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Young Hispanic Choir Member
title Young Hispanic Choir Memberdescription Photograph of a young Hispanic woman wearing long, shiny choir robes. The woman is standing and smiling at the camera. A light-colored, wood-slatted building makes up the background behind her. There is a raised porch with two visible windows on the left-hand side of the background. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Eunice Rodríguez at 50th Anniversary S.A. First 1953".artist/creator Unknownsubject Anniversaries Texas-Mexican Presbytery Robes Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Arts And Crafts - Music - Choirs Rodríguez, Eunice Womencontributor 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) -
Front View of a Large Congregation Standing in Church Pews
title Front View of a Large Congregation Standing in Church Pewsdescription Photograph of a large congregation standing in the pews of a crowded church. The people are all facing forward, and some are looking down at the papers they are holding in their hands. The people in the crowd are all dressed formally in church attire. There are bright windows lining the two visible perpendicular walls in the background. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Taft? Convención".artist/creator Unknownsubject Pews Texas-Mexican Presbytery Interiors Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Crowds Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanicscontributor 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) -
Seven Toddlers Sitting on a Porch
title Seven Toddlers Sitting on a Porchdescription Photograph of a group of seven toddlers sitting on the steps of a porch. The three boys and four girls are all wearing matching light-colored outfits, socks, and running shoes. The concrete porch they are sitting on is attached to a wood-slatted building with a front door on the left-hand side of the image and two windows directly behind the children. The grassy yard around the house is visible in the foreground and in the background on the right-hand side of the image. There is also a swing set beside the house as well as some other structures which are visible in the background. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Faft. - manse that burned".artist/creator Unknownsubject Exteriors Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Manses People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Toddlers Architecture - Buildings Porches People - Childrencontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Large Group Portrait Among Trees
title Large Group Portrait Among Treesdescription Photograph of a large group of Hispanic men, women, and children posing for a group portrait. The men are all wearing suits and some are wearing wide-brimmed hats. Most of the women are wearing light, high-collar long-sleeved dresses. There are two large, sprawling trees surrounding the group. There is a wide piece of masking tape on the bottom of the photograph, which is mounted on a board. There are several various stamps and markings on the back as well as two notes. The first one, which is typed, reads, "The Mex. Pres. Campmeeting in July 1905. Near San Marcos, Tex. The men seated are the Elders and Deacons Association". The second note, which is handwritten on a label, reads, "Mexican Presbyterian Camp meeting. San Marcos, Tex. July 1905. (illegible) in background".subject Trees Texas-Mexican Presbytery Outdoors Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Sports And Recreation - Camping Portraits People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Lands People - Childrencontributor 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) -
Large Group of Hispanic People Posed in Front of a Building
title Large Group of Hispanic People Posed in Front of a Buildingdescription Photograph of a large group of Hispanic men, women, and children standing in four staggered rows in front of a wood-slatted building with three windows. There are several handwritten markings on the back of the photograph, including a note that reads, "The Taylor Mex. Ch. Jauy 19 28".artist/creator Unknownsubject Architecture - Buildings Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Groups People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanicscontributor 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) -
Congregation of Hispanic People Sitting in the Pews of a Church
title Congregation of Hispanic People Sitting in the Pews of a Churchdescription Photograph of a small congregation of Hispanic people sitting in the pews of a church. The bench in the foreground is empty. There are three windows with closed blinds on the left-hand side of the image, and a closed door in the background. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Victoria - Stewardship Confs."artist/creator Unknownsubject Pews Texas-Mexican Presbytery Interiors Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Benchescontributor 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) -
Group of Hispanic Girls Wearing Traditional Costumes
title Group of Hispanic Girls Wearing Traditional Costumesdescription Photograph of a group of Hispanic girls gathered in a group around a table and smiling at the camera. The girls are wearing traditional Hispanic costumes. There is a decorative centerpiece in the middle of the table. There is a row of girls standing against a blackboard that has steamers and posters on it. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Pres-Mex. Pan-Am Day 1951".artist/creator Unknownsubject Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Social Life And Customs - Customs - Holidays Social Life And Customs - Clothingcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Two Hispanic People Facing Each Other
title Two Hispanic People Facing Each Otherdescription Photograph of a Hispanic woman in a floral-printed dress and a Hispanic man wearing a suit and tie standing on a wooden platform and facing each other. There is a wood-slatted wall with a large framed window behind the woman on the left-hand side of the image. A small building with one window is clearly visible in the background. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Sinton. Miss Beatríz Fernández and Rev. Palmer Deloteus talk over plans for extensión work in Sinton. Taken in front of small building used for mission work. 10/15/50".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Plans Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Talking People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Religion - Missions Architecture - Buildings Windowscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Church Choir Singing
title Church Choir Singingdescription Photograph of a small group of church choir members singing. The choir members, who are all wearing robes, are holding open songbooks. The singers are standing together behind a low wall. There are two girls standing in the front row on the far left-hand side of the image who are both sharing the same songbook. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Choir, San Benito 5/3/53".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Robes Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Singing Religion - Churches - Congregations Arts And Crafts - Music - Choirs Singers Bookscontributor 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) -
Side View of a Church Choir Singing Together
title Side View of a Church Choir Singing Togetherdescription Photograph of church choir singing together. The choir consists of mostly women, who stand in the first three rows, and a few men, who stand in the last row. The choir members are all facing toward the left-hand side of the image. All of the women are wearing sleeved dresses and their hair down. Two of the women closest to the foreground are wearing identical striped dresses. The men are barely visible in the back, however they are all wearing suits and ties. All of the choir members are holding open books. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Choir - Central Presby. Ch. San Antonio".artist/creator Unknownsubject Members Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Singing Religion - Churches - Congregations Arts And Crafts - Music - Choirs Singerscontributor 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) -
People Mingling in Front of a Church
title People Mingling in Front of a Churchdescription Photograph of several Hispanic church-goers mingling in front of the entrance of a church. There are several small groups of men, women, and children visiting and talking to each other. The men are all wearing suits and the women are wearing blouses and skirts. There is a covered porch with a door that leads to the inside of the church in the background. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "San Antonio 1st 50th Anniversay 1-4-53".artist/creator Unknownsubject Anniversaries Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Visiting Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Entrancescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Hispanic Presbyterian Congregation Outside of a Church
title Hispanic Presbyterian Congregation Outside of a Churchdescription Photograph of a large Hispanic Presbyterian congregation standing in a group in front of the entrance of a light-colored, wood-slatted church. The large group, which spans the length of the entire image, consists of men in suits, women in skirts and blouses, and children. Most of the people are looking toward the camera, however there are many people in the background walking around and looking elsewhere. There is a young boy in the foreground standing away from the group and posing with his eyes closed and his hands on his hips. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "San Antonio 1st. 50th Anniversary 1/4/53".artist/creator Unknownsubject Anniversaries Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Portraits Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanicscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Hispanic Presbyterian Women's Choir
title Hispanic Presbyterian Women's Choirdescription Photograph of a group of Hispanic choir women. The women are all wearing shiny choir robes and holding books, and the group spans the entire length of the image. There are four men wearing suits scattered in the background behind the women. The wall of a light-colored, wood-slatted building with a row of windows makes up the background. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "San Antonio, Central Presby. Choir - on day of 50 Anniv. 1-4-53".artist/creator Unknownsubject Anniversaries Texas-Mexican Presbytery Robes Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Arts And Crafts - Music - Choirs Womencontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Couple Standing Together in a Garden
title Couple Standing Together in a Gardendescription Photograph of a Hispanic couple standing together in a garden. Both people are facing and smiling at the camera. The man is dressed in a dark suit and a patterned tie, and the woman is wearing an ankle-length skirt and a button-up belted jacket with lace trimmings. Both the man and the woman are wearing a large ribbon on the left side of their chests. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Rev. & Mrs. J. de la Luz C. Guerrero Mercedes, Texas".artist/creator Unknownsubject Gardens Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Couples Portraits People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanicscontributor 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) -
Brick Manse with a Hispanic Family on the Porch
title Brick Manse with a Hispanic Family on the Porchdescription Photograph of a brick manse with a young Mexican family standing on the porch. The front of the building is one long brick wall with a corner at the entrance. The primary wall has three tall windows and a screened door; two of the windows are coupled together. The wall coming out of the corner has two more shorter windows and another screened door. There is a simple wooden deck with no railing that runs along both walls. Stairs leading up to the deck connect to a sidewalk. The front yard is made up of sparse and patchy grass and a few trees and shrubs. The young Mexican family is standing in a group on the deck in front of the two doors. The family consists of a couple and their six young children. Handwriting on the back of the image reads, "Laredo - manse familia Olivares 8-51".artist/creator Unknownsubject Children Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Manses People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Family Groups Brickscontributor 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 Presbyterians Walking Through a Field
title Mexican Presbyterians Walking Through a Fielddescription Photograph of a group of Mexican Presbyterians walking on a dirt path through a field. The group is far back in the background. 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 there is a smaller house-like structure next to a large bare tree. There is handwriting on the back of the photograph that reads, "Kingsville Pub. Schools with Mexican children in foreground". 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 Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Fields People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Conventions Walking Education - Schools - Studentscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mexican Presbyterian Student Walking Through a Field
title Mexican Presbyterian Student Walking Through a Fielddescription Photograph of a tall Mexican student walking on a dirt path through a field. The boy, who is in the far right foreground, is wearing dark dress pants and a light collared dress shirt. Far behind the student, there is a couple wearing dark clothing and also walking on the dirt path, as well as a few more people behind them. 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 there is a smaller house-like structure next to a large bare tree. There is handwriting on the back of the photograph that reads, "Kingsville Pub. Schools with Mex. students in foreground". 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 Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Fields People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Conventions Walking Education - Schools - Studentscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group Picture of Members of the Second Mexican Conference #5
title Group Picture of Members of the Second Mexican Conference #5description Photograph of a group of attendees of the Second Mexican Conference in Kerrville, Texas. There are two rows of people sitting in chairs, and then a row of young children sitting in the grass in the front. The group is in front of the outside wall of a large stone building. On the righthandside in the background, there is an arched entrance mostly cut out of the photograph however still mostly visible. Most of the people in the group, who are dressed for church, are wearing light colors. There are two empty chairs in the front row on the left side, and more empty chairs at the very end on the right. There is handwriting on the back of the photograph that reads, "Westminster". There is also an upside-down publisher's stamp that is mostly illegible except for the date, which reads, "SEP 22 1947".artist/creator Unknownsubject Children Texas-Mexican Presbytery Conferences Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Conventionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group Picture of Members of the Second Mexican Conference #4
title Group Picture of Members of the Second Mexican Conference #4description Photograph of a large group of attendees of the Second Mexican Conference in Kerrville, Texas. There are three tiered rows of people and then a row of young children sitting in the grass in the front. The group is in front of the outside wall of a large stone building. On the righthandside in the background, there is an arched entrance shaded by a large tree. Most of the people in the group, who are dressed for church, are wearing light colors. There is handwriting on the back of the photograph that reads, "Westminster". There is also a publisher's stamp that is mostly illegible except for the date, which reads, "SEP 22 1947".artist/creator Unknownsubject Children Texas-Mexican Presbytery Conferences Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Conventionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group Picture of Members of the Second Mexican Conference #3
title Group Picture of Members of the Second Mexican Conference #3description Photograph of a large group of attendees of the Second Mexican Conference in Kerrville, Texas. There are three tiered rows of people and then a row of young children sitting in the grass in the front. The group is in front of the outside wall of a large stone building. On the righthandside in the background, there is an arched entrance shaded by a large tree. There is another archway visible on the far lefthand side of the image. Most of the people in the group, who are dressed for church, are wearing light colors. There is handwriting on the back of the photograph that reads, "Westminster". There is also a publisher's stamp that is mostly illegible except for the date, which reads, "SEP 22 1947".artist/creator Unknownsubject Children Texas-Mexican Presbytery Conferences Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Conventionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group Picture of Members of the Second Mexican Conference #2
title Group Picture of Members of the Second Mexican Conference #2description Photograph of a large group of attendees of the Second Mexican Conference in Kerrville, Texas. There are three tiered rows of people and then a row of young children sitting in the grass in the front. The group is in front of the outside wall of a large stone building. On the righthandside in the background, there is an arched entrance shaded by a large tree. Part of another arch is visible on the far lefthand side of the image. Most of the people in the group, who are dressed for church, are wearing light colors. There is handwriting on the back of the photograph that reads, "Westminster". There is also an upside-down publisher's stamp that is mostly illegible except for the date, which reads, "SEP 22 1947".artist/creator Unknownsubject Children Texas-Mexican Presbytery Conferences Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Conventionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group Picture of Members of the Second Mexican Conference #1
title Group Picture of Members of the Second Mexican Conference #1description Photograph of a large group of attendees of the Second Mexican Conference in Kerrville, Texas. There are three tiered rows of people and then a row of young children sitting in the grass in the front. The group is in front of the outside wall of a large stone building. On the righthandside in the background, there is an arched entrance shaded by a large tree. Most of the people in the group, who are dressed for church, are wearing light colors. There is handwriting on the back of the photograph that reads, "Westminster, Kerrville 2nd Mex. Conference". There is also an upside-down publisher's stamp that is mostly illegible except for the date, which reads, "SEP 22 1947".artist/creator Unknownsubject Children Texas-Mexican Presbytery Conferences Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Conventionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
First Presbyterian Church Conference Group Picture
title First Presbyterian Church Conference Group Picturedescription Photograph of a large group of members of the first Presbyterian Conference in Kerrville, Texas. The group is standing in front of a large stone building with arched entrances visible on the far lefthand side of the image. There are approximately three rows of people standing and a smaller group of people sitting on the ground at the front. There are several children sitting in the grass at the front as well. Everyone is facing the camera, and several people are smiling. The women and girls are all wearing simple cotton dresses, and the men are wearing trousers and collared shirts. There is handwriting on the back of the photograph that reads, "Westminster, Kerrville 1st. Presby. Conf.". There are also two stamps that read "712" and "THE FOX CO. San Antonio, Tex. JULY 1946".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanicscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Large Congregation in Front of a Wood-Slatted Church 2
title Large Congregation in Front of a Wood-Slatted Church 2description Photograph of a large congregation standing in front of the entrance of a wood-slatted church. The group of people span the entire image. There is a row of seven children and a baby pram in the front of the rest of the group, which consists of men in suits and hats, women in long dresses and hats, and more children. The building in the background has a front door visible and three windows along the left-hand side. The front of the roof has a decorative trim at the edge, and there is decorative paint along the front of the building above the door.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Groups Portraits Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Architecture - Buildingscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Large Congregation in Front of a Wood-Slatted Church
title Large Congregation in Front of a Wood-Slatted Churchdescription Photograph of a large congregation standing in front of the entrance of a wood-slatted church. The group of people span the entire image. There is a row of seven children and a baby pram in the front of the rest of the group, which consists of men in suits and hats, women in long dresses and hats, and more children. The building in the background has a front door visible and three windows along the left-hand side. The front of the roof has a decorative trim at the edge, and there is decorative paint along the front of the building above the door. The photograph is mounted on a dark board with masking tape. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "(illegible) of the San Antonio Mex. church and Society of C.E. Jauy. 1908"artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Groups Portraits Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Architecture - Buildingscontributor 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) -
Three Young Men Standing in Front of a Window Outside
title Three Young Men Standing in Front of a Window Outsidedescription Photograph of three young Hispanic men standing outside in front of a stone building. The men are all smiling at the camera and wearing suits; one is holding a stack of papers. There is a large half-round window behind the men, and the building is lined with a small garden. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Robstown 2 Tex-Mex boys, Roberto Fernández, 1 Kingsville boy help in Mexican congregation".artist/creator Unknownsubject Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Portraits People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Men Architecture - Buildingscontributor 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) -
Couple and their Baby at a Presbyterian Congregation
title Couple and their Baby at a Presbyterian Congregationdescription Photograph of a couple holding a young child and standing at the pews at a church congregation. Both of the people are facing toward the right-hand side of the image. Across the aisle from them on the right, more people are standing the same way and holding open bibles. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Robstown".artist/creator Unknownsubject Pews Texas-Mexican Presbytery Reading Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Babies Social Life And Customs - Familiescontributor 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) -
Portrait of a Hispanic Reverend and his Family
title Portrait of a Hispanic Reverend and his Familydescription Photograph of a Hispanic Presbyterian minister and his family standing in front of a wood-slatted house. The Reverend is standing next to his wife, who is holding a baby in a blanket and smiling at the camera. There is a young toddler girl standing at the Reverend's feet, and two slightly older boys standing to his right. The eldest daughter is standing behind the young boys and next to her father. The front porch entrance of the house is visible on the left-hand side of the image in the background, along with a fence and a part of the neighbor's house. The family is standing in front of a raised back porch. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Palacios 1953 Left to right: Aarón Raúl, Jonatán, Aurora, Rev. Bernardino del Pozo M., Margarita, Aida, Sra. M. N. del Pozo"artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Portraits Houses People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Reverends Social Life And Customs - Familiescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group of Boys Standing in Front of a Window
title Group of Boys Standing in Front of a Windowdescription Photograph of a group of nine Hispanic boys lined up in front of a window of a wood-slatted building. The boys are all wearing collared button-up shirts, belts, and trousers. All of the boys are facing the camera, however not all of them are looking toward it. There is a grassy field behind the building that is visible on the right-hand side of the image. There is a handwritten note underneath the image area and the decorative border that reads, "some of our boys".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Boys Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Portraits People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Childrencontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
People Lined Up Outside of a House
title People Lined Up Outside of a Housedescription Photograph of people lined up in front of a small lightly colored house. The line leads up to a canopy that stands in front of the house. There is a man in a suit standing under the canopy and gesturing toward the line, which cuts off at the foreground of the photograph. There are children sitting and playing at the side of the house, and a woman stands in the doorway watching them. There is another wood-slatted building visible next to the house on the left-hand side of the image. There is faint handwriting visible on the back of the photograph.artist/creator Unknownsubject Children Texas-Mexican Presbytery Gatherings Lines Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanicscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Hispanic Girl Standing in a Convention Line
title Hispanic Girl Standing in a Convention Linedescription Photograph of a young woman standing in a crowded line for a convention. She is wearing a white blouse and is looking past the camera. There is another girl standing next to her who is looking at the camera and smiling. The slatted building which the line is standing against is visible in the background. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads "Mercedes".artist/creator Unknownsubject Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Conventions Girlscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group of People Lined Up at the Side of a Building
title Group of People Lined Up at the Side of a Buildingdescription Photograph of a group of people stand in line along the side of a sided building. Most of the people in the group, which mostly consists of women, are looking at the camera and smiling. Everyone is dressed in their church attire. There is a beam and wire fence which contains the line at the side of the building. People are visible inside the building through the four open windows. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Convención, Mercedes 1950 ?".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Lines Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Conventionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Front View of a Large Congregation
title Front View of a Large Congregationdescription Photograph of a large congregation seated in rows which face the camera. The large seated group mostly consists of women and children, while several men stand behind against the wall. There are four large windows visible both in the background and on the right-hand side of the image. In the foreground, there are two men looking down and facing the audience. There is handwriting on the back of the photograph that reads, "Mercedes".artist/creator Unknownsubject Families Texas-Mexican Presbytery Interiors Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanicscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Three Carved Chairs and Potted Plants on a Stage
title Three Carved Chairs and Potted Plants on a Stagedescription Photograph of three ornately carved wooden chairs positioned atop a raised platform. The chairs are surrounded by a myriad of healthy-looking potted plants and shrubs. There is what looks like a rectangular patterned banner in front of the middle chair. Both the floor and the walls surrounding are made of wood. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Mexican Church Mercedes 1952".artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Interiors Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Chairs Social Life And Customs - Furnishings - Furniture People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Landscape And Nature - Plantscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Spring Meeting of Tex Mex Presbytery 1943
title Spring Meeting of Tex Mex Presbytery 1943description Photograph of the members of the Fort Worth Tex Mex Presbytery at the Spring Meeting in 1943. The group, which is made up of all men and one woman, is standing in four rows facing the camera. They are wearing suits, ties, and dark shoes. The woman is wearing a printed cotton dress. At the front and center of the group there is a wooden table with an open book and a gavel on top. On the back of the photograph there is a handwritten note that reads "Spring Meeting of the Tex Mex Presbytery Church of Fort Worth (April 28- May 2, 1943)". There is also a stamp that indicates the photo was printed by W.D. Smith Commercial Photographs on April 29, 1943.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Religion - Churches - Congregations People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Meetings Men Tex Mexcontributor 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) -
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) -
Mexican Presbyterian Church in Gonzales, Texas
title Mexican Presbyterian Church in Gonzales, Texasdescription Photograph of a Mexican Presbyterian Church in Gonzales, Texas. The focal point of the photograph is the three-level tower attached to the main building of the church. The tower has a large window on each side and each level and a pointed, four-sided roof. Surrounding the church are trees, shrubs, and two tall poles in the forground that are attatched to the multiple power cables that span the photograph. There is handwriting on the back of the photograph that reads, "Gonzales, Tex. (1951) Inglesia Presbíteriana Mexicana".artist/creator Unknownsubject Towers Buildings Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Places - United States - Texas - Gonzales Countycontributor 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 Graduates from Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls
title Photograph of Graduates from Presbyterian School for Mexican Girlsdescription Photograph of a group of graduates from the Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls, or Pres-Mex. The group consists of five female graduates, dressed in graduation robes and caps, and one woman on the right wearing a white dress. The group is standing on a stage behind a table and holding their diplomas. Bouquets of flowers are on either side of the stage.artist/creator Unknownsubject Graduates Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Education - Commencement People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Pres-Mex Education - Schools - Studentscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Graduates from Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls
title Photograph of Graduates from Presbyterian School for Mexican Girlsdescription Photograph of a group of graduates from the Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls, or Pres-Mex. The group consists of five female graduates, dressed in graduation robes and caps, and one woman on the right wearing a white dress. The group is standing on a stage behind a table and holding their diplomas. Bouquets of flowers are on either side of the stage.artist/creator Unknownsubject Graduates Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Education - Commencement People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Pres-Mex Education - Schools Education - Schools - Studentscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls
title Photograph of Presbyterian School for Mexican Girlsdescription Photograph of the Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls, or Pres-Mex. The building is a white, two-story structure. Girls are exiting the school. On the road in front of the building automobiles are parked. Trees and bushes are planted around the area.artist/creator Unknownsubject Buildings Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Education - Schoolscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls
title Photograph of Presbyterian School for Mexican Girlsdescription Photograph of the main building of the Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls, or Pres-Mex. The building is a two-story, white structure. In front of the building, automobiles are parked and people are congregating. Bushes and trees are planted around the area.artist/creator Unknownsubject Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Pres-Mex Education - Schoolscontributor 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 People Outside Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls
title Photograph of People Outside Presbyterian School for Mexican Girlsdescription Photograph of a group of people gathered outside the main building of the Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls, or Pres-Mex. The group consists of men, women, children, and teenage girls dressed in white button-down shirts and dark skirts. Several of the girls are by or holding luggage. The building behind them has white walls. Trees and bushes are planted around the area.artist/creator Unknownsubject Buildings Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics People - Groups Education - Schools Education - Schools - Studentscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Graduates from Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls
title Photograph of Graduates from Presbyterian School for Mexican Girlsdescription Photograph of a group of graduates from the Presbyterian School for Mexican Girls, or Pres-Mex. The graduates are dressed in graduation robes and caps and are holding their diplomas. The group is standing in front of the main building of the school which has white walls. Trees and bushes are planted around the area.artist/creator Unknownsubject Graduates Texas-Mexican Presbytery Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Education - Commencement People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics Pres-Mex Education - Schools - Studentscontributor 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) -
The Gospel West of the Pecos
title The Gospel West of the Pecosdescription This is a research paper written by Janet Edwards for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1971. The report covers the history of the Bloys Camp Meetings in west Texas held by Rev. William Benjamin Bloys beginning in the summer of 1890. It describes the camp grounds, the groups that met each summer, and improvements through the years.artist/creator Unknownsubject Bloys Camp Meeting Association. Camp Meetings Religion - Denominations - Presbyterian Worship Merrill Camp Mitchell-Medley Camp Jones-Finley Camp Irving, Dr. R.L. Gospel Bloys, Rev. William Benjamin Agriculture - Ranching - Cowboys Kokernot-Mccutcheon Camp Tabernacles Marfa High School Anderson, Dr. L. D. Means-Evans - Gillett Camp Baptism Landscape And Nature - Mountainscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)