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Josepha Castro
Photographic postcard of Josepha Castro. A description of this photo by Eddie Rivera reads," Mrs. Castro was born in Shafter, Texas. She was best known for her fine knitting. She knitted fine articles and sold them. It was her hobby. She sold them only to make enough money to buy more supplies. She is the aunt of the Ignacio Campos family. She was a very religious person. She also liked to help the people who could not afford to buy or have something. You might have called her 'The Salvation Army'."
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.
Teresa Campos Family
Photographic postcard picturing the nieces and nephews of Teresa Campos (L-R) Fred Ortega, age 4; Fransica Ortega, age 5; Enedina Martinez (sitting); Nena Ortega, age 2; Maria Martinez Ortega (Enedina's daughter); and Fransico, age 6. They are at their house in Ruidosa, Texas.
Funeral for Trine Campos
Photograph of a funeral for a baby named Trine Campos, who was the son of Atanachio Campas. Atanachio is the man standing behind the casket. On the L is his friend Enrique Escovero, whose wife Teresa is on the right of the casket. This photo was included in a research paper by Luiz Campos for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Wedding Picture of Juana and Franciso Campos, 1948
Photograph of the wedding of Juana and Franciso Campos. They are standing outside the home of Marcelo Campos. Next to them (L-R) areAnna Hernandez, Jose Munoz, Pilar Roche and Juan Roche.
Pablo Fuentes and Ignacio Campos
Photograph of Pablo Fuentes and Ignacio Campos.
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.
Henovena Nevares Despudo and Maria Acosta
Photograph of Henovena Nevares Despudo and Maria Acosta in Marfa, Texas in 1916. This photo was included in a research paper by Herlinda Espinoza for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Julia C. Galindo, Maria Acosta, and Angelita Campos
Photograph of two sisters, Julia C. Galindo, Maria Acosta, and their sister-in-law, Angelita Campos. This photo was taken on September 6, 1919 in Marfa, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Herlinda Espinoza for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Juan Campos as a Baby
Photograph of Juan Campos as a baby in Dexter, New Mexico around 1922. This photo was included in a research paper by Herlinda Espinoza for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Frank Martinez, Jr. and Manuela M. Martinez
Photograph of Fran Martinez, Jr. and his bride Manuela. This photo was taken in Terlingua in 1922. This photo was included in a research paper by Herlinda Espinoza for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Telista Martinez Mata, Ramona Martinez and Angelita Martinez
Photograph of Telista Martinez Mata and her sister Ramona Martinez. The child is Angelita Martinez. This photo was taken in 1918 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.
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.
Erasmo, Beatrize, Maria and Jesus Herrera
Photograph of Erasmo Herrera and his sister Beatrize Herrera in 1925 in Terlingua, Texas. The children are Maria and Jesus Herrera. This photo was included in a research paper by Herlinda Espinoza for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Arseno, Augustine, and Osmundo Campos
Photograph of Arseno, Augustine III, and Osmundo Campos, sons of Augustine, Jr. and Carolina Campos in Terlingua in 1926. This photo was included in a research paper by Herlinda Espinoza for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Marcello and Gregoria Campos
Photograph of Marcello and Gregoria Campos. This photo was included in a research paper by Herlinda Espinoza for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Marcelo Campos and Family
Photograph of Marcelo Campos with his wife and children. He was an early Marfa, Texas resident.
Lino Campos and Sisters
Photograph of Lino Campos and his sisters, one is named Manuela. The photo was taken around 1902.
Eusebia and Teresa Campos and Daughter
Photograph of Eusebia and Teresa Campos with their daughter.
Lino Campos
Photograph of Lino Campos. He wears a hat and suspenders.
Lino Campos
Photograph of Lino Campos. He wears a hat and suspenders.
Gabriel Campos, May 1932
Photograph of Gabriel Campos, son of Lino Campos. He stands next to a tricycle, a wagon is in the background.
[Bob Carr in early 1920]
Photograph of Bob Carr smoking a pipe in the 1920s.
[Bob and Erin Carr in East Texas]
Photograph of Bob Carr and Erin Carr in their East Texas yard in 1957. The couple is surrounded by tall wildflowers. Erin Carr is standing to the left of Bob Carr.
[Bob Carr wearing a cowboy hat]
Photograph of Bob Carr, circa 1930. He is wearing a cowboy hat and a three-piece suit and is standing in a barren field. Behind him are wooden boxes and a large wooden scaffold.
[Wedding anniversary of Bob and Erin Carr]
Photograph of Bob Carr and Erin Carr in their East Texas home during their 50th wedding anniversary. Bob Carr is standing to the left of Erin Carr. They are standing behind a table. The table contains (from left to right): A crystal punch bowl, a flower centerpiece, and a three-tier cake.
[Wedding anniversary of Bob and Erin Carr with children]
Photograph of Bob Carr, Erin Carr and their children during their 50th wedding anniversary. Eleven people are featured in the photograph. Bob Carr is standing sixth from left and Erin Carr is standing seventh from the left. They are standing behind a table. The table contains (from left to right): A crystal punch bowl, a flower centerpiece, and a three-tier cake.
[Bob and Erin Carr in their East Texas home]
Photograph of Bob Carr and Erin Carr in their East Texas yard. Bob Carr is pending down on one knee and Erin Carr is bending to the side.
[Cipriano Borunda, Carolina Borunda, and Anastasia Borunda]
Picture taken in 1930 with Model A automobile. From left to right: Cipriano Borunda, Carolina Borunda, and Anastasia Borunda. In the 1960s, Carolina Borunda was the owner of the Old Borunda Cafe and John's Dry Goods Store. Two other children in the photograph are unidentified.
[School with children in Casa Piedra]
1938 picture of Casa Piedra school. The school was built in 1932. There are approximately twenty-two unidentified children of various ages standing in front of the Casa Piedra school.
[Bluebonnets along Casa Piedra road]
1971 picture of Texas Bluebonnets, trees, and landscape on a road in Casa Piedra.
[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.
[Post office in Casa Piedra, 1925]
Picture of 1925 Casa Piedra post office. The post office was owned and managed by Conrado L. Vasquez. Four figures are in the photograph. From left to right: Santiago Ocon, Carmen Vasquez, Conrado Vasquez Jr., and Conrado Vasquez, Sr. To the right of the picture is a 1929 Buick owned by a shoe salesman.
[Natividad Vasquez]
Side profile of Natividad Vasquez.
[Lucia Russell Vasquez]
Full profile of Lucia Russell Vasquez in late 1800s or early 1900s photograph.
[Natividad Vasquez Jr. sitting on a horse]
Natividad Vasquez is seated on top of a standing horse. He is wearing a cowboy hat and holding his horse's reigns. The Punta de la Agua ranch is in the foreground.
[Two Vasquez family grandparents and four grandchildren]
Mama Grande and Papa Grande Vasquez are standing with four of their grandchildren in front of a structure. The youngest child is sitting in a bathtub.
[Enrique Vasquez in uniform]
Side profile of Enrique Vasquez when he served with the 5th Engineers in France during World War I.
[Vasquez family reunion in 1963]
Vasquez family reunion in 1963. From left to right: Lillian Best, Lucia Carter, Elizabeth Acre, Margarita Minjares, Victorina Vasquez, Otilia Dunaway, Lillian Acre, Enrique Vasquez, Roger Carter, Natividad Vasquez Jr., Migue Nieto, Conrado Vasquez Sr., Delfa Spencer, Don Dunaway, Oscar Spencer, Ginny Spencer. Three male children are standing in front of the adults. From left to right: Hugh Acre, Oscar Spencer Jr., and David Spencer.
Rafael and Josefa Carrasco at Home
Rafael and Josefina Carrasco standing in front of their ranch house. This photo was included in a research paper by Saul C. Acosta for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Carrasco Transport Wagon
Three men working for Rafael Carrasco's transport business. The wagon is carrying silver from the mine at Shafter to Marfa. This photo was included in a research paper by Saul C. Acosta for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Men Working on Road to Carrasco Ranch
Photograph of men working on the road leading to Rafael Carrasco's ranch in west Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Saul C. Acosta for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Jerman, Petrolina, and Cruz Carrasco
Studio portrait of (L-R) Jerman, Petrolina, and Cruz Carrasco. They were the daughters of Rafael and Josefa Carrasco, who had a ranch in west Texas in the early- to mid- 1900s. This photo was included in a research paper by Saul C. Acosta for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Jerman Carrasco and Children
Group photograph of Jerman Carrasco, seated, with her children: Jose and Enrique on her left, Rita behind her, and Tiofilo on her right. This photo was included in a research paper by Saul C. Acosta for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Caravia Wedding Photo
Wedding photo of Mr. and Mrs. Mosie Caravia in Shafter near the mountains and the mines. She is wearing her wedding gown and he is in a suit. Photo is included with a report by Linda Nunez for a history class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Postcard of Jesus Abundio Cobos
Photographic postcard depicting two men, one which is Jesus Abundio Cobos in Alpine, Texas around 1900. One of the men is riding a donkey. Correspondence on the back is in Spanish.
Silvester and Felcita Chavira Wedding Photo
Photograph of the wedding of Silvester and Felicita Chavira in Marfa, Texas in 1909. The three groomsmen are: Chico Chavira, Gregorio Vizcaino and Jose Salgado, . The three bridesmaids are: Maria Ordonez, Adela Cordero and Barbarita Montoya. The men wear suits and all of the women have flowers in their hair. This photo was included in a research paper by Evangelina Uranga for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Anastasia Chavira and Baby Marcelina
Studio photograph of Anastasia Chavira seated and holding baby Marcelina, her first child around 1880. She wears a long floral dress.
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