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[People standing outside]
Photograph of a group of people in business attire standing outside. Some are looking at camera while others are looking away. Written on back: "Tulsa - 1943."
[Johnny Cuellar standing outside]
Photograph of Johnny Cuellar standing outside next to a potted plant. Johnny is in a front yard as part of a house can be seen behind him. Written on back: "Shreveport - 1948"
[Bob Cuellar's birthday party]
Photograph of Bob Cuellar in front of a birthday cake on a table. Bob is outside next to a house with opened windows. Written on back: "Bob's Birthday - 1943."
[Bob Cuellar wearing a hat]
Photograph of Bob Cuellar with a sombrero standing outside next to a man pointing at the ground. Bob is wearing overalls and holding a thin pole with both hands. The man is seen partially from head to part of his left shoulder facing down with his index finger touching the ground. Written on back: "1943."
[Macario Cuellar, Mary Cuellar, and Frank Cuellar Sr. standing in front of a house]
Photograph of Macario Cuellar, Mary Cuellar, and Frank Cuellar Sr. standing in front of a house at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Written on back: "Oklahoma City at Mary's home - 1949."
[ Frank Cuellar Jr. and Frank Cuellar Sr. posing]
Photograph of Frank Cuellar Jr. (left) next to Frank Cuellar Sr. (right) in front of parked cars at Bossier City in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States.
[Bob Cuellar and Frank Cuellar Jr. with cake]
Photograph of Bob Cuellar (left) and Frank Cuellar Jr. (right) celebrating Bob's birthday. A cake is on a table outside of a house. Written on back: "Bob's Brithday - 1943."
[Bob Cuellar sitting on ledge]
Photograph of Bob Cuellar sitting on a house ledge outside next to several pots with plants. Written on back: "1943"
[Woman and Johnny Cuellar standing]
Photograph of Johnny Cuellar wearing a knit hat and overalls next to an unidentified woman. Written on back: "Johnny Cuellar - Shreveport - 1948."
[Johnny Cuellar sitting with ball]
Photograph of Johnny Cuellar sitting on a chair outside. A striped ball is set next to Johnny. Written on back: "1946 - Johnny."
[Palm trees]
Photograph of a palm tree in a tropical landscape.
[Family portrait outside]
Photograph of a family posing outside of a house. Trees and bushes are seen in the background.
[Bob and Frank Cuellar Jr. at Plaza Patio]
Photograph of Bob Cuellar (left) standing next to Frank Cuellar Jr. (right) at the Plaza Patio in 1945. Wooden tables, a brick fence, and yucca plants can be seen behind the boys. Written on back: "Plaza Patio - 1945."
[Johnny Cuellar next to a boy]
Photograph of Johnny Cuellar next to an unidentified child in a front yard. The older child with overalls is kneeling next to a tricycle while the baby is sitting on the ground. A parked car and neighborhood houses can be seen in the background. Written on back: "Shreveport - 1948."
[Five men posing]
Photograph of five unidentified men posing in front of trees at Alamo, Texas. Written on back "Alamo, Texas - Rio Grande Valley about 1948."
[Frank Cuellar Sr. and Frank Cuellar Jr. walking]
Photograph of Frank Cuellar Sr. and Frank Cuellar Jr. walking in front of a post office. Written on back: " Front of Post office Shreveport, La. 1940."
[Johnny Cuellar sitting in chair]
Photograph of a young Johnny Cuellar sitting on a chair. Written on back: "1946 - Jahowny" ( *Writer was most likely unfamiliar with the English spelling of the name Johnny and wrote as if it was pronounced in Spanish.)
[Johnny Cuellar with overalls]
Photograph of Johnny Cuellar standing while eating a bagel. He is wearing a striped sweater and trousers with overalls. Written on back "Johnny Cuellar - 1948."
[Two men posing]
Photograph of two unidentified men posing in front of a water tower and parked cars.
[Rudy Flores on swing]
Photograph of Rudy Flores siting on a swing at a park. Behind the toddler there is a recreational court with chain-link fences. Written on back: "Rudy Flores, 1943."
[Bob Cuellar with package]
Photograph of Bob Cuellar walking among other pedestrians while holding a package. Bob wears a leather flying helmet and a dark-colored winter coat. Written on back: "Bob - Shreveport - 1948"
[Group portrait outside]
Photograph of Frank Sr., Julia, and Bob Cuellar (on the right corner) next to family friends. Houses and fences can be seen behind the group. Written on back: "Los Compadres: Juan y Vicenta Enriques y hijos - Frank, Julia, y Bob 1948." ( *Translation from Spanish: Our friends: Juan and Vicenta Enriques and children - Frank, Julia and Bob 1948. )
[Bob Cuellar with hat]
Photograph of young Bob Cuellar with knit hat standing in front of a house.
[Family in front of house]
Photograph of a family in front of a house. Five men and five women pose in front of the house.
[El Chico exterior]
Photograph of El Chico Cafe's exterior at night. At least fifty people are seen walking towards the entrance. Frank Cuellar Sr. is seen standing next to the crowd greeting his guests. A neon sign with El Chico Cafe logo is in front of the restaurant next to parked cars. Written on back: "El Chico #1 - Remodeled, 1945 - return to Frank Cuellar Sr."
[Frank Sr. at Plaza Cafe]
Photograph of Frank Cuellar Sr. at the Plaza Café in 1940. Frank Sr. stands behind the counter next to the cash register. Other food products and packaged goods can be seen on the back shelf. Written on back: "Plaza Cafe 1940 - return to Frank Cuellar Sr."
[Bob Cuellar on a dog]
Photograph of Bob Cuellar, with a light-colored tunic, sitting on a large dog. On the right corner, a hand can be partially seen holding Bob's arm to balance him.
[Bob Cuellar sitting outside]
Photograph of Bob Cuellar sitting outside in a front yard. Written on back: "Bob - 1943."
[Two men on bench swing]
Photograph of two unidentified men sitting on a bench swing outside. "Shreveport - 1949."
[Woman holding Johnny Cuellar]
Photograph of an unidentified woman holding a young Johnny Cuellar in the air. A building with a window and chain-link fence can be seen behind them. Written on back: "Johnny 1946."
[Johnny Cuellar and Caroline]
Photograph of Johnny Cuellar and Caroline on a slide at Shreveport, Louisiana. Written on back: "Johnny and Caroline - 1947".
[Bob Cuellar in front of house]
Photograph of Bob Cuellar standing in front of a house. Written on back: "Bob Shreveport - 1948 - 3520 Yauree Drive."
[Several people in front of fence]
Photograph of seven people in formal attire standing in front of a fence. Written on back: " Amos Cuellar and Company - Tulsa 1943."
[Johnny Cuellar on chair]
Photograph of a young Johnny Cuellar sitting on a chair. Written on back: "Johnny - 1946."
[Bob Cuellar standing in front of fence]
Photograph of Bob Cuellar standing in front of a wooden picket fence. Bob is also holding a toy with both hands. Written on back: "Bob Cuellar - 1943."
[Plaza Cafe exterior]
Photograph of the Plaza Cafe exterior in 1940. The exterior walls of the Plaza cafe have potted cacti and agave plants painted in all corners. The signs "Plaza Cafe, Drink Coca Cola, Delicious Mexican Food, Enchiladas and Tortas" are displayed around the top ledges of the exterior. The mural with a charro rider lassoing a bull can be seen on the right side between the paintings of the agave plants. Written on back: "Plaza 1940."
[Palm trees through a car window]
Photograph of palms trees seen through a car window while driving.
[Adults outside in backyard]
Photograph of a family gathering in front of a brick wall outside. Written on back: "Shreveport - 1949"
[Wayne King portrait]
Photograph of Wayne King, a.k.a. the Waltz King, wearing a suit and neck-tie in front of a blank backdrop. Signed in front: "To Frank Cuellar and El Patio, from Wayne King - April 15 1948."
[Macario, Mary, and Frank Cuellar Sr. in front of house]
Photograph of Macario Cuellar, Mary Cuellar, and Frank Cuellar Sr. standing in front of a house at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Written on the back: "Oklahoma City - 1949 - at Mary's house."
[Family eating outside]
Photograph of a family eating at a table outside a house. Written on back: "Shreveport - 1949."
[Road through front of car]
Photograph of a road and palm trees through the front window of a car
[Bob Cuellar Birthday party]
Photograph of a child next to a birthday cake on a table. "Written on back: Bob's Birthday - 1943 Shreveport."
[Bob Cuellar on ledge]
Photograph of Bob Cuellar sitting on a house ledge outside next to a several pots with plants. Written on back: "1943"
[Bob Cuellar on tree pot]
Photograph of Bob Cuellar laying on a tree pot in a backyard. Written on back: "Bob Cuellar - 1942."
[Frank Jr. holding Johnny Cuellar]
Photograph of Frank Cuellar Jr. holding Johnny Cuellar in front of a house. A yucca plant and a car are seen on the background. Written on back: "1946 - Johnny and Fr. Jr."
[Bob Cuellar in military uniform]
Photograph of Bob Cuellar in a military uniform costume standing in front of cacti, trees, and a wooden fence. Written on back: "Shreveport - 1944"
[Bob and Johny Cuellar with puppies]
Photograph of Bob Cuellar (left) and Johny Cuellar (right) playing with puppies. Written on back: "Sugar litter".
[Woman and Bob Cuellar with cake]
Photograph of Bob Cuellar's third birthday at Shreveport, Louisiana. Written on back: "Bob's III Birthday 1943 Shreveport."
[Portrait of Cuellar family]
Photograph of the Cuellar family in formal attire around 1948. Family members starting from left: Bob, Frank Sr., Johnny, Julia, and Frank Jr. A coat hanger, tables, windows with curtains, and decorations are seen behind the family.
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