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The Indians of The Big Bend Country
title The Indians of The Big Bend Countrydescription 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.artist/creator Edwards, Nancysubject Comanches Jumanos People - Ethnic Groups - American Indians Basketmakers Pueblos Apaches Marfa High School Marfa Lights Artifacts Imperialism Colonizationcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hopedescription Paper submitted to the Junior Historical Society state writing contest held by the Texas State Historical Society, discussing historical landmarks, landscape, and people of Marfa. This written speech accompanied photographic slides (noted in the text with slide numbers).artist/creator Edwards, Nancysubject Social Life And Customs Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County - Marfa People Speeches Historiescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 119
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 119description Photograph of the town of Marfa taken from a distance. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Marfa's twenty-five hundred citizens are a blend of three ethnic groups" (p. 13).artist/creator Edwards, Nancycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Three students in sweatshirts
title Three students in sweatshirtsdescription Photograph of three unidentified male Marfa students wearing hooded sweatshirts and sweatpants. Two of the students' sweatshirts have logos with the text "Marfa Shorthorns." The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Besides football, basketball, tennis, and golf wins, several members of the track team have gone on to higher competition" (p. 13).artist/creator Edwards, Nancycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 117
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 117description Photograph of an outdoor athletic field, taken from across a Marfa street. Four unidentified Marfa High School students are practicing tennis. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Besides football, basketball, tennis, and golf wins, several members of the track team have gone on to higher competition" (p. 13).artist/creator Edwards, Nancycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Students with instruments
title Students with instrumentsdescription Photograph of five Marfa High School students posing together in front of soundproofed walls; three in the front and two in the back. They are identified from left to right as: Beverly Webb (holding a sheaf of papers), Mark Covington (holding a euphonium), Marfa Gene LaLanne (holding a saxaphone), Delma Gonzales (holding papers or another instrument) and Gene Dempsey (holding a trumpet). The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The band members work many extra hours in perfecting their marching and concert material for contests" (p. 13).artist/creator Edwards, Nancysubject Webb, Beverly Trumpets Students Covington, Mark Lalanne, Marfa Gene Arts And Crafts - Music - Bands Euphoniums Saxophones Dempsey, Gene Arts And Crafts - Music - Instruments Gonzales, Delmacontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 115
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 115description Photograph of several unidentified students gathering near the Hunter Gymnasium at Marfa High School. There is a flag pole with the American flag and another flag in front of the building. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The students themselves take pride in their town by winning awards in nearly all activities. Junior Historians are creating a museum to honor their founders" (pp. 12-13).artist/creator Edwards, Nancycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 114
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 114description Photograph of a billboard at the side of the road welcoming golfers to Marfa, Texas. The billboard has an image with a golfer, golf cart, and hold, with the text "Welcome to Marfa. Relax & Play the Highest Golf Course in Texas (Elevation 4882 Ft.), Bent Greens, Bermuda Fairways. Entrance to Big Bend National Park." A smaller sign underneath says "July 4-14, 1967." The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The golf course is one of the best in the state and encourages young golfers to pursue their interests" (p. 12).artist/creator Edwards, Nancycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 113
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 113description Photograph of the swimming pool and surrounding areas of Coffield Park, in Marfa, Texas. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Marfa citizens are very proud of their youth and realize that young people are the future of our country. Marfa citizens provide several facilities for warm weather enjoyment. The Marfa Lions Club takes care of the public pool during the summer. Coffield park provides a baseball diamond for Little Leagers" (p. 12).artist/creator Edwards, Nancycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 53
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 53description Photograph of three longhorns in Big Bend ranch, standing in a fenced area in front of a desert area with a mountain in the background. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "His [Don Milton Faver's] entire herd of three hundred cattle was run off by the Indians, leaving him with only thirty or forty calves which were in a corral. From this meager beginning, he built a second herd of ten to twenty thousand" (p. 6).artist/creator Edwards, Nancycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Ranch home in Big Bend
title Ranch home in Big Benddescription Photograph of the front of the Cibolo ranch home in Presidio, surrounded by desert trees and landscape. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The first Anglo-American rancher in the Big Bend was Don Milton Faver. He established three ranch headquarters when he came in 1857. His first cattle were Mexican longhorns which he branded with a 'lazy F' on the left hip " (pp. 5-6).artist/creator Edwards, Nancysubject Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Ranch Houses Social Life And Customs - Homes Agriculture - Ranching - Ranchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Windmill and ruins in Big Bend
title Windmill and ruins in Big Benddescription Photograph of a windmill on top of a small fort in Big Bend. Various sparse bushes surround it and a rocky hillside is to the right of the fort. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The presence of a United States Army fort in the Big Bend encouraged more settlers to ranch" (p. 5).artist/creator Edwards, Nancysubject Windmills Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Landscape And Nature Adobe Buildings Fortscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 43
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 43description Photograph of a rocky desert landscape in Big Bend near Marfa, Texas. The landscape has sparse grasses and weeds; two hilltops are visible in the top right corner of the image. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "[John W.] Spencer tried horse and cattle raising, but because of Indians, failed" (p. 4).artist/creator Edwards, Nancycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Fort Leaton ruins in Big Bend
title Fort Leaton ruins in Big Benddescription Photograph of a stone or adobe building that is part of the ruins of Fort Leaton ("El Fortin"), near Rio Grande, Texas. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Ben Leaton sold guns and ammunition to the Indians to kill the immigrants on the wagon trains. He then gave aid and shelter to the same immigrants at 'El Fortin.' He was called the 'Noble Desperado'" (p. 4).artist/creator Edwards, Nancysubject Fort Leaton Structures Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Military And War - Forts Ruins El Fortincontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 37
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 37description Photograph of Fort Leaton ruins in the Big Bend desert, near Presidio, Texas. Several wood support beams of varying lengths support the wall structure. A stone marker near the photograph's left quadrant describes the structure. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The mission was successful, and Christianized many of the tribes until the Padres were called back from this wilderness in the eighteenth century" (pp. 3-4).artist/creator Edwards, Nancycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Tree in Presidio landscape
title Tree in Presidio landscapedescription Photograph of a tree and bushes in Presidio desert. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "El Apostol Santiago built, with Indian labor, a mission on the north side of the Rio Grande in 1684" (p. 3).artist/creator Edwards, Nancysubject Desert Landcapes Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Landscape And Nature - Desertscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Barren Big Bend desert landscape
title Barren Big Bend desert landscapedescription Pphotograph of a barren Big Bend crater. Several edges of the crater contain sparse tufts of grasslands and a mountain range is visible in the far distance. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "These Indians were primarily farmers, whose fields lined the banks of the now dry rivers and creeks. The sites of the Jumano pueblos are still a source of artifacts" (p. 3).artist/creator Edwards, Nancycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Purple desert flowers
title Purple desert flowersdescription Photograph of several bluebonnet plants (Lupinus havardii) in the desert near Marfa, Texas. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Bluebonnets, our State flower, and sage bloom early in the year-round warmth in the Big Bend Park on the Rio Grande" (p. 2).artist/creator Edwards, Nancysubject Bluebonnets Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Landscape And Nature - Plants Landscape And Nature - Deserts Wildflowerscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 19
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 19description Photograph of yellow and purple wildflowers in the desert soil near Marfa, Texas. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Thorns are not the only dangers, as shown by these plants -- senecio and loco -- which are highly poisonous to livestock" (p. 2).artist/creator Edwards, Nancysubject Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Desert Landcapes Landscape And Nature - Plants Landscape And Nature - Deserts Wildflowerscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Collection of fossils and bones in Big Bend
title Collection of fossils and bones in Big Benddescription Photograph of rocks and mammoth fossils embedded in the soil next to tree roots. A pickaxe and large hole are visible near the top of the image. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "This beast watered at a lake which was once in the Big Bend. His feet were caught in the sticky mud, and the mammoth, unable to move, was preserved" (p. 2).artist/creator Edwards, Nancysubject Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Desert Landcapes Landscape And Nature - Fossilscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian cave paintings in Marfa
title Indian cave paintings in Marfadescription Photograph of a cave painting containing eight vertical stripes on the wall, which may depict human bodies. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: “The Great Comanche War Trail led through Brewster County and into Mexico. Apache and Comanche warriors raided and plundered each other. Their paintings tell the story of their life in a land which defied them" (p. 3).artist/creator Edwards, Nancysubject Cave Paintings Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County - Marfa Caves Artworks Arts And Crafts - Paintings - Muralscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Student writing math problem on chalkboard
title Student writing math problem on chalkboarddescription Photograph of a boy writing out a math problem on a chalkboard and another student sitting at a desk, watching him. According to accompanying information, this photo was taken during a session when Cesar Vasquesz, a Marfa High School student was tutoring younger students. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Junior and senior high school students voluntarily tutor children in arithmetic, science, reading, and physical education without pay. This is a positive study in understanding and selflessness" (pp. 13-14).artist/creator Edwards, Nancysubject Chalkboards Education - Schools - Classes Math Problems Tutors Education - Schools - Studentscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Mrs. W. K. Livingston
title Photograph of Mrs. W. K. Livingstondescription Photograph of Mrs. W. K. Livingston seated in a wooden chair in front of sheer curtains. A large piece of wooden furniture is partially visible on the right and has a candlestick on top. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Mrs. W. K. Livingston, a pioneer woman, was a member of the first graduating class of Marfa High School. She has lived all of her eighty-six years in this area" (p. 13).artist/creator Edwards, Nancycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Close up of Big Bend area landscape
title Close up of Big Bend area landscapedescription Photograph of a rocky mountain ( part of the Davis Mountain range) behind a line of trees in the Big Bend area of Jeff Davis County, Texas. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "[According to an] Indian legend [...] After the heavens, the earth, and the living creatures had been shaped, the Great Spirit had a great accumulation of rocks and stony material left over. Even the Evil Spirit refused the pile, and so it became the mighty Big Bend of Texas" (p. 1).artist/creator Edwards, Nancysubject Places - United States - Texas - Jeff Davis County Davis Mountains Landscapes Big Bend Landscape And Nature - Mountainscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 2
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 2description Photograph of mountain peaks outside of Alpine, Texas, which are part of the Davis Mountain range. A desert landscape and a grove of trees are visible in the foreground. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "This is a land which has fought against those who have tried to make it home since its creation" (p. 1).artist/creator Edwards, Nancysubject Places - United States - Texas - Brewster County Desert Landcapes Landscape And Nature - Mountains Davis Mountainscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 1
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 1description Photograph of a rocky desert landscape with a mountain ridge (part of the Chinati Mountain range) in Presidio County, Texas. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The Big Bend is composed of the counties of Presidio, Brewster, and Jeff Davis" (p. 1).artist/creator Edwards, Nancysubject Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Desert Landcapes Chihuahuan Desert Chinati Mountains Landscape And Nature - Deserts Landscape And Nature - Mountainscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)