Avery Engraved bottle
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Brown bottle engraved with lines.
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth30047/
The Indian Mummy
Date: 1967
Creator: unknown
Description: This is a research paper for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1967. It describes the discovery of two mummified Indian babies from 1200 or earlier, found near Pinto Canyon in 1952. It describes how they were preserved. One was sent to the Smithsonian Institute and the other was on display at a local motel. The paper also mentions other artifacts found in the cave.
Holding Partner: Marfa Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth39983/
The Indians of The Big Bend Country
Date: 1968-04
Creator: Edwards, Nancy
Description: This is a research paper written by Nancy Edwards for an American History Class at Marfa High School in April 1968. The paper discusses the various tribes in west Texas and how they lived, artifacts found in pueblos and caves, historical descriptions of early Spanish interactions with the tribes, and relationships between the tribes. It covers popular legends of some tribes and legends surrounding the Marfa Lights.
Holding Partner: Marfa Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth39982/
My Land, My heritage, My hope
Date: 1969
Creator: Edwards, Nancy
Description: This is an essay depicting historical landmarks, landscape, and people of Marfa.
Holding Partner: Marfa Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth39396/
Print of plows and harrows
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Sketches and explanations of plows, (reverse: sketches and explanations of harrows).
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth30582/
Map to Illustrate Early Voyages and Discoveries of North America
Date: 1885
Creator: A. S. Barnes & Co.
Description: This map shows North and Central America and surrounding areas including portions of South America, Africa, and Europe. Notes and lines are used to show the path of exploration across the Atlantic Ocean and within North America including the names and dates of the explorers. Continents are shaded in color and some major cities and bodies of water are marked on the map. An inset in the lower left corner shows only the eastern portion of North and South America (including the Caribbean) and is titled "To Illustrate Colonies." Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.
Holding Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Libraries
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth50349/
Heritage, Summer 2004
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Description: Quarterly publication containing articles related to the preservation of historic artifacts and sites in Texas. Feature articles discuss various aspects of Texas history and heritage, often highlighting museums and collections within the state. Also included are book reviews, current preservation news, and a listing of historical museums in Texas.
Holding Partner: Texas Historical Foundation
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth45373/
Heritage, Volume 18, Number 01, Winter 2000
Date: 2000
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Description: Quarterly publication containing articles related to the preservation of historic artifacts and sites in Texas. Feature articles discuss various aspects of Texas history and heritage, often highlighting museums and collections within the state. Also included are book reviews, current preservation news, and a listing of historical museums in Texas.
Holding Partner: Texas Historical Foundation
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth45388/
Heritage, Winter 2002
Date: 2002
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Description: Quarterly publication containing articles related to the preservation of historic artifacts and sites in Texas. Feature articles discuss various aspects of Texas history and heritage, often highlighting museums and collections within the state. Also included are book reviews, current preservation news, and a listing of historical museums in Texas.
Holding Partner: Texas Historical Foundation
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth45380/
Heritage, Volume 16, Number 04, Fall 1998
Date: 1998
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Description: Quarterly publication containing articles related to the preservation of historic artifacts and sites in Texas. Feature articles discuss various aspects of Texas history and heritage, often highlighting museums and collections within the state. Also included are book reviews, current preservation news, and a listing of historical museums in Texas.
Holding Partner: Texas Historical Foundation
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth45399/