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- 1930 Wedding
- Photograph of a wedding in 1930. The bride and groom are, Cecilia Quintana and Rafael Bejarano. The Best Man is Daniel Quintana and the Maid of Honor is Sixta Quintana. The Flower Girl is Alice Jiminez.
- [1935 class picture from Casa Piedra]
- Class picture of Mrs. Ora Matthews' junior high class in 1935. From left to right: Rita Alvarado, Jesusita Herrera, Josephine Polanco, Conrado Vasquez, Jr., Anita Hernandez, Carmen Vasquez, Cirso Munoz, Catarina Chavez, and Lucilla Polanco. Lucilla Polanco was employed by Casner Motor Company in the 1960s. Josephine Polanco was Mrs. Henry Lujan, Emerald's mother.
- [Adobe House]
- Photograph of an adobe house and several people sitting and standing around it. A child is standing by the door. A woman holding a baby animal is standing near the side of the house. Three adults and two children are sitting and standing on the roof of the house. They are also holding animals. The house is built into the side of a cliff. A note in the lower right corner says, "Duncan Photo 1442 The Rio Grande."
- 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.
- [Air Plane Wrecked At Marfa Texas]
- Photograph of a plane wreck in Marfa, Texas in June 1919. The plane has crashed into a small pond. Two men can be seen standing in the background. In the foreground is clothing, including a hat, that belonged to children killed when the plane hit the pond. A handwritten note on the photograph says, "Air plane wrecked at Marfa Tex June 26th 1919."
- Alabama Land Deed with President Buchanan's Signature
- Photograph of a Alabama land deed for 220 acres belonging to Garrison Deens. it is signed by President James Buchanan on November 1, 1858. Mr. Deens sold this land to James O. Sellers in 1859 or 1860. Mr. Sellers was Ethel Bryant's grandfather. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
- [Alpine Street]
- Photograph of a rodeo parade in Alpine, Texas in October, 1924. There are several parked cars in the foreground. On the street are several men on horseback and in horse-drawn vehicles. They are wearing shirts with "06" on the backs. A banner in the street between two buildings says, "Come to San Angelo Fair." A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Rodeo Parade Alpine Tex. Oct 1924."
- Anne, Doug, Ethel, and Jane Bryant
- Photograph of Anne, Doug, Ethel, and Jane Bryant in 1930.
- Antique Wash Bowl
- Photographs of antique wash bowl and pitcher owned by Jessie Mueller. This page was included in a paper written by Elizabeth Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in November 1967.
- [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."
- [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."
- Autographed Photo of Pilots Jimmie Mattern and Bernie Griffin
- Autographed photograph of pilots Jimmie Mattern and Bernie Griffin, prior to their attempt to fly around the world. The trip was funded by D.W. Bryant.
- [Automobiles in Circle]
- Photograph of dozens of automobiles arranged in a circle in a field during a rodeo in Alpine, Texas. In the circle are two men on horseback and one man on foot. The Sul Ross College building is visible in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Rodeo Scene Alpine, Oct 1924."
- Avant Grocer Co. and Marfa Millinery Co.
- Unidentified individuals standing out side of the Avant Grocer Co. and Marfa Millinery Co. in Marfa, Texas. Man who is eighth from the left is A.M. Avant.
- Blackwell School
- This image was scanned from the negative of the photograph. It shows the buildings of the Blackwell School in Marfa, Texas. In the foreground, the ground is bare dirt and the buildings are in the background. There are at least three different white buildings with many windows and doors. The building in the middle has the name of the school visible over the door. There are shrubs planted against the walls of the buildings. To the right, there is a flagpole (but no flag), a bare tree, and some other shrubs. A handwritten note on the back of the print says, "Blackwell School about 1940."
- La Blanche "Trixie" Casner Davis
- Page with a photograph of La BLanche "Trixie" Casner Davis. This page is part of a 1977 report for a history class at Marfa High School by Jess Evans.
- [Bloys Campmeeting]
- In this photograph, a group of 13 people (including two children) are standing in front of trees. All of the men and most of the women are wearing hats (and/or bonnets). At the bottom of the photograph there are several handwritten labels: "S. N. B., G. N. Bogel, Jessie B. H. [...] H. J. H. Jr., Eda Jenkins Hubbard, and W. W. Bogel" From left to right, there are: a woman in a white dress with dark-colored sleeves (S. N. B.); a man in a white shirt and bow-tie wearing dark glasses; a second woman in a white dress next to a younger woman wearing a darker-colored dress and bonnet and behind them there is a man wearing a white shirt and tie; a woman in a white dress with a dark pin at the collar holding the hand of a very young boy, also in white, and standing next to a slightly older boy in white with a square collar; a man (directly behind the boys) who appears to be wearing a uniform; two women in white dresses; another man in uniform; and an older man (W. W. Bogel) with a moustache who has something tucked into the waist of his slacks. Directly behind the men to the right, there is some sort of covered vehicle (a buggy or automobile). A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says "Bloys Camp Meeting circa 1913/1916."
- [The Bogel Women]
- In this photograph, three women are standing together in what appears to be a yard. The women on the ends are both wearing white dresses with lace; the woman in the middle is wearing a checkered dress. The woman to the far right is older and has a dark tie at her throat and is holding a white, lacy parasol. Behind them, there is a tree and some bushes and several buildings are visible in the background. The names "Jessie," "Aunt Hennie," and "Granny" are handwritten from left to right over the women. On the back of the photograph, there is a handwritten note that says "Jessie Bogel Hubbard (Mrs. Harry J.), Genevieve (Hennie) Bogel, Sarah Newton Bogel (Mrs. W. W.), at Bogel residence, 220 W. Lincoln. Old Baptist Church in background. Tall chimney on Howell residence is still there. Circa 1913-1914."
- Bootleggers
- Photograph of bootleggers, most likely during prohibition. The Mexicans regularly smuggled sotol, a drink similar to tequila, across the border near the Big Bend area of West Texas. These men have a barrel and some bottles of alcohol on the ground next to them.
- Border Patrol
- This paper describes a number of photographs of the early Border Patrol in Marfa, Texas. It was written by Ernest Villareal for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1967.
- Border Patrol Car, Decorated for Parade
- Photograph of a Border Patrol car that has been decorated for the Fourth of July parade in Marfa in 1928. Dorn (R) and Emmet Taylor (L) stand by the car.
- Border Patrol Car, Decorated for Parade
- Photograph of a Border Patrol car that has been decorated for the Fourth of July parade in Marfa in 1928. The baby is the son of Mrs. and Mr. Alvin Ogden at about 1 year in age.
- Buildings at Camp Holland
- Photograph of buildings in the mountains at Camp Holland, Texas. The two long buildings in the front are the barracks and the middle building is the mess hall. The four buildings in the background are officers' quarters. The barracks are built of stone. Cacti grow in the foreground. This photo was included in a research paper by William Kim Thornsburg in an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966.
- Buildings At Old Fort Davis - Fort Davis, Texas
- This photograph shows four two-story buildings in front of the rocky cliff of a mountain. In the foreground, there is an area covered with scrub and what looks like an unpaved road and telephone poles in front of the buildings. The buildings to the far left and right look a bit weathered and old, but could still be in use and the one near the center has a pickup truck parked outside. The next building to the right appears to be abandoned and is sagging and falling apart; it looks as though it is made of wood although the others seem to be brick.
- Butter Churn
- Photographs of a butter churn with its dasher owned by Mrs. Fox Parker. It has a number 3 on it and a maple leaf. This page was included in a paper written by Elizabeth Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in November 1967.
- L.C. Brite
- Photograph of L.C. Brite. Beneath the photo reads, "L.C. Brite. B.C.B. Trustee, 1914-41; President, 1925-41; T.C.U. Trustee, 1912-41. 29 years." He has a mustache and wears a suit and tie.
- [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.
- 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".
- [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.
- 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.
- Carolina Borunda Humphries
- Photograph of Carolina Borunda Humphries.
- [Cartoon of the New Deal]
- Cartoon depiction of the New Deal introduced during the Great Depression. Picture shows a mother pig with many teats and "Old Faithful, The Tax Payer" written on her. Behind her are seventeen piglets with acronyms written on them, including "AAA," "CC," and "FERA." At the bottom of the picture is the title: "A Small Part of the Brood."
- [Casner Family]
- Photographs of Hiram Casner and his family, the upper photo has Hiram, Granny Ake, Emma Ake Casner and Sampson Farriss sitting on the porch of their ranch house at Llano Creek. The lower photo is of the Casner family reunion in 1913. Hiram and Pete Casner are the two elder gentlemen in the front row. This page is part of a 1977 report for a history class at Marfa High School by Jess Evans.
- [Cast in a Play]
- Photograph of the cast of a play in the Marfa - Alpine region of Texas. They are wearing their costumes. Advertising is seen around the stage area. A backdrop has a scene with ships and buildings.
- [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.
- Collie Family Women in Martin, Michigan
- Photograph of twelve women of the Collie family covering many generations. The women pose in front of an automobile in Martin, Michigan.
- [Colonel George T. Langhorne and Major General Joseph T. Dickman]
- Photograph of Colonel George T. Langhorne and Major General Joseph T. Dickman. They are standing outside a building. There are two chairs behind them. According to a handwritten note on the back of the photograph, Langhorne is commanding the 8th Cavalry and Military District, and Dickman is commanding So. Department. The photograph was taken at the Marfa United States Military Headquarters.
- [Cowboy on a Bucking Bronco]
- A cowboy concentrates as he rides a bucking bronco, while a large crowd behind him watches. The bronco and the cowboy have a front view pose.
- [Cowboy on Horse Calf-Roping]
- A cowboy is riding his horse while roping a small calf. The crowd behind the cowboy watches behind him. A large, two-story stall holding spectators is also in the foreground.
- Daniel Brito, Andres Garcia and Maria Brito
- Photograph of (L-R): Daniel Brito, Andres Garcia, unknown girl, and Maria Brito. They are out of doors in a field.
- Dave Wease's Automotive Garage
- Photograph of three automobiles parked in Dave Wease's Garage. Mr. Wease was known for hauling gasoline to stranded motorists as far away as Terlingua, Lajitas, and Study Butte. This photo was included in a research paper by David Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1971.
- Deed of Trust
- Photograph of the Deed of Trust from M.D. Bryant's first business venture.
- Doug Bryant at New Mexico Military Institute
- Photograph of Doug Bryant while attending the New Mexico Military Institute in 1936. He is wearing a uniform. The photo is signed, "With love to Father, From Son Doug".
- [Early Marfa street scene]
- Copy print of an early photograph of businesses and structures on one side of a street in Marfa, Texas. A handwritten note under the image says "Marfa Street Scene - 35 years ago: Sun-Set Saloon, Marfa House Hotel, Marfa House Dining Room, Mrs. Heebie's Grocery Store." There are additional notes on the back include one that says "Early Street Scene." The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "An election was held as a formality, and the Marfa depot became the county seat of most of West Texas" (pp. 6-7).
- [Eight Men including A.M. Avant]
- Cabinet card studio photograph of Ben S. Avant and seven other men. Ben is second from left on front row.
- [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.
- Enlistment Record of Marcellus Bryant
- Photograph of the Enlistment Record of Marcellus Bryant from 1918. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
- Ethel Christian's Report Card - Grade 9
- Photograph of Ethel Christian's report card for grade 9 at Logansport High School. Subjects she studied were: spelling, drawing, music, algebra, American history, literature, latin, phisiology, zoology, agriculture, and domestic art. She was never absent and tardy only twice. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.