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Morteros (Bedrock Mortars)
title Morteros (Bedrock Mortars)description Photograph of morteros (bedrock mortars) used by Native American Indians to grind corn. Shown are five of a total of twenty-one mortars that were found in an area of about 20 square feet.artist/creator Graham, Joe Stanley, 1940-1999subject Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking Social Life And Customs People - Ethnic Groups - American Indians Corn Native American Culture Bedrock Mortars Morteros Mortarscontributor 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) -
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) -
Espejo in the Big Bend
title Espejo in the Big Benddescription Research paper written by Florian A. Kolodzie for a History class at Marfa High School on January 19, 1948. The paper is about the Spanish exploreres, especailly Antonio de Espejo, in the Big Bend area of Texas.artist/creator Kolodzie, Florian A.subject Missionaries People - Ethnic Groups - Spaniards De Espejo, Antonio People - Ethnic Groups - American Indianscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Old Fort Davis
title Old Fort Davisdescription Research paper for a high school American History class at Marfa High School on January 12, 1964. It tells of the first explorers in the Big bend region of Texas during 1583 and the establishment of Fort Davis in 1853
Her paper describes the Indian attacks by the Apaches and the end of the military's use of it. Now it is open to the public.artist/creator Sanchez, Mary Helensubject Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County De Espejo, Antonio Explorers People - Ethnic Groups - American Indianscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
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) -
Then Came the Indians
title Then Came the Indiansdescription This is a research paper written by Richard Hewitt for an American History Class at Marfa High School on December 10, 1969. It includes stories about Indian attacks in west Texas, the location of petroglyphs, and descriptions of different arrowheads and their uses.artist/creator Hewitt, Richardsubject Petroglyphs Arrowheads People - Ethnic Groups - American Indians Marfa High School Forts Stories Attackscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Implements
title Indian Implementsdescription This is a research paper written by Leticia Cortez for an American History Class at Marfa High School on November 28, 1967. In the paper she describes the [Native American] Indian utensils and implements found in their households and the various uses of these items.artist/creator Cortez, Leticiasubject Metate Comal De Barra Tenemastes People - Ethnic Groups - American Indians Molino Utensils Marfa High School Research Papers Molcajete Education - Schools - Studentscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Some Early Activities of Americans in the Big Bend Area of Texas
title Some Early Activities of Americans in the Big Bend Area of Texasdescription Research paper written by Sammy Barnett for an American History Class at Marfa High School on May 2, 1964. It describes the early settlers in West Texas, how they arrived and the hardships they faced.artist/creator Barnett, Sammysubject Conchos River Spencer, John Mail Routes Silver Mines People - Ethnic Groups - American Indians Big Bend Drought Marfa High School Leaton, Ben Pioneers Landscape And Nature - Mountainscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Arrowheads found in Presidio County
title Indian Arrowheads found in Presidio Countydescription Photograph of some Indian arrowheads in a case that were found in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Arrowheads found in Presidio County
title Indian Arrowheads found in Presidio Countydescription Photograph of some Indian arrowheads in a case that were found in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Arrowheads found in Presidio County
title Indian Arrowheads found in Presidio Countydescription Photograph of some Indian arrowheads in a case that were found in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Arrowheads found in Presidio County
title Indian Arrowheads found in Presidio Countydescription Photograph of some Indian arrowheads in a case that were found in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Arrowheads found in Presidio County
title Indian Arrowheads found in Presidio Countydescription Photograph of some Indian arrowheads in a case that were found in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Arrowheads found in Presidio County
title Indian Arrowheads found in Presidio Countydescription Photograph of some Indian arrowheads in a case that were found in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Arrowheads
title Indian Arrowheadsdescription Photograph of Indian arrowheads found in west Texas.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Artifacts found in Presidio County
title Indian Artifacts found in Presidio Countydescription Photograph of some Indian beads carved from stone found in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Grave of Indian "Emily"
title Grave of Indian "Emily"description Photograph of the grave of Indian "Emily" She was a young girl in a legend of west Texas that was raised by a white family at Fort Davis. She warned them of an Indian attack as she was dying of a mortal wound.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Burial Ground near Presidio, Texas
title Burial Ground near Presidio, Texasdescription Indian burial ground near Presidio, Texas.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mrs. Charlie Donaldson of Kent, Texas With Artifacts
title Mrs. Charlie Donaldson of Kent, Texas With Artifactsdescription Photograph of Mrs. Charlie Donaldson with Indian artifacts, mostly arrowheads.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Bedrock Mortal and Pestle
title Bedrock Mortal and Pestledescription Photograph of a bedrock mortar and pestle, a tool used to grind food by native americans.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Comanches and Apaches exhibit at Fort Davis Museum
title Comanches and Apaches exhibit at Fort Davis Museumdescription Photograph of an exhibit at the Fort Davis Museum about the Comanches and Apaches, two tribes that lived in west Texas. Seen in the exhibit are photographs, moccasins, a beaded knife sheath, a saddle and other Indian artifacts.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Metates and Manos
title Metates and Manosdescription Photograph of some metates and manos, tools used to grind food by native americans.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Stone Carving
title Indian Stone Carvingdescription Photograph of Indian stone carving from west Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Stone Idol
title Indian Stone Idoldescription Photograph of Indian stone idol from the Presidio River in west Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Cave
title Indian Cavedescription Photograph of Indian cave in west Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Cave
title Indian Cavedescription Photograph of Indian cave in west Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Stone Carving
title Indian Stone Carvingdescription Photograph of Indian stone carving from west Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Cave
title Indian Cavedescription Photograph of Indian cave in west Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Petroglyphs
title Indian Petroglyphsdescription Photograph of Indian petroglyphs, or cave paintings. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Cave
title Indian Cavedescription Photograph of Indian cave in west Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Pictographs
title Indian Pictographsdescription Photograph of Indian pictographs, or cave paintings. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Petroglyphs
title Indian Petroglyphsdescription Photograph of Indian petroglyphs, or cave paintings. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Petroglyphs
title Indian Petroglyphsdescription Photograph of Indian petroglyphs, or cave paintings. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Petroglyphs
title Indian Petroglyphsdescription Photograph of Indian petroglyphs, or cave paintings. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Artifacts
title Indian Artifactsdescription Photograph of Indian artifacts: arrowheads, gourd filled with pumpkin seeds, and a mano. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Artifacts
title Indian Artifactsdescription Photograph of Indian artifacts: awls, fiber rope, grasses, and lechuguilla cuds, belonging to the Buddy Webb family. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Lechuguilla Sandal
title Indian Lechuguilla Sandaldescription Photograph of Indian lechuguilla sandal. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Artifacts
title Indian Artifactsdescription Photograph of Indian artifacts: a gourd filled with corn and two unfinished baskets, belonging to Mrs. Buddy Hewitt. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mummified Indian Baby found in a West Texas Cave
title Mummified Indian Baby found in a West Texas Cavedescription Photograph of a 750-year old mummified baby found underground in a west Texas cave around 1952. The baby was wrapped in fur, a blanket, and then buckskin. This was one of two babies found, the other was sent to the Smithsonian. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Metate in Presidio County, Texas
title Metate in Presidio County, Texasdescription Photograph of a metate in Presidio County, Texas. A metate was a tool used to grind food. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Pueblo Site in Presidio, Texas
title Indian Pueblo Site in Presidio, Texasdescription Photograph of an Indian Pueblo site in Presidio, Texas. Unidentified people pose in the photograph. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Tinaja Cave in Presidio County, Texas
title Tinaja Cave in Presidio County, Texasdescription Photograph of a cave in a rock outcropping in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Flint Quarry in Presidio County, Texas
title Flint Quarry in Presidio County, Texasdescription Photograph of a flint quarry in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Burial Ground in Presidio County, Texas
title Indian Burial Ground in Presidio County, Texasdescription Photograph of an Indian burial ground in Presidio County, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Nancy Edwards for an American History class at Marfa High School in April 1968.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Indian Artifacts found in Presidio County
title Indian Artifacts found in Presidio Countydescription Photograph of artifacts found in Presidio County by Richard Hewitt and his father. This photo shows an assortment of baskets. This photo was included in a research paper by Richard Hewitt for an American History class at Marfa High School in December 1967.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Chaney
title Chaneydescription Biographical paper by Dolores Navarette about Chaney, a well-loved African American man who lived in Marfa from 1932-1972. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School in February 1978.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 49
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 49description Photograph of images hanging on a wall in a Presidio museum. There is a painting of an Apache Indian on the left and a photograph of an older Indian seated among desert cacti and brush on the right. Text is printed below the images, but is not readable. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "After the death of the Apache chief, Victorio, the Big Bend was relatively safe. Fort Davis was decommissioned in 1891, after outliving its usefulness" (p. 5).artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)