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- 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.
- The Drake Family
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the Drake family, who first came to Texas in the 1850s. John Drake, the author's grandfather, was a poor ranch man, and the author's father, Dawson Cole Drake, was stationed in England during his military service.
- Fort Davis 1880
- Research paper written to describe six photographs of buildings and men at Fort Davis in West Texas in the 1880s. Once a militaty fort, it is now a National Historic Site.
- Grandmother's Doll Collection
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about a doll collection comprised of three hundred dolls representing every era from 1400 C.E. to the 1970s. The collection includes dolls of all sizes and shapes, styles and colors, and from different countries. This paper includes a small section on the process of making dolls, pieces of furniture the author's grandmother uses to display her dolls at her home, and the likeness of a number of dolls from the author's collection.
- Life of Bentura Contreras
- Paper describing the life of Bentura Contreras.
- 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.
- [Marfa Improvements]
- Photograph of Mrs. Charlie Henderson and Mrs. Roy H. Godbold examining the new litter containers placed along Highland Street in downtown Marfa in 1970. Two unknown workers in jumpsuits stand behind the two women, and a sanitation truck is in the background.
- [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.
- The Borunda Family
- Report written for a Marfa High School history class by Paul Spitzer on December 7, 1970. The paper briefly tells the story of Carolina Palomo and Cipriano Borunda. Carolina ran the Old Borunda Cafe. It covers their childhoods, their relocation to Marfa with their families, their marriage, their businesses, and their deaths. It includes a hand-drawn family tree.
- 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.
- [Bluebonnets along Casa Piedra road]
- 1971 picture of Texas Bluebonnets, trees, and landscape on a road in Casa Piedra.
- 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.
- Belle of the Ball
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about a fictitious story explaining scenes, people, and events a young woman in the early 1900s might have experienced.
- [Ashton House]
- Photograph of the roof of the Ashton House in Marfa, Texas. The house is made of brick. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Ashton House 1971."
- 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.
- [Joe C. Mitchell Ranch]
- Photograph taken at the J.C. Mitchell ranch. A metal and wood structure stands in the center of a barren pasture. Behind the structure in the far distance stands one bovine.
- [Stock pen in Marfa near golf course]
- Photograph of a stock pen on the way to a golf course near Marfa. The stock pen is in the center of the photograph and spans the length of the photograph. A small shadow of Johnny Gibbens can be seen in the far right hand corner of the stock pen.
- [Ashton House]
- Photograph of the porch of the Ashton House in Marfa, Texas. The house is dilapidated and the yard is overgrown with grass and weeds. The porch roof is held up with two wooden posts. A handwritten note on the back says, "Armida Campos, Time: March 19, 1971, Place: A very old house near the "lce Plant."
- [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.
- [Photograph of Rifles, Pistol, and Bugle]
- Photograph of two 22 rifles, a pistol and holster, and a bugle laying on a flat surface. A handwritten note on the back of the photo states that they are from Mr. Stan Dempsey's collection.
- [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.
- [Adobe Bricks]
- Photograph of adobe bricks drying outside. They will later be used to build a house nearby. There are short adobe walls in the foreground. In the background are other small buildings.
- Antiques in my Family: American History Research Paper
- Research paper written by Conchita Herrera about antiques in her family. Covered are antique guns, furniture and kitchenware. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1972.
- Espejo in the Big Bend
- Research paper written by Florian A. Kolodzie for a History class at Marfa High School on January 19, 1948. The paper is about the Spanish exploreres, especailly Antonio de Espejo, in the Big Bend area of Texas.
- [Foundation for Adobe House]
- Photograph of the foundation for an adobe house. There is a large pile of dirt in the foreground.
- 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".
- [Information about a Photograph of Three Girls]
- Information written about a photograph of three young girls for a research paper about the Delgadillo family for a history class at Marfa High School. This document lists the names of the three girls, in order, and the ages and short biographical section for Rosa Delgadillo and Cruz Delgadillo. What appears to be a rough draft for another photograph's information is handwritten on the back, but is marked out in red ink.
- Louis Adams
- Research paper written by Robert Vizcaino about the life of Louis Adams, a Marfa cowboy. Adams lived and worked in Marfa, Texas from when he was born in 1868 until his death in 1946. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1972.
- [Wild Cane]
- Photograph of wild cane that will be used for roofing material for an adobe house. The wild cane is in a pile on the ground next to an adobe building. The building has no roof.
- The Air Age Comes to Marfa
- Research paper written by John Walker about Cal Rodgers' historic cross-continental flight on the Vin Fiz Flyer and his stop in Marfa, Texas. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School and is dated October 13, 1972.
- [Ashton House]
- Photograph of the Ashton House taken in December of 1972. The house is dilapidated and the yard is overgrown. The back of the photograph says, "An Original Polaroid Land Photograph," and has ordering information.
- The Childers Family
- This is a paper describing the Childers family.
- 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.
- The Rock House
- This is a paper describing both Casa Piedra, "The Rock House," and the people who lived in Casa Piedra.
- [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.
- [Christopher's Department Store]
- Exterior of Christopher's Department Store. Two people are standing in front of the store. Left to right are: W.W. Christopher and J.W. Christopher.
- Eddie Pierce
- Photograph of Eddie Pierce, owner of Eddie Pierce Motors, Inc. in Marfa, Texas.
- [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.
- [Employees at Christopher's Department Store]
- Interior of Christopher's Department Store. Two males and one female are standing around a desk. One woman is seated at the desk.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Genevive Prieto
- Photograph of Genieve Prieto of Genevive's Beauty Shop in Marfa, Texas.
- [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.
- [Gloria's Beauty Salon]
- Exterior of Gloria's Beauty Salon.
- Helen Forbes
- Photograph of Helen Forbes, head librarian at Marfa Public Library from 1958 - 1974.
- [Insurance agency belonging to the Ligons]
- Exterior of the Ligon insurance agency. Three people are standing in front of the insurance agency. Left to right are: Alice Lignon, Willie Jo Ligon, and an unnamed woman. The unnamed woman is standing to the right of a blue car.