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The Indian Mummy

Description: This is a research paper for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1967. It describes the discovery of two mummified Indian babies from 1200 or earlier, found near Pinto Canyon in 1952. It describes how they were preserved. One was sent to the Smithsonian Institute and the other was on display at a local motel. The paper also mentions other artifacts found in the cave.
Date: 1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Marfa Public Library

An Introductory Handbook of Texas Archeology

Description: Special issue of the annual journal of the Texas Archeological Society providing an introduction to field practices, meant to assist amateur archeologists in their research. It is broken into two main parts: the first provides historical information to each region in Texas and the second describes common archeological finds (such as pottery shards and arrowheads). It includes a glossary (p. 529) as well as regular annual publication information at the end, such as the annual meeting notes, me… more
Date: 1954
Creator: Suhm, Dee Ann & Krieger, Alex D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Texas Archeological Society
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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.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries

The Indian Years Coloring Book

Description: Coloring book that provides a brief history of Indian life in Texas, with illustrations of the early Indians that occupied Texas. Images are titled: Making Baskets, Story Telling Time, Hunting with Bow and Arrow, Packing to Move (with a dog travois), Cave Painting, and A Spanish Explorer.
Date: [1990..2015]
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department. Cultural Resources Program.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Late Holocene Settlement in the Taylor Bayou Drainage Basin: Test Excavations at the Gaulding Site (41JF27), Jefferson County, Texas

Description: Report on research, excavations, and testing performed at a dig site in the Sabine Lake Area. It outlines the long history of the site, cultural artifact analyses, and its geological and geographical significance.Included are six appendices containing the names of the field school participants and the group's data findings.
Date: 2002
Creator: Aten, Lawrence E. & Bollich, Charles N.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Texas Archeological Society

The Indians of The Big Bend Country

Description: This is a research paper written by Nancy Edwards for an American History Class at Marfa High School in April 1968. The paper discusses the various tribes in west Texas and how they lived, artifacts found in pueblos and caves, historical descriptions of early Spanish interactions with the tribes, and relationships between the tribes. It covers popular legends of some tribes and legends surrounding the Marfa Lights.
Date: April 1968
Creator: Edwards, Nancy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Heritage, 2019, Volume 2

Description: Quarterly publication containing articles related to the preservation of historic artifacts and sites in Texas. Feature articles discuss various aspects of Texas history and heritage, often highlighting museums and collections within the state. Also included are book reviews, current preservation news, and a listing of historical museums in Texas.
Date: 2019
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation

Heritage, Volume 10, Number 3, Summer 1992

Description: Quarterly publication containing articles related to the preservation of historic artifacts and sites in Texas. Feature articles discuss various aspects of Texas history and heritage, often highlighting museums and collections within the state. Also included are book reviews, current preservation news, and a listing of historical museums in Texas.
Date: Summer 1992
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation

Heritage, Volume 11, Number 2, Spring 1993

Description: Quarterly publication containing articles related to the preservation of historic artifacts and sites in Texas. Feature articles discuss various aspects of Texas history and heritage, often highlighting museums and collections within the state. Also included are book reviews, current preservation news, and a listing of historical museums in Texas.
Date: Spring 1993
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation

Heritage, Volume 9, Number 2, Spring 1991

Description: Quarterly publication containing articles related to the preservation of historic artifacts and sites in Texas. Feature articles discuss various aspects of Texas history and heritage, often highlighting museums and collections within the state. Also included are book reviews, current preservation news, and a listing of historical museums in Texas.
Date: Spring 1991
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation

Heritage, Volume 5, Number 3, Autumn 1987

Description: Quarterly publication containing articles related to the preservation of historic artifacts and sites in Texas. Feature articles discuss various aspects of Texas history and heritage, often highlighting museums and collections within the state. Other regular sections include book reviews and current preservation news.
Date: Autumn 1987
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation
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