. There is a wooden chair to the right rear of the tree. Vines top the wire fence to left; shrubs and trees in background. Stamped on back in black: "Jan 27 1937" and "526". Back is watermarked with "Velox".
Date: January 27, 1937
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Medal and button connected by a red ribbon reads "FORT WORTH CHICAGO"]

Medal and button connected by a red ribbon. Medal decorated with American flags, reads "FORT WORTH CHICAGO." Button reads "EXCURSION TO MEXICO VIA SOUTHERN PACIFIC - SUNSET ROUTE Jan'y 20th, '98" with longhorn in center. 1898. Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon, livestock
Date: January 20, 1898
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ribbon that states: Live Stock Association SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS January 22-24, 1900"]

"~Live Stock Association SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS January 22-24, 1900" parts of this small ribbon may be missing Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon, livestock
Date: [1900-01-22..1900-01-24]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Commemorative Ribbon]

"TEXAS LIVE STOCK ASS'N GUEST SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, JANUARY 14-15, 1898." Red, with longhorns over Texas state seal in center. Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon, livestock
Date: [1898-01-14..1898-01-15]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Commemorative Ribbon]

"RECEPTION committee 8th ANNUAL CONVENTION Texas Live Stock Ass'n GALVESTON Jan. 17-20, 1899" Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon, livestock
Date: [1899-01-17..1899-01-20]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Commemorative ribbon "GUEST" at top in metal frame]

"GUEST" at top in metal frame, "TEXAS LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION GALVESTON TEXAS JANUARY 17 TO 20, 1899" Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon, livestock
Date: [1899-01-17..1899-01-20]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ribbon that states: "TEXAS LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION San Antonio Jan. 22, 1900"]

"TEXAS LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION San Antonio Jan. 22, 1900" Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon, livestock
Date: January 22, 1900
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Page in an autograph album to Mamie from Gertrude Earnest] (open access)

[Page in an autograph album to Mamie from Gertrude Earnest]

Page in autograph album reads: "Mamie. May your life be of pleasure of Peace and of love untill [sic] the Angels shall whisper Mamie Your home is above! Your True Friend Gertrude Earnest January 25, 1887".
Date: January 25, 1887
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Advertisement for A.P. George's Brahmans] (open access)

[Advertisement for A.P. George's Brahmans]

Advertisement for A.P. George's Brahmans. It has a large panoramic photograph of the front of the George house with approximately twenty Brahmans in a pen in front. A large tree is on the right side. Caption underneath reads: "A group of ideal "Beef" Brahman cows in front of the home place". On bottom left of advertisement is a photo of Shiek's Jubilee, a black shorthorn. The caption at the bottom: "A.P. GEORGE Breeder of Shorthorn and Brahman Cattle RICHMOND, TEXAS".
Date: January 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Page from an autograph album from Katie C. Bell to Mamie] (open access)

[Page from an autograph album from Katie C. Bell to Mamie]

Page from the autograph album that reads: "To Mamie May flowers along thy pathway bloom, From every care thy heart be free And of every joy that earth can yield Be a portion given to thee Your true friend Katie C. Bell Richmond Jan 28th 1887".
Date: January 28, 1887
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial photograph of the George Ranch house and the circular driveway]

Aerial photograph of the George Ranch house and ranch site. The George Ranch house is the two story white wooden building located to the bottom center of the photograph. The house has four brick chimneys seen above the roof line. The upper and lower porches of the ranch house are screened. Adjacent to the ranch house is the white round cistern house with white railed stairway that leads to the upper entrance. The circular driveway is visible to the right of the main house. Other ranch buildings include the chicken house in bottom left corner; garage to the right of the chicken house; above and to the left of the garage are two small white wooden buildings (only one is visible, the other is obscured by trees) that are the servants quarters. The tall gable roofed building seen between the servants quarters and the main house (rear) is barn 1. Above barn 1 is barn 2. To the left of barn 2 is barn 3. Below barn 3 is the dipping vat with a teardrop pen and round pen. Cattle are feeding in the lot below the dipping vat. A bend of Dry Creek is visible between the trees that …
Date: January 13, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History