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- Mrs. Cline
- Mrs. Cline, the mother of Ira Cline. She was from San Antonio. Her husband died young and she raised their ten children. She lived to be 94 years old.
- [Mimms Ranch]
- Mimms Ranch in Marfa, Texas. A barbed wire fence extends from the far right corner to the left center of the photograph. The land is barren apart from a small hilly area at the horizon.
- [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.
- Sherrif Ira Cline
- Photograph of Ira Cline (1882-1965) who was sheriff of Presidio County from 1917-1920.
- [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.
- Colquitt Spoon
- Actual spoon belonging to Alice M. Colquitt, wife of Robert K. Colquitt. They had a large ranch in Presidio County. "A.M. Colquitt" is engraved on the back of the handle. 1847 Roger Bros. 12 stamped on the back of the handle as well.
- [Tools of the cowboy on Edwards' fence]
- Photograph of a group of cowboy items on Edwards' fence. Clockwise: blanket, cowboy hat, cowboy saddle with blanket, and cowboy boots resting on a bale of hay. All of the items are leaning against a tall fence. A local farm is behind the items.
- [Cole and Bug Means with roping horse]
- "Bug" and Cole Means with a roping horse. One of the brothers is standing and holding the roping horse's reigns while the other brother is sitting on top of the roping horse.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Early Car Coming Around a bend
- Photograph of an early automobile coming around a bend of a dirt road. A large boulder is to the left and trees to the right. This photo was included in a research paper by David Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1971.
- [Ventura Contreras marriage license]
- Marriage license from 1898, joining "Ventura" Contreras and Angelita Madrid in marriage.
- 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.
- Model T Coupe
- Photograph of an old Model T Coupe parked in front of a house. It is a small car with spoked wheels. This photo was included in a research paper by David Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1971.
- Four Children and a Dog
- Photograph of four unidentified young children beside a house playing with a dog, possibly in Marfa, Texas.
- Ladies in the Snow, Marfa, Texas
- Photograph of ladies who worked at the Marfa Courthouse across the street in the snow.
- Farmer House
- Photograph of the Farmer House, built by Adam Harmon (A.H.) Farmer in 1894 on lot 4, block 20 in Marfa, Texas. A.H. Farmer was Johnny Collie's grand dad. It was once used as a rooming house. This picture, taken in 1971 by Laurie Newton, shows the house in disrepair.
- 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.
- Farmer House
- Photograph of the Farmer House, built by Adam Harmon Farmer in 1894 on lot 4, block 20 in Marfa, Texas. It has a balcony over the front porch and three dormers across the front roof. A.H. Farmer was Johnny Collie's grand dad. It was once used as a rooming house.
- [Annual Century Club president's luncheon, late 1950s]
- An annual President's luncheon of the Marfa Century Culture Club. The attendees are sitting behind a long, decorated table. A centerpiece is prominent, and sits in the middle of the photograph. From left to right: Mrs. Robinson, Mr. Russell Thornsbury (President of the Chamber of Commerce), Mrs. H. L. Hord (incoming President), Mrs. M.T. Bennett (luncheon Chairman and Master of Ceremonies), Mrs. M.S. Baker (outgoing President), and Mrs. George Mimms.
- [The Century Culture Club of Marfa in 1959]
- Marfa Century Culture Club officers in 1959. The women are behind a large table decorated with flowers and snacks. They appear to be meeting in someone's home. From left to right: Mrs. Pat Godbold (First Vice-President), Mrs. Miller Robinson (President), Mrs. Mimms Sutton (Parliamentarian), Mrs. Gene Newman (Recording Secretary), Mrs. Herschel Adams (Club Counselor), Mrs. Kerr Mitchell (Corresponding Secretary), and Mrs. Morris Ledger (Treasurer).
- [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.
- [Wayne Cartledge standing besided restored engine and boiler in Castolon]
- Wayne Cartledge standing beside restored engine and boiler. The engine and boiler were repainted and stands as a tourist attraction in Castolon.
- [A boiler Wayne Cartledge used with the engine in Castolon]
- A boiler Wayne Cartledge used with the engine in Castolon
- [An engine Wayne Cartledge used with a boiler in Castolon]
- An engine Wayne Cartledge used with a boiler in Castolon
- [Wayne Cartledge standing beside Pancho Villa's widow in Chihuahua, Mexico]
- Wayne Cartledge standing beside Pancho Villa's widow in Chihuahua, Mexico in 1969.
- [Wayne Cartledge's store in Castolon]
- Wayne Cartledge's store in Castolon.
- [Wayne and Gene Cartledge standing in a field in Castolon]
- Wayne Cartledge and Gene Cartledge standing in a field in Castolon.
- [The quicksilver mine at Terlingua]
- The quicksilver mine in Terlingua.
- [The village of Terlingua]
- The village of Terlingua.
- [Wayne Cartledge is riding his horse in Castolon]
- Wayne Cartledge is riding his horse in Castolon.
- [Josephine Dowling Cartledge arranging Bluebonnet flowers]
- Josephine Dowling Cartledge, Wayne Cartledge's wife, is arranging some Bluebonnet flowers in Terlingua.
- [Wayne Cartledge posing with some of his favorite pictures]
- Mister R. Cartledge ("Mister Wayne") is posing with some of his favorite pictures. He is leaning against a television set.
- [Wayne Cartledge sitting at a typewriter]
- Mister R. Cartledge ("Mister Wayne") is working at his desk in front of a typewriter.
- John F. Conners in Siberia
- John F. Conners with other U.S. Army soldiers in Budalapast, Siberia. They are standing by a red cross boxcar. This photo was included in a research paper by Albert Garcia for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1969.
- John F. Conners on Horseback in Ft. Clark, Texas
- Photograph of John Francis Conners on horseback. He is wearing a uniform. This was taken on December 19, 1924 in Ft. Clark, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Albert Garcia for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1969.
- John Francis Conners with an Automobile
- Photograph of John Francis Conners standing by an automobile in Santa Rosa, California. This photo was included in a research paper by Nellie Garcia for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1969.
- Conners, John Francis
- Photograph of John Francis Connersas a young man. This photo was included in a research paper by Mary Francis Conners for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1969.
- [Trucks used in Marfa during the 1920s and 1930s]
- Group of four trucks used to transport goods around Marfa. These trucks were some of the first trucks in the Marfa transportation business. The four trucks are in a row in the center of the photograph. Three unknown people are also in the photograph. From left to right: On the first truck, a woman sits on a truck fender; a man stands to the right of the third truck; a man stands to the left of the fourth truck.
- [Jose Cenicero in 1937]
- Photograph of Jose Ceniceros wearing a cowboy hat and standing on the side of a craggy hill. He is wearing a three-piece suit without a jacket and his vest is unbuttoned.
- [Jose Ceniceros and Happy Godbold at Godbold, Inc.]
- Photograph of Jose Ceniceros and Happy Godbold at the loading dock of Godbold, Inc. Godbold and Ceniceros are talking on the loading dock. To the left of Godbold and Ceniceros, a large truck is awaiting cargo.
- [Jose Cenicero transports school children on two trucks for a picnic]
- Jose Ceniceros takes two trucks full of school children on a picnic. Approximately 45 individuals are in the photograph. Three men are standing the center of the photograph and in the far right corner three women and one man is standing. The remaining individuals are on the two trucks.
- [Wedding photo of Jose Ceniceros and Victoria Rede Ceniceros]
- Photograph of Jose Ceniceros and Victoria Rede on their wedding day. Victoria is in a wedding gown and Jose is in a suit and tie.
- [Another reunion for which Hub Castleberry cooked]
- A group for which Hub Castleberry prepared a meal. At least seven people are standing, and an unspecified number of people are sitting at a large table, beneath a grove of trees.
- [A reunion for which Hub Castleberry cooked]
- Photograph of a group for which Hub Castleberry prepared a meal. More than 40 unknown people of various ages and genders are featured in the photograph. All but eight men in the lower half of the photograph are standing. The picture was taken outside, beneath a large tree. Cookware and pots are on tables near the far right corner of the photograph.
- [Typical meal near the Y Ranch]
- Photograph of a camp meal outside, near the Y Ranch. Three men are standing, and the shadows of two other men are in the right corner of the photograph. One man is hunched between two of the cowboys.