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[Bell, Plaque, and Flower Vases on Stone Construction]

Description: Slide of a medium-sized plaque placed within a type of stone altar. Mounted on top is a black bell with a supporting structure holding it upright. Two pots flank either side, both of which have a register of decorative schema running along their width. "Elephant ear" plants have been placed inside them. The actual plaque has an inscription of text in golden relief. It reads: "This property has been placed on the National Register of Historical Places by the United States Department of the I… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Burnet County Historical Commission

[Black's Fort Stone Slab in Grassy Field]

Description: Slide of a pointed stone slab placed in the middle of an unkempt field of grass, amidst red and yellow flowers. An aged wooden fence can be seen in the back, creating a boundary between the stone and a larger field in the background. The slab bears an inscription just beneath a small relief of a five-pointed slab within a wreath. It reads: "Black's Fort - Built as a defense against the Indians in 1855 by William Black - 1815 - - 1907 - on land owned by him. In the stockade, constructed of c… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Burnet County Historical Commission

[Wooden Lodge Past Wire Fence and Grassy Field]

Description: Slide of small, single-story structure constructed out of horizontal wooden posts. The gable roof is missing its pediment, revealing a dark interior. On both sides, it is flanked by a short rock wall, with tall, unkempt grasses crowding it. Additionally, there appears to be a kind of outdoor chimney on the left side of the house, behind the wall. Near the foreground, a few species of flowers can be seen, as well as a wire fence. Accompanying information assigns the name "Black's Fort" to the lo… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Burnet County Historical Commission

[Plaza Hotel]

Description: Photograph of a large white building identified as the Plaza Hotel. There is a sidewalk leading up to the front and various trees surrounding it. The back of the photograph is a postcard.
Date: unknown
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Woman in Garden]

Description: Photograph of a woman identified as Mrs. Harriett Carr. She is wearing a light blouse and dark skirt, and standing between large plants in a garden. Her hair is pulled back and she is smiling towards the camera.
Date: 1910
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Greeting Card from John]

Description: Greeting card from John. The hand-written note inside it is difficult to read, and only a few dates and times are completely discernible. The front cover of the card shows a well-kept garden and hedge. A series of crisscrossed pieces of wood act as a small wall.
Date: unknown
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of Three Men Standing on Hill]

Description: Photograph of three men standing on a hill. The men are standing in the back of the photo on top of boulders and the hillside is covered in vegetation. At the front of the photo is a pile of rocks. The Fox Company's stamp is on the back of the photograph and says "Guaranteed for Life, This is a Genuine Border Fox Tone Picture Made By Fox Co., San Antonio, Texas, Trade mark protected."
Date: unknown
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of a Building in Snow]

Description: Negative of a building in snow. The wooden building is at the back of the photo near trees and pieces of wood. In the snow, there is a rake stuck in the ground and part of another structure. At the front of the photo is a wire fence with plants by it.
Date: unknown
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of a Building in Snow]

Description: Photograph of a building in snow. The wooden building is at the back of the photo near trees and pieces of wood. In the snow, there is a rake stuck in the ground and part of another structure. At the front of the photo is a wire fence with plants by it. The Fox Company's stamp is on the back of the photograph and says "Guaranteed for Life, This is a Genuine Border Fox Tone Picture Made By Fox Co., San Antonio, Texas, Copyrighted 1927 by Carl D. Newton."
Date: unknown
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of a Bird Behind a Fence]

Description: Photograph of a bird behind a fence. There are two fences, one close to the camera lens. The bird is behind the first fence and blurred because of its movements. Behind the second fence, there are trees, tall grass, and other plants. The Fox Company's stamp is on the back of the photograph and says "Guaranteed for Life, This is a Genuine Border Fox Tone Picture Made By Fox Co., San Antonio, Texas, Copyrighted 1927 by Carl D. Newton."
Date: unknown
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of Two Men on Top of a Hill]

Description: Photograph of two men standing on top of a hill and waving their hats. The hillside is covered in vegetation and rocks. The Fox Company's stamp is on the back of the photograph and says "Guaranteed for Life, Sep 1929, This is a Genuine Border Fox Tone Picture Made By Fox Co., San Antonio, Texas, Copyrighted 1927 by Carl D. Newton."
Date: September 1929
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of Three Men Standing on a Hill]

Description: Photograph of three men standing on a boulder on a cliff. One of the men is waving his arms toward the camera while the other two stand beside him. The Fox Company's stamp is on the back of the photograph and says "Guaranteed for Life, This is a Genuine Border Fox Tone Picture Made By Fox Co., San Antonio, Texas, Trade mark protected."
Date: September 1929
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of a Farmhouse and Water Tank]

Description: Photograph of a farmhouse and a water tank. There is a screen door on the wall of the farmhouse and garden in front of it. To the left of the door is a section of wall with vines. On the right is a wooden tank with a wire fence below it. On the back are the words "Jentsch Farmhouse." The Fox Company's stamp is on the back of the photograph and says "Guaranteed for Life, This is a Genuine Border Fox Tone Picture Made By Fox Co., San Antonio, Texas, Copyrighted 1927 by Carl D. Newton."
Date: unknown
Creator: Fox Company
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of Rose Bushes]

Description: Photograph of rose bushes in front of a building. The bushes cover the side of the building and a window is partially visible behind them. The Fox Company's stamp is on the back of the photograph and says "Guaranteed for Life, This is a Genuine Border Fox Tone Picture Made By Fox Co., San Antonio, Texas, Copyrighted 1927 by Carl D. Newton."
Date: unknown
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of Gus and Emil Jentsch with a Dog]

Description: Photograph of Gus and Emil Jentsch by a tree with dog. There is a taut rope tied to the trunk of the tree and a man sitting on it. Standing beside the man is a young boy. The two are in an area with sparse vegetation and there is a hill in the background. The Fox Company's stamp is on the back of the photograph and says "Guaranteed for Life, This is a Genuine Border Fox Tone Picture Made By Fox Co., San Antonio, Texas, Copyrighted 1927 by Carl D. Newton."
Date: unknown
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of a Hillside]

Description: Photograph of a hillside. The base and middle of the hill are dotted with trees while the top has none. A large rock goes across the bottom of the photograph. The Fox Company's stamp is on the back of the photograph and says "Guaranteed for Life, Sep 1929, This is a Genuine Border Fox Tone Picture Made By Fox Co., San Antonio, Texas, Copyrighted 1927 by Carl D. Newton."
Date: September 1929
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of a Man Leaning on a Rock]

Description: Photograph of a man leaning against a rock. The man is wearing a hat, a long-sleeved, white shirt, a tie, and pants. To the right of him is a shadow of another person. In the background to the man's left are trees. On the back are the words "[Lamo] Kaderli." The Fox Company's stamp is on the back of the photograph and says "Guaranteed for Life, This is a Genuine Border Fox Tone Picture Made By Fox Co., San Antonio, Texas, Copyrighted 1927 by Carl D. Newton."
Date: July 5, 1928
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society
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