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[Marjorie Herrera Lewis autographing books at the Friends of Hillsboro City Library Author Luncheon at the Hillsboro Historic City Hall]

Photograph of Marjorie Herrera Lewis sitting at a table for a book signing event called Friends of Hillsboro City Library Author Luncheon held at Hillsboro Historic City Hall. The author and photojournalist is looking away from the camera and smiling. She is holding a pen and a there is a stack of books to her right on the table.
Date: October 24, 2019
Creator: Keelin, Russell
System: The UNT Digital Library

Alpine Train Depot

Track-side photograph of the Alpine Train Depot, commissioned by the Texas and New Orleans Railroad and built in 1946.
Date: September 24, 2019
Creator: Hicks, William
System: The Portal to Texas History

Captain Albion E. Shepard House

Exterior Photograph of the Entrance to the Captain Albion E. Shepard House in Marathon, TX. A Texas Historical Commision Marker reads: In 1883, completion occurred of the extension of tracks by the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway (G.H. & S.A. Ry.) Line located between El Paso and San Antonio. Retired sea captain Albion E. Shepard arrived in the region as a railroad surveyor. He acquired much land in the area, including Section 18, Block 4 of the G.H. & S.A. Railway survey. Tradition documents the naming of Marathon to Captain Shepard’s observations of the similarity of the valley and its encircling hills to Marathon, Greece, where the mountains meet the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. At this site, Captain Shepard applied for a post office in September 1882 where he became the first postmaster. He deeded Section 18 to his son Ben Shepard for the creation of the Marathon townsite on December 6, 1885 on an existing siding of the railroad. Captain Shepard established “Iron Mountain Ranch” on 58 sections of ranchland bought from F. W. Folts on March 10, 1882, located in the Glass Mountains along the north line of the Marathon Basin. The ranch was stocked with …
Date: September 24, 2019
Creator: Hicks, William
System: The Portal to Texas History

Enlisted Men's Quarters. Fort Davis

Southwest facing photograph of the remains of one of the Enlisted Men's Barracks in Fort Davis National Historic Site. The park's visitor center, Officer's Row, and Sleeping Lion Mountain can be seen in the background.
Date: September 24, 2019
Creator: Hicks, William
System: The Portal to Texas History

Fort Davis Parade Grounds and Officers' Row

Panoramic Image of the Parade Grounds at Fort Davis National Historic Site. Pictured from right to left: Sleeping Lion's Mountain, Officers' row, flag pole, and the Enlisted Men's Barracks. In the far distance can be seen the North Ridge, Two-Story Officers Quarters, and the Post Chapel.
Date: September 24, 2019
Creator: Hicks, William
System: The Portal to Texas History

Fort Davis Wagon

Wagon located next to the Commissary Storehouse in Fort Davis National Historic Site, Texas. The North Ridge of the Davis Mountains, remains of the bakery, and one of the two-story Officer's Quarters can be seen in the background.
Date: September 24, 2019
Creator: Hicks, William
System: The Portal to Texas History

Marathon Baptist Church

Photograph of the Marathon Baptist Church, est. 1898, completed in 1910.
Date: September 24, 2019
Creator: Hicks, William
System: The Portal to Texas History

Marathon Historical Museum

Southward facing photograph of adobe structure with metal roof housing the Marathon Historical Museum. An affixed Texas State Historical Survey Committee marker reads: "FIRST SCHOOL HOUSE Oldest school building in Brewster County. Built in 1888. Used for all public meetings and all elections. Restored in 1928 by Ladies of Marathon Study Club. Is known as the Club House. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965."
Date: September 24, 2019
Creator: Hicks, William
System: The Portal to Texas History

Old Jailhouse. Marathon, TX

Photograph of Jailhouse (located at Southwest corner South Avenue C and 2nd) in Marathon, Texas.
Date: September 24, 2019
Creator: Hicks, William
System: The Portal to Texas History

Post Chapel, Fort Davis

North-facing photograph of the Fort Chapel at Fort Davis National Historic Site. A two story Officer's Quarters is visible in the background.
Date: September 24, 2019
Creator: Hicks, William
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Saint Mary's Catholic Church]

Photograph of the Saint Mary's Catholic Church (located at Southeast corner Avenue C and North 3rd) in Marathon, Texas.
Date: September 24, 2019
Creator: Hicks, William
System: The Portal to Texas History

South Pacific Depot - Rear Facade

Photograph of the rear side of the old Southern Pacific Railroad depot. (Located at 3rd and Ave. J.)
Date: September 24, 2019
Creator: Hicks, William
System: The Portal to Texas History

Tiny Target

Photograph of an abandoned cinderblock building located on U.S. 90 approx. half-way between Alpine and Marathon, TX. Building is affixed with Target wordmark and logo. A single red shopping cart sits outside. Smith Peak is visible in the background.
Date: September 24, 2019
Creator: Hicks, William
System: The Portal to Texas History

U.S. Flag at Fort Davis National Historic Site

Northward facing photograph from the Fort Davis National Historic Site parade grounds towards the chapel, officers quarters, and the North Ridge.
Date: September 24, 2019
Creator: Hicks, William
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stefanie Skogen outside the UNT Welcome Center]

Selfie of Stefanie Skogen smiling in front of the UNT Welcome Center.
Date: August 24, 2019
Creator: Skogen, Stefanie
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Benjamin Anderson's descendants and Color Guard at grave]

Photograph of Benjamin Anderson's descendants and the TXSSAR Color Guard gathered at his grave in Glenfawn Cemetery. They are present for Anderson's new SAR emblem revealing ceremony. There are flags, bouquets, and a pair of boots with a rifle and hat sticking out of them. Other headstones are visible around them.
Date: November 24, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Benjamin Anderson's descendants at grave]

Photograph of Benjamin Anderson's descendants gathered at his grave in Glenfawn Cemetery. They are present for Anderson's new SAR emblem revealing ceremony. There are flags, bouquets, and a pair of boots with a rifle and hat sticking out of them. Other headstones are visible around them.
Date: November 24, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Benjamin Anderson's grave and emblems]

Photograph of Benjamin Anderson's grave in Glenfawn Cemetery. There are flags, bouquets, and a pair of boots with a rifle sticking out of them. At the base of the headstone are two emblems buried in the ground, including a SAR emblem.
Date: November 24, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Color Guard at Glenfawn Cemetery]

Photograph of TXSSAR Color Guard members at Glenfawn Cemetery. They are present for Benjamin Anderson's new SAR emblem reveal ceremony. There are headstones behind them and one, Ted Wilson, is holding a sword, two are holding flags, and the fourth is holding a musket rifle.
Date: November 24, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Color Guard placing flags at Glenfawn Cemetery]

Photograph of the Color Guard at Benjamin Anderson's grave at Glenfawn Cemetery. They are present for Anderson's new SAR emblem revealing ceremony. There are flags, bouquets, and a pair of boots with a rifle and hat sticking out of them. Other headstones are visible around them.
Date: November 24, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Color Guard with flags at Glenfawn Cemetery]

Photograph of the Color Guard at Benjamin Anderson's grave at Glenfawn Cemetery. They are present for Anderson's new SAR emblem revealing ceremony. There are flags, bouquets, and a pair of boots with a rifle and hat sticking out of them. Other headstones are visible around them.
Date: November 24, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Family at Benjamin Anderson's SAR ceremony]

Photograph of Benjamin Anderson's descendants at Glenfawn Cemetery. They are present for Anderson's new SAR emblem revealing ceremony. There are flags, bouquets, and a pair of boots with a rifle and hat sticking out of them. Other headstones are visible around them.
Date: November 24, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Glenfawn Cemetery historical marker]

Photograph of a historical marker at the Glenfawn Cemetery. It reads "Glenfawn Cemetery; Cemetery was begun after the death of Julien Sidney Devereux (1805-56), with the remains of his father, John W. Devereux (1769-1847), and an infant son reinterred soon after. Called Devereux and sand field, the plot served nearby Forest Hill community (1 mile N), site of academy founded by Devereux in 1805. Name was changed to Glenfawn in 1972 when post office opened with Charles Nunnally, postmaster. The settlement had several stores, two blacksmiths, school, church and masonic lodge building. The old Methodist - Baptist church was located east of cemetery. (1973)".
Date: November 24, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
System: The UNT Digital Library

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Date: August 24, 2018
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History