Engagement party for Nick Peet and Catherine Chiakos at the Peet family home, circa 1939. Back (Left-to-Right): Mike Verges ; Georgia Kousakis ; Mary Peet ; Faye Verges ; Constantina Peet ; Bessie Verges ; Catherine Petheriotes ; Bill Kousakis ;...
Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Central location of the Houston Public Library. (Left to right): David Henington, Director ; Louie Welch, Mayor ; Mrs. Alva Carlton, Chairman, Library Board ; Johnny Goyen, City Councilman.
One of the ladies pictured in the buggy is probably Rachel Sharkie Jones, a daughter of Maria and P.A. Sharkie, who worked as a cook and chef with a specialty in baking. The buggy is decorated for the annual Juneteenth celebration.
