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[White House Congressional Picnic - Chefs Grilling]

Description: Photograph of various chefs outside on the White House South Lawn. The chefs are wearing chefs' coats and tall white chefs' hats. They appear to be grilling as smoke comes out of the grills and forms a large smoke cloud. Large trees can be seen behind the chefs as they grill. This photograph depicts the Congressional Picnic which was hosted by Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan. This photograph is labeled as being taken in September of 1985 or 1988.
Date: [1985..1988]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 38.897676 -77.036530
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Scrapbook Page - El Chico Postcards and Newspaper Clipping]

Description: Scrapbook page of ten postcards and a newspaper clipping. The front of the page features eight photographic prints and two illustrated prints adhered to the page. The back of the page has a single newspaper clipping adhered to it. The postcards range from the 1940s to the 1960s. The newspaper clipping appears to be from late 1949, early 1950. Each postcard features various interiors / exteriors of El Chico restaurants throughout the country. The newspaper is entitled "Los Cuellar, Modelo Del Es… more
Date: [1949..1969]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Image
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[First El Chico Storefront - October 1940]

Description: Photograph of the first El Chico Cafe storefront. The storefront features two large windows and a front entrance doorway. A sign above the door which states "Genuine Mexican [Food]. We Specialize in Orders [To] Take Home" can be seen. A sign on a post in front of the cafe can also be seen which states "El Chico Cafe". The back of the photograph has a typed note that reads "October 1940. Gilbert and Mack Cuellar opened the first El Chico Restaurant, introducing to Dallas, Texas, their mother's t… more
Date: October 1940
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.809673 -96.802999
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Fred Cavazos Holding El Chico Menu]

Description: Photograph of Fred Cavazos holding an El Chico menu. Cavazos is seen wearing a suit and tie as he poses for the photograph and smiles. Behind Cavazos is a brick wall with a spiral railing and a booth seat. The back of the photograph has a typed note which reads "Fred Cavazos, Manager of El Chico Restaurant #8 and other locations for over 20 years, proudly displays the new menu for 1955." An orange sticker which states "Return MPC 3521 Customer Sample" is also seen on the back of the photograph.… more
Date: 1955
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 33.070375 -97.060516
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Gilbert and Ruben Gamez Advertising El Chico's Grand Fiesta]

Description: Photograph of Gilbert and Ruben Gamez advertising El Chico Restaurant's "Grand Fiesta". Ruben Gamez (left) can be seen wearing a sombrero with a suit jacket and bowtie. Ruben Gamez is also seen holding another sombrero in his hand. Gilbert Gamez (right) can be seen wearing a suit and tie as he points to the sign behind him. Both men are smiling as they sit in a booth at the restaurant. The sign behind the men states "Don't miss Grand Fiesta. Starts 5 PM Only." A painted mural (or stained-glass … more
Date: 1960
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Frank Cuellar - Tamale Production at El Chico Restaurant]

Description: Photograph of Frank Cuellar with a tamale machine in an El Chico Restaurant kitchen. Cuellar is seen sitting behind the machine as tamales are prepared. Cuellar is wearing a white collared shirt, brown pants, brown shoes, a red tie, and a white apron. As he sits, Cuellar is gesturing the "OK" symbol with his hand. Two sheets filled with tamales can be seen placed on two large pots. The back of the photograph has a typed note that reads "Frank Cuellar Sr. gives O.K. for daily tamale production a… more
Date: 1950
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[White House South Portico - Congressional Picnic]

Description: Photograph of the White House South Portico with various picnic tables set up on the South Lawn. The tables were likely set up for the White House Congressional Picnic which was held in September of 1985 and 1988. The event was hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan. The classical Greek inspired portico features Tuscan columns with volute capitals. Ionic columns can be seen carved in relief on the inner walls of the portico. The portico features many windows and a balcon… more
Date: [1985..1988]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 38.897676 -77.036530
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[El Chico Group with Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan]

Description: Photograph of forty individuals standing together with President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan (center left). The back of the photograph has an address sticker which states "Carmen Summers, 834 Porter Road, Argyle, TX 76226-8220". Stamped on the back of the photograph is the following phrase: "Official White House Photograph 15 Sep 88 C49264-25". The following individuals have been identified: Kathleen Cuellar (first row, second from left), Martiel (Martie) Cuellar, (above Kathleen,… more
Date: September 15, 1988
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 38.897676 -77.036530
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[El Chico Canning Company Inc. - Exterior, 1949]

Description: Photograph of the front exterior of the El Chico Canning Company Inc. Five individuals can be seen standing near the front entrance as they pose for the photograph. Several automobiles can also be seen parked in the facilities parking lot. Two signs which read "El Chico Canning Co. Inc." can be seen mounted on the building's exterior. A typed note on the back of the photograph reads "After World War II, when tin had become available again, the Cuellar Brothers opened this Canning Facility at 16… more
Date: 1949
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.788225 -96.820320
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Princess Grace of Monaco with Willie Jack Cuellar]

Description: Photograph of Grace Kelly (Princess Grace of Monaco) holding a sombrero with Willie Jack Cuellar. Other individuals can be seen looking at the sombrero in the background. Cuellar is seen wearing a suit and bowtie while Kelly is seen wearing a boatneck dress and an updo hairstyle. Kelly is seen sitting among a group while Cuellar is seen standing as he hands Kelly the sombrero. In July of 1966, El Chico was honored to cater a dinner in Monaco at the request of Princess Grace (Grace Kelly), to ce… more
Date: July 1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Cuellar Family Inside Restaurant]

Description: Photograph of a large group of individuals inside of a restaurant. The group, which largely consist of members of the Cuellar family, are seen standing as they pose for the photograph. The following individuals have been identified: (left to right) Mack Cuellar, Yolanda Cuellar, (man and woman behind and next to Yolanda are unknown), Alfred Cuellar, Martiel (Martie) Cuellar, Willie Jack Cuellar, Goethal Cuellar, Frank Cuellar, Julia Cuellar, Gilbert Cuellar, Kathleen Cuellar, Marcia Cuellar, an… more
Date: [1962..1964]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Grace Kelly with Willie Jack Cuellar in Monaco]

Description: Photograph of Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco, conversing with Willie Jack Cuellar and another individual (likely a Cuellar brother). A note on the back of the photograph states "In July of 1966, El Chico was honored to cater a dinner in Monaco at the request of Princess Grace (Grace Kelly), to celebrate the Centennial of Monte Carlo. In this photo Princess Grace autographs a commemorative sombrero for Willie Jack Cuellar". The Cuellars were among the early entrepreneurs who helped transform Te… more
Date: July 1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Large Group Holding "Half Time: Chico Bowl Super '74 '75" Banner]

Description: Photograph of a large group of individuals standing outside an El Chico Restaurant storefront. The individuals standing in the front row of the group are holding a long banner that reads "Half Time: Chico Bowl Super '74 '75". All of the men are seen wearing suits and ties while the women are wearing either dresses or pantsuits. Behind the group are windows that have metal railings in front of them and a large sign that reads "[Ch]ico Restaurant". A cactus design can be seen below the sign on th… more
Date: 1975
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Wrapper for Can of El Chico's Canned Chili Con Carne]

Description: Wrapper for a can of El Chico brand canned chili con carne (without beans), produced by the El Chico Canning Company, Inc. in Dallas, Texas. The wrapper features a red, green, and yellow color palette and features the "El Chico" logo. Other text can be seen on the wrapper including instructions, ingredients, manufacturing location, and advertising phrases. A stamp indicating the product passed inspection by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is seen on the top right. This wrapper likely dates f… more
Date: [1950..1953]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Woman Posing with Nancy Reagan at Congressional Picnic]

Description: Photograph of a woman smiling and posing with Nancy Reagan. The woman is wearing a red shirt, a red, blue, and yellow cardigan, and a yellow necklace. Reagan is wearing a white blouse and a brown cardigan. Other individuals can be seen in the background of the photograph. This photograph depicts the Congressional Picnic on the White House South Lawn. The event was hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan. This photograph is labeled as being taken in September of 1985 or 198… more
Date: [1985..1988]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 38.897676 -77.036530
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Yolanda Cuellar and Mack Cuellar Posing with Chef]

Description: Photograph of Yolanda Cuellar and Macario "Mack" Cuellar Jr. posing with a man in a chef's uniform at the White House Congressional Picnic. Yolanda Cuellar (middle) is seen wearing a floral two-piece matching set and a purple necklace. Mack Cuellar (right) is seen wearing a white button-up shirt and brown colored pants. The chef is wearing a double-breasted white button-up shirt, a tall white hat, and black slacks. He is also wearing a lanyard with an orange badge on it. Other individuals can b… more
Date: [1985..1988]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 38.897676 -77.036530
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[White House South Portico - Congressional Picnic]

Description: Photograph of a wide shot of the White House South Portico. In front of the portico are many picnic tables covered with red and white gingham tablecloths. People can be seen in the background standing and mingling with each other. Two large trees are seen on either side of the portico. The tables appear to be set with small candles and a basket of flowers. This photograph depicts the Congressional Picnic which was hosted by Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan. This photograph is labeled as being tak… more
Date: [1985..1988]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 38.897676 -77.036530
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Yolanda Cuellar, Mack Cuellar, and Kathleen Cuellar Posing with Large Group]

Description: Photograph of a large group of people posing on a set of stairs. Three individuals have been identified as Kathleen Cuellar (first row, third from left), Yolanda Cuellar (first row, fourth from left), and Macario "Mack" Cuellar Jr. (first row, fifth from left). Many individuals can be seen wearing white including a man in the front row, farthest to the left, who appears to be wearing a chef's uniform. Kathleen Cuellar is seen wearing a floral print dress with a blue cardigan. Yolanda Cuellar is… more
Date: [1985..1988]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 38.897676 -77.036530
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[White House South Portico - Congressional Picnic]

Description: Photograph of a close view of the White House South Portico. In front of the portico are several picnic tables covered with red and white gingham tablecloths. A woman wearing a pink dress can be seen standing by the tables. An officer can be seen in the background of the photo guarding the White House. A band ensemble and conductor can be seen in the portico. The classical Greek inspired portico features Tuscan columns with volute capitals. Ionic columns can be seen carved in relief on the inn… more
Date: [1985..1988]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 38.897676 -77.036530
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[White House Diplomatic Reception Room Interior]

Description: Photograph of the White House Diplomatic Reception Room interior. Dark wooden furniture can be seen throughout the room in the form of chairs, grandfather clocks, cabinets, and desks. All of which are historical pieces that originate from the early 19th century. The chairs are upholstered with yellow upholstery fabric which matches the yellow detailing seen on the carpeting. A crystal chandelier can be seen in the middle of the room and is lined with gold accents. The wallpaper seen on the wall… more
Date: [1985..1988]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 38.897676 -77.036530
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[White House East Room Interior with Group of People Standing]

Description: Photograph of the White House East Room interior with a large group of people standing. Every individual is seen wearing a white button-up shirt and black pants (or skirts). The group appears to be facing a brown grand piano with gold decals on its side. Tall vertical windows can be seen behind the group which are decorated with draped gold curtains. Large gold candelabras can be seen on posts next to each window. This photograph depicts the behind the scenes of the White House Congressional Pi… more
Date: [1985..1988]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 38.897676 -77.036530
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[White House State Dining Room Interior]

Description: Photograph of the White House State Dining Room interior. A portrait of Abraham Lincoln can be seen on the wall to the left of the photograph. A long wooden table lined with gold candelabras resides in the middle of the room. A large golden chandelier is seen directly above the table. The walls are completely white, but various relief carvings and stuccowork can be seen within the room. A large mirror with a gold frame can be seen in the back of the room with two gold candelabras flanked on the… more
Date: [1985..1988]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 38.897676 -77.036530
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Women at White House Congressional Picnic]

Description: Photograph of several women standing behind a white table with plates and food at the White House Congressional Picnic. Three women can be seen standing behind the table as they stand under a canopy. One woman can be seen wearing a purple and white patterned shirt while another is seen wearing a red dress with multicolored designs. The woman farthest to the back is wearing a white blouse and a red skirt. Individuals wearing chef's uniforms can be seen in the background to the left and behind th… more
Date: [1985..1988]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 38.897676 -77.036530
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Mack Cuellar - Little Palace Cafe]

Description: Photograph of a scrapbook page that features a sepia photograph of Macario "Mack" Cuellar Jr. wearing a button-up shirt, tie, slacks, and a long apron. Cuellar is seen smiling as he stands for the photograph. Next to the photograph is a business card for the "Little Palace Cafe". The cafe was opened in 1936 by Mack Cuellar, the son of Macario and Adelaida Cuellar. The Cuellars were among the early entrepreneurs who helped transform Tex-Mex food into the most popular and widespread form of Mexic… more
Date: [1936..1940]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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