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- [Four generations of Cabezuelas]
- January 1959 picture of Catalina Cabezuela, her daughter, her granddaughter, and her great-granddaughter (Melva Yvonne). The women are seated on a red couch. From left to right: Catalina Cabezuela, Catalina's daughter, Catalina's granddaughter, and Catalina's great-granddaughter.
- CCC Service Camp Employees
- Photograph description by Calistro Nunez Sr. in an interview on January 18, 1975 by Calistro Nunez, Jr., "This picture, taken in January 23, 1934, shows five federal employees standing in front of their barrack, These men worked in the CCC camps." The photo shows men standing on the steps outside the doorway.
- The Life of Jesus Cabezuela
- This is a paper describing the life of Jesus Cabezuela, by Lynda Grace Mendoza.
- Life of Jesus Cabezuela
- This is a paper describing the life of Jesus Cabezuela, by Nora Cabezuela.
- George Francis and Thomas Clement Crosson
- This is a paper describing the lives of George Francis Crosson and Thomas Clement Crosson.
- Brother and Sister Carrasco
- This is a research paper written by Ninfa Porras for an American History Class at Marfa High School on January 17, 1977.
- St. Mary's Catholic Church
- Paper describing St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marfa, Texas
- John F. Conners
- This is a research paper written by Mary Francis Conners for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1977. It is a brief biography of John Francis Conners.
- Barriers in Labor During the Depression
- Paper based on an interview with Johnnie Collie. The paper describes his family, his different jobs in a variety of places and his time in the U.S. Army. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1977 by Orlando Garcia.
- Marfa Businesses
- This is a paper describing Marfa, Texas businesses.
- Felicitas Contreras
- Paper detailing the life of Felicitas Contreras.
- A Paper Presented to the History Department of Marfa High School
- This is a paper describing the store of Max Cortez.
- The Life of Max Cortez Fall Research Paper for American History
- Biography of Max Cortez written by his great-granddaughter, Martha Cortez. Max Cortez was born in Aldama, Chihuahua, Mexico in 1867.
- Mrs. Carrasco
- This paper contains a biography of Paula Quiroz Carrasco. It discusses her family and her talent for knitting. This was a research paper by Silvino Ocon for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1977.
- The Crosson Family
- Paper written by Jon Polson for his history class at Marfa High School on January 29, 1978. It is about the family of George and Lizzie Crosson, two of the earliest settlers in west Texas. They arrived by covered wagon in 1866-1867. The started the Goat Mountain Ranch and had five children.
- Bloys Camp-Meeting
- This report discusses the history of the Bloys Camp-Meeting from its founding by Brother Bloys up through the time that the report was written (1964) with the use of first-hand accounts. The report is handwritten in ink on lined notebook paper
- American History Paper
- Paper written for an American History class at Marfa High School by Andrew Wells on January 13, 1975. It consists of descriptions of photographs of the Brite Ranch near Marfa. The photos include the Brite family, ranch hands and other employees who worked on the ranch, buildings, and livestock.
- The Brite's of Marfa, Texas
- This is a research paper written by Josephine Aguilor for an American History Class at Marfa High School on January 13, 1964. It contains biographical information about the Brite family, describing their home and their charitable acts in Marfa, Texas.
- The Old Borunda Cafe
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School in January 1965. It contains biographical information about Carolina Palomo Borunda and Carolina Borunda Humphries. Both of these womwn ran the Old Borunda Cafe.
- Bottle Collection of George and Galen McCallum
- Report by Galen McCallum about her collection of glass bottles.It gives a brief history of glass bottles, from individually blown glass bottles to manufactured bottles, descriptions of various bottles and some uses of glass bottles. Pages are included with descriptions of photos that were part of this report.
- It's a Corker
- History Thesis by Carleen Pirtle about glass bottles, written in januyary 1971. The paper gives a brief history of different types of glass bottles: whiskeys, bitters, medicines, house-holds, and drink bottles - beer, wine, soda water. It discusses why these bottles are so interesting and how some of them were made. It also has six pages of hand-drawn examples of bottles. Note cards are included at the end that may have been used to describe specific bottles.
- [Businesses in Marfa]
- Report by Glenn Garcia for an American History class at marfa High School in January 1974. It is about businesses in Marfa, Texas based on his interviews with Jesusita Brito of Chuy's Place and Robert Martinez of Sandy's Grocery Store.
- [Businesses in Marfa]
- Report by Martha Sue Horn for an American History class at marfa High School in January 1974. It is about businesses in Marfa, Texas based on her interviews with business owners and employees at Eddie Pierce Motors, Inc., the Marfa Public Library, the Nu-Way Grocery Store, Colomo's Handy Store and Genevieve's Beauty Shop.
- Enlace Matrimonial
- Wedding invitation for Anita Marquez and Jose Cano in Marfa, Texas on January 31, 1937. A dance was held after the ceremony.
- Lillian Mary Elder Bowman
- This is a research paper written by Wil Cross for an American History Class at Marfa High School in January 1977.
- First Border Patrol Station
- Photograph of the first border patrol station. Chief C.C. Courtney is on the right and Ware Hord stands next to him. On the left is the Assistant Chief, named Hayes. There are three automobiles and a dog behind the men.
- First Border Patrol in Marfa
- Photograph of the first border patrol in Marfa, Texas. (L-R, top row): Peterson, Hunt, Dill, Jack Prather, Kyle, Pierson, and Daniel. (L-R, second row):Alvin Ogden, Jesse Hill, Earl Fallis, Jack Starkey. unknown, Baird, Brooks, Dorn, Jackson. (L-R, bottom row): Jack DeVolin, James, Metcalf, Joe Dill, C.C. Courtney (Chief), Shelly Barnes (Assistant Chief), Ware Hord, Emmet Hunter, and George Dennis.
- U.S. Border Patrolmen in Marfa, Texas in 1930
- Photograph of U.S. Border Patrolmen.Top Row: Peterson, Hunter, Dill, Jack Prather, Kyle, Pierson, and Daniel. Second Row: Ogden, Jesse Hill, Earl Fallis, Jack Starkey, unknown, Baird, Brooks, Dorn, and Jackson. Bottom Row: Jack DeVolin, James Metcalf, Joe Dill, C.C. Courtney (Chief), Shelly Barnes (Assistant Chief), Ware Hord, and George Dennis.
- Old Fort Davis
- Research paper for a high school American History class at Marfa High School on January 12, 1964. It tells of the first explorers in the Big bend region of Texas during 1583 and the establishment of Fort Davis in 1853 Her paper describes the Indian attacks by the Apaches and the end of the military's use of it. Now it is open to the public.
- A Theme of the History of the Marfa Baptist Church
- Theme paper written by Rose Mary Baize for Mrs. Murphy Bennett's American History class at Marfa High School in January 1964. It covers the history of the Baptist church in Marfa including the various buildings where it met, who the leaders were and how it changed overtime.
- St. Mary's Catholic Church and Priests
- Report for an American History class at Marfa High School in January, 1964. It gives the history of St. Mary's Catholic church in Marfa, Texas.
- Febronio Acosta, Identification Card, 1930
- Identification Card belonging to Febronio Acosta, President of the Mexican Honorary Commission during 1930.
- The Adobe House: A Paper Presented to the History Department of Marfa High School
- Research paper written by Mary Francis Conners about the construction of adobe bricks and buildings. The paper describes what adobe is and where adobe buildings are normally found. This paper was written in in January of 1977 for a history class at Marfa High School.
- An Interesting Person
- Paper written for a history Class at Marfa High School by Rosalba Alvarado in 1977. The report is based on an interview with C.J. Alvarado in January 1977. He was a school teacher in Duval and Presidio Counties and later a postmaster in Redford, Texas.
- [Poll Tax Receipt]
- Poll tax receipt for $1.75 received from A.M. Avant on January 30, 1908 in Pleasanton, Texas.
- The History of Athletics in Marfa: A Research Paper Presented to Dr. Clifford Casey
- Research paper written by Carlton Lewis Smith about the history of Marfa High School athletics. Included in the paper are scores of football and basketball games from 1914 to 1951, as well as an overview of coaches J. E. Gregg, L. B. Martin and Bodie Hunter.
- [Interview With Incencio]
- Photograph of two men in a room. The photograph is labeled, "Interview with Incencio." One man has his back to the camera. The other man is sitting in front of a door. He is holding a pen and notebook.
- Fredrick Alvarado, 1943
- Description of a portrait of Fredrick Alvarado, taken on April 18, 1943 in Ruidosa, New Mexico. He fought in World War II.
- [Private Andy Smith at Campground in New Mexico, January 18, 1976]
- Photograph of an Private Andy Smith at Army camp in Cloudcroft, New Mexico.
- Aviation in Presidio County
- Research paper written by Matt Henderson for an American History class at a Marfa high school in 1974 about the history of aviation in Presidio County.
- Interesting Person
- Paper written for a history class at Marfa High School in January 1977 by Rink Polson. It is about Lee Bennett, a teacher in Marfa and founder of the Junior Historians of Marfa.
- [Letter From John Harris to A. M. Avant]
- Letter from John W. Harris to A. M. Avant, Esq. The letter concerns blueprints of properties sold and unsold. The letter is on Harris & Rogers Insurance Agents letterhead. The letter is dated January 22, 1901.
- A 1913 Wedding
- Information about a photograph for a research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the 1913 wedding of Hijinio Roman and Pilar Dominguez. A footnotes page and bibliography to the research paper are also included.
- Life of Dr. Joseph Darracott
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Dr. Joseph Calhoun Darracott, a successful doctor who worked and spent most of his life in Marfa, Texas. Darracott moved to Shafter, Texas, for two years as a company doctor; spent a short time in El Paso, Texas; served as a naval medical officer in World War I; and spent the remainder of his life in Marfa.
- My Grandmother's Sisters
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the author's grandmother's sisters, Rubio D. Dominguez and Maria Rubio D. Ochoa.
- [Photograph of Marriage Certificate]
- Photograph of a marriage certificate for Francis D. Wilson and Hannah A. Jones from January 1, 1860.
- Vic Dominguez
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Vic Dominguez, who worked at a number of grocery stores in Marfa, Texas, until opening a taxi stand. Vic Dominguez had four children, and each child is discussed at length (date of birth, career, children, etc.) in this paper.
- Richard C. Daly's Account to Harry Warren on January 15, 1907, of Presidio, Texas
- Richard C. Daly's account to Harry Warren, Deputy Collector of Customs, on January 15, 1907, at Presidio, Texas. Daly arrived in Presidio, Texas, in 1866, after a long stint in the U.S. Army (fought in the Civil War). Daly gives a description of the men, and their wives and children, living in the town during that time.
- The Life of W. T. Davis
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Judge W. T. Davis, who came to Marfa, Texas, in 1907 to establish a ranching business and meat market. He was elected county judge in 1926, and he and his family became a prominent part of the community.
- Belle of the Ball
- Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about a fictitious story explaining scenes, people, and events a young woman in the early 1900s might have experienced.