Contains reminiscences of C. C. Cox and a group of recollections from other early Texans from the Austin papers published in 1903. Includes an article about the re-establishment of the Tejas missions.
Rice harvesting near Houston, Texas using teams of five mules to pull harvesting machines. Each mule team driven by one man. Two overseers atop horses supervise the harvesting.
Rae, Strange--Interviews;
Rice University -- History.
Mrs. Rae Strange reminiscences about her life in Houston before and after the Depression. Her interest in writing the history of Rice University was noteworthy.
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.
