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The Biography of George Dawson

Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the rancher George Dawson from Shafter, Texas, who during his lifetime managed two large ranges, "El Rancho Del Pajorito" and "La Mora." In 1918, Dawson was called to the Army for World War I and was stationed in France for a year. Dawson spent the remainder of his life maintaining the two ranches with his wife, Juana Dawson, who was the main contributor of the information in this paper.

Date: November 21, 1966

Creator: Bustillos, Albert, Jr.

Partner: Marfa Public Library

Mary Coe Daniels, Woman of the West

Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Mary Coe Daniels, pioneer of West Texas, and her family. Daniels and her husband and children made their home in West Texas, despite threats of bandits and influenza. She kept house, ran a successful store, delivered babies, and even became a U.S. mail carrier. At the time this paper was created, Mary Cole Daniels was 76 year old and still greeting customers in her general store.

Date: April 1, 1969

Creator: Godbold, Susan

Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Historic Marker Application: Acequia Madre de Valero]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Acequia Madre de Valero, in San Antonio, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and maps.

Date: 1968

Creator: Texas Historical Commission

Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Note in Spanish and English]

Note on which is written "Pesqueria, Abaja, Onion Seed, Large White Mexican."

Date: unknown

Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Las Nuevas Tamaleras and La Frontera Program]

Program for the stage play Las Nuevas Tamaleras by Alicia Mena and the stage play La Frontera by Sterling Houston. It appears both were presented at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Short bios are provided for Mena and Houston which discuss professional accomplishments.

Date: unknown

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[High-Yello Rose Flyer]

Flyer for the stage musical High-Yello Rose by Sterling Houston and directed by Arnold Aprill. Dates, times, pricing, and cast members are listed on the back.

Date: unknown

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Invitation: Images]

Invitation to an event at Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas about Imagenes, a book of Spanish poetry by Sue Littleton, with a presentation by Nestor Lugones. The event was held Tuesday, January 23rd, 1990 and was sponsored by several organizations.

Date: January 1990

Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)

Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

Passport signed by Lorenzo de Zavala, Howard coll F56

Passport signed by Lorenzo de Zavala during the time he was Governor of the state of Mexico.

Date: November 18, 1832

Partner: Dallas Historical Society

The Mexican Soldier, 1837-1847

Front and back covers, and spine of a book that describes and illustrates Mexican military organization, dress, equipment, and regulations between 1837-1847.

Date: 1958

Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

[Pamphlet: "Los Hílos De Oaxaca, an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles" Family Guide]

Family guidebook that details an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Los Hílos De Oaxaca [The Threads of Oaxaca], an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles". The front cover features a large photograph of an embroidered flower as well as the exhibition title in a script typeface above. The English translation of the name is also included in uppercase letters along with the subheading "A Family Guide" and the exhibition dates. The inside cover of the guidebook includes … more

Date: 2006

Creator: Hernandez, Alberto McKelligan & Richter, Lacey

Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum