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- C.J. Alvorado, Early Days as a Teacher
- Photograph of C .J. Alvorado in his early days as a teacher. His students hold an American flag.
- [Cal Rodgers in Airplane]
- Two photographs of, "Cal Rodgers approaching a level area new [sic] the present day Thunderbird Restaurant for landing." In the top photograph, the plane is in mid-flight. In the bottom photograph, a crowd of people on the ground watches the plane come in.
- [Cal Rodgers in Vin Fiz Flyer]
- Photograph of Cal Rodgers in the Vin Fiz Flyer, the plane he flew across the continental United States in 1911. The plane is on the ground, and a group of people watches from behind.
- 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".
- [Call for Military Service for Ben Avant, 1917]
- Official call for military service and to appear for physical examination for Ben Sidney Avant of Marfa, Texas August 17, 1917.
- [Camel from US Army Camel Corps in transit from Europe to the US]
- Photograph of a drawing of a camel from the US Army Camel Corps. The camel has been secured against gale winds during its trip from Europe to America. It is kneeling on the deck of a ship.
- The Camels are Coming
- Paper illustrating the history of the US Army Camel Corps.
- [Camp Building]
- This photograph shows an building that is open on three sides, with a blue roof held up by log posts. Inside the building there are rows of long benches and there are two wires attached to the roof of the building and extending outside the picture. To the left of the building, there is a large, metal bell and there are trees behind the building to either side. The foreground looks as though it is bare dirt with some low scrub. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph appears to say, "The [...] for the youth."
- [Camp Building]
- This photograph shows an building that is open on three sides, with a blue roof held up by log posts. Inside the building there are rows of long benches and there are two wires attached to the roof of the building and extending outside the picture. To the left of the building, there is a large, metal bell and there are trees behind the building to either side. The foreground looks as though it is bare dirt with some low scrub. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph appears to say, "The [...] for the youth."
- [Camp Cabins]
- This photograph shows a group of white buildings with trees amongst them. To the left, there is a low wall built of bricks and covered by a white roof of metal siding; behind, there is a tree and at least one other building. To the right, there is another building and tree, and, in the foreground, the patio of a third building which is otherwise not visible in the picture. The ground appears to be gravel with some yellow scrub. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Present day cabins."
- [Camp Cabins]
- This photograph shows a group of white buildings with trees amongst them. To the left, there is a low wall built of bricks and covered by a white roof of metal siding; behind, there is a tree and at least one other building. To the right, there is another building and tree, and, in the foreground, the patio of a third building which is otherwise not visible in the picture. The ground appears to be gravel with some yellow scrub. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Present day cabins."
- [Camp Chapel]
- This photograph shows a long, blue building that is closed on the right end, but open to the left with the roof held up by poles. In front of the building, there is a large, bare tree bent over to the ground. There are green trees behind the building to the far left and some hills in the distance in the right side of the photograph. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Chapel in the rocks."
- [Camp Chapel]
- This photograph shows a long, blue building that is closed on the right end, but open to the left with the roof held up by poles. In front of the building, there is a large, bare tree bent over to the ground. There are green trees behind the building to the far left and some hills in the distance in the right side of the photograph. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Chapel in the rocks."
- 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.
- Camp Holland in 1966
- Here is a colored view of the Camp of what it looked like in 1964. The green part in the center of the three long buildings was a water fountain. This photo was included in a research paper by William Kim Thornsburg in an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966.
- [Camp Reading Room]
- This photograph shows several buildings surrounded by trees. In the foreground, there is a tree in front of a building covered in metal siding. There is a white door on the building with two signs; over the door, one sign says, "Reading Room 120" and to the right of the door, the second sign says, "Billy Jo Camp Memorial Building 1964." To the right, behind the first building there is another building, partially visible, which is is open on the front and appears to be used as storage. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Billy Jo camp reading room."
- [Camp Reading Room]
- This photograph shows several buildings surrounded by trees. In the foreground, there is a tree in front of a building covered in metal siding. There is a white door on the building with two signs; over the door, one sign says, "Reading Room 120" and to the right of the door, the second sign says, "Billy Jo Camp Memorial Building 1964." To the right, behind the first building there is another building, partially visible, which is is open on the front and appears to be used as storage. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Billy Jo camp reading room."
- Camp Scene at Night
- Night photograph of a campsite in West Texas near Mule Ear Canyon. The photographer, Fred Smithers ignited flash powder on a sheet of paper to create the photo. This photo was included in a research paper by Jaime Javier Vasquez for an American History class in 1978.
- Camp Scene with Cooks
- Photograph of a camp scene with cooks preparing a meal while campers discussion is going on to the right. The cooks work over campfires using dutch ovens. The chuck wagons are pulled up in the background under a tarp.
- Camper Going Home
- Early-day campers leaving the Bloys' Camp Grounds after a meaningful week of worship. One man is driving a wagon pulled by mules, he wears a tall hat. Buildings stand behind the scene.
- [Campers in a Field]
- This photograph shows a very large group of people standing together in a line, with two smaller groups sitting on the ground in front of them. The closest group appears to be four men in dark suits. They are too far away to make out much detail, but several of the people seem to be holding up dark-colored umbrellas. The foreground shows that the area is a large open field covered in short grass and brush. In the background, there are trees, white tents, and various other items as well as mountains behind them. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "All campers on the ground, about 1900."
- [Campground Cemetery]
- This photograph shows a large headstone in an area surrounded by a white fence with a gate. The area is in the midst of a field covered in yellow brush. In the background, there are trees and mountains in the distance. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "John & Eva Means buried on camp ground."
- [Campground Cemetery]
- This photograph shows a large headstone in an area surrounded by a white fence with a gate. The area is in the midst of a field covered in yellow brush. In the background, there are trees and mountains in the distance. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "John & Eva Means buried on camp ground."
- [Campground Eating Area]
- This photograph shows a group of people or all ages under a large tree. In the center of the photograph, there is a long table with people sitting around it and there are other people standing to either side in front of them. The men are wearing suits with ties and the women are wearing dresses; almost all of them are wearing hats. In the background, there are more trees, and, to the left some buggies or old-style automobiles. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Eating area (1900)."
- The Campos Family
- This is a research paper written by Herlinda Espinoza for an American History Class at Marfa High School on December 7, 1970. It covers the history of the Campos family of west Texas.
- [Canine artifact]
- Photograph of an oval, white soapstone Indian artifact carved with the shape of a small canine. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The first tribe of Indians to be recorded were called the 'Basketmakers.' They quickly faded into the background with the coming of the Jumanos" (pp. 2-3).
- [Capote Falls]
- Postcard of Capote Falls, near Marfa. A small waterfall is cascading between two large cliffs. The tops of a few trees can been seen at the bottom left and right corners of the photograph.
- [Car and set from movie Giant]
- Photograph of a set from the movie, "Giant" including the front of a stone mansion with a car parked in front. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The house used for the shooting still stands in the pasture where it was put together nearly fourteen years ago" (p. 12).
- 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.
- Card from Lizzie Crosson's Funeral
- Copy photo of a card from Lizzie Crosson's funeral with an illustration of an angel to the left and a curtain drawn back by two cherubs on the other. The angle is leaning on a gravestone with the text "Mrs. Lizzie Crosson, Born Aug. 25, 1844. Died Nov, 17, 1924. Age 80 years 2 mos. 22 D."; the text of the poem is written on a lower part of the stone with "In Loving Remembrance" at the very bottom.
- 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.
- Carolina and John Humphries
- Photgraph of Carolina Borunda Humphries with the her husband John in Fort Davis, Texas.
- Carolina Borunda
- Portionof a research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School in 1975. It describes three photographs of Carolina Palomo Bondura. The information came from her daughter, Carolina Borunda Humphries.
- Carolina Borunda and Her Cows
- Photograph of Carolina Borunda in 1936 after coming home from the hospital. She is doing her daily chores. This photograph was part of a report done for a history class at Marfa High School in 1975.
- Carolina Borunda at age 17
- Photograph of Carolina Borunda at age 17. She later becam Carolina Borunda Humpheries. She has a contemporary hair style and wears a necklace.
- Carolina Borunda Drying Chilies
- Photograph of Carolina Borunda in 1910 drying green chilies on her small ranch east of Marfa. These were used at her restaurant, the Old Borunda Cafe. This photograph was part of a report done for a history class at Marfa High School in 1975.
- Carolina Borunda Feeding Her Cows
- Photograph of Carolina Borunda in 1913 feeding her livestock by hand in the old style method on their family farm near Marfa, Texas. This photograph was part of a report done for a history class at Marfa High School in 1975.
- [Carolina Borunda Humphries]
- Photograph of Carolina Borunda Humphries cooking on a wood stove at The Old Borunda cafe. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Carolina Borunda Humphries has cooked on her wood stove in the kitchen at 'The Old Borunda' for many years. This restaurant has been in the Borunda family for three generations" (p. 13).
- Carolina Borunda Humphries
- Photograph of Carolina Borunda Humphries.
- Carolina Borunda Humphries Cooking on Her Wood Stove
- Photograph of Carolina Borunda Humphries cooking on the wood stove at her restaurant, The Old Borunda Cafe.
- Carolina Borunda Humphries in the Old Borunda Cafe
- Photograph of Carolina Borunda Humphries in the Old Borunda Cafe in Marfa.
- Carolina Borunda Humphries in the Old Borunda Cafe
- Photograph of Carolina Borunda Humphries in the Old Borunda Cafe in Marfa.
- Carolina Borunda Humphries in the Old Borunda Cafe
- Photograph of Carolina Borunda Humphries in the Old Borunda Cafe in Marfa.
- Carolina Borunda Humphries in the Old Borunda Cafe
- Photograph of Carolina Borunda Humphries in the Old Borunda Cafe in Marfa.
- Carolina Borunda Humphries in the Old Borunda Cafe
- Photograph of Carolina Borunda Humphries in the Old Borunda Cafe in Marfa.
- Carolina Palomo Borunda and her Cow
- Photograph of Carolina Palomo Borunda standing by one of her cows.
- Carolina Palomo Borunda on her Farm
- Photgraph of Carolina Palomo Borunda with a calf on her farm east of Marfa. She wears a long dress.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.