[Marfa, Texas 1918]

In the foreground of this photograph, four people in cowboy hats sit in the shade of a tree. Behind them is what appears to be an unpaved main street of Marfa, circa 1918, with storefronts, telephone poles, and cars of the time period.
Date: 1918~
Creator: Arnold's Art Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Blanche Avant

Oval photographic portrait of Blance Avant, c. 1913.
Date: 1913~
Creator: Barr
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hand-made Leather Wallet

Hand-made leather wallet by Junior Historian, Frank Barton, c. 1961. The exterior has two toned leather with an image of a covered wagon embossed on it. Inside there are cattle brand symbols, a western hat and a cowboy boot with spurs.
Date: 1961~
Creator: Barton, Frank
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sheriff's Association Convention

Photograph of a Convention of the Texas Sheriff's Association. A.M. Avant, is second from the right on the front row.
Date: 1903
Creator: Brack, A.A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sheriff's Association Convention, 1903

Photograph of the 1903 Convention of the Texas Sheriff's Association. A.M. Avant, the President is in the center, his name is written in ink on the photo.
Date: 1903
Creator: Brack, A.A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Look-out Tower at Fort Davis]

This color photograph has a stone building and surrounding rocks and plant life in the foreground and distant mountains and desert landscaping in the background. The inscription on the back of the photograph says: "Look out tower built by CCC boys at Ft. Davis on Scenic Loop at State Park."
Date: March 1971
Creator: Brandon, Lindy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph Overlooking Fort Davis #1]

This photograph is a scenic photo showing the landscape of Davis Mountain State Park. There are rocks and vegetation in the foreground and mountains in the distance. The inscription on the back of the photograph reads, "Overlooking Ft. Davis, Texas from same position at State Park."
Date: March 1971
Creator: Brandon, Lindy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph Overlooking Fort Davis #2]

This photograph is a scenic photo showing the landscape of Davis Mountain State Park. There are large rocks in the foreground and mountains in the distance. The inscription on the back of the photograph reads, "Overlooking Ft. Davis, Tex. from same position at State Park."
Date: March 1971
Creator: Brandon, Lindy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mrs. W. W. Bogel

This photograph is a portrait of Sarah Newton Bogel. She appears to be middle-aged and is wearing a dress with a dark pattern and lace as well as a necklace. There is a typed caption under the photograph that says "Mrs. W. W. Bogel" as well as a handwritten note on the back that says, "Mrs. W. W. Bogel c. 1913." Additionally, there is a handwritten note accompanying the photograph that reads, "Mrs. William Woodworth (Sarah Newton) Bogel a real Marfa and Presidio County pioneer. She came to Marfa with her husband and daughter, Jessie - age 2 - in 1884. Photo made in 1913" signed "W. B. Hubbard."
Date: 1913
Creator: Cones
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Francis D. Willson]

Portrait of Francis D. Wilson sitting on a tasseled chair and wearing a suit and bow tie.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cornwell, C. T.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Hannah Wilson]

Portrait of Hannah Wilson wearing a dress and sitting on a tasseled chair.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cornwell, C. T.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of James Edward Wilson]

Portrait of James Edward Wilson at eight years old, wearing a suit and bow tie and sitting on a tasseled chair.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cornwell, C. T.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Rimrock and Slide at the Brite Ranch in West Texas

Panoramic photograph of the rimrock on the Brite Ranch in West Texas. A group of people stand near the edge of the cliff. Mountains rise in the distance.
Date: unknown
Creator: Duncan Photo
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Carlsbad Cavern

Photograph by Frank Duncan of visitors to Carlsbad Cavern in West Texas. They are in a cave amongst stalactites and stalagmites. This photo was included in a research paper by Jaime Javier Vasquez for an American History class in 1978.
Date: unknown
Creator: Duncan, Frank
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Dog on a Chair]

Photograph of a small dog standing on his back legs on a wooden chair.
Date: unknown
Creator: Duncan, Frank
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Group of People]

Photograph of a large group of people in the shade of trees outside, taken by Frank Duncan. The group includes men, women, and children, most of which are somewhat dressed up, and several people are holding American flags.
Date: unknown
Creator: Duncan, Frank
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Lake]

Photograph by Frank Duncan of a lake with mountains in the distance.
Date: unknown
Creator: Duncan, Frank
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Parade]

Photograph of a main street in Marfa, Texas with crowds of people standing to the sides and on the roofs of buildings, and wagons in the middle of the street. The wagon nearest to camera has a banner that says, "The Darkest Light Company in America."
Date: unknown
Creator: Duncan, Frank
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Train]

Photograph by Frank Duncan of a train with dark smoke coming from its engine traveling on tracks with derailed train cars next to them. In the foreground of the picture, several men are sitting on a small wooden train car watching the train.
Date: unknown
Creator: Duncan, Frank
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Windmill]

Photograph of a windmill with a concrete pool of water in front of it and mountains in the distance behind it.
Date: unknown
Creator: Duncan, Frank
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Chimney Rock in Fresno Canyon]

Photograph of a man standing on a hill below a rock formation called "Chimney Rock" in Fresno Canyon, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Duncan, Frank
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Frank Duncan's Rock Collection]

Photograph of Frank Duncan's rock collection, neatly displayed in rows on black fabric in front of a wooden wall and door.
Date: unknown
Creator: Duncan, Frank
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Landscape on the Marfa, Lajitas Road]

Photograph of the mountains and landscape in Big Bend District, Texas on the road between Marfa and Lajitas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Duncan, Frank
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Limpia Canyon]

Photograph of the landscape of Limpia Canyon near Balmorhea, Texas.
Date: 192X
Creator: Duncan, Frank
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History