The collection - Galveston Photographic Subject Files regarding Sports is an artificial collection gathered by staff of the Galveston and Texas History Center over the years. It consists of individual photographs, donated or found, and brought together under one subject heading. This collection consists of photographs of 19th and 20th century sports teams, contestants, and recreational activities for high school and professional events. These sports include basketball, football, track, baseball, wrestling, and boxing, as well as dog, horse, automobile racing, boating, and gambling.