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- Alabama Land Deed with President Buchanan's Signature
- Photograph of a Alabama land deed for 220 acres belonging to Garrison Deens. it is signed by President James Buchanan on November 1, 1858. Mr. Deens sold this land to James O. Sellers in 1859 or 1860. Mr. Sellers was Ethel Bryant's grandfather. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
- [Photograph of Marriage Certificate]
- Photograph of a marriage certificate for Francis D. Wilson and Hannah A. Jones from January 1, 1860.
- [Postcard of the DeAnda Family]
- Postcard of a portrait of the DeAnda family. Those standing (L-R) are Jose DeAnda, Jesusita DeAnda, Francisco Morales, and Jose Morales, and those sitting (L-R) are Maria DeAnda, Manuel DeAnda, Domitillia DeAnda, Marcella Huereque, and Bernarda DeAnda. There is nothing written on the back of the postcard.
- Warranty Deed
- Warranty Deed granting land in the town of Marfa from R.E. Russell to William Russell on April 12, 1886.
- The Children's Entertainment
- Small card listing items in a program to entertain children in Marfa, Texas on November 20, 1891. Included are songs, tableaux, drills, and a minuet.
- Abstract of Judgement, 1892, Bexar County
- Abstract of Judgment for S. Deutsch & Co. vs. T.F. Chapman et als, October 1892 in Bexar County, Texas.
- William Chandler Burris
- Studio photograph on cabinet card of William Chandler Burris around 1895. Written on the back, "To Anna From 'William Chandler Burris', W.C. Burris Died 7 Feb 12th 1896 Age: 17 yr. 10 mo. and 15 da. Paris, Texas, Born March 28, 1878"
- [Deed For Lot No. 1 in Pleasanton]
- Letter from F. M. Mansfield and J. N. Murphey to A. G. Martin containing the deed for Lot No. 1 in Pleasanton, Texas. The letter concerns the transferring of a deed for land in Pleasanton, Texas by the First Baptist Church. Also attached to the letter is a form signed by a notary public.
- Field Notes of a Survey
- Survey report about land in Atascosa County, Texas, for A. M. Avant. The report describes the results of a survey of land situated on the waters of Metah Creek, a tributary of La Parita River, about 12 miles southeast of Pleasanton, Texas.
- [Letter From A. Oppenheimer to A. M. Avant]
- Letter to A. M. Avant from A. Oppenheimer concerning a transfer of money. Attached to the letter is a notary public form.
- [Ventura Contreras marriage license]
- Marriage license from 1898, joining "Ventura" Contreras and Angelita Madrid in marriage.
- Ethel's Lock of Hair
- Photograph of a page from the Christian family Bible. It shows a lock of Ethel's hair and has this written on it, "This is the first piece of hair that was cut off of little Ethel C.C. Christian's head. Allie wrote it after April 23 1900" This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
- 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.
- [Portrait of Frank Duncan]
- Portrait of Frank Duncan with a dark mustache and wearing a suit. A handwritten message on the back of the photo states that it is a "self made" portrait.
- [Letter From John Harris to A. M. Avant]
- Letter from John W. Harris to A. M. Avant, Esq. The letter concerns blueprints of properties sold and unsold. The letter is on Harris & Rogers Insurance Agents letterhead. The letter is dated January 22, 1901.
- 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.
- [Miss Blanche Avant's Teaching Certificate]
- Teaching Certificate belonging to Miss Blance Avant of Pleasanton, Texas. Signed the 25th day of June 1901.
- [West Texas Military Academy Dance Card, 1908-1909]
- Dance Card with pencil from West Texas Military Academy in 1908-1908.Inside is a place to list dance partners for the Waltz and Two-Step.
- Prude and Hood Store
- Photograph of Fealon Vaun Christian and John Prude standing outside of the Prude and Hood General Store. This store was between Mansfield and Logansport, Louisiana. It had everything from lace to snuff tp licorice. It had a huge bar inside, and the store served people from miles around. A cotton gin was to the west side of the store (back and left) where everyone brought their cotton to be ginned. The stor had advertising signs across the front. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
- Church History Book III
- Book handwritten by Blanche Avant titled, "Church History Book III." The book concerns the history of Christianity during the sixteenth century.
- Church History: Book 4
- Journal written by Blanche Avant titled, "Church History, Book IV," about the history of the Episcopal church. The final pages of the journal contain recipes.
- [Letter From John W. Harris to A. M. Avant]
- Letter from John W. Harris to A. M. Avant, Esq., concerning rent for land in Atascosa County. The letter is dated April 24, 1903 and is written on Harris & Rogers Insurance letterhead.
- Students from San Antonio Female College
- Photograph of eleven students at San Antonio Female College, Class of 1904. The women wear formal dresses. Blanche Avant is the second from the left in the top row.
- [Marfa's Private School, 1905]
- Photograph of school children in April 1905. They are outside the school building in Marfa, Texas. The teachers, Elena Lopez and her sister Fe Lopez, stand in the doorway. Written on the blackboard in the photo, "Marfa's Private School, April 6, 1905"
- Annual Catalog of the Pleasanton High School Term of 1906 and 1907
- Annual catalog of the Pleasanton High School for 1906 and 1907. It contains a description of Atascosa County, courses of study for grades one through ten, and features many local advertisements. The name Ben S. Avant is written in pencil on the front cover.
- The Gulf Coast of Texas, The Winter Vegetable Garden of America
- "The Gulf Coast of Texas" is a booklet published by the Passenger Traffic Department of the Rock Island-Frisco Lines. Chapters include: As to Texas,South Texas in General,What the Land is Like, Crops and Their Returns, Is South Texas a Citrus Region?, The Important Question of Markets, Some Specific Performances, The Question of Cost, The Question of Labor, As to Health and Comfort, Towns of the South Texas Coast, North of the Nueces and The Way to Southern Texas. Included ate two maps, one of the Texas coast and one of the Rock Island-Frisco Railroad Lines.
- [Letter From R. Avant to A. M. Avant]
- Letter from R. Avant to A. M. Avant. The letter concerns family business and real estate. It is written on Dillard & Avant letterhead and dated September 30, 1906.
- Richard C. Daly's Account to Harry Warren on Jan. 15, 1907, at Presidio, Texas
- Richard C. Daly's account to Harry Warren, Deputy Collector of Customs, on January 15, 1907, at Presidio, Texas. Daly arrived in Presidio, Texas, in 1866, after a long stint in the U.S. Army (fought in the Civil War). Daly gives a description of the men, and their wives and children, living in the town during that time.
- Richard C. Daly's Account to Harry Warren on January 15, 1907, of Presidio, Texas
- Richard C. Daly's account to Harry Warren, Deputy Collector of Customs, on January 15, 1907, at Presidio, Texas. Daly arrived in Presidio, Texas, in 1866, after a long stint in the U.S. Army (fought in the Civil War). Daly gives a description of the men, and their wives and children, living in the town during that time.
- WTMA Bugle Notes, February 1907
- WTMA Bugle Notes, February 1907, a journal published by the West Texas Military Academy in San Antonio, Texas. Contents include advertising, articles, poetry, editorials and news.
- WTMA Bugle Notes, April 1907
- WTMA Bugle Notes, April 1907, a journal published by the West Texas Military Academy in San Antonio, Texas. Contents include advertising, articles, poetry, editorials and news.
- [Class Schedule for Ben Avant, 1907]
- Class schedule from West Texas Military Academy for Ben Avant, 5th Form, dated Sept 18, 1907. Classes included: Study Hall, Spanish II, Plain Geometry, History V, English V, Algebra V, Arithmetic V, And English Grammar. Signed by Principal A. G Blackwell.
- Catalogue of the West Texas Military Academy: A Church School for Boys
- Catalogue for West Texas Military Academy in San Antonio, Texas for the 1908-1909 school year. The catalogue describes the history of the school, the roster for the school year and academic and athletic programs.
- [Poll Tax Receipt]
- Poll tax receipt for $1.75 received from A.M. Avant on January 30, 1908 in Pleasanton, Texas.
- [Programme of Commencement Exercises, West Texas Military Academy, 1908]
- Program for Commencement Exercises at West Texas Military Academy on May 22, 1908. Includes names of those receiving Commissions, Diplomas and those on the Honor Roll, as well as the roster of the Crack Squads and the Zouave Team.
- Highland Park, the Addition with Character
- Pamphlet advertising real estate in Highland Park, "The Most Beautiful Residence Park in San Antonio".
- [Main Street of Alpine]
- Postcard of Main Street in Alpine, Texas, in 1909. The road is unpaved. There are several stores and horse-drawn vehicles along the road. Text below the photograph says, "Alpine, Texas. Published by The Palace Pharmacy." The card is addressed to Byron Avant in San Antonio, Texas.
- Map of Texas Showing Rock Island-Frisco Lones and Connections
- Map of Texas that is included in the booklet, Texas A Southwest Empire published by the Rock Island-Frisco Lines and Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad in 1909. It shows the Rock Island-Frisco railroad lines and connections in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico.
- Texas, A Southwest Empire
- "Texas, A Southwest Empire" is a booklet published by the Passenger Traffic Department of the Rock Island-Frisco Lines and the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad, in 1909. It describes the resources and features of the various areas and counties of Texas such as: the Pan-Handle, Amarillo-Tucumcari Extension, the Western Tip of Texas, Wilbarger and Hardeman Counties, North Texas, Montague County, Wise County, Jack and Young Counties, Grayson County, Lamar County, Dallas and Fort Worth, Swedish Settlements, Trinity and Brazos Valleys, Leon Prairie, Galveston and Houston, the Coastal Plain, Liberty County, Jefferson County, Beaumont, Orange County and Newton County. Includes a map of Texas.
- [Program of First Annual Field Day, West Texas Military Academy, 1909]
- Program for the First Annual Field Day at West Texas Military Academy held on April 13, 1909. Events included: shot put, relay races, 50 and 100 yard dashes, high jump, hurdle races, one mile race, 1/2 mile race, three legged race, broad jump, needle race, potato race and consolation race.
- [Programme of Commencement Exercises, West Texas Military Academy, 1909]
- Program for Commencement Exercises at West Texas Military Academy on May 26, 1909. Includes names of those receiving Commissions, Diplomas and those on the Honor Roll, as well as the roster of the Crack Squads and the Zouave Team.
- [Letter to A.M. Avant from L.J. Roter in 1909]
- Handwritten letter written to A.M. Avant from L.J. Roter on August 14, 1909. It discusses Mr. Roter's health, his whereabouts and a business transaction between him and Mr. Avant.
- Adobe House at El Boracho Ranch
- Page with a photograph and description of an adobe house in 1910 built of mud located and surrounded by a wooden fence on the El Boracho Ranch. A ladder leans against the structure. The owner of the ranch was Lino Baeza. He raised goats and cows and horses. His fields were watered by the nearby creek. He grew corn, wheat, beans, peas, watermelons, sweet potatoes, peanuts, sugar cane, and pumpkins which were all watered by the creek. This was part of a report done for a History class at Marfa High School.
- Atascador
- Pamphlet advertising real estate and agri-business in an "All American Colony in Mexico" called Atascador. Land was offered at $12.50 - 25 per acre.
- [Alpine School]
- Postcard of a public school in Alpine, Texas. The students are posed outside the school. They range in age from small children to adolescents. A handwritten note on the front says, "Public School. Alpine, Tex." The card is dated March 17, 1911, and is addressed to Byron Avaut in Uvalde, Texas.
- The Register of the West Texas military Academy, Volume 1, Numbet 2, April 1911
- The Register of the West Texas Military Academy, April 1911. A booklet for Alumni of the Academy with news, stories, alumni information and advertising.
- Leap Year Dance Nineteen And Twelve
- Dance card for "Leap Year Dance Nineteen and Twelve." The inner pages list different types of dances, such as waltz, two-step and three-step. The dances repeat and there are 25 total dances. A handwritten name is on the line next to each dance. There is a small pencil attached to the pamphlet.
- Leap Year Dance Nineteen And Twelve
- Dance card for "Leap Year Dance Nineteen and Twelve." The inner pages list different types of dances, such as waltz, two-step and three-step. The dances repeat and there are 25 total dances. A handwritten name is on the line next to each dance. There is a small pencil attached to the pamphlet.
- [Bloys Campmeeting]
- In this photograph, a group of 13 people (including two children) are standing in front of trees. All of the men and most of the women are wearing hats (and/or bonnets). At the bottom of the photograph there are several handwritten labels: "S. N. B., G. N. Bogel, Jessie B. H. [...] H. J. H. Jr., Eda Jenkins Hubbard, and W. W. Bogel" From left to right, there are: a woman in a white dress with dark-colored sleeves (S. N. B.); a man in a white shirt and bow-tie wearing dark glasses; a second woman in a white dress next to a younger woman wearing a darker-colored dress and bonnet and behind them there is a man wearing a white shirt and tie; a woman in a white dress with a dark pin at the collar holding the hand of a very young boy, also in white, and standing next to a slightly older boy in white with a square collar; a man (directly behind the boys) who appears to be wearing a uniform; two women in white dresses; another man in uniform; and an older man (W. W. Bogel) with a moustache who has something tucked into the waist of his slacks. Directly behind the men to the right, there is some sort of covered vehicle (a buggy or automobile). A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says "Bloys Camp Meeting circa 1913/1916."
- [The Bogel Women]
- In this photograph, three women are standing together in what appears to be a yard. The women on the ends are both wearing white dresses with lace; the woman in the middle is wearing a checkered dress. The woman to the far right is older and has a dark tie at her throat and is holding a white, lacy parasol. Behind them, there is a tree and some bushes and several buildings are visible in the background. The names "Jessie," "Aunt Hennie," and "Granny" are handwritten from left to right over the women. On the back of the photograph, there is a handwritten note that says "Jessie Bogel Hubbard (Mrs. Harry J.), Genevieve (Hennie) Bogel, Sarah Newton Bogel (Mrs. W. W.), at Bogel residence, 220 W. Lincoln. Old Baptist Church in background. Tall chimney on Howell residence is still there. Circa 1913-1914."