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- [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."
- Anne Jordan Childers
- This is a paper describing Anne Jordan Childers
- Fort Davis
- This photograph shows Fort Davis at a distance with mountains in the background. In the foreground, there are cacti and two young boys sitting on a rock in the lower right hand corner.
- [Photograph of Indian Lodge]
- This photograph has a large white building in adobe (pueblo) style architecture, centered within the scenery. There are trees and brush in the foreground, outside wire fencing which encloses the building, and hills in the background.
- [Photograph of Woman on a Rock in Davis Mountain State Park]
- Photograph of several large rocks. There is a woman, dressed casually, sitting atop the rock at the front of the photograph. In the distance, there is a desert landscape with scrub and other rocks. At the bottom of the photograph, there is a handwritten label: "Davis Mtn's State Park."
- The Biography of George Dawson
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the rancher George Dawson from Shafter, Texas, who during his lifetime managed two large ranges, "El Rancho Del Pajorito" and "La Mora." In 1918, Dawson was called to the Army for World War I and was stationed in France for a year. Dawson spent the remainder of his life maintaining the two ranches with his wife, Juana Dawson, who was the main contributor of the information in this paper.
- Marfa Soldiers in World War II
- List of names of men who fought in World War II that is posted on a fence outside St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marfa, Texas. It includes names of the men who died and veterans.
- Life of Jesus Cabezuela
- This is a paper describing the life of Jesus Cabezuela, by Nora Cabezuela.
- My Grandmother's Sisters
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the author's grandmother's sisters, Rubio D. Dominguez and Maria Rubio D. Ochoa.
- [Jerman and Petrolina]
- Research paper by Christina Carrasco for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1969. It has biographical information about the Carrasco family.
- History of the Carrasco Family
- Research paper giving the biography of Valentin Carrasco, his parents, his work on a sheep ranch, his children, his wife Angela. This is a research paper written by Flora Carrasco about her grandfather for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1970.
- A 1913 Wedding
- Information about a photograph for a research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the 1913 wedding of Hijinio Roman and Pilar Dominguez. A footnotes page and bibliography to the research paper are also included.
- The Construction of an Adobe House
- Research paper written by Joe Luis Carrasco about the process of building an adobe house. Also included are two pages of photographs that show the process. This paper was written in 1972 for an American History class at Marfa High School.
- Jose Ceniceros
- Paper written by Freddie Ceniceros chronicling the life of Jose Ceniceros.
- Family History of Luis and Nieves Colomo
- Paper written by Teresa Ceniceros chronicling the family life of Nieves Marquez Colomo and Luis Rodriguez Colomo. Includes descriptions of siblings, parents, and children. Details life from the late 1800s through the early 1970s.
- Adobes
- Research paper written by Sammy Cobos about the construction of adobe buildings. Several examples of adobe buildings from Marfa and Ruidosa are explained. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School.
- The Pisa
- Paper based on an interview with Manuel Colomo about his time in the service in Europe.
- Mrs. W. W. Bogel
- This photograph is a portrait of Sarah Newton Bogel. She appears to be middle-aged and is wearing a dress with a dark pattern and lace as well as a necklace. There is a typed caption under the photograph that says "Mrs. W. W. Bogel" as well as a handwritten note on the back that says, "Mrs. W. W. Bogel c. 1913." Additionally, there is a handwritten note accompanying the photograph that reads, "Mrs. William Woodworth (Sarah Newton) Bogel a real Marfa and Presidio County pioneer. She came to Marfa with her husband and daughter, Jessie - age 2 - in 1884. Photo made in 1913" signed "W. B. Hubbard."
- The Adobe House: A Paper Presented to the History Department of Marfa High School
- Research paper written by Mary Francis Conners about the construction of adobe bricks and buildings. The paper describes what adobe is and where adobe buildings are normally found. This paper was written in in January of 1977 for a history class at Marfa High School.
- John F. Conners
- This is a research paper written by Mary Francis Conners for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1977. It is a brief biography of John Francis Conners.
- An Autobiography of Dionisio Marquez Cordero
- This is a research paper written by Jesus Cordero for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1974. It gives a first hand account of the interesting life of Dionisio Marquez Cordero. As a child and young man, most of his family was killed in Mexico during the revolution. He eventually came to Texas, married three times and had 12 children. He had many interesting jobs. He became a US citizen in 1962.
- [Portrait of Francis D. Willson]
- Portrait of Francis D. Wilson sitting on a tasseled chair and wearing a suit and bow tie.
- [Portrait of Hannah Wilson]
- Portrait of Hannah Wilson wearing a dress and sitting on a tasseled chair.
- [Portrait of James Edward Wilson]
- Portrait of James Edward Wilson at eight years old, wearing a suit and bow tie and sitting on a tasseled chair.
- Indian Implements
- This is a research paper written by Leticia Cortez for an American History Class at Marfa High School on November 28, 1967. In the paper she describes the [Native American] Indian utensils and implements found in their households and the various uses of these items.
- A Paper Presented to the History Department of Marfa High School
- This is a paper describing the store of Max Cortez.
- The Life of Max Cortez Fall Research Paper for American History
- Biography of Max Cortez written by his great-granddaughter, Martha Cortez. Max Cortez was born in Aldama, Chihuahua, Mexico in 1867.
- The Border Patrol, It's History and Organization in Marfa
- Report by Mark Covington for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966. It tells the history of the U.S. Border Patrol in Marfa, Texas, why it was necessary and some of the laws governing immigration. There are stories about liquor and dope smuggling, wetbacks, and activities during WWII.
- Lillian Mary Elder Bowman
- This is a research paper written by Wil Cross for an American History Class at Marfa High School in January 1977.
- Who Wants to Catch a Falling Star
- This paper tells the story of a joke that Joe Bunton played on Robert Humphris, his cousin when they were children. Wil Cross wrote this paper for his American History class at Marfa High School in 1976.
- [Treasures of the Past - February 1966]
- Monthly publication containing an article about the hobby of collecting dolls used in a research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about doll collections. The article, "Treasures of the Past" (18-19 p.), discusses the utilization of different materials in doll-making, briefly touches on historical aspects of doll-making, and features pictures of dolls from many different collectors.
- Research paper of W.H. Cleveland and W.E. Love
- Brief research paper describing the lives of W.H. Cleveland and W.E. Love.
- Hans Briam
- Research paper written by Martha Dempsey for a class at Marfa High School in 1972. The paper is about the ancestors and life of Hans Briam. He was a merchant in San Antonio and Marfa, Texas in the early twentieth century. His slogan was, "I never sleep".
- Biography of Mr. Victor Dominguez
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Mr. Victor Dominguez, who was an employee at the Murphy-Walker Grocery Store in Marfa, Texas, until her started a taxi stand, and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Dominguez, Sr., a ranching family.
- Five Pictures
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Alejandro "Alec" Dominguez, the author's grandfather, and his children.
- The Life of Juan Dominguez
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Juan Dominguez - joining the Border Patrol, marriages, duties as a Border Patrol officer, and retirement.
- My Grandparent's Ancestry
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the author's grandmother's and grandfather's ancestry, Fransiscia (McIntire) Dominquez and Alex Dominquez, respectively.
- Ashton House and Family
- Research paper written by Cheryl Donaldson about the Ashton House, a house in Marfa, Texas. The paper covers the house from when it was built in 1898 by Dr. Monagin to its sale after Mrs. Ashton's death in 1941. This paper was written in 1970 for a class at Marfa High School.
- Pictures
- Part of a research paper by Cheryl Donaldson about the Ashton House, a house owned by Mrs. Ashton in Marfa, Texas. This section includes photographs of the house, paintings of the house and Mrs. Ashton's piano. There is also a letter from Lee Roy Middleton to Lonnie Wiemers about Mrs. Ashton.
- [Letter from Wm. F. Dukes to Mrs. M. T. Bennett - November 6, 1979]
- Letter from Wm. F. Dukes to Mrs. M. T. Bennett explaining a number of the enclosed photographs by Frank Duncan to be donated to the museum in Marfa, Texas.
- [Photograph of Scene on Bogel's Cattle Ranch, Presidio Co., Texas]
- Photograph of a view of the Bogel's ranch and the surrounding landscape. In the foreground, there is a low fence and a large group of cattle on either side. Inside the fence there are several wooden corrals. In the background, there is brush and what appears to be another large group of cows. On the left of the photograph, there is a long building (only partially visible) which may be a barn, another structure, and a windmill. In the background of the photograph, there are long, low mountains. A handwritten note at the bottom of the photograph says "Scene on Bogel's Cattle Ranch, Presidio Co. Texas." and "Duncan Photo."
- [Photograph of Scene on Bogel's Cattle Ranch, Presidio Co., Texas]
- Photograph of a view of the Bogel's ranch and the surrounding landscape. In the foreground, there is a low fence and a large group of cattle on either side. Inside the fence there are several wooden corrals. In the background, there is brush and what appears to be another large group of cows. On the left of the photograph, there is a long building which may be a barn, another structure, and a windmill. In the background of the photograph, there are long, low mountains A handwritten note at the bottom of the photograph says "Scene on Bogel's Cattle Ranch, Presidio Co. Texas." and "Duncan Photo." There is also a typed sentence attached to the top of the photograph that says, "This is one of the Big Bend's most beautiful landscapes which shows a ranch and cattle grazing."
- Rimrock and Slide at the Brite Ranch in West Texas
- Panoramic photograph of the rimrock on the Brite Ranch in West Texas. A group of people stand near the edge of the cliff. Mountains rise in the distance.
- 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.
- Calf Slide - Nations Canyon - Davis Mts.
- This photograph is of a small body of water surrounded by rock cliffs. In the center of the photo, trees and other brush are growing atop the rocks. At the bottom of the photograph, the writing "Calf Slide - Nations Canyon - Davis Mts. - #3. Frank Duncan (c) Marfa - Texas" has been added. On the back, there is a signature that appears say "Ben S. Arant".
- Carlsbad Cavern
- Photograph by Frank Duncan of visitors to Carlsbad Cavern in West Texas. They are in a cave amongst stalactites and stalagmites. This photo was included in a research paper by Jaime Javier Vasquez for an American History class in 1978.
- Frank Duncan's Rock Collection
- Photograph of Frank Duncan's rock collection containing specimens that were thought to be petrified rocks, fruits and vegetables. This photo was included in a research paper by Jaime Javier Vasquez for an American History class in 1978.
- Mining Equipment used in Terlingua
- Photograph of ten men standing next to some mining equipment in Terlingua, Texas. The men all wear hats. This photo was included in a research paper by Jaime Javier Vasquez for an American History class in 1978.