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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) -
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) -
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) -
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) -
The Dilemma of the Illegal Alien: A Research Paper for English IV
title The Dilemma of the Illegal Alien: A Research Paper for English IVdescription Research paper written by Carlton M. Godbold about the undocumented immigration of Mexican citizens into the United States. It covers the ways immigrants enter the US as well as the motivating factors of the businesses who employ migrants. This paper was written for an English IV class at Marfa High School.artist/creator Godbold, Carlton M.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Aviation in Presidio County
title Aviation in Presidio Countydescription Research paper written by Matt Henderson for an American History class at a Marfa high school in 1974 about the history of aviation in Presidio County.artist/creator Henderson, Mattsubject Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Davis, Lieutenant Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Aviation Peterson, Lieutenantcontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
The Progress of Aviation in Presidio County
title The Progress of Aviation in Presidio Countydescription Research paper written by Mike Bishop about the history of aviation in Presidio County. It covers the early border patrol flights and abduction of Lieutenants of Paul K. Davis and H. G. Peterson, as well as the establishment of Marfa Army Air Base. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1975.artist/creator Bishop, Mikesubject Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Aviation Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Peterson, H. G. Davis, Paul K. Marfacontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Kings of Presidio County
title Kings of Presidio Countydescription Pamphlet advertising real estate and agri-business in Presidio County, Texas. Includes a map of the area. Land was offered at $7 - 15 per acre.artist/creator Wood Printing & Engraving Co.subject Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Railroads Business, Economics And Finance - Advertising Agriculture Valentine Valleycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Rio Grande River Crossing at Candelaria, Texas
title Rio Grande River Crossing at Candelaria, Texasdescription Photograph of an aerial view of the Rio Grande. There is an arrow with the word "Crossing" pointing to a point in the river. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Rio Grande River crossing at Candelaria, Texas where Captain Leonard F. Matlack, troop "K" - 8th Cavalry crossed to ransom Lieutenants H. G. Peterson and Paul H. Davis, August 20, 1919 (1 A.M.)."artist/creator Unknownsubject Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Candelaria Landscape And Nature - Aerials Rio Grande Landscape And Nature - Water - Riverscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Rio Conchos Area of Mexico
title Rio Conchos Area of Mexicodescription Copy photograph of a hand-drawn map. A handwritten note on the map says, "Rio Conchos area of Mexico as of 1919, When Lts. Peterson & Davis, U. S. Flyers flew up wrong river, at #1, and made a forced landing at #2. Near #3, Mexican bandits made them prisoners, takened [sic] to #4, then by trails through the mountains to #5 area where Capt. Matlack rescued both flyers, but only paid half of ransom. Areas near #6, #7 & #8 were involved in the cavalry expedition in Mexico after the flyers' rescue. Map by W. D. Smithers."artist/creator Unknownsubject Landscape And Nature - Geography And Maps Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Peterson, Lt. H. G. Rio Conchos Marfa Places - Mexico Davis, Lt. Paul H.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Military Men With Chico Cano
title Military Men With Chico Canodescription Photograph two military men with Chico Cano and two of Cano's men in Candelaria, Texas. From left to right, the men are Major John Arthur Considine of the 8th Cavalry; Chico Cano, a Mexican bandit at the time associated with Pancho Villa; Captain L. H. Matlack of the 8th Cavalry; and two of Cano's men.artist/creator Unknownsubject Matlack, Cpt. L. H. Considine, Maj. John Arthur Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Military And War - Personnel Cano, Chico People - Individualscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Sketch Showing Patrol of Troop A, 5th Cavalry
title Sketch Showing Patrol of Troop A, 5th Cavalrydescription Photograph of a hand-drawn map. A note written on the map says, "Sketch showing approximate relative positions of points covered by Patrol of 10 men of Troop A, 5th Cavalry, August 20-22, 1919." The map shows the Texas border with Mexico. On the Texas side is Presidio County, including border towns Candelaria, Ruidosa and San Jose.artist/creator Unknownsubject Landscape And Nature - Geography And Maps Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Candelaria San Jose Ruidosa 5Th Cavalrycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Adobes
title Adobesdescription Research paper written by Sammy Cobos about the construction of adobe buildings. Several examples of adobe buildings from Marfa and Ruidosa are explained. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School.artist/creator Cobos, Sammycontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Aerial Photograph of Marfa
title Aerial Photograph of Marfadescription Copy photograph of an aerial view of Marfa, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Marfa, Texas - Fall 1919, White canvas hangars under "t," top center, marks airfield to east of town. Picture taken at about 1500' with pocket camera by Lieutenant Stacy C. Hinkle, 11th Aero Squadron, Army Air Service."artist/creator Unknownsubject Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Landscape And Nature - Aerials 11Th Aero Squadron Hinkle, Lt. Stacy C. Military And War Marfacontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Pages on Presidio County History
title Pages on Presidio County Historydescription Copy photograph of two pages detailing Presidio County history and personages. Included are pictures of various military officers, including Lts. Paul H. Davis and H. G. Peterson, who were kidnapped for ransom after their plane crashed in Mexico. There is also a photograph of the Conchos River and two military men standing near an airplane.artist/creator Unknownsubject Conchos River Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Aviation - Airplanes Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Matlack, Cpt. Leonard F. Fennel, H. N. Landscape And Nature - Water - Rivers Peterson, Lt. H. G. Yancy, Maj. James P. Military And War - Transportation - Aviation Cooper, Lt. Russel H. Military And War - Personnel Coffield, Lt. Henry A. Estill, Lt. Frank S. Davis, Lt. Paul H.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Skillets
title Skilletsdescription Photograph of three skillets on a table. The skillets originally belonged to Mrs. Isidra Magallanez. They were used in her restaurant, Isidra's, in Marfa, Texas.artist/creator Unknownsubject Pots Social Life And Customs - Furnishings - Kitchenware Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Tables Isidra'S Isidra Magallanez Skillets Panscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Rifles
title Riflesdescription Photograph of two rifles belonging to Mr. Jose Herrera. The rifle on top is from 1891. The other rifle is a .22 and is from 1928. These rifles were given to Jose Herrera by his father Ventura Herrera when he was 12 and 15 years old.artist/creator Unknownsubject Rifles Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Sports And Recreation - Hunting Jose Herreracontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Four Men at La Mota Ranch
title Four Men at La Mota Ranchdescription Photograph of four men at La Mota Ranch in Casa Piedra, Texas. The second man from the left is Homer Colquitt and the man on the right is Felisiano Chavez. They are standing in front of a brick building. To the left is a wagon. The photograph is the property of Ventura Herrera.artist/creator Duncan Photosubject Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Herrera, Ventura Colquitt, Homer Casa Piedra La Mota Ranch People - Individuals Chavez, Felisianocontributor 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) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 75
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 75description Photograph of Mexican refugees fleeing during Pancho Villa's attacks. Several groups of Mexican refugees are seated on the ground and mules are wandering around the camp; men in suits are visiting with the refugees. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "At one time ten thousand frightened Mexican refugees flooded into Marfa trying to escape Villa's depredations" (p. 9).artist/creator Unknownsubject Refugee Camps Pancho Villa Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Military And War - Wars Mulescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 74
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 74description Photograph of stone ruins surrounded by desert brush near Marfa, Texas. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Because of the presence of the U.S. Army, and help provided by the Texas Rangers and Border Patrol, many raids were prevented. Still, ranchers and their families were slaughtered and their stock stolen" (pp. 8-9).artist/creator Unknownsubject Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Stone Buildings Architecture - Buildings Ruinscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 61
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 61description Photograph containing two images of towns near and around Marfa. The top half features a pool hall and several unidentified buildings lining one side of a street; the lower portion features a large brick building with the words "Murphy-Walker Company" and the Hotel Saint George in the background. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The separate counties of Brewster and Jeff Davis were later carved from Presidio county by citizens who had no interests in Marfa" (p. 7).artist/creator Unknownsubject City Streets Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Street Scenes Storefronts Townscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 68
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 68description Photograph of partial ruins in abandoned Shafter, Texas. Mountains are visible in the background. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: About twenty-three million dollars worth of silver was extracted by 1942 when the price of silver dropped, and mining was no longer profitable. Cinnabar, source of mercury, was mined and processed at Terlingua for many years" (p. 8).artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 67
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 67description Photograph of two large, cylindrical structures in abandoned Shafter, Texas. Mountains are visible in the background. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Silver was discovered by John W. Spencer in 1883 and with Col. W. R. Shafter, who was stationed at Ft. Davis, gained the necessary capitol to organize the Presidio Mining Company" (pp. 7-8).artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Shafter ghost town
title Shafter ghost towndescription Photograph of a series of partial ruins and lots in abandoned Shafter, Texas. Mountains are visible in the background. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Once this ghost town, Shafter, was the producer of an important source of income, silver" (p. 7).artist/creator Unknownsubject Mining Towns Ghost Towns Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Landscape And Nature Ruinscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 58
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 58description Photograph of bushes in the Big Bend landscape with a long line of mountains in the background. The image accompanied a written speech with the caption: "J. M. Dean, an attorney from El Paso, bought land around Marfa" (p. 6).artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 56
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 56description Photograph of a grassy, barren Big Bend landscape, with mountains in the far distance. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The chief engineer gave the honor of naming the newly-created water store to his wife, who was reading a Russian novel" (p. 6).artist/creator Unknownsubject Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Grassy Plains Landscape And Nature Desers Grasslandscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 55
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 55description Photograph of a desert landscape in the Big Bend area with a prominent mountain in the center. A dirt road is visible in the foreground as well as an unidentified building. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The city fathers didn't want the noise of the trains to disturb their beautiful, quiet town, and the plan was revised so the tracks would be laid twenty-five miles south" (p. 6).artist/creator Unknownsubject Structures Deserts Mountains Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Desert Landcapes Landscape And Naturecontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Big Bend landscape with mountains and trees
title Big Bend landscape with mountains and treesdescription Photograph of a desert landscape in the Big Bend area, including trees and bushes with mountains in the background. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The Big Bend really began to open up when in 1882 the Southern Pacific Railroad planned to lay rails through Ft. Davis on its way to the ocean. The city fathers didn't want the noise of the trains to disturb their beautiful, quiet town, and the plan was revised so the tracks would be laid twenty-five miles south" (p. 6).artist/creator Unknowncontributor 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) -
Mountainside at Big Bend
title Mountainside at Big Benddescription Photograph of a pathway on a rocky hillside in the Big Bend area. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "An exploratory group headed by John W. Spencer met in Chihuahua and came into the Big Bend. This was the first of the rush of settlers to come on the Chihuahua Trail" (p. 4).artist/creator Unknownsubject Hillsides Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Chihuahua Trail Big Bend Landscape And Nature - Mountainscontributor 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) -
Wide angle view of Presidio ruins
title Wide angle view of Presidio ruinsdescription Photograph of ruins in Big Bend desert. Several bushes and cacti are visible in the foreground. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Ben Leaton rebuilt the mission when he came to the Big Bend in 1848" (pp. 3-4).artist/creator Unknownsubject Architecture Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Big Bend Stone Buildings Religion - Missions Ruinscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Ruins of Presidio structure
title Ruins of Presidio structuredescription Photograph of intact ruins in the Presidio desert; the structure is a long rectangle with a square opening. 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 Unknowncontributor 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) -
Several ruins in Presidio
title Several ruins in Presidiodescription Photograph of the remains of several stone buildings that are part of the remaining ruins of a Presidio ranch. The ruins are next to a road lined with small posts, visible in the lower-right corner, and desert mountains are visible in the background. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "These are the ruins of the ranch house of another West Texas settler whom the land defeated. Manuel Musquiz tried to homestead in the canyon near the present town of Ft. Davis in 1854. Continued Indian raids drove him back to the security of the East" (p. 4).artist/creator Unknownsubject Architecture Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Stone Buildings Ruins Agriculture - Ranching - Ranchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 44
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 44description Photograph of the ruins of a small stone fort that were part of a ranch in Presidio. The ruins are in a desert landscape and rocky mountains are visible in the background. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Besides farming, [John W. Spencer] ran several stores in Ojinaga and Presidio" (p. 4)artist/creator Unknownsubject Architecture Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Stone Buildings Ruins Agriculture - Ranching - Ranchescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Mountainous desert landscape in Big Bend with bushes
title Mountainous desert landscape in Big Bend with bushesdescription Photograph of a desert landscape at Big Bend National Park, with mountain ridges in the background. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "In the mountains the beautiful trees provide a pleasant contrast from the brush in the lower lands" (p. 2)artist/creator Unknownsubject Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Big Bend Landscape And Nature - State And National Parks Big Bend National Park Landscape And Nature - Mountainscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 21
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 21description Photograph of wildflowers and grasses in a canyon near Presidio County, Texas. There is a large bush of pink wildflowers in the foreground with green grasses and bushes behind. A rocky mountain range features prominently in the background and extends the width of the photograph. 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 Unknownsubject Mountains Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Canyons Bushes Landscape And Nature - Desertscontributor 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) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 8
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 8description Photograph of a man wearing a cowboy hat, crouched at the edge of a dig, looking at bones and fossils embedded in the soil. A small fenced-in dirt mound is to the left of the man. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The huge mammoth was once the king of the grassy fields" (p. 1).artist/creator Unknownsubject Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Landscape And Nature - Fossils Archaeological Digs Archaeology Mammothscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Inside a small, rocky canyon at Big Bend
title Inside a small, rocky canyon at Big Benddescription Photograph of a rocky canyon in the Big Bend desert landscape with a mountain range in the background. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Actually, for many thousands of years, Texas was underwater. Many fossils of sea animals can be found especially around Shafter. Even when West Texas became a lush grassland with many rivers and swamps, the animal inhabitants had little security" (p. 1)artist/creator Unknownsubject Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Desert Landcapes Landscapes Big Bend Landscape And Nature - Canyonscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 4
title My Land, My Heritage, My Hope: Slide 4description Photograph of a large, rocky hill in a desert landscape in the Big Bend area. 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 Unknownsubject Desert Landcapes Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Landscape And Nature - Desertscontributor 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) -
Ft. Davis Catholic Church
title Ft. Davis Catholic Churchdescription The Catholic church home where the Crosson family stayed in Ft. Davis. George Francis Crosson is standing in the far left middle of the photograph.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)