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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.
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.
Five Pictures
Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Alejandro "Alec" Dominguez, the author's grandfather, and his children.
Gene West's Hunting License from 1969
Hunting license issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to Gene West of Marfa in 1969. This was included in a research paper by Harvey Slaton for an American History class in 1971.
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.
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.
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.
Reminiscing with My Grandmother
Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Dorotea Quintana, the author's grandmother, keeping house on a large farm - using a flat iron to iron clothes, carting water from a nearby creek, and fueling a wood-fueled stove.
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