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A 1913 Wedding

Description: 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.
Date: January 18, 1977
Creator: Carrasco, Irma
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Postcard of George Dawson and Friends]

Description: Postcard of Mr. George Dawson at a going away party for himself before leaving for the Army. He is standing on the far right holding a bottle in one hand and a small pistol in the other. On the left are two of his friends, one sitting in a chair holding binoculars with a rifle leaning against him, and the other standing and holding an unidentifiable object in his hand.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Portrait of John Edwards]

Description: Portrait of John Edwards, visible from the chest up, wearing a dark-colored jacket and light-colored shirt. He is buried in First Street Cemetery in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Myra's uncle - John Edwards. Aug. 8, 1847 - Dec. 14, 1891."
Date: unknown
Creator: Jackson & Knight
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Willie Sappenfield at Christmas]

Description: Portrait of Willie Sappenfield at Christmastime, seated on a bench with his legs crossed. He wears a light-colored outfit with a long sleeve shirt, shorts, tights, and black shoes. On the bottom left corner of the mat, there is an embossed green and red wreath with "The Season's Greetings," the same cream color as the mat, in the middle.
Date: 191X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Mary Frances Smith and Edward R. Barcus]

Description: Photograph of Mary Frances Smith Barcus and Rev. Edward R. Barcus, posed sitting, visible from the knees up. Mary Frances Smith Barcus wears a white dress with ruffle detailing along the bodice and sleeves, and Rev. Edward R. Barcus wears a dark-colored three-piece suit with a cravat and popped collar. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Grandmama Barcus and Grandfather Barcus. Taken on their wedding day July 1, 1852. Mary Frances Smith (1832-1922) and Rev. Edward R. Barcus (1825-1896)."
Date: July 1, 1852
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Eliza E. Stacey Chapman]

Description: Photograph of Eliza E. Stacey Chapman sitting in a chair next to a cloth covered table. She wears a black dress with a lace collar and kerchief, belt, and bonnet. In the background are several framed photographs on a wallpapered wall, and to the left of Eliza E. Stacey Chapman is another half-visible chair. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Mrs. Eliza E. Stacey Chapman. Born Dec. 15, 1818. Merry Xmas, Carrie, and Happy New Year, Dec. 25, 1909 - great grandmother. b. Dec. 15, 1818, d. 1917.… more
Date: December 25, 1909
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Mrs. Essie Anderson in Christmas Card]

Description: Portrait of Mrs. Essie Anderson in a Christmas card which reads, "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Essie Anderson." Essie Anderson wears a dark-colored jacket with a light-colored shirt, eye glasses, and a small hat atop her head. A tiny Christmas tree with ornaments is printed to the right of the portrait of Essie Anderson. A hand written note on the back reads, "Mrs. Essie Anderson, McGregor, Texas."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a main street in Marfa, Texas with crowds of people standing to the sides and on the roofs of buildings, and wagons in the middle of the street. The wagon nearest to camera has a banner that says, "The Darkest Light Company in America."
Date: unknown
Creator: Duncan, Frank
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Photograph of an Outdoor Party]

Description: Photograph of a group of men, women, and children sitting on a blanket at an outdoor party. Three of the individuals have numbers handwritten on them which correspond to their names: 1. Mr. George Dawson, 2. Mrs. Juana Dawson, and 3. Stepheny Dawson. A handwritten note on the back of the photo is mostly illegible but is written in Spanish.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Photograph of a Group of Men and Boys]

Description: Photograph of a group of men and boys standing and sitting under a tree in front of a field. There is a blanket with food in front of them, and several men are holding instruments, including guitars and a banjo. George Dawson is identified by a handwritten arrow pointing to him.
Date: May 24, 1925
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library
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