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- Angelita M. Campos Working on a Quilt
- Photograph of Angelita M. Campos working on a colorful quilt in Marfa, Texas in December 1974.
- Angelita M. Campos in her Living Room
- Photograph of Angelita M. Campos in her living room. She is working on a colorful quilt. She sits in front of a curtain that she sewed as well.
- Quilt Made by Angelita M. Campos
- Photograph of a colorful quilt made my Angelita M. Campos. It is draped over heras she sits on her couch in her living room.
- Two Flower Quilt Squares
- Example of two "Flower" quilt squares made by Angelita M. Campos. One is made of red velvet and a white polyester fabric with a crepe texture. The other is a purple polyester print and a light blue paisley polyester print fabric.
- [Bluebonnets along Casa Piedra road]
- 1971 picture of Texas Bluebonnets, trees, and landscape on a road in Casa Piedra.
- [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.
- [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.
- [M.S. Baker in front of Baker's Jewelers]
- Exterior of Baker's Jewelers. M.S. Baker is standing in front of his store.
- [Employees at Baker's Jewelers]
- Interior of Baker's Jewelers. Three people are standing behind a jewelry counter. From front to back: Mrs. Dorothy Walker, Mrs. Lillian Arce, and Oscar Sanchez.
- [Gloria Rivera with customer]
- Interior of Gloria's Beauty Salon. Gloria Rivera is helping a customer with her hair. Gloria is standing, while the customer is seated.
- [Mando's Drive In]
- Exterior of Mando's Drive In. An unknown male is standing in the left corner, in front of Mando's Drive In.
- [Armando and Lucy Garcia at Mando's Drive In]
- Interior of Mando's Drive In. Two people are standing behind the checkout counter of the restaurant. Front: Eduardo "Lito" Quintela. Back: Lucy Garcia.
- [Kathryn Cass and friends in a red Maxwell car]
- Photograph of Kathryn Cass and James Cass on their 60th wedding anniversary. Kathryn Cass is to the left of James Cass. Both are sitting on a couch.
- [Frank Ericson Coffield in uniform, 1970]
- Portrait of Frank Ericson Coffield in uniform, circa 1970s.
- [Photo of Mrs. Francisca Gonzales]
- Portrait of Mrs. Francisca Gonzales, visible from the waist up, posing in front of a gray backdrop. She is wearing a patterned, button-up shirt and a decorative headband.
- [Photograph of Look-out Tower at Fort Davis]
- This color photograph has a stone building and surrounding rocks and plant life in the foreground and distant mountains and desert landscaping in the background. The inscription on the back of the photograph says: "Look out tower built by CCC boys at Ft. Davis on Scenic Loop at State Park."
- [Photograph Overlooking Fort Davis #1]
- This photograph is a scenic photo showing the landscape of Davis Mountain State Park. There are rocks and vegetation in the foreground and mountains in the distance. The inscription on the back of the photograph reads, "Overlooking Ft. Davis, Texas from same position at State Park."
- [Photograph Overlooking Fort Davis #2]
- This photograph is a scenic photo showing the landscape of Davis Mountain State Park. There are large rocks in the foreground and mountains in the distance. The inscription on the back of the photograph reads, "Overlooking Ft. Davis, Tex. from same position at State Park."
- [Volunteers at Fort Davis]
- This photograph shows two young girls in dresses and aprons standing in front of a table holding a pitcher and bowl. The room they are in appears to be a kitchen. There is a wood stove to the right of the girls and a pipe leading to the ceiling as well as a window. Directly behind the girls there is are shelves filled with teapots, jars, and pottery. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads "Volunteers in the Park, Allison Ryan and Estella Cortez, Sep 1974, Ft. Davis National Hist. Site."
- Genevive Prieto
- Photograph of Genieve Prieto of Genevive's Beauty Shop in Marfa, Texas.
- Glass Bottles
- Photograph of glass bottles: A. Large Whiskey (handspun); B. Champagne; C. Horlicks Malted Milk; D. Large Whiskey (handspun); E. Pluto; Part of a report by Galen McCallum for a History class at Marfa High School.
- Glass Bottles
- Photograph of glass bottles: A. Burnett's Standard Flavoring; B. Barniz - Milk Glass; C. Dr. W.B. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin; D. Barniz - Clear; E. Charles H. Fletchers Castoria; Part of a report by Galen McCallum for a History class at Marfa High School.
- Glass Bottles
- Photograph of glass bottles: A. Kerr-Mason; B. Ball Perfect Mason; C. Atlas E-Z Seal; D. Economy Trade Mark; E. Drey Perfect Mason; Part of a report by Galen McCallum for a History class at Marfa High School.
- Lambs and Ewes in the Black Gap Management Area
- Photograph of Big-horn sheep on the Black Gap Management Area in March 1972. This photo was included in a research paper by Paula Kilpatric for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1975.
- [Photograph of Large Cougar Killed in 1970]
- Photograph of a large cougar killed on the 101 Ranch in 1970 during the deer hunting season. This photo is in the Marfa Locker Plant, behind the cougar are some deer waiting to be processed. This photo was included in a research paper by Harvey Slaton for an American History class in 1971.
- Western Jack Rabbit
- Photograph of a Western jackrabbit sitting in a field. The image accompanied a research paper by Harvey Slaton for an American History class.
- Helen Forbes
- Photograph of Helen Forbes, head librarian at Marfa Public Library from 1958 - 1974.
- Mary Sylva and Evelyn Davis
- Photograph of Evelyn Forbes (R) assistant librarian at Marfa Public Library. Beside her is Mary Sylva (L) who also worked at the library in 1974.
- Eddie Pierce
- Photograph of Eddie Pierce, owner of Eddie Pierce Motors, Inc. in Marfa, Texas.
- Teddie Mae Baker
- Photograph of Teddie Mae Baker inside Genevive's Beauty Shop in Marfa, Texas.
- Employees at Eddie Pierce Motors, Inc.
- Photograph of mechanics and servicemen, Manuel Martinez, Joe Acosta, Humphris, Bill, and Henry Mata, employees at Eddie Pierce Motors, Inc. in Marfa, Texas.
- Employees at Colomo's Handy Store
- Photograph of employees inside Colomo's Handy Store in Marfa, Texas. Individuals are: Frank Quintanar, Pete Parras and Hilario Rivera.
- Manuel Colomo
- Photograph of Maunel Colomo, owner of Colomo's Handy Store in Marfa, Texas.
- Tommy Wells
- Photograph of Tommy Wells, owner of Nu-Way Grocery Store in Marfa, Texas. He stands by the front door of the store.
- Employees of Nu-Way Grocery Store
- Photograph of Mr. Cano and Alfredo Rodriguez, employees at the Nu-Way Grocery Store in Marfa, Texas. They are behind the meat counter.
- Employees of Nu-Way Grocery Store
- Photograph of Jesse Chavez, Eaton Wells and Mike Bales, employees at the Nu-Way Grocery Store in Marfa, Texas.
- Cart on Carolina Borunda Humphries' Ranch
- Photograph of an old wooden cart on the ranch of Carolina Borunda Humphries, west of Marfa. This photograph was part of a report done for a history class at Marfa High School.
- The Old Borunda Cafe
- Photograph of The Old Borunda Cafe in Marfa.
- Beta Sigma Phi Members
- Photograph of three women who are members of Beta Sigma Phi. They are preparing Christmas decorations for an upcoming dance. Pictured (L-R): Mrs. Jack Brunson, Mrs. Charlie Henderson, and Mrs. Carl Robinson.
- Glass Bottles
- Photograph of glass bottles: A. Punkin Flask; B. Regular Whiskey Flask; C. Picnic Flask; D. Habanero Whiskey; E. The Evans Chemical Company. Part of a report by Galen McCallum for a History class at Marfa High School.
- Glass Bottles
- Photograph of glass bottles: A. Dr. J. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters; B. Winstead's Lax-fas; C. Liberty Juice Companay; D. Carlui The Woman's Tonic; E. Evans Daity Grade A Milk; Part of a report by Galen McCallum for a History class at Marfa High School.
- Glass Bottles
- Photograph of glass bottles: A. Hinds Honey and Almond Cream; B. Lee and Perrins Worshestershire Sauce; C. Hinds Honey and Almond Cream; D. Pa-Poose Hot Sauce; E. A.S. Hinds. Part of a report by Galen McCallum for a History class at Marfa High School.
- Glass Bottles
- Photograph of glass bottles: A. IB Soda; B. Mission Sparkling Dry; C. National Soda Works; D. Hires; E. Pioneer Soda Water; Part of a report by Galen McCallum for a History class at Marfa High School.
- Glass Bottles
- Photograph of glass bottles: A. Poison; B. Three in One Oil; C. Poison; D. Sperm Sewing Machine Oil; E. Paint Bottle. Part of a report by Galen McCallum for a History class at Marfa High School.
- Glass Bottles
- Photograph of glass bottles: A. Hope's Soda Water; B. Star Soda Water; C. Marfa Bottling Works; D. Magnolia Soda Water; E. Lone Star Bottling Works; Part of a report by Galen McCallum for a History class at Marfa High School.
- Glass Bottles
- Photograph of glass bottles: A. Anhauser Bausch - Budweiser; B. Circle A Brand; C. Milks Emulsion; D. Sky Pilot Bottling Company; E. Pabst; Part of a report by Galen McCallum for a History class at Marfa High School.
- Character from "The Heavenly Case of The Bicentennial- America On Trial"
- Susan Scott in her costume from the play "The Heavenly Case of The Bicentennial- America On Trial" presented in Marfa, Texas on March 25-26, 1976.
- Scene from "The Heavenly Case of The Bicentennial- America On Trial"
- Scene from the play "The Heavenly Case of The Bicentennial- America On Trial" presented in Marfa, Texas on March 25-26, 1976. L-R John Kearny, Mike Henderson, Susan Scott and Gene Dickson.
- Scene from "The Heavenly Case of The Bicentennial- America On Trial"
- L-R: John Kearney, Cleo Odell, A.W. Bishop,and Fred Shelby in the play "The Heavenly Case of The Bicentennial-America On Trial" presented on March 25 and 26, 1976 in the Gregg Auditorium, in Marfa, Texas.
- Scene from "The Heavenly Case of The Bicentennial- America On Trial"
- L-R: Cleo Odell, A.W. Bishop, Fred Shelby and Benny Herrera in the play "The Heavenly Case of The Bicentennial-America On Trial" presented on March 25 and 26, 1976 in the Gregg Auditorium, in Marfa, Texas.