Newsletter of the Texas Park and Wildlife Department providing information about the policies, activities, facilities, and services at Big Bend Ranch State Park, as well as other relevant visitor information.

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.

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.

Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.

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.

This is a research paper written by Jesus Cordero for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1974. It gives a first hand account of the interesting life of Dionisio Marquez Cordero. As a child and young man, most of his family was killed in Mexico during the revolution. He eventually came to Texas, married three times and had 12 children. He had many interesting jobs. He became a US citizen in 1962.

Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.

Magazine article, written for MD Living magazine, about the hobby, history, and lore of doll collecting.

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about an isolated ranch outside of Marfa inhabited by the Rooney family.

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about an isolated ranch outside of Marfa inhabited by the Rooney family.

A memorandum discussing the properties owned and managed by Texas Cotton Industries. Also shown are the accounting records according to H. Kempner's books.

In this photograph, ther are two older men standing together. The man on the right is wearing a light-colored shirt and slacks and glasses; he is handing a plaque to the man on the left who is wearing a dark-colored suit and tie. The man on the left is also holding an identifiable object in his left hand. The plaque is fairly small and shaped like a shield with a metallic Lions Club seal in the middle and a small metal inscribed plate underneath it. In the background, there are curtains and at least two different flags at the right of the photograph. There also appears to be a chair (only partially visible) in front of the men. On the back of the photograph there is a handwritten note that says, "l. to. r. Jesse Blakwell, Marfa, H. L. Leithead, Marfa." Accompanying information says "This picture was taken on May 6, 1949. Pictured are Mr. Jess Blackwell being presented an honorary award from Mr. H. L. Leithead club chairman."

A letter written to Mr. Frank Jones, Marfa, Texas, from T. N. Carswell dated May 3, 1945. Carswell advises Jones of a letter that he will receive and urges him to serve on the Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee.

A letter written to Mr. George Jones, Marfa, Texas, from T. N. Carswell dated May 3, 1945. Carswell advises him of the request that was issued to Frank Jones to accept and serve on the Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee and requests that George encourage Frank to accept and serve.

Letter from M. D. Bownds to R. I. Mehan discussing an upcoming meeting between the two in San Antonio.

Preliminary loan application from Marfa National Bank to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas stating the credit limitation of the Marfa National Bank for a loan to Texas Cotton Industries.

Elementary school certificate presented to Lidia Lerma Lyles for completing her elementary school education. The certificate is signed by J. E. Gregg, superintendent; F. A. Jordan, president; Jesse Blackwell, principal; and John E. MacDonald, secretary.

Junior handwriting certificate present to Lidia Lerma Lyles for passing the handwriting examination in 1937. The certificate has a gold seal with gold and purple ribbons on it.

Photograph of a group of men and boys standing and sitting under a tree in front of a field. There is a blanket with food in front of them, and several men are holding instruments, including guitars and a banjo. George Dawson is identified by a handwritten arrow pointing to him.

Weekly newspaper from Marfa, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Marfa, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Marfa, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Marfa, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Marfa, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.