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[View of Church in San Pablo, Houston #1]

Description: Photograph of a back side view of a white wood slatted church in San Pablo, Houston. The building is one floor has windows along every wall. The layout of the building creates an "L" shape. The longest part of the "L" has a belfry at the front, and can be seen in the background. The building is elevated from the grassy ground with bricks. Trees and shrubs can be seen around and behind the building. There is writing on the back of the photograph that reads, "Houston- San Pablo Ch.".
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Mexican Family in Front of a Church Building #1]

Description: 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… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Women Sitting at a Table at the V.C.S. Institute #1]

Description: Photograph of five women sitting around a table and reading packets of papers. There are stacks of papers on the table, as well as a stand up sign and various packets of papers. The women are all wearing printed or solid cotton dresses. Behind them are three large windows and a silouette of a large piece of furniture. There is text on the bottom of the image that reads, "May 1953 Studer S.A. TEXAS". There is also handwriting on the back of the photograph that reads "V.C.S Institute Houston 1953… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Members of Houston V.C.S. Institute Sitting in Pews #1]

Description: Photograph of two women and three men sitting in the pews of a church. There is another woman standing and facing the group with papers in her hands; the rest of the group is looking in her direction. In the background next to the last row of benches there is a double doorway that is propped open. The walls of the interior are made of wood, and the ceiling is light in color. There is typed writing on the bottom of the photograph that reads "May 1953 Studer S.A. TEXAS". Handwriting on the back o… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Club Azteca at the Houston Ship Channel]

Description: Photograph of the members of Club Azteca at the Houston Ship Channel. Club Azteca was an athletic club that played both soccer and football. Top row, left to right: Manuel Rodriguez ; Benny Lee ; Doroteo Vasquez ; Jose Parrea ; Felipe Davillos ; Jose Villaseñor ; Victor Linon ; Augustine Castillo. Bottom row, left to right: Frank Parillas ; Augustine Vazquez ; Peto Arrispo ; Vincente Castillo ; Juan Reyes ; Aron Villanueva ; Moses Velasquez.
Date: unknown
Location: 29.727620261788285 -95.27900834418028
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Houston docks, 1922]

Description: Photograph of the Houston docks from 1922. Men work on the deck of a ship.
Date: July 28, 1922
Creator: Schlueter, Frank L.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Graduation photograph of Primitivo L. Niño]

Description: Photograph of Primitivo L. Niño in his graduation cap and gown. Mr. Niño was a graduate of Rice Institute in 1928.
Date: 1928
Creator: Schlueter, Frank L.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Photograph of Joe I. Torres]

Description: Photograph of Joe I. Torres standing out-of-doors in Moody Park, Houston, Texas. He is wearing a light-colored shirt with jeans and is holding a straw hat in his hand. The park is visible in the background, including parking lots and a swingset.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Group portrait on porch of Rusk Settlement]

Description: Photograph of a group of twenty-eight men, women and children on the porch of Rusk Settlement. A sign above the group reads: "Rusk Settlement. 301 Gable Street. A Community Chest Agency. Visitors Welcome."
Date: unknown
Creator: Cecil Thomson Studios
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Second shift crew of the Southern Pacific Lines Mechanical Department]

Description: Photograph of the Southern Pacific Lines Mechanical Department, second shift crew. A Southern Pacific train car stands behind the large group of forty men. A sign at the front of the group reads: "Southern Pacific Lines Mechanical Dept. Second Shift May 1963 Houston, Texas Barrett & Assoc."
Date: May 1963
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church]

Description: Photograph of the front of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church in Houston, Texas. The building is made of red brick with white trim and has multiple stories with a square tower in the front. A street and traffic light are visible in the foreground. This is a historic building in Houston's East Side.
Date: unknown
Location: 29.759114650510796 -95.34576901852415
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Carlos Antonio Rios at market]

Description: Photograph of Carlos Antonio Rios at a small market. Rios is wearing a brown polo and jeans, with a camera hanging from his neck and a camera case slung on his right shoulder. Behind Rios, a market stall titled "J & A Electronics" displays several stereos systems. Many people can be seen wandering through the market.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Second Ward Merchant's Softball Team, 1944]

Description: Photograph of the Second Ward Merchant's Softball team, with thirteen players in uniform and another four coaches and assistants. The team is posed in front of 2002 Congress Avenue Grocers. A collection of bats and mitts lie in the foreground.
Date: July 23, 1944
Creator: Litterst Commercial Photo Company
Location: 29.757057159078926 -95.35209959999997
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Detail of the mural, The Rebirth of Our Nationality]

Description: Photograph detail of Leo Tanguma's "The Rebirth of Our Nationality", a mural spanning a building on Canal Street in Houston, Texas. The brightly colored mural depicts multiple figures reaching toward each other. At the top of the mural: "To become aware of our history is to become aware of our singularity." The work was completed in 1973 during the Chicano mural movement.
Date: 1973
Creator: Tanguma, Leo
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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