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Information about Postcard of Sirlido Dominguez and His Family
title Information about Postcard of Sirlido Dominguez and His Familydescription Information about a postcard of Sirlido Dominguez sitting in a chair with his family used in a research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the Dominguez family.artist/creator Unknownsubject Dominguez, Sirlido First Communion Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Dominguez, Therasa People - Family Groups Religion - Denominations - Catholiccontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Diedrick Dutchover and the Overland Mail Route
title Diedrick Dutchover and the Overland Mail Routedescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the first San Antonio-El Paso mail run, which required thirty days to cover 673 miles by stage coach and heavily armed frontiersmen of ward off attacks. Diedrick Dutchover was one of the men that accompanied the stage coaches on horseback to protect the mail carriers from threats.artist/creator Arriola, Conradosubject Dutchover, Diedrick Government And Law - Civil Servants - Postal Service Social Life And Customs - Firearms People - Ethnic Groups - American Indians Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Routes Stage Coachescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
A Resumé of the Davis Mountain Federation of Women's Clubs
title A Resumé of the Davis Mountain Federation of Women's Clubsdescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School giving a detailed report of the first three years (1924-1927) of the organization known as the Davis Mountain Federation of Women's Clubs, an association that aimed to advance the civic and educational interests of the Big Bend District. Semi-annual meetings were held in auditoriums and homes across the Big Bend area to discuss the work to be undertaken, including the establishment of rural libraries and planting flowers and trees to beautify lawns.artist/creator Unknownsubject Rotan, Mrs. J. W. Associations Davis Mountain Federation Of Women'S Clubs Meetings Fisher, Mrs. W. P. Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Texas Federation Of Women'S Clubs Bains, Mrs. George W. Architecture - Librariescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Information about DeAnda Family Photographs
title Information about DeAnda Family Photographsdescription Information written about two family photographs for a history class at Marfa High School about the DeAnda family. The first document lists, in order, the names of each member of the DeAnda family who have gathered for a collective family photograph - the writer's great-grandparents are featured. The next document gives information about the creation and process of using a mud oven at El Boracho Ranch. Lastly, a small slip of paper gives information about where El Boracho Ranch is located.artist/creator Salgado, Ernestsubject El Boracho Ranch Mud Ovens Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Deanda, Manuel Deanda, Domitillia People - Family Groupscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Research on the Great Depression in Marfa, Texas
title Research on the Great Depression in Marfa, Texasdescription Paper answering the questions posed by Hallie Rey Roman's teacher to clarify a researcher paper she wrote for a history class at Marfa High School about the Great Depression, titled "Disastrous Depression of the 1930's." In another document, Hallie Roman's teacher formulated a number of questions to help improve her paper; these are Hallie Roman's corrections and/or clarifications in response.artist/creator Roman, Hallie Reysubject Agriculture - Domestic Animals - Cattle Great Depression Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Depressions -- 1929 -- United States.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Letter from Wm. F. Dukes to Mrs. M. T. Bennett - November 6, 1979
title Letter from Wm. F. Dukes to Mrs. M. T. Bennett - November 6, 1979description Letter from Wm. F. Dukes to Mrs. M. T. Bennett explaining a number of the enclosed photographs by Frank Duncan to be donated to the museum in Marfa, Texas.artist/creator Unknownsubject Menard, Kathleen Duncan Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Bennett, Mrs. Lee G. Duncan, Frank Dukes, William F. Photographs Social Life And Customs - Correspondence Business, Economics And Finance - Service Industries - Photographycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Richard C. Daly's Account to Harry Warren on Jan. 15, 1907, at Presidio, Texas
title Richard C. Daly's Account to Harry Warren on Jan. 15, 1907, at Presidio, Texasdescription Richard C. Daly's account to Harry Warren, Deputy Collector of Customs, on January 15, 1907, at Presidio, Texas. Daly arrived in Presidio, Texas, in 1866, after a long stint in the U.S. Army (fought in the Civil War). Daly gives a description of the men, and their wives and children, living in the town during that time.artist/creator Unknownsubject Daly, Richard C. Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Military And War - United States Armed Forces - United States Army Military And War - Personnel Warren, Harry Conscripts Military And War - Wars - Civil Warcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Belle of the Ball
title Belle of the Balldescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about a fictitious story explaining scenes, people, and events a young woman in the early 1900s might have experienced.artist/creator Newton, Laruesubject Anachronisms Business, Economics And Finance - Stores - Grocery Stores Arts And Crafts - Music - Orchestras Dresses Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Horse-Drawn Vehicles Murphy-Walker Storecontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mary Coe Daniels, Woman of the West
title Mary Coe Daniels, Woman of the Westdescription 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.artist/creator Godbold, Susansubject Government And Law - Civil Servants - Postal Service Daniels, Mrs. Mary Coe Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Business, Economics And Finance - Stores - General Stores Pioneerscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Graduation Announcement for Silver City Public Schools - May 22, 1931
title Graduation Announcement for Silver City Public Schools - May 22, 1931description A graduation announcement for eighth graders at the Silver City Public Schools in the Washington Auditorium on Friday, May 22, 1931. When the pamphlet is opened, the graduating eighth grades are listed alphabetically on the left and a program is on the right. The name "Eva Deck," a graduating eighth grader (second row, third name), is handwritten beneath the class roll.artist/creator Silver City Public Schoolssubject Deck, Eva Education - Commencement Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Education - Schools Diplomas Education - Schools - Students Silver City Public Schools Graduationscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Letter from Lee G. Bennett to Wm. F. Dukes - October 19, 1979
title Letter from Lee G. Bennett to Wm. F. Dukes - October 19, 1979description Letter from Lee G. Bennett to Wm. F. Dukes in acceptance of the additional photographs by Frank Duncan of the people and happenings of the 1920s, which Mr. Dukes offered to the Marfa Museum in a previous letter.artist/creator Unknownsubject Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Bennett, Mrs. Lee G. Duncan, Frank Dukes, William F. Photographs Social Life And Customs - Correspondence Business, Economics And Finance - Service Industries - Photographycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
The Life of W. T. Davis
title The Life of W. T. Davisdescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Judge W. T. Davis, who came to Marfa, Texas, in 1907 to establish a ranching business and meat market. He was elected county judge in 1926, and he and his family became a prominent part of the community.artist/creator Minjares, Mary Janesubject Agriculture - Domestic Animals - Cattle Government And Law - Elected Officials - County Judges Davis, William T. Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Agriculture - Ranching Agriculture - Ranching - Ranchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Richard C. Daly's Account to Harry Warren on January 15, 1907, of Presidio, Texas
title Richard C. Daly's Account to Harry Warren on January 15, 1907, of Presidio, Texasdescription Richard C. Daly's account to Harry Warren, Deputy Collector of Customs, on January 15, 1907, at Presidio, Texas. Daly arrived in Presidio, Texas, in 1866, after a long stint in the U.S. Army (fought in the Civil War). Daly gives a description of the men, and their wives and children, living in the town during that time.artist/creator Unknownsubject Daly, Richard C. Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Military And War - United States Armed Forces - United States Army Military And War - Personnel Warren, Harry Conscripts Military And War - Wars - Civil Warcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Vic Dominguez
title Vic Dominguezdescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Vic Dominguez, who worked at a number of grocery stores in Marfa, Texas, until opening a taxi stand. Vic Dominguez had four children, and each child is discussed at length (date of birth, career, children, etc.) in this paper.artist/creator Villarreal, Bennysubject Business, Economics And Finance - Stores - Grocery Stores Dominguez, Esther Dominguez, Alfred Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Taxicabs Dominguez, Vic Dominguez, Lila Dominguez, Estellacontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Grandparent's Ancestry
title My Grandparent's Ancestrydescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the author's grandmother's and grandfather's ancestry, Fransiscia (McIntire) Dominquez and Alex Dominquez, respectively.artist/creator Dominquez, Tommysubject Ancestry Places - United States - Texas - Jeff Davis County - Fort Davis Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Dominquez, Alex Dominquez, Fransiscia Mcintirecontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Chon Dominquez
title Chon Dominquezdescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Chon Dominguez, who made trips every week to Shafter, Texas, carrying tanks of oil for the usage of the mine machinery. Grammatical corrections are made in red ink, and the questions posed in red ink are answered or clarified in blue ink on the back of the preceding page.artist/creator Quintanan, Frankiesubject Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Machines Dominguez, Chon Mines Marfa (Tex.) -- History.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Grandmother's Sisters
title My Grandmother's Sistersdescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the author's grandmother's sisters, Rubio D. Dominguez and Maria Rubio D. Ochoa.artist/creator Carrasco, Carlossubject Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Ochoa, Maria Rubio D. Dominguez, Josefina Rubio D.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Information about a Photograph of Three Girls
title Information about a Photograph of Three Girlsdescription Information written about a photograph of three young girls for a research paper about the Delgadillo family for a history class at Marfa High School. This document lists the names of the three girls, in order, and the ages and short biographical section for Rosa Delgadillo and Cruz Delgadillo. What appears to be a rough draft for another photograph's information is handwritten on the back, but is marked out in red ink.artist/creator Valerio, Enedinasubject Delgadillo, Rosa Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Delgadillo, Cruz Mata, Juana Agriculture - Ranching - Ranchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Life of Dr. Joseph Darracott
title Life of Dr. Joseph Darracottdescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Dr. Joseph Calhoun Darracott, a successful doctor who worked and spent most of his life in Marfa, Texas. Darracott moved to Shafter, Texas, for two years as a company doctor; spent a short time in El Paso, Texas; served as a naval medical officer in World War I; and spent the remainder of his life in Marfa.artist/creator Errington, Joesubject Military And War - United States Armed Forces - United States Navy Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Business, Economics And Finance - Medicine - Doctors Darracott, Dr. Joseph Calhoun Marfa (Tex.) -- History.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
A 1913 Wedding
title A 1913 Weddingdescription 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.artist/creator Carrasco, Irmasubject Dominguez, Mrs. Maria De Jesus Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Social Life And Customs - Customs - Weddings Dominguez, Pilar Roman, Hijiniocontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Bears, Beeves, and Bibles: A Depression Story
title Bears, Beeves, and Bibles: A Depression Storydescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the Great Depression and, specifically, how if affected the town of Marfa, Texas. This paper reconstructs the Depression using individual accounts: working several odd jobs to earn money, pawning and trading items to pay for food, baking chocolate cakes in exchange for fence posts to repair a broken fence line, etc.artist/creator Earney, Annsubject Agriculture - Domestic Animals - Cattle Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County - Marfa Roosevelt, Franklin D. Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Great Depression Depressions -- 1929 -- United States.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Treasures of the Past - February 1966
title Treasures of the Past - February 1966description Monthly publication containing an article about the hobby of collecting dolls used in a research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about doll collections. The article, "Treasures of the Past" (18-19 p.), discusses the utilization of different materials in doll-making, briefly touches on historical aspects of doll-making, and features pictures of dolls from many different collectors.subject Modern Doll Club Dolls Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Albuquerque Antique Social Life And Customs - Hobbies - Collectionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Information about Photograph of Abel and Cinderella Dominguez
title Information about Photograph of Abel and Cinderella Dominguezdescription Information about a picture of Abel Dominguez and his mother, Cinderella Dominguez, used in a research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the Dominguez family.artist/creator Melendez, Marysubject Government And Law - Vital Records - Deaths Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Dominguez, Cinderella Dominguez, Abel Social Life And Customs - Familiescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
The Dowes of Pinto Canyon
title The Dowes of Pinto Canyondescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Orin Curtis Dowe and Millie Wilson Dowe of Pinto Canyon, who met while O. C. Dowe was a Texas Ranger attempting to capture smugglers crossing the Mexico-Texas border.artist/creator Shurley, Mikesubject People - Groups - Pioneers Dowe, O. C. Dowe, Millie Wilson Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Government And Law - Law Enforcement - Texas Rangers Agriculture - Ranching Wilson, James Edward Government And Law - Vital Records - Marriagescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Letter from Wm. F. Dukes to Mrs. Glenda McCravey - October 12, 1979
title Letter from Wm. F. Dukes to Mrs. Glenda McCravey - October 12, 1979description Letter from Wm. F. Dukes to Mrs. Glenda McCravey to inquire whether the museum to be built in Marfa, Texas, might appreciate the donation of some additional photographs by Frank Duncan.artist/creator Unknownsubject Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Duncan, Frank Dukes, William F. Photographs Social Life And Customs - Correspondence Business, Economics And Finance - Service Industries - Photographycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Information about Photograph of Ester Dominguez and Santiaga Queroz
title Information about Photograph of Ester Dominguez and Santiaga Querozdescription Information about a photograph of Ester Dominguez and Santiaga Queroz used in a research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the Dominguez family.artist/creator Unknownsubject Queroz, Santiaga Dominguez, Ester Portraits Marfa (Tex.) -- History. People - Family Groups Education - Schools - Studentscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Biography of Mr. Victor Dominguez
title Biography of Mr. Victor Dominguezdescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Mr. Victor Dominguez, who was an employee at the Murphy-Walker Grocery Store in Marfa, Texas, until her started a taxi stand, and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Dominguez, Sr., a ranching family.artist/creator Dominguez, Alicesubject Dominguez, Mr. Alex, Sr. Dominguez, Mr. Victor Dominguez, Mrs. Elodia Martinez Murphy-Walker Company Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Gonzales, Adelina Dominguez, Mrs. Francisca Agriculture - Ranchingcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Information about Photograph of Ramona Delgadio and Carman Lara
title Information about Photograph of Ramona Delgadio and Carman Laradescription Information written about a photograph of Ramona Delgadio and her friend, Carman Lara, for a research paper about Ramona Delgadio for a history class at Marfa High School. This document lists the name of Ramona Delgadio as well as her friend's name, and includes a few biographical sentences on the life of Ramona Delgadio.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Letter from Pat Godbold to Abelardo Sanchez - May 24, 1991
title Letter from Pat Godbold to Abelardo Sanchez - May 24, 1991description Letter from Pat Goldbold to Abelardo Sanchez in response to a postcard sent by Abelardo Sanchez requesting information about the timeline of Dr. J. C. Darracott's practice in Marfa, Texas, while researching the death of Ambrose Bierce. Mrs. Goldbold includes a short biography of Dr. Darracott in reference to Marfa, according to the Marfa Museum records.artist/creator Goldbold, Patsubject Marfa Museum Goldbold, Pat Military And War - Wars - World War I Business, Economics And Finance - Medicine - Doctors Darracott, Dr. Joseph Calhoun Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Sanchez, Abelardo Social Life And Customs - Correspondencecontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Teacher's Notes on a Student's Research Paper
title Teacher's Notes on a Student's Research Paperdescription A teacher's questions and notes written on a small sheet of paper to better a student's research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Frank King Duncan, titled "Life of Francis King Duncan" by Bob Bagley.artist/creator Unknownsubject Corrections Contests Agriculture - Farming Business, Economics And Finance - Service Industries - Photography Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Duncan, Frank Education - Schools - Teacherscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Information about Photograph of Lucia Duran and Jesusita Garcia
title Information about Photograph of Lucia Duran and Jesusita Garciadescription Information about a photograph of Lucia Duran and Jesusita Garcia for their First Communion in Marfa, Texas, used in a research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School.artist/creator Unknownsubject First Holy Communion Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County - Marfa Garcia, Jesusita Duran, Lucia Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Religion - Denominations - Catholiccontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
The Drake Family
title The Drake Familydescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the Drake family, who first came to Texas in the 1850s. John Drake, the author's grandfather, was a poor ranch man, and the author's father, Dawson Cole Drake, was stationed in England during his military service.artist/creator Unknownsubject French Revolution Genealogy Drake, John Government And Law - Civil Servants - Firefighters Social Life And Customs - Clubs And Organizations - Ku Klux Klan Agriculture - Farming Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Military And War - Personnel Galloway, Annie Alverta Dunlap, Beatrice Poliocontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
The Life of Juan Dominguez
title The Life of Juan Dominguezdescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Juan Dominguez - joining the Border Patrol, marriages, duties as a Border Patrol officer, and retirement.artist/creator Dominguez, Lora Maesubject Dominguez, Ester Arts And Crafts - Music - Orchestras Border Patrol Awards Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Dominguez, Cinderella Dominguez, Juan Government And Law - Vital Records - Marriagescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mrs. Pruett's Dollarama
title Mrs. Pruett's Dollaramadescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Mrs. Ida Mae Pruett's doll collection, consisting of 360 dolls of all sorts at the time this paper was written. The collection includes dolls of all sizes and shapes, styles and colors, and from different countries. This paper includes a small section on the process of making dolls, pieces of furniture Mrs. Pruett uses to display her dolls at her home, and the likeness of a number of dolls from Mrs. Pruett's collection.artist/creator Espinosa, Rebecca Annsubject Social Life And Customs - Furnishings - Furniture Dolls Dollorama Pruett, Ida Mae Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Social Life And Customs - Toys Social Life And Customs - Hobbies - Collectionscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mary Elizabeth Runkles Davis
title Mary Elizabeth Runkles Davisdescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Mary Elizabeth Runkles Davis from Marfa, Texas, who contracted polio at the age of seven - She later went on to eat dinner with President Roosevelt, become Woman of the Year in 1968, and write poetry.subject Literature - Poetry Poliomyelitis Davis, Mary Elizabeth Runkles Poets Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Poliocontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Dutch
title Dutchdescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Maynard W. "Dutch" Acton, who played a cowboy in the movie "Giant," starring Jimmy Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, and Rock Hudson. Dutch Acton spent most of his life working and living on ranches in West Texas.artist/creator Harpham, Marshasubject Agriculture - Domestic Animals - Cattle Giant Acton, Maynard W. (Dutch) Agriculture - Ranching - Cowboys Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Arts And Crafts - Theatre - Motion Pictures Films Agriculture - Domestic Animals - Horses Agriculture - Ranching - Ranchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Postcard from Abelardo Sanchez to Mrs. Pat Godbold - May 20, 1991
title Postcard from Abelardo Sanchez to Mrs. Pat Godbold - May 20, 1991description A postcard with a blank front sent to Mrs. Pat Goldbold, care of the Marfa Museum, from Abelardo Sanchez requesting information about the timeline of Dr. Darracott's practice in Marfa, Texas, while researching the death of Ambrose Bierce.artist/creator Unknownsubject Marfa Museum Business, Economics And Finance - Medicine - Doctors Darracott, Dr. Joseph Calhoun Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Godbold, Mrs. Pat Sanchez, Abelardo Government And Law - Vital Records - Deaths Bierce, Ambrosecontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Reminiscing with My Grandmother
title Reminiscing with My Grandmotherdescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Dorotea Quintana, the author's grandmother, keeping house on a large farm - using a flat iron to iron clothes, carting water from a nearby creek, and fueling a wood-fueled stove.artist/creator Quintana, Socorrosubject Agriculture - Domestic Animals - Cattle Farms Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Irons Deputy Sheriffs Quintana, Doroteacontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Information about Photograph of Manuela Dech
title Information about Photograph of Manuela Dechdescription Information about a portrait of Manuela Dech used in a research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School in Marfa, Texas. The portrait was taken in England when she was about fifteen years old - it is unclear in what year or why Dech traveled to England.subject Lujan, Enrique, Sr. Places - Europe Portraits England Marfa (Tex.) -- History. People - Individuals Dech, Manuelacontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Disastrous Depression of the 1930's
title Disastrous Depression of the 1930'sdescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the Great Depression of the 1930s, specifically in Presidio County, Texas, with numerous interviews from farmers and ranchers of the Depression era.artist/creator Roman, Hallie Reysubject Agriculture - Domestic Animals - Cattle Ccc Government And Law - Civil Servants - Civilian Conservation Corps Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Depressions -- 1929 -- United States. Great Depression Droughts Agriculture - Ranching - Ranchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
The Dutchovers
title The Dutchoversdescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Diedrick Dutchover, his wife, Refugia "Cara" Salcido, and their ten children. The author discusses the origin of the name "Dutchover," Diedrick Dutchover's job riding as guard to mail coaches, and the establishment of the Dutchover ranch.artist/creator Arriola, Emma D.subject Dutchover, Diedrick Government And Law - Civil Servants - Postal Service Dutchover, Mrs. Diedrick Religion - Churches People - Ethnic Groups - American Indians Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Orchards Agriculture - Ranching - Ranches Government And Law - Vital Records - Marriagescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Most Interesting Person: Evelyn Raetzch Davis
title Most Interesting Person: Evelyn Raetzch Davisdescription Research paper outline written for a history class at Marfa High School about Mrs. Evelyn Raetzch Davis, who was a teacher in elementary schools, high schools, and colleges in and around the area of Marfa, Texas, between the years of 1954 and 1972. She also authored several books and enjoyed writing and painting in her free time.artist/creator Balga, Franksubject Military And War - Wars - World War Ii Davis, Mrs. Evelyn Raetzch Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Education - Schools Education - Schools - Teacherscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
The Dutchover Family
title The Dutchover Familydescription Information about two portraits of the Dutchover family used in a researcher paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the Dutchovers. The author also includes a few comments on the origin of the name "Dutchover" and the style and dress of ladies during the time period when these pictures were taken.artist/creator Unknownsubject Social Life And Customs - Clothing - Accessories People - Family Groups Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Dutchover, Refufiacontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Memorial Service: Kathleen Menard - April 24, 1978
title Memorial Service: Kathleen Menard - April 24, 1978description Script for the memorial service of Kathleen Menard at Nalley-Pickle Rosewood Chapel on the morning of April 24, 1978. Kathleen Menard attend and graduated valedictorian form Marfa High School in Marfa, Texas. Kathleen Menard was deeply devoted to her father, Frank Duncan, and helped him in his photography business.artist/creator Unknownsubject Nalley-Pickle Rosewood Chapel Valedictorian Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Religion - Chapels Marfa High School Government And Law - Vital Records - Deaths Menard, Kathleen Business, Economics And Finance - Service Industries - Photography Memorial Servicescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Teacher's Daily Lesson Plan Sheet about the Depression
title Teacher's Daily Lesson Plan Sheet about the Depressiondescription A teacher's daily lesson plan sheet used to formulate questions for a student to answer in order to clarify a researcher paper about the Great Depression for a history class at Marfa High School, titled "Disastrous Depression of the 1930's" by Hallie Rey Roman. The page numbers to the left of the page correspond to the pages of the "Disastrous Depression" paper; under each pager number are the subsequent questions or concerns the teacher has with a specific point in Hallie Roman's paper.artist/creator Unknownsubject Agriculture - Domestic Animals - Cattle Great Depression Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Depressions -- 1929 -- United States.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Doll Collection: Diminutive Delights
title Doll Collection: Diminutive Delightsdescription Magazine article, written for MD Living magazine, about the hobby, history, and lore of doll collecting.artist/creator Unknownsubject Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Social Life And Customs - Toys Social Life And Customs - Hobbies - Collections Dollscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Five Pictures
title Five Picturesdescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Alejandro "Alec" Dominguez, the author's grandfather, and his children.artist/creator Dominguez, Alicesubject Agriculture - Domestic Animals - Cattle Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Dominguez, Alejandro (Alec) Places - United States - Texas - Jeff Davis County - Fort Daviscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Grandmother's Doll Collection
title Grandmother's Doll Collectiondescription Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about a doll collection comprised of three hundred dolls representing every era from 1400 C.E. to the 1970s. The collection includes dolls of all sizes and shapes, styles and colors, and from different countries. This paper includes a small section on the process of making dolls, pieces of furniture the author's grandmother uses to display her dolls at her home, and the likeness of a number of dolls from the author's collection.artist/creator Brandon, Lindysubject Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Social Life And Customs - Toys Social Life And Customs - Hobbies - Collections Dollscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Information about Photograph of Abel Dominguez
title Information about Photograph of Abel Dominguezdescription Information about a baby portrait of Abel Dominguez used in a research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the Dominguez family.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Frank Duncan Photograph Envelope
title Frank Duncan Photograph Envelopedescription Manila photograph envelope with purple stamped writing in the middle: "Frank Duncan, Photographer, 'I make faces for a living.' P. O. Box 234." On the back of the envelope, in pencil, are columns of numbers.artist/creator Unknownsubject Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Duncan, Frank Photographs Envelopes Business, Economics And Finance - Service Industries - Photographycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Teacher's Daily Lesson Plan Sheet about a Doll Collection
title Teacher's Daily Lesson Plan Sheet about a Doll Collectiondescription A teacher's daily lesson plan sheet used to formulate questions for a student to answer in order to clarify a research paper on a doll collection for a history class at Marfa High School, titled "Mrs. Pruett's Dollarama" by Rebecca Ann Espinosa. The page numbers to the left of the page corresponds to the page(s) of the "Dollarama" paper; under each page number are the subsequent corrections or concerns the teacher has with a specific point in Rebecca Espinosa's paper.artist/creator Unknownsubject Dolls Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Social Life And Customs - Hobbies - Collections Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County - Marfacontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
The Biography of George Dawson
title The Biography of George Dawsondescription 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.artist/creator Bustillos, Albert, Jr.subject La Mora Military And War - Wars - World War I El Rancho Del Pajorito Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Places - France Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Dawson, Juana Military And War - United States Armed Forces - United States Army Dawson, George Business, Economics And Finance - Stores - General Stores Agriculture - Domestic Animals - Goats Agriculture - Ranching - Ranchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Marfa, Texas, Early 1900s
title Marfa, Texas, Early 1900sdescription This photograph shows many different houses and other buildings, spread out and connected by unpaved roads. In the foreground there is a small house with a fenced yard and a larger brick building that appears to be a city building. On the far right of the photograph, there appears to be a 'main road' which is wider and lined by buildings and telephone poles. There are also distant mountains in the background behind the town. The letters 'MA' are written in the lower righthand corner.artist/creator Unknownsubject Architecture Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County - Marfa Marfa (Tex.) -- Buildings, Structures, Etc. Property Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Town Roads Desertcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Presidio County Court House & Marfa High School
title Presidio County Court House & Marfa High Schooldescription This print has photographs of the Presidio County Court House and Marfa High School buildings. The Court House building has a car parked outside and trees planted in the front. There is a printed border around the photographs and each is labeled.artist/creator Arnold'S Art Studiosubject Buildings Cars Architecture Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County - Marfa Marfa (Tex.) -- Buildings, Structures, Etc. Secondary Education Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Education - Schools Government And Law - County Courthousescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Marfa, Texas 1918
title Marfa, Texas 1918description In the foreground of this photograph, four people in cowboy hats sit in the shade of a tree. Behind them is what appears to be an unpaved main street of Marfa, circa 1918, with storefronts, telephone poles, and cars of the time period.artist/creator Arnold'S Art Studiosubject Cars Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County - Marfa People Marfa (Tex.) -- Buildings, Structures, Etc. Storefronts Marfa (Tex.) -- History. Construction Business, Economics And Finance - Stores Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Automobilescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)