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- Adobes
- Research paper written by Sammy Cobos about the construction of adobe buildings. Several examples of adobe buildings from Marfa and Ruidosa are explained. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School.
- Airplanes
- Research paper written by Cecilia Orozco about the 1st Aero Squadron, the first aviation unit used in active field service in the history of the United States Army. With the paper are two letters from Stacy C. Hinkle, which were used to write the paper. This paper was written for a history class at Marfa High School.
- American History Project
- This is a paper describing the people who lived in Casa Piedra (otherwise known as La Punta del Agua).
- Anne Jordan Childers
- This is a paper describing Anne Jordan Childers
- Antique Wash Bowl
- Photographs of antique wash bowl and pitcher owned by Jessie Mueller. This page was included in a paper written by Elizabeth Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in November 1967.
- Barb Wire
- Research paper written by Robert White about the history of barbed wire. The paper mentions several individuals who obtained patents for differing types of barbed wire. This paper was written in 1966 for an American History class at Marfa High School.
- Barbed-Wire: A Research Paper For American History
- Research paper written by Cookie Schneider about the history and types of barbed wire. The paper mentions William D. Hunt, who obtained the first patent for barbed wire in 1867. This paper was written in 1967 for an American History class at Marfa High School.
- Barbed Wire An Agent of Civilization
- Research paper written by Steve Lee Graham about the history of barbed wire. The paper covers the early uses and controversies of barbed wire. It also covers how barbed wire is made. This paper was written in 1965 for an English IV class at Marfa High School.
- The Biography of George Dawson
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the rancher George Dawson from Shafter, Texas, who during his lifetime managed two large ranges, "El Rancho Del Pajorito" and "La Mora." In 1918, Dawson was called to the Army for World War I and was stationed in France for a year. Dawson spent the remainder of his life maintaining the two ranches with his wife, Juana Dawson, who was the main contributor of the information in this paper.
- [Biography of Jesse Blackwell]
- This report gives a brief overview of the life of Jesse Blackwell, telling about his family and career as an educator.
- Biography of Mr. & Mrs. Bogel
- This report is written in two sections giving brief biographies of William Woodworth Bogel and his wife Sarah Newton Bogel. The report also includes a poem written by Mr. Whittier and dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. Bogel.
- Biography of Mr. Robert Jefferson Carr
- A history paper chronicling of the life of Mr. Robert Jefferson Carr.
- Biography of Mr. Victor Dominguez
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Mr. Victor Dominguez, who was an employee at the Murphy-Walker Grocery Store in Marfa, Texas, until her started a taxi stand, and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Dominguez, Sr., a ranching family.
- The Biography of My Grandfather and My Grandmother
- This is a research paper written by Luiz Campos for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1966 about his grandparents. It describes a picture of them and gives a brief family history. Luiz's grandmother lived to be 112 years old!
- Bloys Camp-Meeting
- This report discusses the history of the Bloys Camp-Meeting from its founding by Brother Bloys up through the time that the report was written (1964) with the use of first-hand accounts. The report is handwritten in ink on lined notebook paper
- Bloys Campmeeting
- This paper focuses primarily on Reverend William Benjamin Bloys and how he ended up starting the annual camp meeting.
- Border Patrol
- This paper describes a number of photographs of the early Border Patrol in Marfa, Texas. It was written by Ernest Villareal for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1967.
- The Border Patrol, It's History and Organization in Marfa
- Report by Mark Covington for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966. It tells the history of the U.S. Border Patrol in Marfa, Texas, why it was necessary and some of the laws governing immigration. There are stories about liquor and dope smuggling, wetbacks, and activities during WWII.
- The Brite's of Marfa, Texas
- This is a research paper written by Josephine Aguilor for an American History Class at Marfa High School on January 13, 1964. It contains biographical information about the Brite family, describing their home and their charitable acts in Marfa, Texas.
- Butter Churn
- Photographs of a butter churn with its dasher owned by Mrs. Fox Parker. It has a number 3 on it and a maple leaf. This page was included in a paper written by Elizabeth Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in November 1967.
- Camp Holland
- Paper written by William Kim Thornsburg about Camp Holland built in Viejo Pass near Valentine, Texas. He accounts that the last Apache battle in Texas and how the camp was used later to supply troops along the Rio Grande.
- [Capote Falls]
- Postcard of Capote Falls, near Marfa. A small waterfall is cascading between two large cliffs. The tops of a few trees can been seen at the bottom left and right corners of the photograph.
- Casimiro Chavarria
- Paper written by Eva Chavarria in 1967 for a history class at Marfa High School. It describes her grandfather, Casimiro Chavarria's family, his work on ranches, his farm and his travels.
- Cattle Brands of Texas
- This is a research paper written by Russell F. White for an American History Class at Marfa High School on May 4, 1964. It covers the history of cattle branding and has many illustrations of brands in Texas that were used by ranches in Texas, including those of Indians and Mexicans.
- Cedillo family
- Paper describing photos of the Cedillo family.
- Charley Bishop: "A Western Pioneer"
- This report is a brief biography of Charley Bishop, starting with his parents and describing his entire life.
- Chavirra and Nunez Family History
- Paper written for a history class at Marfa High School by Stella Nunez about her family's history. It was written in 1967.
- Chon Dominquez
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Chon Dominguez, who made trips every week to Shafter, Texas, carrying tanks of oil for the usage of the mine machinery. Grammatical corrections are made in red ink, and the questions posed in red ink are answered or clarified in blue ink on the back of the preceding page.
- Cicilio Acosta
- Paper by Mario Acosta about his relative, Cicilio Acosta, a farmer in Redford, Texas.
- Diedrick Dutchover and the Overland Mail Route
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the first San Antonio-El Paso mail run, which required thirty days to cover 673 miles by stage coach and heavily armed frontiersmen of ward off attacks. Diedrick Dutchover was one of the men that accompanied the stage coaches on horseback to protect the mail carriers from threats.
- Doll Collection: Diminutive Delights
- Magazine article, written for MD Living magazine, about the hobby, history, and lore of doll collecting.
- The Dowes of Pinto Canyon
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Orin Curtis Dowe and Millie Wilson Dowe of Pinto Canyon, who met while O. C. Dowe was a Texas Ranger attempting to capture smugglers crossing the Mexico-Texas border.
- Dutch
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Maynard W. "Dutch" Acton, who played a cowboy in the movie "Giant," starring Jimmy Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, and Rock Hudson. Dutch Acton spent most of his life working and living on ranches in West Texas.
- The Dutchover Family
- Information about two portraits of the Dutchover family used in a researcher paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the Dutchovers. The author also includes a few comments on the origin of the name "Dutchover" and the style and dress of ladies during the time period when these pictures were taken.
- The Dutchovers
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Diedrick Dutchover, his wife, Refugia "Cara" Salcido, and their ten children. The author discusses the origin of the name "Dutchover," Diedrick Dutchover's job riding as guard to mail coaches, and the establishment of the Dutchover ranch.
- Early Housekeeping
- Research paper for an American History class at Marfa High School in November 1967, written by Elizabeth Newton. She describes the daily chores and work done by women in the pioneer days of Texas, without electricity or plumbing.
- Ehtel and the Water Boy
- This is a research paper written by Mike Shurley for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1968. It tells the story of Marcellus and Ethel Bryant with some history of their family, his service in World War I, their courtship and marriage, his ranc, his oil fields, his interest in aviation and his support for James C. Mattern's flight around the world, his life in politics and relationship with LBJ, and his role in the building of the Twin Buttes Dam to bring water to drought stricken West Texas.
- [Entertainment on the Ranch]
- Paper describing how workers on the ranches entertained themselves by staging plays and eating together.
- Estella Matamoros
- A paper chronicling the life of Estella Matamoros Cortez.
- Febronio Acosta
- Report written by Gilbert Lujan, Jr. about Febronio Acosta, President of the Mexican Honorary Commission during 1930.
- Felipe Carrasco
- Research paper by Rolando Ontineros, done for an American History class at Marfa high School in 1967. The paper tells the story of Felipe Carrasco and the places he lived and worked.
- Five Pictures
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Alejandro "Alec" Dominguez, the author's grandfather, and his children.
- Five Pictures
- Biography of Rafael Carrasco, his early life, his marriage, his different jobs and his family with seven children. It describes photos of the family and people who worked for Mr. Carrasco. This is a research paper written by Daniel R. Lujan for an American History Class at Marfa High School on November 21, 1966.
- George Francis and Thomas Clement Crosson
- This is a paper describing the lives of George Francis Crosson and Thomas Clement Crosson.
- [Grannison Chaney]
- Photograph of Grannison Chaney, visible from the waist up, standing in a doorway. He is wearing a Marfa High School jacket and a baseball cap. To the right, a wall clock is visible through a window with the name "Baker Jewelers." The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Grannison Chaney came to Marfa as a shoeshine boy. He became a staunch supporter of the students, the school, and the athletics programs. The students awarded him a school jacket which he wears proudly" (p. 13).
- Hilario Cordova
- This is a research paper written by Lorena Molina for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1967. It is a biography of her great uncle Hilario Cordova.
- History of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marfa Texas
- Paper written by Irma Gutierrez, chronicling St. Mary's Catholic church
- The History of the Catholic Churches of Marfa
- Research paper written by Lupita Valenzuela for a class at Marfa High School on December 7, 1969. The paper is about the history of the Catholic Church in Marfa, Texas.
- The History of the Catholic Churches of Marfa
- Report written by Lupita Valenzuela for a history class at Marfa High School on December 7, 1969. The report tells about the early missions and priests, the first churches
- Hub Castleberry, Camp Cook
- Research paper written by Roxanne Baker detailing the life of Hub Castleberry as a camp cook for the McElroy or Y ranch.