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Louis Adams
Research paper written by Robert Vizcaino about the life of Louis Adams, a Marfa cowboy. Adams lived and worked in Marfa, Texas from when he was born in 1868 until his death in 1946. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1972.
Date:
1972
Creator:
Vizcaino, Robert
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Four Men at La Mota Ranch]
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.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Antiques in my Family: American History Research Paper
Research paper written by Conchita Herrera about antiques in her family. Covered are antique guns, furniture and kitchenware. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1972.
Date:
1972
Creator:
Herrera, Conchita
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Celia Acosta
Paper describing a photograph of Celia Acosta at age 7, dressed for her first Holy Communion. It also contains other biographical information about Celia.
Date:
1972
Creator:
Valerio, Enedina
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[U. S. Border Patrol Seal]
Photograph of a sign depicting the seal of the United States Border Patrol. The sign appears to be near a field. There are several buildings in the background.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The History of Athletics in Marfa: A Research Paper Presented to Dr. Clifford Casey
Research paper written by Carlton Lewis Smith about the history of Marfa High School athletics. Included in the paper are scores of football and basketball games from 1914 to 1951, as well as an overview of coaches J. E. Gregg, L. B. Martin and Bodie Hunter.
Date:
January 1953
Creator:
Smith, Carlton Lewis
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Relatives of Jose Jimenez]
Research Project by Jose Jiminez on November 10, 1975. It contains brief stories that compliment photos of his relatives: his great, great, grandfather Bernabe Aguilar; his great grandfather Felipe Aguilar; and his great uncles Pete, Jesus, and Felix Aguilar.
Date:
November 10, 1975
Creator:
Jiminez, Jose
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Felix Manuela Arlacon Aguilar
Description of photographs of Felix and Manuela Arlacon Aguilar on their engagement and wedding day in 1928 and 1929 in Presidio, Texas. Written by Robert Prieto for a history class at Marfa High School in 1975.
Date:
1975
Creator:
Prieto, Robert
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Andes Alvorado
Description of a photograph and biographical information about Andres Alvorado. He was a revolutionary who rode with Pancho Villa.
Date:
1975
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hilaria Acosta, 1914
Description of a portrait of Hilaria Acosta, taken on March 8, 1921 in Presidio, Texas.
Date:
1975
Creator:
Heredia, Delfina
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rosa A. Acosta, 1921
Description of a portrait of Rosa A. Acosta, taken on March 8, 1921 in Redford, Texas.
Date:
1975
Creator:
Heredia, Delfina
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fredrick Alvarado, 1943
Description of a portrait of Fredrick Alvarado, taken on April 18, 1943 in Ruidosa, New Mexico. He fought in World War II.
Date:
January 3, 1975
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Private Andy Smith at Campground in New Mexico, January 18, 1976]
Photograph of an Private Andy Smith at Army camp in Cloudcroft, New Mexico.
Date:
January 18, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lieutenant Adams in a Tent]
Photograph of Lieutenant Adams reclining on a blanket under a tent canopy, reading a newspaper. To the left, the there is a folding chair next to him and a duffel bag behind him as well as other belongings laying nearby. In the background, other soldiers and equipment are visible. Text on back of photograph: Lt. Adams. Sunday morn in officers tent. Enlisted men in background. Picket line in far right side of pic.
Date:
1935~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Post Office/Store at Brite Ranch
Photograph of the Post Office and store on the Brite Ranch in West Texas. A man and woman stand in the doorway watching a child. An automobile is parked to the right. There appears to be an early gas pump outside the doorway of the building.
Date:
1920~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
L.C. Brite
Photograph of L.C. Brite. Beneath the photo reads, "L.C. Brite. B.C.B. Trustee, 1914-41; President, 1925-41; T.C.U. Trustee, 1912-41. 29 years." He has a mustache and wears a suit and tie.
Date:
1941~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bootleggers
Photograph of bootleggers, most likely during prohibition. The Mexicans regularly smuggled sotol, a drink similar to tequila, across the border near the Big Bend area of West Texas. These men have a barrel and some bottles of alcohol on the ground next to them.
Date:
1930~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Post Office & Store at the Brite, Ranch
Photograph of the Post Office & Store on the Brite Ranch. The small stucco building has a tin roof. This photo was included in a report for an American History class at Marfa High School.
Date:
1984
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Post Office & Store at the Brite, Ranch
Photograph of the Post Office & Store on the Brite Ranch. It is a small stucco building with a tin roof.
Date:
1984
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Branding Cattle at the Brite Ranch
Photographic postcard of cowboys branding cattle on the Brite Ranch in West Texas. It has the name "Bill Bailey" written on the back and it is addressed to Mr. C.E. Brite in Brite, Tex and it is postmarked September 1, 1921 in Marfa, Texas.
Date:
1921~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mrs. L.C. Brite
Photograph of Mrs. L.C. Brite. Written beneath her picture is, "Trustee, B.C.B. and T.C. U., 1941 - ." She wears glasses and a string of pearls.
Date:
1941~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cicilio Acosta
Paper by Mario Acosta about his relative, Cicilio Acosta, a farmer in Redford, Texas.
Date:
1967
Creator:
Acosta, Mario
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Early Housekeeping
Research paper for an American History class at Marfa High School in November 1967, written by Elizabeth Newton. She describes the daily chores and work done by women in the pioneer days of Texas, without electricity or plumbing.
Date:
November 28, 1967
Creator:
Newton, Elizabeth
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thomas Acosta
Paper by Mario Acosta about his relatives, Thomas and Eliza Acosta.
Date:
1967
Creator:
Acosta, Mario
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History