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American History Project
This is a paper describing the people who lived in Casa Piedra (otherwise known as La Punta del Agua).
Anne Jordan Childers
This is a paper describing Anne Jordan Childers
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.
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.
Bedrock Mortal and Pestle
Photograph of a bedrock mortar and pestle, a tool used to grind food by native americans.
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.
Burial Ground near Presidio, Texas
Indian burial ground near Presidio, Texas.
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.
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.
Comanches and Apaches exhibit at Fort Davis Museum
Photograph of an exhibit at the Fort Davis Museum about the Comanches and Apaches, two tribes that lived in west Texas. Seen in the exhibit are photographs, moccasins, a beaded knife sheath, a saddle and other Indian artifacts.
Early Housekeeping
Research paper for an American History class at Marfa High School in November 1967, written by Elizabeth Newton. She describes the daily chores and work done by women in the pioneer days of Texas, without electricity or plumbing.
[Entertainment on the Ranch]
Paper describing how workers on the ranches entertained themselves by staging plays and eating together.
Felipe Carrasco
Research paper by Rolando Ontineros, done for an American History class at Marfa high School in 1967. The paper tells the story of Felipe Carrasco and the places he lived and worked.
Five Pictures
Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Alejandro "Alec" Dominguez, the author's grandfather, and his children.
Flint Quarry in Presidio County, Texas
Photograph of a flint quarry in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.
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.
Indian Arrowheads
Photograph of Indian arrowheads found in west Texas.
[Indian Arrowheads found in Presidio County]
Photograph of some Indian arrowheads in a case that were found in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.
Indian Arrowheads found in Presidio County
Photograph of some Indian arrowheads in a case that were found in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.
Indian Arrowheads found in Presidio County
Photograph of some Indian arrowheads in a case that were found in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.
[Indian Arrowheads found in Presidio County]
Photograph of some Indian arrowheads in a case that were found in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.
Indian Arrowheads found in Presidio County
Photograph of some Indian arrowheads in a case that were found in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.
[Indian Arrowheads found in Presidio County]
Photograph of some Indian arrowheads in a case that were found in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.
Indian Artifacts found in Presidio County
Photograph of some Indian stone carvings found in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.
Indian Artifacts found in Presidio County
Photograph of some Indian beads carved from stone found in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.
Indian Artifacts found in Presidio County
Photograph of arrowheads found in Presidio County by Richard Hewitt and his father. This photo shows an assortment of arrowheads mounted and framed. This photo was included in a research paper by Richard Hewitt for an American History class at Marfa High School in December 1967.
Indian Artifacts found in Presidio County
Photograph of arrowheads found in Presidio County by Richard Hewitt and his father. This photo shows an assortment of arrowheads mounted and framed. This photo was included in a research paper by Richard Hewitt for an American History class at Marfa High School in December 1967.
Indian Artifacts found in Presidio County
Photograph of artifacts found in Presidio County by Richard Hewitt and his father. This photo shows an assortment of baskets. This photo was included in a research paper by Richard Hewitt for an American History class at Marfa High School in December 1967.
Indian Artifacts found in Presidio County
Photograph of artifacts found in Presidio County by Richard Hewitt and his father. This photo shows an assortment of baskets. This photo was included in a research paper by Richard Hewitt for an American History class at Marfa High School in December 1967.
Indian Artifacts found in Presidio County
Photograph of artifacts found in Presidio County by Richard Hewitt and his father. Included are arrowheads, grass used to weave baskets, spears and other Indian implements. This photo was included in a research paper by Richard Hewitt for an American History class at Marfa High School in December 1967.
Indian Burial Ground in Presidio County, Texas
Photograph of an Indian burial ground in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.
Indian Implements
This is a research paper written by Leticia Cortez for an American History Class at Marfa High School on November 28, 1967. In the paper she describes the [Native American] Indian utensils and implements found in their households and the various uses of these items.
The Indian Mummy
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.
Indian Pueblo Site in Presidio, Texas
Photograph of an Indian Pueblo site in Presidio, Texas. Unidentified people pose in the photograph. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.
Irons and Wash Stand Items
Photographs of antique irons owned by Mrs. Fox Parker and Socorro Quintana and wash stand items 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.
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.
[Margarita, Felipe, and Demetria Carrasco]
Description that goes with a photograph of the Carrasco children. The paper describes the work done by the children and their mother in Ruidosa, Texas in 1909.
Metate in Presidio County, Texas
Photograph of a metate in Presidio County, Texas. A metate was a tool used to grind food. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.
Metates and Manos
Photograph of some metates and manos, tools used to grind food by native americans.
[Most Interesting Person: Evelyn Raetzch Davis]
Research paper outline written for a history class at Marfa High School about Mrs. Evelyn Raetzch Davis, who was a teacher in elementary schools, high schools, and colleges in and around the area of Marfa, Texas, between the years of 1954 and 1972. She also authored several books and enjoyed writing and painting in her free time.
Mrs. Trine Luna's Metate
1 photographic print: b&w; 2 x 2 1/2 in.
Mrs. Trine Luna's Metate
1 photographic print: b&w; 2 x 2 1/2 in.
Mrs. Trine Luna's Molajete
1 photographic print: b&w; 2 x 2 1/2 in.
Mummified Indian Baby found in a West Texas Cave
Photograph of a 750-year old mummified baby found underground in a west Texas cave around 1952. The baby was wrapped in fur, a blanket, and then buckskin. This was one of two babies found, the other was sent to the Smithsonian. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.
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.
People at La Fiesta de San Juan in Terlingua
Two pages describing a photograph with a group of people going to La Fiesta de San Juan in Terlingua. Some of them were relatives of Saul Acosta.
Pioneer Lamp
Photographs of a pioneer lamp and old iron stove owned by Mrs. Joe Mitchell. This page was included in a paper written by Elizabeth Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in November 1967.
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.
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