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[Photograph of Lerma Children]

Description: Copy negative of John Lerma, Jr., Josefina Lerma, Belle Lerma, and Manuel Lerma together for a portrait in front of a backdrop painted with flowers. The children are wearing white clothing. Manny, a toddler, sits on a stool.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Matta Family

[Elementary School Certificate, 1937]

Description: Elementary school certificate presented to Lidia Lerma Lyles for completing her elementary school education. The certificate is signed by J. E. Gregg, superintendent; F. A. Jordan, president; Jesse Blackwell, principal; and John E. MacDonald, secretary.
Date: May 21, 1937
Partner: Private Collection of Matta Family

[Coronation of Easter Queen, 1934]

Description: Black and white photograph of coronation Easter Queen Josefina Lerma and four attendants. The photo was taken in Sunday April 1, 1934 in Marfa, Texas. Josefina Lerma stands in the center wearing a crown on her head, holding a scepter in her right hand. All five girls wear a white dress and white cape with a high collar and long train. The four attendants are unknown. The photograph has 1933 written in blue ink on the front.
Date: April 1, 1934
Partner: Private Collection of Matta Family

Time Book

Description: Book containing monthly wages and hours worked by the Lerma family across Terlingua, Lajitas, Marathon, Redford, and Marfa, Texas. Includes family dates of births of family members. The leather book has a frayed spine.
Date: 1900~
Creator: de León, Simón L.
Partner: Private Collection of Matta Family
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