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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) -
The Air Age Comes to Marfa
title The Air Age Comes to Marfadescription Research paper written by John Walker about Cal Rodgers' historic cross-continental flight on the Vin Fiz Flyer and his stop in Marfa, Texas. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School and is dated October 13, 1972.artist/creator Walker, Johnsubject Vin Fiz Flyer Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Aviation Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Aviation - Airplanes Rodgers, Cal Marfacontributor 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) -
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) -
Charley Bishop on horseback
title Charley Bishop on horsebackdescription In the photograph, Charley Bishop is dressed casually, sitting astride a horse, holding the reins. The horse is a dark color with a white stripe down the middle of its face. Behind them, there is a wooden fence in front of a partial wooden stucture as well as some faint, distance mountains.artist/creator Unknownsubject Fences Horseback Riding Marfa Bishop, Charley People - Individuals Agriculture - Domestic Animals - Horsescontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)