Marfa, Diversity in the Desert - 556 Matching Results
Search Results
- [Henry Allen Coffield on a busy city street]
- A photograph of Henry A. Coffield walking down a busy Marfa city street.
- [Photograph of View from Candelaria Hill Road]
- Photograph of Candelaria Hill in the mountains of west Texas with a butte rising up out of the hill, taken from Candelaria Hill Road.
- Newspaper article of Marfa rotarians presenting city with old land grant
- Photocopy of a newspaper photograph of Henry Allen Coffield, Judge Hunter Metcalfe, and Lucius Bunton. Henry Coffield is accepting a land grant presented by a Marfa Rotary Club program. Mayor Coffield is in the center of the photograph. To the left of him is Lucius Bunton. To the right of Mayor Coffield is Hunter Metcalfe. Hunter Metcalfe is holding a paper copy of the land grant in his left hand and a framed copy of the land grant in his right hand.
- [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.
- 1901 store order of Thomas Crosson sent to Murphy & Walker bank
- Informal order blank used by Thomas Clement Crosson in 1901. The order was sent to Murphy & Walker, a general store and bank located in Marfa, Texas.
- Buildings at Camp Holland
- Photograph of buildings in the mountains at Camp Holland, Texas. The two long buildings in the front are the barracks and the middle building is the mess hall. The four buildings in the background are officers' quarters. The barracks are built of stone. Cacti grow in the foreground. This photo was included in a research paper by William Kim Thornsburg in an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966.
- [Photograph of Officers' Quarters at Camp Holland, Texas]
- Photograph of officers' houses at Camp Holland in the Rimrock mountains 12 miles west of Valentine, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by William Kim Thornsburg in an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966.
- Frank Martinez, Jr. and Carmen Martinez
- Photograph of Frank Martinez, Jr. with his second wife, Carmen Martinez on their wedding day, April 13,1933 in Terlingua, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Herlinda Espinoza for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1966.
- [1935 class picture from Casa Piedra]
- Class picture of Mrs. Ora Matthews' junior high class in 1935. From left to right: Rita Alvarado, Jesusita Herrera, Josephine Polanco, Conrado Vasquez, Jr., Anita Hernandez, Carmen Vasquez, Cirso Munoz, Catarina Chavez, and Lucilla Polanco. Lucilla Polanco was employed by Casner Motor Company in the 1960s. Josephine Polanco was Mrs. Henry Lujan, Emerald's mother.
- [Two men with two horses in front of the Saint George building]
- Two men are in front of the Saint George building. One man is standing in the center of the picture, between two horses, and he has a rope in his hands. The second man is to the right of the first man. He is sitting on the other horse.
- Felipe Carrasco and friends in San Antonio
- Photograph of Felipe Carrasco (1897-1923) and his friends in San Antonio standing by a train. Felipe is the one to the far right. This photo was included in a research paper by Rolando Ontineros for a history class at Marfa High School in 1967.
- [Mrs. W.H. Cleveland at age 92]
- Photograph of Mrs. W.H. Cleveland at 92 years of age. She is sitting in a wheelchair. A fireplace is behind her, and framed photographs are on the fireplace mantle.
- [Mr. W.H. Cleveland near Ruidosa Hot Springs]
- Photograph of Mr. Cleveland taken near Ruidosa Hot Springs, standing center left in a Marfa desert landscape.
- [W.H. Cleveland and W.E. Love at the Petan Ranch ]
- Photograph of W.H. Cleveland and W.E. Love sitting outside at the Petan Ranch. From left to right: W.E. Love and W.H. Cleveland. A small ranch structure made from adobe is in the background.
- Photo of Lorina Cruz
- Photograph of Lorina Cruz on the day of her wedding, June 18, 1900. She wears a dark dress, a white hat and large pearl earrings. She married Delfine Juarez. This photo was included in a research paper by Frankie Quintanas for a history class at Marfa High School in 1968.
- [Father Peter M. Baque]
- Small card honoring Reverend Peter M. Baque's founding of the Missionary Servants of St. Anthony.
- [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).
- [Museum display of Jumanos tribe life at Big Bend]
- Photograph of a Big Bend museum display titled "Raiders from the North." Clockwise from far left corner: photo of Indian standing; small map of Texas with Jumanos' paths outlined; picture of Jumanos Indian on horseback; picture of Indians on horseback; tall leather moccasins; knife and woven knife pouch; horse saddle; picture of people sitting and on horseback. A small display of a bow and arrows are in the far left side of the photograph. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Comanche and Apache raiders enslaved the peace-loving Jumanos, and the Jumanos disappeared as a distinct tribe" (p. 3).
- [Early Marfa street scene]
- Copy print of an early photograph of businesses and structures on one side of a street in Marfa, Texas. A handwritten note under the image says "Marfa Street Scene - 35 years ago: Sun-Set Saloon, Marfa House Hotel, Marfa House Dining Room, Mrs. Heebie's Grocery Store." There are additional notes on the back include one that says "Early Street Scene." The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "An election was held as a formality, and the Marfa depot became the county seat of most of West Texas" (pp. 6-7).
- [Hotels and industry near Marfa]
- Photograph containing two images of towns near and around Marfa. The top half features a pool hall and several unidentified buildings lining one side of a street; the lower portion features a large brick building with the words "Murphy-Walker Company" and the Hotel Saint George in the background. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The separate counties of Brewster and Jeff Davis were later carved from Presidio county by citizens who had no interests in Marfa" (p. 7).
- Transporting soldiers from Marfa to border by US Army trucks
- Photograph of United States troops heading from Marfa, Texas, to the Mexican border. The uniformed men are piled into a line of open military trucks with covered beds. A note in the lower-right corner says "Transporting soldiers from Marfa to border by U.S. Army trucks." The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "These troops resisted Mexican bandits under the leadership of Pancho Villa who raided ranches and farms on both sides of the Rio Grande" (p. 8).
- [Marfa High School featuring the J.E. Gregg Auditorium ]
- Photograph of a large brick building labeled "J.E. Gregg Auditorium" at Marfa High School. A group of people are lining up to enter the auditorium next to a marquee that says: "Annual Staff Variety Show March 3rd." The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "High schools were built in all three towns [ -- Marfa, Aloine, and Ft. Davis -- ] and a new high school was erected in Marfa in 1926" (p. 9).
- [Marfa billboard]
- Photograph of a billboard at the side of the road welcoming golfers to Marfa, Texas. The billboard has an image with a golfer, golf cart, and hold, with the text "Welcome to Marfa. Relax & Play the Highest Golf Course in Texas (Elevation 4882 Ft.), Bent Greens, Bermuda Fairways. Entrance to Big Bend National Park." A smaller sign underneath says "July 4-14, 1967." The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The golf course is one of the best in the state and encourages young golfers to pursue their interests" (p. 12).
- [Three students in sweatshirts]
- Photograph of three unidentified male Marfa students wearing hooded sweatshirts and sweatpants. Two of the students' sweatshirts have logos with the text "Marfa Shorthorns." The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Besides football, basketball, tennis, and golf wins, several members of the track team have gone on to higher competition" (p. 13).
- [Wayne Cartledge sitting at a typewriter]
- Mister R. Cartledge ("Mister Wayne") is working at his desk in front of a typewriter.
- [Marfa Improvements]
- Photograph of Mrs. Charlie Henderson and Mrs. Roy H. Godbold examining the new litter containers placed along Highland Street in downtown Marfa in 1970. Two unknown workers in jumpsuits stand behind the two women, and a sanitation truck is in the background.
- Collie Family Women in Martin, Michigan
- Photograph of twelve women of the Collie family covering many generations. The women pose in front of an automobile in Martin, Michigan.
- U.S. Army Soldiers in Germany During World War I
- Photograph of U.S. Army soldiers in Germany during World War I. Johnny Collie is no. 4 in the picture. Names of others are listed on the back.
- [Ventura Contreras marriage license]
- Marriage license from 1898, joining "Ventura" Contreras and Angelita Madrid in marriage.
- Family in Auto outside Marfa Manufacturing Company
- Photograph of a family sitting in an automobile outside of Marfa Manufacturing Company. This photo was included in a research paper by David Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1971.
- Van Adams at the Gas Pump, 1914
- Photograph of Van Adams at the gas pump in 1914, Marfa, Texas. Description on the back reads, "This is type of service stations. Normally gas was pumped into a 5 gal can & then strained thru chamois skin to keep out dirt. Probably no one remembers Van Adams. His father was a River officer." This photo was included in a research paper by David Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1971.
- Dave Wease's Automotive Garage
- Photograph of three automobiles parked in Dave Wease's Garage. Mr. Wease was known for hauling gasoline to stranded motorists as far away as Terlingua, Lajitas, and Study Butte. This photo was included in a research paper by David Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1971.
- Five Fords in Marfa, Texas
- Photograph of five Ford cars in Marfa, Texas. They are parked outside of a serviced and repaired shop next to the Marfa Manufacturing Company. This photo was included in a research paper by David Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1971.
- Oscar Wells and Tommy Wells by his Hudson
- Photograph of Oscar Wells and his son Tommy standing by his Hudson. The car is an early 1920s model with a four-cylinder motor and three-speed transmission. Oscar wears cowboy boots and a hat. He lived and worked on the Bright Ranch. His son wears a cap and stands on the running board of the car. This photo was included in a research paper by David Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1971.
- Tom, Homer and Will Colquitt
- Tom, Homer and Will Colquitt, of which Tom was the oldest. Beside the men is a wagon with a shelf on it and in front of them are buckets, a shove, and pots.
- [Stock pen in Marfa near golf course]
- Photograph of a stock pen on the way to a golf course near Marfa. The stock pen is in the center of the photograph and spans the length of the photograph. A small shadow of Johnny Gibbens can be seen in the far right hand corner of the stock pen.
- [Joe C. Mitchell Ranch]
- Photograph taken at the J.C. Mitchell ranch. A metal and wood structure stands in the center of a barren pasture. Behind the structure in the far distance stands one bovine.
- Frances Faver Cline and Margaret Cline
- Photograph of Frances Faver Cline (Mrs. Ira) and Margaret Cline, her daughter-in-law, taken on September 29, 1944. This photo was included in a research paper by Pablo Alvarado for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1972.
- [Insurance agency belonging to the Ligons]
- Exterior of the Ligon insurance agency. Three people are standing in front of the insurance agency. Left to right are: Alice Lignon, Willie Jo Ligon, and an unnamed woman. The unnamed woman is standing to the right of a blue car.
- [Secretary for Lignon Insurance Agency at work]
- Interior of the Ligon insurance agency. Estella Madrid is sitting behind a large wooden desk in an office. A typewriter is in front of her.
- [Christopher's Department Store]
- Exterior of Christopher's Department Store. Two people are standing in front of the store. Left to right are: W.W. Christopher and J.W. Christopher.
- [Employees at Christopher's Department Store]
- Interior of Christopher's Department Store. Two males and one female are standing around a desk. One woman is seated at the desk.
- [Gloria's Beauty Salon]
- Exterior of Gloria's Beauty Salon.
- [Jose Covarrubias]
- Jose Covarrubias stands on the deck of the S.S. Catalina in 1945. He is wearing a naval uniform.
- [Store belonging to Max Cortez]
- Interior of a store with shelves and display cases. Three men stand at the back. Left to right are: Max Cortez, Jacobo Villaba, and Philipe Cortez (Max Cortez's brother).
- [Cowboy on a Bucking Bronco]
- A cowboy concentrates as he rides a bucking bronco, while a large crowd behind him watches. The bronco and the cowboy have a front view pose.
- [Cowboy on Horse Calf-Roping]
- A cowboy is riding his horse while roping a small calf. The crowd behind the cowboy watches behind him. A large, two-story stall holding spectators is also in the foreground.
- [Older man with a beard]
- This is a picture of an older man with a long white beard and a pointed hat. He is wearing a striped jacket.
- [Paula Quiroz Carrasco, Knitting]
- Color photograph of Paula Quiroz Carrasco sitting outside knitting an afghan. Beside her sit some of her other handicrafts. This photo was included in a research paper by Silvino Ocon for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1977.
- George Crosson
- Photograph of George Crosson. He has a white beard and mustache and wears a suit. This This photo was included in a research paper by Jon Polson for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1978.