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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) -
Camp Cabins
title Camp Cabinsdescription This photograph shows a group of white buildings with trees amongst them. To the left, there is a low wall built of bricks and covered by a white roof of metal siding; behind, there is a tree and at least one other building. To the right, there is another building and tree, and, in the foreground, the patio of a third building which is otherwise not visible in the picture. The ground appears to be gravel with some yellow scrub. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Present day cabins."artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Camp Scene at Night
title Camp Scene at Nightdescription Night photograph of a campsite in West Texas near Mule Ear Canyon. The photographer, Fred Smithers ignited flash powder on a sheet of paper to create the photo. This photo was included in a research paper by Jaime Javier Vasquez for an American History class in 1978.artist/creator Smithers, Frederick Williamcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
People Near a Tent
title People Near a Tentdescription In this photograph, there is an older woman and a little boy standing in front of a tent. In the foreground, there is the back of what appears to be a covered wagon to the left and a tree to the right. The tree has a bucket suspended near the branches and several objects piled around the base including a group of lanterns. Behind the tree, there is a white tent with a flap pulled back and a chair visible inside. The people are standing near the opening of the tent. the woman is wearing a long black dress with a white ruffle at the collar and a black hat. The little boy is wearing a light-colored suit and tall black boots. There is a hill in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Occupants of a tent. Sleeping quarters in a hack."artist/creator Unknownsubject Tents People Sports And Recreation - Camping Wagons Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation Lanterns Camp Meetings -- Texas.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Striking Camp
title Striking Campdescription In this photograph, there are several groups of men and they appear to be disassembling the tents used at the campgrounds. In the front of the photograph, to the far left, there is a wooden chair with a stack of folded objects on top of it. The men are spread out and there are several white canvas tarps and posts laying on the ground. In the background, there are trees and what appear to be automobiles.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Tabernacle at Bloys
title Tabernacle at Bloysdescription This photograph shows a view of a campground from what appears to be an unpaved road. To the far left, there are some trees in front of a long building with the sides propped up . Behind it, to the right, there are white tents interspersed among trees and what appears to be an old-style automobile. To the far right, there are more trees and another car. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Tabernacle at Bloys."artist/creator Unknownsubject Trees Buildings Cars Sports And Recreation - Camping Bloys Camp Meeting Association Automobiles Services Religion Camp Meetings -- Texas.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Group of Tents Under a Tree
title Group of Tents Under a Treedescription This photograph shows a group of at least four white tents in a field filled with short grass and bushes. Directly in front of the tents is a wire fence with wooden posts. Behind the tents, there is a large tree to the right, with a roof on posts over a group of people. To the left of the people, there is a covered wagon partially visible and possibly a second wagon to the far left of the photograph. In the distance, there are more trees and mountains. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Tents, chuck box, and cook, covered arbor to shade eating area. About 1900."artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of View of a Campground
title Photograph of View of a Campgrounddescription Photograph of a panoramic view of a campground amongst a group of trees. In the foreground, there is a field covered in short grass. The campground consists of many different sizes and shapes of tents (most of them are white) and several buildings that look a little more permanent. There are also many old-style automobiles parked near the tents and some are hitched to small wagons. Behind the camp, there are more trees and mountains in the distance.artist/creator Unknownsubject Cars Panoramics Sports And Recreation - Camping Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Automobiles Landscape And Nature Panoramic Photos Scenery Tents Camp Meetings -- Texas.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Camp Cabins
title Camp Cabinsdescription This photograph shows a group of white buildings with trees amongst them. To the left, there is a low wall built of bricks and covered by a white roof of metal siding; behind, there is a tree and at least one other building. To the right, there is another building and tree, and, in the foreground, the patio of a third building which is otherwise not visible in the picture. The ground appears to be gravel with some yellow scrub. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Present day cabins."artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Camp Reading Room
title Camp Reading Roomdescription This photograph shows several buildings surrounded by trees. In the foreground, there is a tree in front of a building covered in metal siding. There is a white door on the building with two signs; over the door, one sign says, "Reading Room 120" and to the right of the door, the second sign says, "Billy Jo Camp Memorial Building 1964." To the right, behind the first building there is another building, partially visible, which is is open on the front and appears to be used as storage. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Billy Jo camp reading room."artist/creator Unknownsubject Building Sports And Recreation - Camping Camping Reading Room Religion Camp Meetings -- Texas.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Camp Reading Room
title Camp Reading Roomdescription This photograph shows several buildings surrounded by trees. In the foreground, there is a tree in front of a building covered in metal siding. There is a white door on the building with two signs; over the door, one sign says, "Reading Room 120" and to the right of the door, the second sign says, "Billy Jo Camp Memorial Building 1964." To the right, behind the first building there is another building, partially visible, which is is open on the front and appears to be used as storage. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Billy Jo camp reading room."artist/creator Unknownsubject Building Sports And Recreation - Camping Camping Reading Room Religion Camp Meetings -- Texas.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Miss Mable Bloys
title Miss Mable Bloysdescription Photograph of Miss Mable Bloys at the Bloys Camp Grounds. She is standing on the right with three unidentified people. Mable contributed a great deal to the religious education of small children.artist/creator Unknownsubject Trees Bloys Camp Meeting Association. Tents Sports And Recreation - Camping Bloys, Mable People - Individualscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Tents at Bloys Campground
title Photograph of Tents at Bloys Campgrounddescription Photograph of several white tents set up in a field of grass, partially obscured by trees and bushes. Behind the tents, there are more trees and mountains in the distance. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says: "Canvas tents at Bloys."artist/creator Unknownsubject Bloys Camp Meeting Association. Mountains Sports And Recreation - Camping Landscape And Nature Religion Tents Camp Meetings -- Texas.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)