Photograph of two men observing the burning of a pile of brush in a backyard taken from a distance. The photo is out of focus and very blurred. There are several large houses in the background.

Photograph of a row of damaged houses tilted at odd angles on their foundations. The houses are all one story, save the one farthest from the camera, and they are surrounded by a line of light-colored picket fencing. The windows on the house closest to the camera have been opened.

Photograph of a damaged two-story home with light-colored siding and dark trim leaning precariously to its left. The sandy ground around the home is strewn with debris. Behind it, another home leans in the opposite direction.

Photograph of several damaged homes tilting on their foundations on sandy ground. There is miscellaneous debris littered across the ground. The house closest to the camera has a roof that has been stripped of its shingles, exposing the wood underneath. A line of telephone poles stretches off into the distance on the right side of the frame.

Photograph of an unidentified man in a hat, a light-colored button-down shirt, and dark slacks standing on the edge of a dock. Miscellaneous pieces of equipment are strewn about the ground. In the distance, the water blends into the horizon.

Photograph of a Mackay Telegraph Office located on the corner of a busy street. The building sports several large windows and a light-colored stone brick façade. Several bikes rest on the curb in front of the building on the right side of the photograph. A car is parked next to the curb on the left side of the frame. Several pedestrians stroll on the wide sidewalk surrounding the building.

Photograph of several heavily damaged houses lining a residential street. The houses have been blocked off by makeshift wooden fences. The house closest to the camera (left) is missing many of its walls with only a few studs remaining. The house next to it (center) tilts forward on its foundation at a precarious angle. Its roof has been largely stripped of its shingles. The house farthest from the camera (right) leans to its left on its foundation. Its front porch has been partially detached and it is on the verge of collapse. Debris and piles of bricks line the street.

Photograph of an unidentified infant lying on their back on a flat surface covered in solid-colored fabric. The infant is wearing a long-sleeved shirt with a cloth diaper and they are looking slightly above the camera. In the background, a table with a light-colored tablecloth is visible.

Photograph of three unidentified men standing in front of a railing constructed from wooden planks in front of a body of water. The men are all wearing light-colored collared shirts with dark slacks and hats. Debris litters the ground in front of them.

Photograph of a short train on top of a railroad bridge over water. Several large tents are pitched on a thin stretch of rocky beach running through the center of the frame. On the right side of this beach, large debris litters the ground. The bridge itself is supported by a series of arches running below the tracks. Telephone poles line the far side of the bridge.

Photograph of an unidentified child standing in a yard facing the right of the frame and holding a toy that is largely obscured by their arm. The child is wearing a light-colored romper over light-colored leggings, dark shoes with several straps, and a hat with gingham print. Behind the child, there is a large two-story house with light-colored siding and a a picket fence.

Photograph of an unidentified woman sitting with an infant in her lap. The woman is wearing a light-colored collared garment and she is looking down at the infant and smiling. The infant is dressed in a long white gown and is staring upward and to their left. The background is obscured by darkness.

Photograph of an unidentified toddler with a bowl haircut in a light-colored striped romper and dark shoes with straps. On the left side, there is a wooden planter with dense foliage. Behind the child, there is a house with light-colored siding and shuttered windows.

Photograph of an unidentified young boy in a straw hat and light-colored collared shirt smiling and standing next to the back of a car. A spare tire reading "Southern Tire 2355" rests around the license plate. The passenger-side door of the car is open.

Photograph of an unidentified woman sitting on a chair in front of a curved porch railing holding an infant in a long, white gown. The woman is wearing a long-sleeved white shirt and a long, dark skirt. Another house and a tree are visible in the background.

Photograph of an unidentified child in a light-colored sailor suit and knee-high socks with light-colored shoes standing in front of a fence. The child is squinting in the light. Behind the fence there is a house with steps leading up to a porch

Photograph of an unidentified child frowning in a cowboy costume, holding his hat in his left hand and a lasso in his right. He stands outside in front of a telephone pole. There are several buildings in the background. It was taken where Adoue Park/Rosenberg School is, facing north in Galveston.

Photograph of an unidentified child sitting on a small toy horse with wheels in a fenced-in yard. The child is wearing a dark button-down top, shorts with light-colored leggings underneath, and a light-colored knit cap. In the background there is a house with a picket fence.

Photograph of an unidentified woman sitting on a chair in front of a curved porch railing holding an infant in a long, white gown. The woman is wearing a long-sleeved white shirt and a long, dark skirt. Two of the porch's columns frame the picture on both sides. Another house and a tree are visible in the background.

Photograph of a unidentified baby in footie pajamas sitting alone on the seat of a motorcycle in a fenced-in yard. The child is wearing a dark fedora and reaching towards the front of the vehicle. On the left side, a shed fills the background. The backs of several houses are visible above the fence.

Photograph of an unidentified young child in a collared shirt and bowtie hugging a tree outside of a house with light-colored siding and a picket fence. He is looking at the camera and pursing his lips

Photograph of an unidentified woman and child sitting on a log in front of a beach. The woman is wearing a light, short-sleeved dress with a dark hat and she is carrying a striped parasol. The child is wearing a collared romper with knee-high socks, a hat, and round glasses. The water is visible behind them, though they are some distance away from it.

Photograph of two unidentified young boys standing in front of a porch railing and holding a cat. The boys are both wearing light-colored collared shirts tucked into dark pants. The boy on the left is holding the cat and looking at the camera while the boy on the right is looking at the cat. There are palm trees and houses in the background.

Photograph of an unidentified child in a flannel shirt and dark pants standing in front of a house holding a rifle and aiming it to the left of the camera. The house behind him is covered in light-colored siding and surrounded by a light-colored white picket fence. There is a dead tree in the yard.