Lino Compos and Jose Tapia

Photograph of Lino Compos and Jose Tapia sitting on burros. They were from Terllingua, Texas. Both are 18 years old in this picture from 1913.
Date: 1913
Creator: Rocha, Andres
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Frank Martinez, Jr. and Manuela M. Martinez

Photograph of Fran Martinez, Jr. and his bride Manuela. This photo was taken in Terlingua in 1922. This photo was included in a research paper by Herlinda Espinoza for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Date: 1922
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Telista Martinez Mata, Ramona Martinez and Angelita Martinez

Photograph of Telista Martinez Mata and her sister Ramona Martinez. The child is Angelita Martinez. This photo was taken in 1918 in Terlingua, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Herlinda Espinoza for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Frank Martinez, Jr. and Carmen Martinez

Photograph of Frank Martinez, Jr. with his second wife, Carmen Martinez on their wedding day, April 13,1933 in Terlingua, Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Herlinda Espinoza for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Date: April 13, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Erasmo, Beatrize, Maria and Jesus Herrera

Photograph of Erasmo Herrera and his sister Beatrize Herrera in 1925 in Terlingua, Texas. The children are Maria and Jesus Herrera. This photo was included in a research paper by Herlinda Espinoza for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Date: 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Arseno, Augustine, and Osmundo Campos

Photograph of Arseno, Augustine III, and Osmundo Campos, sons of Augustine, Jr. and Carolina Campos in Terlingua in 1926. This photo was included in a research paper by Herlinda Espinoza for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Date: 1926
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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

Lino Campos

Photograph of Lino Campos. He wears a hat and suspenders.
Date: unknown
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

Workers on Carrasco Ranch

Photograph of workers that were making a road to the house on the Carrasco Ranch in West Texas. The men are: Rijino Zubiate of Alpine, TX; Abel Delgadillo of Ojinaga; Agopito Zubiate of Pecos, Texas; Mike Montoyo of Alpine, Texas; Juan Young of Cloudcroft, Texas; and G.A. Glenn of El Paso.
Date: 1937
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Andres Alvorado on Horseback

Photograph of Andres Alvorado on horseback. He worked for Rafael Carrasco on his ranch. This photo was included in a research paper by Daniel R. Lujan for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Felipe Carrasco Getting Water from a Well

Photograph of Felipe Carrasco (1897-1923) getting water from a well. This photo was included in a research paper by Rolando Ontineros for a history class at Marfa High School in 1967.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hilario, Trinadad and Elosia Cordova]

Photograph of Hilario, Trinadad and Elosia Cordova. This photo was included in a research paper by Lorena Molinar for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1967.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Picture of Big Bend desert landscape]

Photograph of mountain peaks outside of Alpine, Texas, which are part of the Davis Mountain range. A desert landscape and a grove of trees are visible in the foreground. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "This is a land which has fought against those who have tried to make it home since its creation" (p. 1).
Date: 1969
Creator: Edwards, Nancy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Museum display of Jumanos tribe life at Big Bend]

Photograph of a Big Bend museum display titled "Raiders from the North." Clockwise from far left corner: photo of Indian standing; small map of Texas with Jumanos' paths outlined; picture of Jumanos Indian on horseback; picture of Indians on horseback; tall leather moccasins; knife and woven knife pouch; horse saddle; picture of people sitting and on horseback. A small display of a bow and arrows are in the far left side of the photograph. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Comanche and Apache raiders enslaved the peace-loving Jumanos, and the Jumanos disappeared as a distinct tribe" (p. 3).
Date: 1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sul Ross Normal College]

Photograph of the administration building and another academic building at Sul Ross Normal College, in Alpine, Texas. Both buildings are large, three-story brick buildings with Greek revival architecture, including multi-story white columns around the entrances. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Several groups of concerned people began to work for a college to serve the surrounding counties" (p. 9).
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Small body of water at Big Bend National Park]

Photograph of the banks of a curving river at Big Bend National Park. Vegetation is growing along the banks of the water and there are desert hills rising on the right side of the photo. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "An excellent highway curves through terrain in which hikers are often lost in the rough mountains of the park along the Rio Grande. The native has a deep respect for the land which the traveler must quickly learn if he takes it upon himself to stray from the trails" (p. 10).
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Body of water at Big Bend National Park surrounded by buildings and hills]

Photograph a river winding through the desert landscape at Big Bend National Park. Some buildings are visible in the background. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The native has a deep respect of the land which the traveler must quickly learn if he takes it upon himself to stray from the trails" (p. 10).
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Antelope herd at Big Bend National Park]

Photograph of an antelope herd at Big Bend National Park; more than fifteen antelope are running across a large grassy plain. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The wildlife is as varied as the land on which it feeds. During the hunting seasons, sportsmen come to kill mule deer and antelope. The casual traveler can usually spot both grazing in the pastures" (p. 11).
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Quail at Big Bend National Park]

Photograph of two quail standing on stones in front of brush and greenery at Big Bend National Park. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Quail and dove seasons net a good time and a fine meal as well as controlling flock population" (p. 11).
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bighorn sheep at Big Bend National Park]

Photograph of two male and one female bighorn sheep on the side of a hill or mountain, surrounded by desert brush and bushes at Big Bend National Park. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Bighorn sheep are being reintroduced in the rocky mountains of the Black Gap Game Preserve" (p. 11).
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Badger at Big Bend National Park]

Photograph of a badger at Big Bend National Park. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Rattlesnake, badger, and Javelina make the dry, brushy areas their domain" (p. 11).
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Javelina at Big Bend National Park]

Photograph of a javelina at Big Bend National Park. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Rattlesnake, badger, and Javelina make the dry, brushy areas their domain. Many ranch children have raised baby Javelinas into fine pets" (p. 11).
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two bobcats at Big Bend National Park]

Photograph of two bobcats drinking from a body of water at Big Bend National Park. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Ranchers often have to hunt mountain lion, coyote, and bobcat to protect their flocks of sheep and newborn calves" (p. 11).
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History