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[Baptism of thee children at El Mesias Church]

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Photograph of a baptism of three children at El Mesias Church, 1951. El Mesias Church was located at 1105 James Street on the northeast corner of James Street at Fulton Street in Houston, Texas.

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1 photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 5 in.

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Perry, William J., Jr. 1951.

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Texas Cultures Online and was provided by the Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 120 times. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Photograph of a baptism of three children at El Mesias Church, 1951. El Mesias Church was located at 1105 James Street on the northeast corner of James Street at Fulton Street in Houston, Texas.

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 3.5 x 5 in.

Notes

On back of photograph: "Baptism of 3 children, Rachel Lucas, 1951 El Mesias Church, Fulton & James, Senor Benino, Mrs. Gerarda Urbina"

MSS282.069 Mrs. Gerada Urbina-Methodism in Houston (Mex Am)-Donated by Rachel Lucas

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Texas Cultures Online

Texas Cultures Online features local history materials from eighteen institutions depicting the diverse cultures of Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries. Funding provided by the Amon Carter Foundation.

The Mexican American Family and Photo Collection

These photographs depict Mexican American families, individuals, business and work experiences, festivals and community events, daily life and individual achievements within the scope of Texas history.

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  • 1951

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  • June 5, 2012, 9:44 p.m.

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  • March 17, 2021, 11:22 a.m.

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  • 29.778895, -95.35818

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Perry, William J., Jr. [Baptism of thee children at El Mesias Church], photograph, 1951; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth222571/: accessed May 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library.

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