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A 1913 Wedding
Information about a photograph for a research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the 1913 wedding of Hijinio Roman and Pilar Dominguez. A footnotes page and bibliography to the research paper are also included.
Date:
January 18, 1977
Creator:
Carrasco, Irma
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Adobe House: A Paper Presented to the History Department of Marfa High School
Research paper written by Mary Francis Conners about the construction of adobe bricks and buildings. The paper describes what adobe is and where adobe buildings are normally found. This paper was written in in January of 1977 for a history class at Marfa High School.
Date:
January 1977
Creator:
Conners, Mary Francis
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aviation in Presidio County
Research paper written by Matt Henderson for an American History class at a Marfa high school in 1974 about the history of aviation in Presidio County.
Date:
January 13, 1974
Creator:
Henderson, Matt
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Belle of the Ball
Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about a fictitious story explaining scenes, people, and events a young woman in the early 1900s might have experienced.
Date:
January 21, 1971
Creator:
Newton, Larue
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Big Bend Ranch Biking Guide : The Other Side Of Nowhere
"This trail guide provides directional information for 28 specific rides" located at Big Bend Ranch State Park.(p. 3).
Date:
January 2011
Creator:
Phillips, Bundy; Sholly, Dan R.; Blizzard, Karen Hoffman & Beckcom, Christopher
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Big Bend Ranch State Park Discovery Map
Topographical map of Big Bend Ranch State Park showing trails, campsites, and other important information necessary for prospective hikers and campers.
Date:
January 2011
Creator:
Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Big Bend Ranch State Park: Discovery Map
This is a fractal map of the Big Bend Ranch State Park located in West Texas. Provided on the map are several scenic photographs portraying some of the most iconic regions of the park. Provided on the map is a legend detailing amenity locations within the park. Also on the map are the routes of the various routes and trails throughout the expansive park.
Date:
January 2013
Creator:
Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of Sale for Mule, January 1891]
Bill of sale for a mule from Simón L. de León to James Pratt, witnessed and signed by Charles Henderson.
Date:
January 5, 1891
Creator:
de León, Simón L.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Brite's of Marfa, Texas
This is a research paper written by Josephine Aguilor for an American History Class at Marfa High School on January 13, 1964. It contains biographical information about the Brite family, describing their home and their charitable acts in Marfa, Texas.
Date:
January 13, 1964
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Businesses in Marfa]
Report by Glenn Garcia for an American History class at marfa High School in January 1974. It is about businesses in Marfa, Texas based on his interviews with Jesusita Brito of Chuy's Place and Robert Martinez of Sandy's Grocery Store.
Date:
January 14, 1974
Creator:
Garcia, Glenn
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Businesses in Marfa]
Report by Martha Sue Horn for an American History class at marfa High School in January 1974. It is about businesses in Marfa, Texas based on her interviews with business owners and employees at Eddie Pierce Motors, Inc., the Marfa Public Library, the Nu-Way Grocery Store, Colomo's Handy Store and Genevieve's Beauty Shop.
Date:
January 10, 1974
Creator:
Horn, Martha Sue
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Combination Map of Jeff Davis County and Presidio County]
Blue line print of survey map of portions of Jeff Davis and Presidio Counties in Texas, showing rivers, creeks, towns, boundaries, original land grants or surveys, roads, and blocks of land. A diagram of a section is included in the upper-right corner. There is also an inset map at the top of the page showing the entirety of Jeff Davis and Presidio Counties, as well as portions of El Paso, Reeves, and Brewster Counties, and the border between Texas and Mexico. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
Date:
January 22, 1894
Creator:
Stakemann, M.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Crosson Family
Paper written by Jon Polson for his history class at Marfa High School on January 29, 1978. It is about the family of George and Lizzie Crosson, two of the earliest settlers in west Texas. They arrived by covered wagon in 1866-1867. The started the Goat Mountain Ranch and had five children.
Date:
January 29, 1978
Creator:
Polson, Jon
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Disastrous Depression of the 1930's
Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the Great Depression of the 1930s, specifically in Presidio County, Texas, with numerous interviews from farmers and ranchers of the Depression era.
Date:
January 14, 1974
Creator:
Roman, Hallie Rey
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Exploration Map: Big Bend Ranch SP
Maps of Big Bend Fresno Canyon and the Bofecillos Highlands, showing hiking trails, campsites, and access roads.
Date:
January 2013
Creator:
Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department. Natural Resource Program.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Faver Ranch - Cibolo, (Interior)]
Photograph of the Faver Ranch - Cibolo in El Fortin del Cibolo, Texas.
Date:
January 1, 1993
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Febronio Acosta, Identification Card, 1930
Identification Card belonging to Febronio Acosta, President of the Mexican Honorary Commission during 1930.
Date:
January 1930
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Felicitas Contreras
Paper detailing the life of Felicitas Contreras.
Date:
January 18, 1977
Creator:
Hartnett, Minerva
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fortin de Cibolo, (after)]
Photograph of the Fortin de Cibolo in El Fortin del Cibolo, Texas.
Date:
January 1, 1993
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fortin de Cibolo, (Interior)]
Photograph of the Fortin de Cibolo in El Fortin del Cibolo, Texas.
Date:
January 1, 1993
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Four generations of Cabezuelas]
January 1959 picture of Catalina Cabezuela, her daughter, her granddaughter, and her great-granddaughter (Melva Yvonne). The women are seated on a red couch. From left to right: Catalina Cabezuela, Catalina's daughter, Catalina's granddaughter, and Catalina's great-granddaughter.
Date:
January 1959
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
George Francis and Thomas Clement Crosson
This is a paper describing the lives of George Francis Crosson and Thomas Clement Crosson.
Date:
January 22, 1965
Creator:
Hampton, Donna Lee
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter From Ruby Slack to Daniel and Jeane Kempner, January 28, 1950]
Letter from Ruby Slack to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner informing them that she has been unable to enjoy the figs they sent for Christmas due to being away dealing with a sick family member, but that Clay Slack was happy with them. Mrs. Slack also sends her well wishes for their health and happiness for the new year.
Date:
January 28, 1950
Creator:
Slack, Ruby
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Property, Photograph 3013-03]
Photograph of a historic property in Texas.
Date:
January 1, 1981
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History