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Texas History for Teachers: Who was Juan Seguin

Description: Video of Dr. Andrew Torget exploring the life of Juan Seguin, a Mexican-born citizen who supported Texas’ right to influence Mexican law, and fought for Texas Independence while commanding a unit at the Battle of San Jacinto.
Date: September 24, 2021
Duration: 8 minutes 16 seconds
Creator: Torget, Andrew J.
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Captain Albion E. Shepard House

Description: Exterior Photograph of the Entrance to the Captain Albion E. Shepard House in Marathon, TX. A Texas Historical Commision Marker reads: In 1883, completion occurred of the extension of tracks by the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway (G.H. & S.A. Ry.) Line located between El Paso and San Antonio. Retired sea captain Albion E. Shepard arrived in the region as a railroad surveyor. He acquired much land in the area, including Section 18, Block 4 of the G.H. & S.A. Railway survey. Traditi… more
Date: September 24, 2019
Creator: Hicks, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.207649 -103.245108

Marathon Historical Museum

Description: Southward facing photograph of adobe structure with metal roof housing the Marathon Historical Museum. An affixed Texas State Historical Survey Committee marker reads: "FIRST SCHOOL HOUSE Oldest school building in Brewster County. Built in 1888. Used for all public meetings and all elections. Restored in 1928 by Ladies of Marathon Study Club. Is known as the Club House. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965."
Date: September 24, 2019
Creator: Hicks, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.208233 -103.243997

Tiny Target

Description: Photograph of an abandoned cinderblock building located on U.S. 90 approx. half-way between Alpine and Marathon, TX. Building is affixed with Target wordmark and logo. A single red shopping cart sits outside. Smith Peak is visible in the background.
Date: September 24, 2019
Creator: Hicks, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.308223 -103.459681
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World's Longest History Lesson: Unit 1. Prehistoric to Spanish Explorers (ASL Interpretation)

Description: American Sign Language interpretation of Dr. Torget's lecture on Texas prehistory through Spanish exploration, covering: (1) The Land and the Rivers, (2) First Settlers before 1500, (3) Indians of Texas by 1500. Video contains picture-in-picture rendering of slides and original narration.
Date: 2018-08-24T09:00:02/2018-08-24T09:52:06
Duration: 52 minutes 14 seconds
Creator: Torget, Andrew J.
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