[Jesus Cabezuela at age 24]

Jesus Cabezuela at 24-years of age. He is standing. Part of an unnamed person has a hand on Jesus Cabezuela's right shoulder.
Date: 1903~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
1901 store order of Thomas Crosson sent to Murphy & Walker bank (open access)

1901 store order of Thomas Crosson sent to Murphy & Walker bank

Informal order blank used by Thomas Clement Crosson in 1901. The order was sent to Murphy & Walker, a general store and bank located in Marfa, Texas.
Date: February 28, 1901
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lino Campos and Sisters

Photograph of Lino Campos and his sisters, one is named Manuela. The photo was taken around 1902.
Date: 1902~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Postcard of Jesus Abundio Cobos

Photographic postcard depicting two men, one which is Jesus Abundio Cobos in Alpine, Texas around 1900. One of the men is riding a donkey. Correspondence on the back is in Spanish.
Date: 1900~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Silvester and Felcita Chavira Wedding Photo

Photograph of the wedding of Silvester and Felicita Chavira in Marfa, Texas in 1909. The three groomsmen are: Chico Chavira, Gregorio Vizcaino and Jose Salgado, . The three bridesmaids are: Maria Ordonez, Adela Cordero and Barbarita Montoya. The men wear suits and all of the women have flowers in their hair. This photo was included in a research paper by Evangelina Uranga for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Date: 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lucia Carrasco at age 26

Photograph of Lucia Carrasco at age 26, in 1909. Her hair combed up with a flower in it and she wears a white blouse and dark skirt. This photo was included in a research paper by James Pena-Alfano for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Date: 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Margarita, Filipe, and Demetria Carrasco, Dressed for a Wedding

Photograph of Margarita, Felipe, and Demetria Carrasco who were siblings. They are dressed for a wedding. The girls wear dresses that their grandmother Candelaria made for them. A description is written on the back in Spanish.
Date: August 2, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Photo of Lorina Cruz

Photograph of Lorina Cruz on the day of her wedding, June 18, 1900. She wears a dark dress, a white hat and large pearl earrings. She married Delfine Juarez. This photo was included in a research paper by Frankie Quintanas for a history class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: June 18, 1900
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Altar of St. Mary's Catholic Church in the 1920s]

Close up of the altar in Marfa's St. Mary's Catholic Church in 1920s.
Date: 1900~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Conners, John Francis

Photograph of John Francis Connersas a young man. This photo was included in a research paper by Mary Francis Conners for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1969.
Date: 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[James Cass, Kathryn Cass, and friend]

From left to right: Kathryn Tibbs Cass, James Cass, and friend.
Date: 1900~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Valley Mills High School and friends of Kathryn Cass]

Photograph of Valley Mills High School in the background. Five female friends of Mrs. Kathryn Cass are standing behind a small group of steps in the foreground.
Date: 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Elioza Cordova at Age Three

Photograph of Elioza Cordova at age three in 1909 in Terlingua, Texas. She is standing and wearing a dress. She later married Jose Hernandez and had two daughters, and ended up living in Alpine, Texas.
Date: 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[India Coffield as an infant]

First photograph of India Coffield as an infant. She is wearing a white, lacy dress.
Date: 1902~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[India Coffield's plantation home in 1906]

Photograph of India Coffield's plantation home in 1906, after a tornado struck the home. The home was ultimately destroyed by fire in 1912.
Date: 1906~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Early cowhands]

Two men are standing over a bound steer, and one man is squatting beside it. The squatting man is facing the camera. The man on the far left is L.D. Bunton and the man in the center is O.M. Bunton. The third man is watching the steer.
Date: 1900~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Presidio County cowboy of early 1900s]

A cowboy and his horse are standing side by side. The cowboy is posing for the camera while the horse is facing to the left.
Date: 1900~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Crosson Family at Goat Mountain Ranch

Photograph of the Crosson family at the Goat Mountain Ranch in 1901. Pictured L-R, are Lizzie, Johnny, George, Jr., Charlie, and W. W. Davis. The others are unknown. This photo was included in a research paper by Jon Polson for an American History class at Marfa High School in January 1978.
Date: 1901
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

T.C. Davis as a Child

Photograph of T.C. Davis, son of W.W. and Lizzie Davis. He was born in 1902. In the picture he is wearing a hat and holding a cane. This photo was included in a research paper by Joh Polson for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1978.
Date: 1905~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ranchers of Davis Mountains]

In this photograph, 10 men dressed in casual clothing are sitting or kneeling in a semi-circle while they eat. Plates, utensils and guns are visible in front of them. At least two other men are standing behind the others, near the group of 5 or 6 horses which all appear to be saddled. All of the men are wearing hats. To the right of the photo there is some sort of wagon or buggy behind the seated men; it is at least partially enclosed and has large wheels and a board attached to the back. The ground appears to be covered with short scrub.
Date: 1905~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lady and burro colt

This photograph is a picture of a young woman (Sarah Janes) wearing a white dress holidng a small, dark burro colt in her arms. In the background, there appears to be an unpaved road and several buildings, at least one of which is the Janes' house. On the back of the photograph, there is a typed note that says "Lady and burro colt" and also a handwritten note that says, "The lady's baby burro Taking care of their stock." Additionally there is a stamp that with the name "Barry Scobee" and "Fort Davis, Texas."
Date: 1900~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Jessie Bogel Hubbard]

In this photograph, a young woman is posing in what appears to be a long, white wedding dress. She is wearing an intricate necklace around her throat and holding a bouquet of flowers in front of her. In the background, there is an ornate window and ledge. On the back of the photograph, there is a handwritten note that says "Jessie Bogel Hubbard about 1900 probably San Antonio."
Date: 1900~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Horse and Boy]

In this photograph, a boy is holding the lead rope on a large, black horse. The boy is wearing loose clothing and a cowboy hat; the horse is all black and only wearing a halter. Behind them, there is a long building made of brick with an open, wooden door. In the background to the left, there is a wooden fence. To the right of the photograph there appears to be a black chicken. In the front, there is a shadow of a second person. According to related information, they are at the Bogel ranch (San Esteban), the boy is a young Mexican worker and the horse is a purebred Purcheon stallion.
Date: 1906~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Gospel Tent at Bloys' Camp Grounds

Photograph of the "Gospel Tent" at Bloys' Camp Meeting around 1904. Women with parasols walk in front of the tent. Wooden planks for benches lay on the ground outside the tent.
Date: 1904~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History