[Tarver Family Christmas Card, 1965]

Christmas postcard from the Tarver family including a photo of the children and their cousin on the left of the card. To the right of the photo, there is a color illustration of two lit candles in a candelabrum, a stained-glass window depicting Mary and baby Jesus, and the words "Paz y Prosperidad." In the photograph, the Tarver siblings are wearing their school uniforms and are sitting together in a line on a cement step; part of a building is visible behind them, including windows. They are, from left to right: Paula (Daniels), John Arthur, Byron Lee, Carol Lynn, and Lawrence Alden. A handwritten note under the illustration says, "Paula, Arthur, Byron, Lynn, Larry, Wendell & Janie. 1965."
Date: December 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tarver Family Siblings in School Uniforms]

Photograph of the Tarver siblings and their cousin, Paula, posing together on a swing set; they are standing in a line and the girls are seated on the swings. They are all wearing their school uniforms which include white shirts along with white slacks and navy jackets for the older boys, navy jumpers for the girls, and navy shorts for the youngest boy. From left to right: John Arthur, Paula (Daniels), Byron Lee, Carol Lynn, and Lawrence Alden. The wall of a house and several plants are visible in the background.
Date: December 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tarver Family Siblings in School Uniforms]

Photograph of the Tarver siblings and their cousin, Paula, posing together in a front yard. They are all wearing their school uniforms which include white shirts along with white slacks and navy jackets for the older boys, navy jumpers for the girls, and navy shorts for the youngest boy. From left to right: Paula (Daniels), John Arthur and Byron Lee in the back; Lawrence Alden and Carol Lynn in the front. They are standing next to a short wall that borders the yard and are in front of several plants; the street and trees are visible in the background.
Date: December 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Veterinary Certification: 1965] (open access)

[Texas Veterinary Certification: 1965]

Certificate renewing the registration for Wendell Tarver with the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for 1965-1966. It includes the address for Dr. Tarver: Vallarta No. 1 Noveno Piso in Mexico (D.F.), Mexico.
Date: 1965
Creator: Texas. State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Photograph
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
Object Type: Photograph
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
Object Type: Photograph
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
Object Type: Photograph
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
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tarver Siblings Outside Building]

Photograph of the four Tarver siblings -- John Arthur and Byron Lee (back), Carol Lynn (left), and Lawrence Alden (center) -- posing in a group outside a multi-story building that has a hedge planted along the side. The boys are wearing dark-colored suits with neckties and Carol Lynn is wearing a light-colored dress and holding a purse in front of her. They are standing next to a rosebush (right) and just off a curved, paved path at left.
Date: [1965..1972]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History