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Shary Lake Club

Description: Panoramic photograph of the Shary house and boat house by the Shary Lake in Mission, Texas. Text on the photo says, "Shary Lake Club, Oct. 7, 1917."
Date: October 7, 1917
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

First Prize - Creamery Butter - Southern Zone at the National Corn Exposition, Dallas Texas

Description: Photograph of a certificate from the National Corn Exposition held in Dallas, Texas, February 10-24, 1914. The text reads "This is to Certify that McAllen Creamery Company, McAllen, Texas entered Creamery Butter in class --- lot --- and was awarded First prize, Southern Zone classification." It is signed by the President of the National Corn Association and Secretary of the National Corn Exposition.
Date: unknown
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

Sharyland Co. excursion party near Sharyland

Description: Panoramic photograph of a group of people posing out-of-doors. Part of a white house and a fence covered with climbing vines is visible in the background. Text at the bottom of the image says: "Shary Land Co's Excursion Party Near Sharyland, May 19th, 1917."
Date: May 19, 1917
Creator: Eskildsen
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

Excursion party of the John H. Shary Land Company

Description: Panoramic photograph of a large group of people posing in front of the Sharyland train station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad; the train station later burned down. John Shary is labeled (third from the right). Also shows a dog with 10 legs - a product of the panoramic photo processing. Text at the bottom of the image says, "Excursion Party of the John H. Shary Land Co., Feb. 10, 1920." A label on the back of the photo says "Sharyland Mo Pac RR Station (later burned)"
Date: February 10, 1920
Creator: Eskildsen
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[Four Men Wearing Cowboy Hats]

Description: Photograph of C. Dow, Marcos Hines, Tom Mayfield, and E. W. Anelin, four men wearing suits, cowboy boots, and cowboy hats posing in front of a stone building. A handwritten text on the front of the photograph labels the men from left to right: "C. Dow, Marcos Hines, Tom Mayfield, E. W. Anglin."
Date: unknown
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[Cavalry Soldiers at Inspection]

Description: Photograph of a long row of cavalry soldiers on horseback in a field with trees visible in the background. In the foreground one soldier on horseback is facing the other men and on the far left one of the soldiers is holding a flag. A text on the front of the photograph reads "Full Pack inspection 1st Col. Cav. Brownsville, Tex. 10-28-16."
Date: October 28, 1916
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[Cavalry Camp in the Davis Mountains]

Description: Photograph of a cavalry camp in the Davis Mountains consisting of what appear to be several rows of horses and a row of tents at the foot of the mountain. A text on the front of the photograph reads "157- 1st Cavalry Brigade in Camp, Davis Mountains, Alpine, Tex."
Date: 1915~
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[Soldiers at Inspection]

Description: Photograph of a long row of cavalry soldiers on horseback in a field with trees visible in the background. On the far left a flag can be seen and a text on the front of the photograph reads "Full Pack inspection, 'B' troop 1st Col. Cav., 10-28-16."
Date: October 28, 1916
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[Lon C. Hill Sr's Home]

Description: Photograph of Lon C. Hill Sr's home in Harlingen, Texas. The home is viewed from a comer with large trees obscuring the light color trimmed house. One large palm tree is visible growing in the front yard. There is handwritten text on the back that gives a history of the house.
Date: unknown
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[Elizabeth Street in Brownsville, Texas]

Description: Photograph of Elizabeth Street in Brownsville, Texas. Automobiles and horse drawn carriages are pictured in the street with buildings on either side. On the left side of the photo a sign outside a store reads "Willman's Drug Store". Handwritten text on the back reads "1904 or 1905".
Date: 1904/1905
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[A Man and His Dog in a Field]

Description: Photograph of a man and his dog in a field. In the background to the left is a shed with trees surrounding it. Handwritten text on the back reads "Daddy Hill and his pet dog Spot".
Date: 1930
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[U.S. Army 14th Calvary Riding Lined Up on Horseback]

Description: Photograph of U.S. Army 14th calvary lined up and riding on horseback. There is one soldier ahead of the men leading them. Handwritten text on the back reads "Sgt. Hill, this are for you and your captain."
Date: unknown
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[Pumping Plant]

Description: Photograph of a pumping plant consisting of several small buildings and a large smoke stack. In the foreground some piles of materials and part of a tree are visible and a water tower and more trees can be seen in the background on the right. A text on the front of the photograph reads "Pumping Plant At River."
Date: 1915~
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

"The Water Peddler on the Mexican Border"

Description: Postcard of a black man on a donkey pulled cart with a barrel on the back. Text on the front of the postcard reads "The Water Peddler on the Mexican Border".
Date: unknown
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[Cavalry Soldiers on Horseback]

Description: Photograph of a large group of cavalry soldiers on horseback riding on a dirt road with trees and shrubs visible in the background. On the left a soldier in the front is holding an American flag and on the far right two soldiers are riding apart from the group. On the front of the photograph a text reads "Returning to quarters after inspection. 'B' troop 1st Col. Cav."
Date: unknown
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[Photograph of U.S. Army Border Peacekeepers]

Description: Photograph of the U.S. Army border peacekeepers with tents behind them. There is text included with the photograph that reads "U.S. Army troops, first feared to be a treat to law and order by turn-of-the-century Valleyites, were soon accepted as legitimate peacekeepers by the establishment. The troops became a vital part of the Valley's social and economic life.
Date: unknown
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[Man with Girl and Dog]

Description: Photograph of a man wearing a straw hat and suspenders standing in a grain field next to a girl in a light-colored dress to his right. A dog is standing on the girl's right side and above it is a handwritten text that reads: "Lon. Hill. Irrigated Farm Harlingen, Tex. Sorghum Planted May 4. Phots. July 25, '08." On the bottom of the photograph the same text is type-written.
Date: July 25, 1908
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[Celebrating the 76th Birthday of Lon C. Hill]

Description: Photograph of men riding horseback with others following behind. The man to the right is dressed in Native American clothing with a headdress on. Handwritten text on back reads "Celebrating the 76th birthday of Lon C. Hill Sr. Valley Pioneer - Founder of Harlinger, Texas. July 31, 1932".
Date: July 31, 1932
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[Brownsville, Texas]

Description: Postcard of Brownsville, Texas in 1904. On the left side of the image buildings line a street with trees lining the right. Horse drawn carriages are visible on the street. Handwritten text on back reads "Brownsville, 1904".
Date: 1904
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[Reprint Photograph of a Group of Men]

Description: Reprint photograph of a group of men in dark color suits with two sitting down and the rest standing up behind them. Text under the photographs separate the photographs as "before buying land" and "after buying land from Conway & Hoit. Mission, Tex". There is handwritten text on the back that reads "Hoyd = This is re-print taken in 1908. Just found original in files. Yours truly, Jas. Bryan." "Jim Hill, Wm. J. Bryan, Hoit x Conway standing back".
Date: 1908
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[Group Photograph of a Military Company]

Description: Photograph of a military company with rows of men sitting down. On the bottom row two small dogs are visible on the laps of soldiers as well as one solider holding a flag. Handwritten text on the back reads "Walter - 2nd from right holding flag".
Date: unknown
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[U.S. Army 14th Calvary Entering Rio Grande City]

Description: Postcard of the U.S. Army 14th calvary on horseback entering Rio Grande City. Buildings are shown on either side of the calvary. Text on the front reads "14th Cav. entering Rio Grande City, April 30th."
Date: April 30, 1920
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[U.S. Army 14th Calvary Riding Horseback to Ft. Ringgold]

Description: Postcard of the US. Army 14th calvary on horseback. Text on the front reads "Col. Brown, commanding officer. 14th Calvary on way to Ft. Ringgold from Ft. Sam Houston, Tex. Left Ft. Sam Houston APR 16/20. Arrived Ft. Ringgold APR 30/20 Distance 274 miles."
Date: 1920
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

[Five Cavalry Men]

Description: Photograph of five unidentified cavalry soldiers posing standing behind a wooden railing with trees and a building visible in the background. The second man from the left is wearing a light-colored t-shirt while the other men are wearing dark uniforms and all men are wearing hats. In the foreground clothes or other textiles are draped over the fence.
Date: 1915~
Partner: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley
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