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NBC News Clips
title NBC News Clipsdescription This news special, hosted by Jane Jayroe and Dave Layman, looks at how life in the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex will change for present and future residents with a particular focus on growth and economic development. The first segment focuses on local historical events and figures. The rest of the program covers issues affecting present and future residents of the Metroplex, including population growth, employment, family structure, real estate and home ownership, women in the workforce and corporate daycare, bilingual education, energy sources, labor unions, transportation, the impact of the changing area demographics on Mexican American and African American communities, the impact of home video on the entertainment industry, the rise of home computers and the growth of the computer industry, changing student demographics and rising costs of education, the impact of cable television on sports, crime rates, inflation, and politics. This broadcast includes both national and regional commercial advertisements.artist/creator Nbc 5 (Television Station : Fort Worth, Tex.) Hays, Felecia Elsesser, Lee Huante, Larry Pelley, Scott, 1957- Vance, Bill Hix, Bill Clingman, Connie Adams, Dougsubject Government And Law - Taxes Bloomfield, Sarah Movie Theaters Neighborhood Watch Bloomquist, Marvin Landscape And Nature - Water Allen, Ruth Video Games Spears, Wayne Dispatchers Presis, Elwood Six Flags Mall Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Aviation - Airplanes City Planning Bread Raiser, Carolyn Gun, David Traffic Dunkelberg, William Radioshack Geissel, Paul Conner, Norma Business, Economics And Finance - Medicine - Hospitals Frost, Martin Cassette Players Drug Addiction Voters Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders Holly, Dennis Emergency Rooms Telecommunications Laboraties Sommerman, Andrew Fisher, Ron Wright, Jim Holograms Carter, Amon Cityscapes Nctcog Thompson, Stephanie Michelle Hydropower Disd Ware, Logan Williamson, Tim Hydroelectricity Tager Pulte Homes Schram, Tex Skylines Elsesser, Lee Healthcare Sherill, Wayne South West Medical School Vcrs Social Life And Customs - Customs - Weddings News Segments Government And Law - Politics Architecture - Construction Business, Economics And Finance - Factories Betamax Teen Pregnancy Daycare Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Buses Moore, Joe Hooper, Mark Cable Parking Lots Thornton, R. L. Saint Joseph'S Hospital Education - Colleges And Universities - University Of Texas At Arlington Dallas Market Center Hmos Texas Utilities Target Practice Childbirth Hopkins, H. F. Murdoch, Larry Aging Parfitt, Karen Dowling, Brian Fuel Prices Allen, Billy Unemployment Chiles, Eddie Fashion Industry Public Housing Education - Schools - Students Stock Market Trash Collection Airports Sports And Recreation - Football Bilingual Education Shunk, Gordon Bruner, Millie Dallas Summer Musicals Moore, Pam Smu Security Systems Kline, Jan Central Expressway Crow, Trammell Suburbs Blum, Louis Household Appliances Education - Colleges And Universities - Southern Methodist University Government And Law - Vital Records - Marriages Television News Programs Agriculture - Domestic Animals - Cattle Sammons Cable Service Sports And Recreation - Baseball Wygant, Bobbie American Airlines Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Boats Business, Economics And Finance - Stores - Grocery Stores General Motors Assembly Plant Dallas Cowboys (Football Team) Taco Bueno Narcotics Epcot Arts And Crafts - Theatre - Motion Pictures Texas Centennial Exposition Robberies Campuses South Garland Colonel Band Crime Prevention News Stories Waste Management Murray, Scott Maris, Roger Martelle, Ed Agriculture - Ranching - Cowboys Texas Frontier Centennial Video Footage Republican Party Sally Rand'S Nude Ranch Birth Rates Modisett, Ken Video Clips Business, Economics And Finance - Communications - Media Dallas Independent School District Romaine, Al Social Life And Customs - Popular Culture - Television Alternative Energy Gun Ranges Amc Prestonwood Government And Law - Law Enforcement - Police Comanche Peak Hughes, Tom Research Water Towers Ely, Charles Business, Economics And Finance - Real Estate Jayroe, Jane Bacic, Chris Aerial Footage Government And Law - Law Enforcement - Jails And Prisons Hicks, Don Kinder, Julie Carroll, Bennie Sonju, Norm Leder, Bob Philpot, Timothy Price, John Wylie Brink, Betty Democratic Party Education - Colleges And Universities - Tarrant County College Computer Industry Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Railroads Nolan High School Centennial Homes Afscme North Central Texas Council Of Governments Closed Circuit Television Las Colinas Association Wright, Brad Latchkey Video Tape Recorders Mattingly, Pat Solar Energy Turner, Betty Runaways Bryan Place Juveniles Schiller, Donald Vandergriff, Tom Nuclear Energy Science And Technology - Computers Education - Colleges And Universities - Texas Christian University Distance Education Business, Economics And Finance - Oil And Gas Burger, Kevyn Crime Watch Layman, Dave Rose, Billy Citizens For Fair Utility Regulation De La Cruz, Gloria Commuters Roach, Fred Gerontology West Dallas Hamilton Jr., Benny Fikar, Lou Senior Citizens Architecture - Civil Works - Streets And Roads Advertisements Social Life And Customs - Firearms Financial Aid John Neely Bryan Cabin Social Life And Customs - Customs - Parades Cowboy Boots Friebele, John Natural Resources Crime Rates Commercials Hickerson, Billy Campbell'S Soup Gonzales, Angel Nightclubs Business, Economics And Finance - Electricity - Power Plants Bloomquist, Judy Martel, Ed Business, Economics And Finance - Tourism Dallas Mavericks (Basketball Team) Collins, Jeff Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Young Latino Artists
title Young Latino Artistsdescription Photograph of a color print originally taken by Eric Zapata entitled "Priest." The image shows a man in a priest outfit sitting in a chair with his hands folded in his lap; on the wall there is a cross and a figure resembling Jesus.subject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Priests Color Prints Exhibitions Artworks Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Art Exhibits Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.) Arts And Crafts Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Frank Lauderdale Cook Scrapbook, page 19
title Frank Lauderdale Cook Scrapbook, page 19description Photographs of various scenes of South Texas. The top left photo is of an irrigation ditch with some water in it and men working on both sides. The top right photo is of a group of small shacks in Mexico. The middle photo is of the Church at Laguna Seca, Texas, with a row of small tents and a man in front of it. The bottom left photo is of a family sitting on the porch of a small house. The bottom right photo is of a small hut in a field next to a tree.artist/creator Cook, Frank Lauderdalesubject Shacks Social Life And Customs - Homes Places - Mexico Irrigation Ditches People Religion - Churches Agriculture - Farm Equipment - Irrigation New York National Guard Military And War - Personnel People - Family Groups Landscape And Nature - Water Architecture - Buildings Church At Laguna Seca Lower Rio Grande Valleycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Scrapbook Page: Pharr, Texas Views
title Scrapbook Page: Pharr, Texas Viewsdescription Photographs of different areas of Pharr, Texas. The top left photo is of a house near a dirt road, "Folsom's Home," according to a handwritten note. The top right photo is of a building with signs that say "Pharr Lunch Room" and "The Shamrock Bar," with horses outside. The middle left photo is of the Gawthrop's home, a two-story building with trees in the front yard. The bottom left photo is of a Methodist Church in Pharr. The bottom right photo is of a group of men in military uniforms, with a handwritten note that says "Fatigue Party."artist/creator Cook, Frank Lauderdalesubject Military And War - Uniforms And Insignia Social Life And Customs - Homes Gawthrop Religion - Denominations - Methodist Religion - Churches New York National Guard People - Groups Folsom Military And War - Personnel Bars The Shamrock Bar Architecture - Buildings Agriculture - Domestic Animals - Horses Business, Economics And Finance - Restaurants Pharr Lunch Room Lower Rio Grande Valleycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Scrapbook Page: Pharr, Texas Residential Section
title Scrapbook Page: Pharr, Texas Residential Sectiondescription Photographs of the residential area of Pharr, Texas. The top left photo is of a line of stores, including Pharr Drug Store and an ice cream stand. The top right photo is of men in military uniforms walking on a sidewalk near a large house. The bottom left photo is of a house next to the Methodist church, and the bottom right is a closer view of the Methodist church.artist/creator Cook, Frank Lauderdalesubject Social Life And Customs - Homes Pharr Drug Store People Religion - Denominations - Methodist Religion - Churches New York National Guard Drug Stores Ice Cream Stands Military And War - Personnel Architecture - Buildings Business, Economics And Finance - Stores Lower Rio Grande Valleycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
The Dutchovers
title The Dutchoversdescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Diedrick Dutchover, his wife, Refugia "Cara" Salcido, and their ten children. The author discusses the origin of the name "Dutchover," Diedrick Dutchover's job riding as guard to mail coaches, and the establishment of the Dutchover ranch.artist/creator Arriola, Emma D.subject Dutchover, Diedrick Government And Law - Civil Servants - Postal Service Dutchover, Mrs. Diedrick Religion - Churches People - Ethnic Groups - American Indians Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Orchards Agriculture - Ranching - Ranches Government And Law - Vital Records - Marriagescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
title Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Churchdescription Photograph of the front of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church in Houston, Texas. The building is made of red brick with white trim and has multiple stories with a square tower in the front. A street and traffic light are visible in the foreground. This is a historic building in Houston's East Side.artist/creator Unknownsubject Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church Catholic Church Buildings. Iglesia Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe Churches Religion - Denominations - Catholic Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of altar at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
title Photograph of altar at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Churchdescription Photograph of the altar at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A priest is blessing the communion.artist/creator Unknownsubject Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church Catholic Church Buildings. People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Communions Iglesia Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe Churches Lord'S Supper Religion - Denominations - Catholic Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Men placing a crown on Our Lady of Guadalupe statue
title Men placing a crown on Our Lady of Guadalupe statuedescription Photograph of two priests and two men trying to restore the crown on the Our Lady of Guadalupe statue in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. On top of the curtain in the background is a banner reading "Reina y Madre."artist/creator Kodaksubject Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church Guadalupe, Our Lady Of. People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Ceremonies Iglesia Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe Statues Religion - Denominations - Catholic Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church - 1958
title Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church - 1958description Photograph of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 2405 Navigation Blvd, Houston, Texas.artist/creator Unknownsubject Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church Catholic Church Buildings. People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Churches Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Mass service in a church
title Photograph of Mass service in a churchdescription Photograph of a celebration of Mass in a church.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Mass in session at a church
title Photograph of Mass in session at a churchdescription Photograph of Mass being celebrated at a church.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of a wedding at a church in León
title Photograph of a wedding at a church in Leóndescription Photograph of a wedding at a church in León. The priest is administering the wedding sermons.artist/creator Unknownsubject Weddings People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Social Life And Customs - Customs - Weddings Weddings. Churches Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group of Hispanic Church Attendees
title Group of Hispanic Church Attendeesdescription Photograph of a group of Hispanic church goers in front of their place of worship. The group consists of children in the front dressed in suits and light dresses, men in the back on the left side of the image dressed in dark suits, and women on the right side of the image wearing light dresses and floral sun hats. In front of the children there is a sign that is handwritten in Spanish. The church behind the group is a simple, one-room light brick building with one window at the front and three at the side. There is a wooden bench at the front of the church next to the group of people. Above the church power lines are connected to the roof close to the chimney. This image is mounted on gray cardboard.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Formal Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Service Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group of Hispanic People in Front of a Mexican Presbyterian Church
title Group of Hispanic People in Front of a Mexican Presbyterian Churchdescription Photograph of a congregation of Hispanic men, women, and children grouped in front of the entrance of a small Mexican Presbyterian church. The women and girls in the group are all wearing light cotton dresses, and the men are all wearing suit coats and trousers. The small wooden church behind the group has a large, covered porch at the entrance, as well as a single open window. There is a large sign in Spanish over the entrance that translates to read, "Presbyterian Church". The church and people are surrounded by weeds and overgrown grass. Other buildings are visible in the background on the far right-hand side.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Portraits Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Entrances Porches People - Children Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Congregation Sitting in Church
title Congregation Sitting in Churchdescription Photograph of a large congregation standing in front of fold-up chairs and wooden benches in a church building. The crowd mostly consists of men, however also includes women and children. There are more people crowded at the back of the church than the front of the church, and there are several empty seats in the front. Windows line the three visible walls in the background. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Taft? Convención".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Interiors Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Crowds Chairs Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Benches Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Crowd and a Parked Bus in Front of an Open Church Entrance
title Crowd and a Parked Bus in Front of an Open Church Entrancedescription Photograph of a crowd of Hispanic church-goers standing in front of a church entrance. The crowd is made up of men, women, and children gathered into small, clustered groups. The church is a wood-slatted building with a row of windows on the right-hand side. It has a tall belfry that is attached to the open double-door entrance and cut off at the top edge of the image. A covered parking area is visible in the background on the far left-hand side of the image. There is a dirt road in the foreground with the back of a bus visible on the far left-hand side. There is a camera on a tripod also on the left in the foreground that is facing the church.
There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Taft - new blglg. [Taken at convention, 3-23-1947?]"artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Crowds Buses People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Entrances Architecture - Buildings Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Automobiles Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Crowd in Front of an Open Church Entrance
title Crowd in Front of an Open Church Entrancedescription Photograph of a group of Hispanic church-goers standing in a crowd in front of the entrance to their church. Most of the people in the group are facing the church, and there are a couple more smaller groups scattered throughout the image. The church building has a tall belfry that is connected to the double-door entrance and cut off at the top of the image. The building continues along the back right-hand side of the image, where there is another back entrance. There is a car parked in front of the church also on the far right-hand side. There is a camera attached to a tripod in the foreground across the dirt road from the church. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Taft, Texas 2nd Presby Church. [Taken at convention, 3-23-1947?]".artist/creator Unknownsubject Cars Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Crowds Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Entrances Architecture - Buildings Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Automobiles Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Side View of People Exiting the Front of a Church
title Side View of People Exiting the Front of a Churchdescription Photograph of a small group of women and men exiting a church through the front double doors. The front entrance is cut off on the right-hand side of the image, as is a parked car and more exiting people. The side of the brick church, which has five windows, spans the width of the image. There is a smaller entrance with two windows on either side at the very back of the church on the far left-hand side. A man is getting into his parked car at the side of the church. There are power lines spanning the entire image in several directions. There is a wide dirt road in front of the church that makes up the foreground. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "San Marcos 1951".artist/creator Unknownsubject Cars Texas-Mexican Presbytery People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Exiting Windows Architecture - Buildings Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Automobiles Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Women Sitting in Church Pews
title Women Sitting in Church Pewsdescription Photograph of one side of a small church and women sitting in the pews. The women, who are all wearing printed blouses and dresses, are looking solemnly at the camera. There is a podium with a feathery floral arrangement on top in the foreground. The front entrance doors at the back of the church are open, making a small house with windows visible. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "San Marcos, Tex. All-day District meet November, 1950 A50".artist/creator Unknownsubject Pews Interiors Podiums Meetings Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Women Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Front View of a Mexican Presbyterian Church
title Front View of a Mexican Presbyterian Churchdescription Photograph of the front of a Mexican Presbyterian church. There are three long windows and a sign in Spanish that translates to read, "Mexican Presbyterian Church" on the side of the building that faces the front right-hand side of the image. The yard surrounding the building and in the foreground is made up of dirt, and there is a large palm tree at the front. The front entrance of the building, which faces the left-hand side of the image, extends past the main front wall of the church, and has three steps leading up to the double doors. There are six visible windows at the front of the church, which extends into the background of the image. There are several bushes and palm trees clumped together in the front yard. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "San Benito".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Palm Trees Entrances Architecture - Buildings Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
People Standing in Front of a Gothic-Style Church
title People Standing in Front of a Gothic-Style Churchdescription Photograph of a group of people wearing formal attire and standing in front of a Gothic-style church. The double-arch entrance is a part of a large, four-corner belfry. The front side of the brick building, which faces the right-hand side of the image, has one large, half-round, stained glass window. There are three large rectangular stained glass windows on the wall of the building that faces the left-hand side. There are several twisted, dead trees that line the yard of the property. More buildings are visible in the background. There is a handwritten note on the back of the image that reads, "Wharton - 1st Presby Ch".artist/creator Unknownsubject Gothic Trees Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Entrances Belfries Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Reverend Standing in Front of a Church
title Reverend Standing in Front of a Churchdescription Photograph of a Hispanic man standing to the side in front of a church entrance. The man is wearing a suit and looking at the camera. There are several other men exiting the entrance, which is cut off on the left-hand side of the image. A small shed is visible in the background on the right. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Rev. Albert Luna at Presbytery 4/52 in Waco".artist/creator Unknownsubject Suits Texas-Mexican Presbytery Gentlemen Portraits Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Entrances Men Architecture - Buildings Yards Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group of Gentlemen in Front of a Church Entrance
title Group of Gentlemen in Front of a Church Entrancedescription Photograph of a congregation of gentlemen wearing suits and standing in a group for a portrait in front of a church entrance. The group and the entrance are on the right-hand side of the image. The entrance in the background consists of a small covered porch with double-doors and two pillars that help support the roof above. The building continues and is cut off by the edge on the left-hand side of the image. There is a line of windows on this wall. Several shrubs and bushes line the building. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Waco - Annex. At Presbytery meet 4/1952 1952".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Gentlemen Portraits Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Windows Entrances Men Architecture - Buildings Porches Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Congregation of Gentlemen in Front of a Church Entrance
title Congregation of Gentlemen in Front of a Church Entrancedescription Photograph of a congregation of gentlemen wearing suits and standing in a group for a portrait in front of a church entrance. The group spans the entire width of the image. The entrance in the background consists of a small covered porch with double-doors and two pillars that help support the roof above. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Presbytery - Waco April 1952".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Gentlemen Portraits Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Entrances Men Architecture - Buildings Porches Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group of Gentlemen Standing in Church Entrance
title Group of Gentlemen Standing in Church Entrancedescription Photograph of a group of gentlemen wearing suits and exiting a church. Several of the men are standing on the steps and the porch talking and visiting. Many are smiling or acknowledging the camera, and two men are standing together with their arms around each other. The building has at least three visible multi-pane windows around the entrance, and there are a couple of potted plants and bushes. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Presbytery - Waco April 1952".artist/creator Unknownsubject Suits Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Gentlemen People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Windows Entrances Men Architecture - Buildings Porches Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group of Hispanic Women Sitting at a Table
title Group of Hispanic Women Sitting at a Tabledescription Photograph of a group of five Hispanic women sitting at a table in front of a stage. The wooden table in front of them has several objects on top of it, such as a bowl, a book, and a bell. There is a man standing on the far right-hand side of the image in between two of the women. The stage behind the group has steps leading up to it. There is a chalk board on the far left-hand side of the image with writing on it. There is also a piano, a couple of plants, and chairs on the stage. The handwritten note on the back of the image reads, "WACO Women of the Church- Officers. June 11, 1950 Pastor, (standing) Rev. Ismael Maldonado."artist/creator Unknownsubject Pastors Texas-Mexican Presbytery Women Of The Church Organization Of Women Of The Church Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Maldonado, Ismael Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Officers Women Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Girl Playing a Piano in a Church
title Girl Playing a Piano in a Churchdescription Photograph of a Hispanic girl playing a piano at a church congregation. The girl and the piano are situated on the right-hand side of the image. There are several people sitting in pews in the foreground and facing a woman who is talking at the front of the room. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "n.g. V.C.S. Institute, Victoria 6-4-50".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Interiors Doors Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Stages Arts And Crafts - Music - Instruments Pianos Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
People Sitting in the Benches of a Church
title People Sitting in the Benches of a Churchdescription Photograph of a group of people sitting in the benches of a church and facing a speaker at the front of the room. The speaker, who is standing at the front of the room in the background of the image, is holding an open book. Two doors leading to the outside and another room are visible on the left-hand side of the image. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "V.C.S. Institute Victoria, Texas, June 4, 1950".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Interiors Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Education - Schools - Classes Doors People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Benches Lectures Education - Schools - Teachers Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Large Congregation Sitting in Pews
title Large Congregation Sitting in Pewsdescription Photograph of a large Hispanic congregation attentively facing the left-hand side of the image. The men, women, and children are all sitting at eye level in pews that fill the room. There is a man and two women sitting closely in the foreground. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "San Benito 5-3-53".artist/creator Unknownsubject Pews Texas-Mexican Presbytery Interiors Audiences Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Carved Stone Sign
title Carved Stone Signdescription Photograph of a carved concrete slab inset in a brick structure. There is carved writing in Spanish that translates to read, "Presbyterian Church Organized - Oct. 19, 1911, Temple Built - 1952, J.G. Cavazos, Pastor". There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "San Benito Cornerstone of new church".artist/creator Unknownsubject Cornerstones Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Architecture - Monuments Signs Cavazos, J.G. People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Plaques Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mexican Church at the Corner of a Street
title Mexican Church at the Corner of a Streetdescription Photograph of a wood-slatted church building at the corner of a street and sidewalk. At the corner, the sidewalk turns and extends to the left-hand side of the background. It passes an old wooden house and a large brick church, which is also in the background. The tall belfry of the church is clearly visible among the power lines and poles that stretch across the image in several directions. There is a tall palm tree trunk in front of the wooden church that is parallel with the street lamp next to it. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, San Benito 1952 old & new churches".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Manses Houses People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Sidewalks Streets Architecture - Buildings Corners Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mexican Church at the Corner of a Street
title Mexican Church at the Corner of a Streetdescription Photograph of a wood-slatted church building at the corner of a street and sidewalk. At the corner, the sidewalk turns and extends to the left-hand side of the background. It passes an old wooden house and a large brick church, which is also in the background. The tall belfry of the church is clearly visible among the power lines and poles that stretch across the image in several directions. There is a tall palm tree trunk in front of the wooden church that is parallel with the street lamp next to it. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, San Benito old and new churches".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Manses Houses People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Sidewalks Streets Architecture - Buildings Corners Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Two Cars Parked in Front of a Manse
title Two Cars Parked in Front of a Mansedescription Photograph of two cars parallel-parked in front of a small manse, which sits next to a large brick church. The manse, which is on the right-hand side of the image, has a small porch and is raised from the ground on stilts. The church, which is cut off on the left-hand side of the image, is lined with half-round arched windows on the one visible side. The is a sidewalk in front of both buildings that is parallel to the street, which is in the foreground. There are two wires stretching diagonally across the image in the foreground. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "San Benito - New Mexican Presbyterian Ch. and old manse 1952".artist/creator Unknownsubject Cars Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Manses Automobiles Houses People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Architecture - Buildings Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Front View of a Mexican Presbyterian Church
title Front View of a Mexican Presbyterian Churchdescription Photograph of the front of a Mexican Presbyterian church. There are three long windows and a sign in Spanish that translates to read, "Mexican Presbyterian Church" on the side of the building that faces the front right-hand side of the image. The yard surrounding the building and in the foreground is made up of dirt, and there is a large palm tree at the front. The front entrance of the building, which faces the left-hand side of the image, extends past the main front wall of the church, and has three steps leading up to the double doors. There are six visible windows at the front of the church, which extends into the background of the image. There are several bushes and palm trees clumped together in the front yard. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "San Benito".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Palm Trees Entrances Architecture - Buildings Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Palm Tree in Front of a Mexican Presbyterian Church
title Palm Tree in Front of a Mexican Presbyterian Churchdescription Photograph of the side of a Mexican Presbyterian church. There are three long windows and a sign in Spanish that translates to read, "Mexican Presbyterian Church" on the side facing the front of the image. The yard surrounding the building and in the foreground is made up of dirt, and there is a large palm tree at the front. The front entrance of the building, which faces the left-hand side of the image, extends past the main front wall of the church, and has three steps leading up to the double doors. There are more windows at the front of the church, which extends into the background of the image. The front yard is decorated with several trimmed bushes and palm trees. There is writing on the front of the image that reads, "San Benito Wright" There is a handwritten note in Spanish on the back of the photograph that translates to read, "Memories of the Christian Endeavor, aug. 20, 1946". There is also a stamp on the back that reads, "Post Card Correspondence Address" along with a place for a stamp.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Palm Trees Entrances Architecture - Buildings Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group of Hispanic Children on a Deck # 2
title Group of Hispanic Children on a Deck # 2description Photograph of a group of hispanic children standing outside in approximately three tiered rows. The very top row is standing on a long wooden deck, and the two bottom rows are standing on a dirt path. Many of the children are looking toward the camera, and many of the others are distracted and looking elsewhere. All of the children are wearing lightly colored dresses or pants and shirts. There is handwriting on the back of the image that reads, "Gulf, Texas". There is also a large stamp of a photograph printing company logo that features a leaping fox and the text, "Guaranteed For Life, This is A Genuine Border Fox Tone Picture Made by Fox Company, San Antonio, Texas, Trademarked Jun. 1937".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Decks People - Children Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group of Women Sitting in Church Pews
title Group of Women Sitting in Church Pewsdescription Photograph of a group of Hispanic women sitting together in the pews of a church. The women, who are all wearing printed buttoned blouses, are all smiling at the camera. One man wearing a light shirt and tie sits amongst the women; he is also looking at the camera. There is a large, open doorway in the background of the image through which outdoor trees and scenery are visible. There are also two open windows on either side of the doorway. There is a handwritten note on the back of the image that reads, "V.C.S. Institute, San Antonio 1953".artist/creator Unknownsubject Pews Texas-Mexican Presbytery Interiors Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Portraits People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Women Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Front View a Large Church House with Palm Trees
title Front View a Large Church House with Palm Treesdescription Photograph of the front of a Mexican Presbyterian Church house. The building is located at the corner of two intersecting streets. There is a car parallel parked on the street at the side of the church on the righthand side of the image. The church building itself has three tall windows at the side and two at the front on either side of the doorway. There are steep stairs leading up to the entrance, which has a small sign above it that reads, "IGLESIA PRESBITERIANA MEXICANA". The roof of the church is also very steep. There are six smaller windows visible at the side of the building and one at the front that touch the ground. There are two very tall palm trees visible in front of the building; one is across the street in the foreground. Another building is visible next to the church on the lefthand side of the image behind a mass of tropical trees and shrubs. Across the street in the foreground there is the corner of a fence visible. Handwriting on the back of the image reads, "Laredo 1953".artist/creator Unknownsubject Cars Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Palm Trees Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Side View of Palm Trees Beside a Church House
title Side View of Palm Trees Beside a Church Housedescription Photograph of the side of a large, light colored Hispanic Presbyterian church house. There is a large grouping of tropical trees and shrubs beside the house on the lefthand side of the image, including a tall palm tree at the front. There is also a tall electricity pole that is parallel to the palm tree. The steep stairs that lead up to the entrance of the church house are visible on the righthand side of the image along with the entrance itself. There is a sign above the door that reads, "IGLESIA PRESBITERIANA MEXICANA". There are more trees and another building visible on the other side of the church in the background. Writing on the back of the photograph reads, "Laredo 1953".artist/creator Unknownsubject Cars Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Palm Trees Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group Picture of Mexican Presbyterians with Church in the Background
title Group Picture of Mexican Presbyterians with Church in the Backgrounddescription Photograph of a group of fourteen Mexican Presbyterians standing on a dirt path in a field. Most of the people are wearing dark clothing and coats. In the far background, there is a large stone building with a tower, a belfry, and several round-top windows. A few automobiles are parked in front of the building, however they are hard to see because of the tall grass in the field. On the far lefthand side of the image in the background, there is a dominant bare tree plus more trees and shrubs in the background. There is a publisher's stamp that includes the outline of a fox and the text, "GUARANTEED FOR LIFE This is a GENUINE BORDER Fox Tone Picture JAN. 1937 FOX COMPANY, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Fields People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Conventions Education - Schools - Students Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group of Mexican Presbyterians with Church in the Background
title Group of Mexican Presbyterians with Church in the Backgrounddescription Photograph of a group of ten Mexican Presbyterians standing on a dirt path in a field. Most of the people are wearing dark clothing and coats. In the far background, there is a large stone building with a tower, a belfry, and several round-top windows. A few automobiles are parked in front of the building, however they are hard to see because of the tall grass in the field. On the far lefthand side of the image in the background, there is a dominant bare tree plus more trees and shrubs in the background. Dimensions are written on the back: "4"<-> x 1 1/2 (arrow going up and down)". There is also a publisher's stamp that includes the outline of a fox and the text, "GUARANTEED FOR LIFE This is a GENUINE BORDER Fox Tone Picture JAN. 1937 FOX COMPANY, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS".artist/creator Fox Companysubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Fields People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Conventions Education - Schools - Students Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mexican Presbyterian Church Entrance
title Mexican Presbyterian Church Entrancedescription Photograph of the entrance of a Mexican Presbyterian church from the front door up. There is a small roof over the double-door entrance, as well as a sign in Spanish that translates to read, "336 'Emmanuel' Presbyterian Church. Enter through these doors with thanks." The building has two large windows on either side of the door, and the window on the right-hand side of the image has a large air-conditioning unit attached to it. The roof of the building spans the entire image, and there is a power line attached on the left-hand side. A garage with a driveway and a bicycle is visible in the background on the bottom of the left-hand side of the image. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "San Antonio. Emmanuel Church".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Signs People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Entrances Architecture - Buildings Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Large Congregation Standing in Front of a Church
title Large Congregation Standing in Front of a Churchdescription Photograph of a large Hispanic congregation in front the entrance to a Presbyterian church. There are several young children standing together at the front of the group. The congregation spans from the far left-hand side of the image to past the edge of the right-hand side. There is a sidewalk leading up to the front doors of the church on the right, and a large focal window in the middle. The front of the church is made of jagged stone, and a wood-slatted section is visible on the left-hand side. There is a handwritten note on the back of the image that reads, "Robstown. Lat.-Am. congregation in front of 1st. Presby. Ch., J.G.M. Ramsey pastor (not in picture)".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Portraits Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Entrances People - Children Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Children at a Congregation
title Children at a Congregationdescription Group of young girls standing at the pews of a church during a congregation. Some of the girls are looking at the camera, however many are looking in different directions. The girls are all dressed in light patterned dresses. There is a woman sitting and holding a young boy and another young girl. There are several adults standing at the pews in the background and reading from small bibles. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Robstown. Latin-American congregation meeting in 1st. Presby. Church".artist/creator Unknownsubject Pews Texas-Mexican Presbytery Reading Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Girls People - Children Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group of Hispanic Men at the Altar in a Church
title Group of Hispanic Men at the Altar in a Churchdescription Photograph of a group of Hispanic men standing in front of an altar. The men are standing in three tiered rows; the men in the front row are sitting in chairs. All of the men are wearing suits and ties, plus light colored ribbons pinned to their jackets. There is a table offset slightly from the center with an embroidered tablecloth, books, and papers on it. The man sitting behind the table is holding a gavel. The floor is made of wooden slats, and there is an aisle of checkerboard tile that leads up to the altar. There is a stone arch with a sign strung across it that reads "BIENVENIDOS" (translated to "Welcome") behind the men. There are two cloth banners with writing on them on both sides of the arch way. Not all of the writing is visible, however the writing that is visible on the first banner reads, "Con Su Luz Me Con" (translated to "With Me With Your Light"). The visible writing on the second banner reads, "La Mujer Que Teme" (translated to "The Woman Who Fears"). There is a decorative tan mat around the photograph, which is also inside a double-fold moss green frame folder.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Girl on Bike in Front of Mexican Presbyterian Church
title Girl on Bike in Front of Mexican Presbyterian Churchdescription Photograph of a young Hispanic girl riding a bicycle in front of a Mexican Presbyterian Church. The side door of the church is visible, as well as the shrubs that line the walls of the church. On the back of the photograph, there is a handwritten note that reads "Fallfurrias" and an upside-down stamp.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Bicycles People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Architecture - Buildings People - Children Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Side View of Mexican Presbyterian Church
title Side View of Mexican Presbyterian Churchdescription Photograph of a side view of the Mexican Presbyterian Church in Falfurrias, Texas. There is a bench alongside the back of the building, which is surrounded by sparse shrubs and trees. There is electric cables spanning the photograph behind the building. On the back of the photograph there is a handwritten note tha reads "Falfurrias", as well as a stamp that is upside-down.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Architecture - Buildings Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mexican Presbyterian Church
title Mexican Presbyterian Churchdescription Photograph of a Mexican Presbyterian Church in Falfurrias, Texas. The building is white and has one central tower at the front. There is a telephone pole on the far left of the photograph and a shed on the far right next to the church. The building is surrounded by sparse shrubs and trees. The photograph has been printed with a decorative border around it. On the back of the photograph, there is two lines of typed text that read, "Mexican Presbyterian Church, Falfurrias, Texas Dedicated November 7, 1937" and also a handwritten note underneath.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Architecture - Buildings Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mexican Family in Front of a Church Building #3
title Mexican Family in Front of a Church Building #3description Photograph of a Mexican family standing in the front yard of a church. There four men, five women, three children, and one baby in the group. Some of the men are wearing suits, and others are wearing pants and button-up shirts. The women are all wearing collared dresses. Everyone in the group is looking at the camera. The building behind the group is white and wood slatted. There is a dark double-door entrance and one window on either side of the door. There is handwriting on the back of the photograph that reads, "Baytown Outpost S.S. meets at Presby. Ch. (U.S.A.)".artist/creator Unknownsubject Children Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Social Life And Customs - Families Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mexican Family in Front of a Church Building #2
title Mexican Family in Front of a Church Building #2description Photograph of a Mexican family standing in the front yard of a church. There four men, five women, three children, and one baby in the group. Some of the men are wearing suits, and others are wearing pants and button-up shirts. The women are all wearing collared dresses. Everyone in the group is looking at the camera. The building behind the group is white and wood slatted. There is a dark double-door entrance and one window on either side of the door. There is handwriting on the back of the photograph that reads, "Baytown".artist/creator Unknownsubject Families Children Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mexican Family in Front of a Church Building #1
title Mexican Family in Front of a Church Building #1description Photograph of a Mexican family standing in the front yard of a church. There six men, five women, three children, and one baby in the group. Some of the men are wearing suits, and others are wearing pants and button-up shirts. The women are all wearing collared dresses. The building behind the group is white and wood slatted. There is a dark double-door entrance and one window beside the door. Another building can be seen far behind the church. There is handwriting on the back of the photograph that reads, "Baytown- Outpost of San Pablo".artist/creator Unknownsubject Families Children Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Leaders of the Houston Avenue Church
title Leaders of the Houston Avenue Churchdescription Photograph of nine Mexican men standing on the steps of the Houston Avenue Church. The men are standing in two tiered rows and are facing the camera. Most of the men in the group look older. They are all wearing either suits or suit jackets and dress pants. Behind the men, the double doors of the entrance are open. There are two very large windows on either side of the entrance. The handwriting on the back of the photograph reads, "Houston Me[...]".artist/creator Unknownsubject Members Texas-Mexican Presbytery People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Leaders Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Officers of the Houston Avenue Church
title Officers of the Houston Avenue Churchdescription Photograph of six Mexican men standing in front of the entrance to the Houston Avenue Church. The men are standing in a line and facing the camera. They are all standing on the first step of the stairs leading up the the entrance. All of the men are wearing dark suits and shoes. Behind the men are the light colored double doors of the entrance. On either side of the doors there is a large, four-paneled window. The handwriting on the back of the photograph reads, "Houston Ch. Officer".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Officers Men Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Front View of Houston Avenue Church
title Front View of Houston Avenue Churchdescription Photograph of the front of the Houston Avenue Church. The church building is two floors at the entrance and one floor throughout the rest of the church. The building is made up of dark colored bricks and several large, light colored windows. There is a grassy yard around the church. There is typed words on the back of the photograph that read, "Houston Avenue Church, Houston, 4/30/42".artist/creator Unknownsubject Outside Texas-Mexican Presbytery People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Architecture - Buildings Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Side View of the Houston Avenue Church
title Side View of the Houston Avenue Churchdescription Photograph of the front of a large Mexican Church in Houston, Texas. The entrance, which is in the background on the right side of the image, has stairs leading up to it. The rest of the building runs down past the left side of the image. The building is made up of dark bricks and several light colored windows. There is a grassy yard in the front of the church. Writing on the back of the photograph reads, "Houston Ave. Mex. Church. Houston, Texas.".artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group of Hispanic Children on a Deck # 1
title Group of Hispanic Children on a Deck # 1description Photograph of a group of hispanic children standing outside in aprroximately three rows. The very top row is standing on a long wooden deck, and the two bottom rows are standing on a dirt path. Many of the children are looking toward the camera, and many of the others are distracted and looking elsewhere. All of the children are wearing lightly colored dresses or pants and shirts. There is handwriting on the back of the image that reads, " Mexican Presbyterian S.S. at Gulf, Texas". There is also a large stamp of a photograph printing company logo that features a leaping fox and the text, "Guaranteed For Life, This is A Genuine Border Fox Tone Picture Made by Fox Company, San Antonio, Texas, Trademarked Jun. 1937".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Decks People - Children Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Choir at El Divino Salvador
title Photograph of Choir at El Divino Salvadordescription Photograph of a choir at El Divino Salvador Presbyterian Church in Corpus Christi, Texas. The children standing in front are dressed in maroon robes with white bows and the adults standing in back are dressed in blue robes. Behind the choir is a white plank wall with a sign reading "Bien Venidos." In front of the choir are a few chairs, one with a stack of black binders sitting on top.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Arts And Crafts - Music - Choirs People - Groups People - Children Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Group on Steps of Tuleta Church
title Photograph of Group on Steps of Tuleta Churchdescription Photograph of a man, woman, and five children standing on the bottom step of a Presbyterian church. The woman and girls are wearing dresses and the man and boys are wearing pants or shorts and collared shirts. The church behind the group is white with wood siding. According to accompanying information, the church is a Beeville outpost in Tuleta, Texas.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Outposts People - Children Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Young People in Front of Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana
title Photograph of Young People in Front of Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicanadescription Photograph of a group of young people outside Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana. The group is lined up on the sidewalk in front of the church. The building behind them has white wood siding and a gray shingle roof. A palm tree stands between the building and the people in front.artist/creator Unknownsubject Buildings Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Mexican Presbyterian Church People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Youths Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Group in Front of First Mexican Presbyterian Church
title Photograph of Group in Front of First Mexican Presbyterian Churchdescription Photograph of a group lined up on the side lawn of a church. The group consists of men, women, and children. The church behind them has white wood siding and a tin roof. In the distant background is a yellow building of the Texas Gulf Sulphur Company.artist/creator Unknownsubject Buildings Texas-Mexican Presbytery People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Group in Front of Church Outpost
title Photograph of Group in Front of Church Outpostdescription Photograph of a group of people standing in front of a building. The group consists of men, women, and children. J.L. Leos, described as a student pastor, is standing at the front of the group on the right wearing shirt, slacks, and tie and holding a book. The building behind the group is a one-story, red-brick structure described as an outpost for a church in Taylor, Texas.artist/creator Unknownsubject Buildings Texas-Mexican Presbytery Leos, J. L. People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Outposts Religion - Churches - Clergy Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Group in Front of Church Outpost
title Photograph of Group in Front of Church Outpostdescription Photograph of a group of people standing in front of a building. The group consists of men, women, and children. J.L. Leos, described as a student pastor, is standing at the front of the group on the right wearing shirt, slacks, and tie and holding a book. The building behind the group is a one-story, red-brick structure described as an outpost for a church in Taylor, Texas.artist/creator Unknownsubject Buildings Texas-Mexican Presbytery Leos, J. L. People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Outposts Religion - Churches - Clergy Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Children Outside El Buen Pastor Church
title Photograph of Children Outside El Buen Pastor Churchdescription Photograph of a group of small children in front of an outer wall of El Buen Pastor Presbyterian Church. The girls are wearing dresses and the boys are searing pants and shirts. Several boys are also wearing suspenders. A woman dressed in a pink blouse and sunglasses is standing behind the children. A man is standing to the left of the group. The building behind them is white with wood siding. A sign reading "kindergarten" is affixed to the wall.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Iglesia Presbiteriana People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Children Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Congregation in Front of Presbyterian Church
title Photograph of Congregation in Front of Presbyterian Churchdescription Photograph of the congregation of Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana in Corpus Christi, Texas, standing in front of the church. Children are standing in front and sitting on the street curb while adults stand behind them. The church behind the group is white with high, pointed-arch stained glass windows. The name of the church is high above the main door.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Mexican Presbyterian Church Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of a Group in Front of Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana
title Photograph of a Group in Front of Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicanadescription Photograph of a group of people in front of Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana. The church is white with a tower and large pointed-arch windows and a tower. It is situated on a street corner. In the foreground is a palm tree on an opposing street corner.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Mexican Presbyterian Church People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of a Group at El Divino Salvador Church
title Photograph of a Group at El Divino Salvador Churchdescription Photograph of a group of children inside El Divino Salvador Presbyterian Church in Corpus Christi, Texas. On either side of the children two women stand. Behind the group is a white plank wall with a sign reading "Bien Venidos." Two rows of pews separated by an aisle are in the foreground.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups People - Children Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Children in a Classroom at El Divino Salvador Church
title Photograph of Children in a Classroom at El Divino Salvador Churchdescription Photograph of a kindergarten class at El Divino Salvador Presbyterian Church in Corpus Christi, Texas. The children are sitting a desks and a woman in skirt and sweater is standing behind them. The walls of the room are white. On a blackboard behind the children "El Divino Salvador Kindergarten April 1953" is written.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups People - Children Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Children on Steps of El Divino Salvador Church
title Photograph of Children on Steps of El Divino Salvador Churchdescription Photograph of a group of children, identified as the kindergarten class, on the front steps of El Divino Salvador Presbyterian Church in Corpus Christi, Texas. The girls are wearing dresses and the boys are wearing collared shirts and pants. A man in sunglasses is standing on the right and a woman holding an American flag is standing on the left. The church behind them is white with wood siding.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Flags People - Children Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Children in Front of El Divino Salvador Church
title Photograph of Children in Front of El Divino Salvador Churchdescription Photograph of a group of children on the steps of El Divino Salvador Presbyterian Church in Corpus Christi, Texas. The girls are wearing dresses and the boys are wearing collared shirts and pants. A woman is sitting to the right of the group and holding the American flag. A man is standing to their right. The church is white with wood siding. The group of children is described as people the kindergarten class.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Flags Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Group on Steps of Church
title Photograph of Group on Steps of Churchdescription Photograph of a man, a woman, and five children posing in a line on the front steps of a Presbyterian church. The man is on the far left end of the line and the woman is on the right, holding the hand of a small boy who is at the far right end. In the center are three girls and another boy (identified as Mexican children). The church behind them is a single-story, gabled building with wood siding that is painted white with entrance steps covered by a porch that has square columns and a partially-visible basement; trees are visible on either side of the building.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Churches (Buildings) People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups People - Children Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Group in Front of Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana
title Photograph of Group in Front of Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicanadescription Photograph of a group of people standing in front of Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana. The group consists of men, women, and children. The church behind them has white wood siding, a gray shingle roof, and a decorative, castellated parapet on the roof above the main doors. Automobiles are parked on the street in front of the group.artist/creator Unknownsubject Buildings Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Mexican Presbyterian Church People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Group in Front of Iglesia Presbiterian Mexicana
title Photograph of Group in Front of Iglesia Presbiterian Mexicanadescription Photograph of a group of people standing in front of Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana. The group consists of men, women, and children. The church behind them has white wood siding, a gray shingle roof, and a decorative, castellated parapet on the roof above the main doors. Automobiles are parked on the street in front of the group.artist/creator Unknownsubject Buildings Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Mexican Presbyterian Church People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Young People in Front of Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana
title Photograph of Young People in Front of Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicanadescription Photograph of a group of young people outside Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana. The group is lined up on the sidewalk in front of the building. The church behind the people has white wood siding and a gray shingle roof. A palm tree stands between the group and the building.artist/creator Unknownsubject Buildings Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Mexican Presbyterian Church People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Youths Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Group in Front of Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana
title Photograph of Group in Front of Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicanadescription Photograph of a group of people standing outside Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana. The group is standing on the front lawn and in the main doorway. The church has white wood siding and a gray shingle roof. On the left of the main door is a bush bearing red flowers. In front of the group, a bush is planted next to the sidewalk.artist/creator Unknownsubject Buildings Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Mexican Presbyterian Church People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of People in Front of Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana
title Photograph of People in Front of Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicanadescription Photograph of a group of people standing in front of Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana. The group is standing on the front lawn and in the doorway of the church. The building has white wood siding and a decorative castellated parapet on the roof above the front door.artist/creator Unknownsubject Buildings Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Mexican Presbyterian Church People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Group by Church
title Photograph of Group by Churchdescription Photograph of a group of people lined up on the side lawn of a church. The group consists of men, women, and children. The church behind them has white wood siding and a tin roof.artist/creator Unknownsubject Religion - Churches People - Groups Texas-Mexican Presbytery People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanicscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Triesitas and School Picture
title Triesitas and School Picturedescription Report describing two photographs, written for an American history class at Marfa High School around 1967. Part one describes a photo of "Triestas" take in 1929. Triestas were young girls who prayed to the Virgin Mary de Gualdalupe. The second part in this report describes a photo of school children from 1905.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Catholic Church
title Catholic Churchdescription Postcard of an adobe Mexican Catholic church in Deming, New Mexico. The churchyard is fenced in. There is a bell at the top of the church, and a cross above the bell. There is a windmill in the background. A note on the front of the card says, "Mexican Catholic Church Deming, N. Mex."artist/creator Unknownsubject Fences Windmills Adobe Adobe Buildings Postcards Religion - Denominations - Catholic Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
First Baptist Church, Marfa, Texas
title First Baptist Church, Marfa, Texasdescription Early photograph of the First Baptist Church in Marfa. The church was built in 1910.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Inesitas
title Inesitasdescription Photograph of the 1929 Class of “Inesitas” from Marfa, Texas as they made their First Communion moving toward becoming part of Las Hijas de Maria. Inesitas were young girls who prayed to the Virgin Mary de Gualdalupe and wore white dresses with hoods to church. Written on the photo, "Asociacion de 'Inesitas' de Marfa, Tex. Dic. 8 - 1929"artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
A Theme of the History of the Marfa Baptist Church
title A Theme of the History of the Marfa Baptist Churchdescription Theme paper written by Rose Mary Baize for Mrs. Murphy Bennett's American History class at Marfa High School in January 1964. It covers the history of the Baptist church in Marfa including the various buildings where it met, who the leaders were and how it changed overtime.artist/creator Baize, Rose Marycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Bulletin, Baptist Church Dedication Service, 1943
title Bulletin, Baptist Church Dedication Service, 1943description The bulletin from the dedication service of First Baptist Church in Marfa, Texas on July 25, 1943. It contains the program for the service.artist/creator Unknownsubject Religion - Denominations - Baptist Church Bulletins First Baptist Church Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Bulletin, Baptist Church, Marfa, Texas, 1948
title Bulletin, Baptist Church, Marfa, Texas, 1948description The bulletin from First Baptist Church in Marfa, Texas for September 26, 1948. It contains information about worship services and church announcements.artist/creator Unknownsubject Religion - Denominations - Baptist Church Bulletins First Baptist Church Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Marfa, Texas
title Emmanuel Baptist Church, Marfa, Texasdescription Photograph of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Marfa. The church separated from First Baptist Church in April 1954.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Bulletin, Baptist Church, Marfa, Texas, 1946
title Bulletin, Baptist Church, Marfa, Texas, 1946description The bulletin from First Baptist Church in Marfa, Texas for July 28, 1946. It contains information about worship services, committees and church announcements.artist/creator Unknownsubject Religion - Denominations - Baptist Church Bulletins First Baptist Church Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
First Baptist Church, Marfa, Texas
title First Baptist Church, Marfa, Texasdescription Photograph of the First Baptist Church in Marfa, taken in July 1958. The church was built in 1910.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marfa, Texas
title St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marfa, Texasdescription Photograph of St Mary's Catholic Church in Marfa, Texas. It has a bell tower and the building is made to look like an old adobe mission.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marfa, Texas
title St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marfa, Texasdescription Photograph of St Mary's Catholic Church in Marfa, Texas in 1964. A Madonna Statue stands beside the entrance.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Procession entering St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marfa, Texas
title Procession entering St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marfa, Texasdescription Photograph of the procession entering St Mary's Catholic Church in Marfa, Texas. They wear long choir robes.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Acolytes in Procession at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marfa, Texas
title Acolytes in Procession at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marfa, Texasdescription Photograph acolytes in procession, carrying a cross and candles, outside of St Mary's Catholic Church in Marfa, Texas.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Program for L.C. Brite's Birthday Dinner 1941
title Program for L.C. Brite's Birthday Dinner 1941description Printed program for a birthday dinner for L.C. Brite at the First Christian Church in Marfa, Texas on August 3, 1941. It was his last birthday before he passed away on September 4, 1941. The program included an invocation, dinner, music sung by the choir and by the guests, letters and wires from friends, tributes, and a benediction.artist/creator Unknownsubject Dinners Arts And Crafts - Music Tributes Arts And Crafts - Music - Choirs Brite, L.C. Social Life And Customs - Customs - Birthdays Religion - Churchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Funeral Notice for L.C. Brite
title Funeral Notice for L.C. Britedescription Funeral notice for Lucas Charles Brite, whose funeral was held at the First Christian Church on Friday, September 5, 1941 at 3 pm.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
History of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marfa Texas
title History of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marfa Texasdescription Paper written by Irma Gutierrez, chronicling St. Mary's Catholic churchartist/creator Gutierrez, Irmacontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Churches in the West Texas Vicinity
title Churches in the West Texas Vicinitydescription Paper by Delia Jurado describing the history of several churches and missions in the West Texas area.artist/creator Jurado, Deliacontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
St. Mary's Catholic Church
title St. Mary's Catholic Churchdescription Paper describing St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marfa, Texasartist/creator Hernandez, Lionelcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
St. Mary's Catholic Church in the 1950s
title St. Mary's Catholic Church in the 1950sdescription Exterior of St. Mary's Catholic church in the late 1950s.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Interior of St. Mary's Catholic church in the late 1920s
title Interior of St. Mary's Catholic church in the late 1920sdescription Interior of St. Mary's Church in the late 1920s. The church had been redecorated.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
St. Mary's Catholic church before first renovations
title St. Mary's Catholic church before first renovationsdescription Architecture of St. Mary's Catholic church before the 1920s renovations.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Altar of St. Mary's Catholic Church in the 1920s
title Altar of St. Mary's Catholic Church in the 1920sdescription Close up of the altar in Marfa's St. Mary's Catholic Church in 1920s.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)