Christmas postcard from the Tarver family including a photo of the children on the left. There is a black-and-white illustration on the right depicting baby Jesus in the manger, sheep, an angel, and the star; the words "A Joyous Christmas" are written within the illustration. In the photograph, the two young boys are seated on a couch and are wearing dark pants, light shirts, and bowties; they are holding the arms of their little sister who is standing between them and is wearing a light-colored dress and shoes. They are, from left to right: John Arthur and Byron Lee on the couch, and Carol Lynn in the front. A handwritten note under the photograph says, "Wendell, Janie, Arthur, Byron & Lynn."

Christmas postcard from the Tarver family including a photo of the children in the center. There are black-and-white illustrations on either side including two lit candles in a candelabrum on the left and a stained glass window depicting baby Jesus and Mary on the right; the words "Peace on Earth" are at the top of the postcard. In the photograph, the children are seated in a line on the hearth next to a fireplace. They are, from left to right: Byron Lee, Carol Lynn, and John Arthur. A handwritten note under the photograph says, "Wendell, Janie, Arthur, Byron & Lynn."

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.

Photograph of the Tarver siblings posing together with their new baby brother. John Arthur is standing on the left, looking down at his siblings, Carol Lynn and Byron Lee are sitting together in a leather chair with wagon wheels on the sides. Byron is holding an infant (Lawrence Alden). Handwritten text on the back of the photo says "Byron 4 1/2, Lynn almost 2, Arthur 5 3/4, Larry 5 weeks."

Photograph of forty-one veterinarians posing in front of velvet curtains on a stage; the typewritten label below says: "Epidemiological Orientation for Veterinarians. Salt Lake City May 20-24, 1963." The men are all wearing suits with nametags and are arranged in four rows, half on the stage and half in front, with the first row in each group seated in chairs and a second row standing behind. Wendell Tarver is in the back row, fifth from the right.

Certified copy of the birth certificate for Wendell Tarver who was born in Burnet on May 16, 1931.

Newspaper from Mexico City, Mexico that includes local, national, and international news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Kerrville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Mexico City, Mexico that includes local, national, and international news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from New York, New York that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Photograph of the Tarver siblings and their cousin, Paula, seated around a table; from left to right: Byron Lee, Paula (Daniels), Lawrence Alden, John Arthur, and Carol Lynn. There are also two unidentified persons: a young man is standing on the left behind Paula and Larry, and a young woman is standing on the right with her hand on the back of Arthur's chair, looking down at a round, decorated cake on the table in front of him. There is a floral tablecloth on the table, as well as glasses and silverware, and large curtains in the background.

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."

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."

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."

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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."

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."

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."

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.

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.