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- The History of Athletics in Marfa: A Research Paper Presented to Dr. Clifford Casey
- Research paper written by Carlton Lewis Smith about the history of Marfa High School athletics. Included in the paper are scores of football and basketball games from 1914 to 1951, as well as an overview of coaches J. E. Gregg, L. B. Martin and Bodie Hunter.
- Charley Bishop: "A Western Pioneer"
- This report is a brief biography of Charley Bishop, starting with his parents and describing his entire life.
- U.S.I.N.S., Marfa Sector
- Report by Ellen Fay Nicholson for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1964. The paper covers the reasons for the Border Patrol, the patrolmen, the different stations in the Marfa sector, and includes a map of the area.
- Life of Lucius, Sam, and Oren Bunton
- This research paper is a biography about Lucius Bunton and his sons, Sam and Oren who lived in Shafter and Marfa, Texas during the late 19th Century and early 20th Century. It tells of their many ranches in West Texas. Walter Gardner wrote this paper for his American History class at Marfa High School in 1965.
- Barbed Wire An Agent of Civilization
- Research paper written by Steve Lee Graham about the history of barbed wire. The paper covers the early uses and controversies of barbed wire. It also covers how barbed wire is made. This paper was written in 1965 for an English IV class at Marfa High School.
- Chavirra and Nunez Family History
- Paper written for a history class at Marfa High School by Stella Nunez about her family's history. It was written in 1967.
- Jesus Abundio Cobos
- Paper written by Robert Blanco for a history class at Marfa High School in 1966. It is about Jesus Abundio Cobos, a man who lived in Alpine, Texas. Jesus made a living fencing ranches, making dams for ranchers, and hauling supplies from the railroad to the Shafter mines. His wife was Martina Franco and they had 10 sons and 4 daughters.
- Life of the Bogel Family
- This report is a brief biography of William Woodworth Bogel and his children, focusing in particular on Gus Bogel and his wife, Annie Maude Bogel.
- Lucia Carrasco
- Paper by James Pena-Alfano about his grandmother, Lucia Carrasco, written for a history class at Marfa High School in 1966. The paper describes her childhood, her marriage, her naturalization to the US, her children, and her death.
- Nephews of Teresa Campos
- Paper written by Luis Campos for a History class at Marfa High School in 1966, describing the people in the 1922 photo, "Teresa Campos Family" and giving some history of his grandmother's family.
- Pablo Fuentes and Ignacio Campos
- This is a research paper written by Eddie Rivera for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1966.
- Camp Holland
- Paper written by William Kim Thornsburg about Camp Holland built in Viejo Pass near Valentine, Texas. He accounts that the last Apache battle in Texas and how the camp was used later to supply troops along the Rio Grande.
- Biography of Mr. & Mrs. Bogel
- This report is written in two sections giving brief biographies of William Woodworth Bogel and his wife Sarah Newton Bogel. The report also includes a poem written by Mr. Whittier and dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. Bogel.
- 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.
- Five Pictures
- Biography of Rafael Carrasco, his early life, his marriage, his different jobs and his family with seven children. It describes photos of the family and people who worked for Mr. Carrasco. This is a research paper written by Daniel R. Lujan for an American History Class at Marfa High School on November 21, 1966.
- The United Stated Border Patrol
- This is a research paper written by Judi Hickey for an American History Class at Marfa High School on November 21, 1966. It discusses the beginnings of the US Border Patrol and specifically some stories of the one located at Marfa, Texas.
- Casimiro Chavarria
- Paper written by Eva Chavarria in 1967 for a history class at Marfa High School. It describes her grandfather, Casimiro Chavarria's family, his work on ranches, his farm and his travels.
- Cedillo family
- Paper describing photos of the Cedillo family.
- Cicilio Acosta
- Paper by Mario Acosta about his relative, Cicilio Acosta, a farmer in Redford, Texas.
- Hilario Cordova
- This is a research paper written by Lorena Molina for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1967. It is a biography of her great uncle Hilario Cordova.
- Lizzie Crosson vs. United States Mescalero Apache Indians
- A 1967 paper written for a History class at Marfa High School by Marian Quick about Lizzie Crosson and her case against the U.S. Mescalero Apache Indians for the livestock they had stolen from the Goat Ranch. She was awarded a $2,590.00 claim.
- Pedro Chavez and the First Well in Redford, Texas
- Paper about Carrasco family and their ranch in Redford, Texas where the first well was dug. Pedro Chaves, a child raised by the Carrasco family on their ranch in Redford. This is a research paper written by Saul Acosta for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1967.
- Raymunda and Angelita
- Short paper by Armando Carrasco about Raymunda Armendariz and Angelita Baeza, who lived in Presidio, Texas.
- Silvester Chavira's Family
- Paper written by Lupita Traveo for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1967. It describes Silvester Chavira's family including his parents and his children ; and the work they each did and who they married. Information for this paper was collected in an interview with Elocia Chavira on November 1, 1967.
- Barbed-Wire: A Research Paper For American History
- Research paper written by Cookie Schneider about the history and types of barbed wire. The paper mentions William D. Hunt, who obtained the first patent for barbed wire in 1867. This paper was written in 1967 for an American History class at Marfa High School.
- Ranching in the Early Days
- This paper starts with a brief introduction regarding the Bogel family and then talks about life on a ranch in the Marfa, Texas area.
- Ehtel and the Water Boy
- This is a research paper written by Mike Shurley for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1968. It tells the story of Marcellus and Ethel Bryant with some history of their family, his service in World War I, their courtship and marriage, his ranc, his oil fields, his interest in aviation and his support for James C. Mattern's flight around the world, his life in politics and relationship with LBJ, and his role in the building of the Twin Buttes Dam to bring water to drought stricken West Texas.
- Estella Matamoros
- A paper chronicling the life of Estella Matamoros Cortez.
- History of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marfa Texas
- Paper written by Irma Gutierrez, chronicling St. Mary's Catholic church
- A Schoolhouse
- Description of the school house in De Piedra in 1927 as told by Isabel Valensuela.
- St. Mary's Catholic School
- Paper by Gloria Gonzales describing the history of St. Mary's Catholic school.
- [Biography of Jesse Blackwell]
- This report gives a brief overview of the life of Jesse Blackwell, telling about his family and career as an educator.
- [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.
- My Land, My Heritage, My Hope
- Paper submitted to the Junior Historical Society state writing contest held by the Texas State Historical Society, discussing historical landmarks, landscape, and people of Marfa. This written speech accompanied photographic slides (noted in the text with slide numbers).
- Who Wants to Catch a Falling Star
- These two pages from a paper gives details fom an interview with Joe Bunton about his life in the"'ole days". Joe was interviewed by Patricia Shurley on December 7, 1969 when he was 83 years old.
- Who Wants to Catch a Falling Star
- These two pages from a paper gives details fom an interview with Joe Bunton about his life in the"'ole days". Joe was interviewed by Patricia Shurley on December 7, 1969 when he was 83 years old.
- Jose Ceniceros
- Paper written by Freddie Ceniceros chronicling the life of Jose Ceniceros.
- Hub Castleberry, Camp Cook
- Research paper written by Roxanne Baker detailing the life of Hub Castleberry as a camp cook for the McElroy or Y ranch.
- The History of the Catholic Churches of Marfa
- Research paper written by Lupita Valenzuela for a class at Marfa High School on December 7, 1969. The paper is about the history of the Catholic Church in Marfa, Texas.
- 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.
- Biography of Esotonia Bencomo
- This is a research paper written about Esotonia Bencomo by a relative of hers for an American History Class at Marfa High School. It describes her life of being raised by her grandmother and how she went off to college and never married.
- Brief Account of the Life of H.A. Coffield
- Brief paper of Mayor Henry Allen Coffield, Mayor of Marfa, Texas.
- Description of Main Street in Marfa
- Description of a photograph of the downtown area of Marfa, Texas during a fire.
- The Rafael Carrasco Family
- Research paper about the Rafael Carrasco Family of Marfa, Texas. It describes his parents, his wife, his children, their ranch and grocery store.This is a research paper written by Abigay C. Acosta for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1970.
- Reading, 'Riting, and 'Rithmaetic: Early Education in the Big Bend Country
- This is a research paper written by Cynthia Lee Rogers for an American History Class at Marfa High School. It describes the schools in the Big Bend area from 1880s -1940. The early pioneers began a school system in Marfa around 1885 with a one room school house and one teacher. Other schools included public, private and parochial. Some wealthy families hired governesses to tutor their children. Private school were often created by neighboring ranchers who would hire a teacher for their collective children and those of their ranch hands. Some early schools along the river were in areas of unrest so teachers had to bring guns to school. Fort Davis had an inter-racial school for a few years. The paper includes many pictures of pioneer teachers on the frontier.
- A Short Biography of Lucas C. Brite
- This is a research paper written by Israel Galindo for an American History Class at Marfa High School. It is a biographical account of the L.C. Brite family and their ranching business in West Texas. It includes an eyewitness account of the raid on the ranch in 1917 by Louisa Romero.
- The Carrasco Family
- This is a research paper written by Rosalinda Villarreal for an American History Class at Marfa High School on December 7, 1970. It is a biography of the the Carrasco Family.
- Churches in the West Texas Vicinity
- Paper by Delia Jurado describing the history of several churches and missions in the West Texas area.
- History and Organization of the Immigration and Naturalization Service
- Research paper for an American History class at Marfa High School, written by Debbie Henderson on December 7, 1970. The paper gives the history of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, with extensive coverage of the U.S. Border Patrol at Marfa, Texas. It includes information about smugglers during prohibition, patrolmen's uniforms, the minimum requirements to join the U. S. Border Patrol, as well as the names of the staff people at the Marfa Headquarters in 1971.
- History of the Baeza Family
- Research paper written by Bernardo Baeza about his ancestors in Mexico. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School in December 1970.