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Doll Collection: Diminutive Delights (open access)

Doll Collection: Diminutive Delights

Magazine article, written for MD Living magazine, about the hobby, history, and lore of doll collecting.
Date: May 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Abelardo Sanchez to Mrs. Pat Godbold - May 20, 1991] (open access)

[Postcard from Abelardo Sanchez to Mrs. Pat Godbold - May 20, 1991]

A postcard with a blank front sent to Mrs. Pat Goldbold, care of the Marfa Museum, from Abelardo Sanchez requesting information about the timeline of Dr. Darracott's practice in Marfa, Texas, while researching the death of Ambrose Bierce.
Date: May 20, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Group of Men and Boys]

Photograph of a group of men and boys standing and sitting under a tree in front of a field. There is a blanket with food in front of them, and several men are holding instruments, including guitars and a banjo. George Dawson is identified by a handwritten arrow pointing to him.
Date: May 24, 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pat Godbold to Abelardo Sanchez - May 24, 1991] (open access)

[Letter from Pat Godbold to Abelardo Sanchez - May 24, 1991]

Letter from Pat Goldbold to Abelardo Sanchez in response to a postcard sent by Abelardo Sanchez requesting information about the timeline of Dr. J. C. Darracott's practice in Marfa, Texas, while researching the death of Ambrose Bierce. Mrs. Goldbold includes a short biography of Dr. Darracott in reference to Marfa, according to the Marfa Museum records.
Date: May 24, 1991
Creator: Goldbold, Pat
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Some Early Activities of Americans in the Big Bend Area of Texas (open access)

Some Early Activities of Americans in the Big Bend Area of Texas

Research paper written by Sammy Barnett for an American History Class at Marfa High School on May 2, 1964. It describes the early settlers in West Texas, how they arrived and the hardships they faced.
Date: May 2, 1964
Creator: Barnett, Sammy
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Marfa Lions Club

In this photograph, ther are two older men standing together. The man on the right is wearing a light-colored shirt and slacks and glasses; he is handing a plaque to the man on the left who is wearing a dark-colored suit and tie. The man on the left is also holding an identifiable object in his left hand. The plaque is fairly small and shaped like a shield with a metallic Lions Club seal in the middle and a small metal inscribed plate underneath it. In the background, there are curtains and at least two different flags at the right of the photograph. There also appears to be a chair (only partially visible) in front of the men. On the back of the photograph there is a handwritten note that says, "l. to. r. Jesse Blakwell, Marfa, H. L. Leithead, Marfa." Accompanying information says "This picture was taken on May 6, 1949. Pictured are Mr. Jess Blackwell being presented an honorary award from Mr. H. L. Leithead club chairman."
Date: May 6, 1949
Creator: Keith Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Autobiography of Dionisio Marquez Cordero (open access)

An Autobiography of Dionisio Marquez Cordero

This is a research paper written by Jesus Cordero for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1974. It gives a first hand account of the interesting life of Dionisio Marquez Cordero. As a child and young man, most of his family was killed in Mexico during the revolution. He eventually came to Texas, married three times and had 12 children. He had many interesting jobs. He became a US citizen in 1962.
Date: May 20, 1974
Creator: Cordero, Jesus Manuel
Object Type: Paper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cattle Brands of Texas (open access)

Cattle Brands of Texas

This is a research paper written by Russell F. White for an American History Class at Marfa High School on May 4, 1964. It covers the history of cattle branding and has many illustrations of brands in Texas that were used by ranches in Texas, including those of Indians and Mexicans.
Date: May 4, 1964
Creator: White, Russell F.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Mrs. W.E. Vandevere (open access)

Letter from Mrs. W.E. Vandevere

A handwritten letter from Mrs. W.E. Vandevere on May 15, 1975 to someone named Lee thanking them for their tribute to her father, L.C. Brite. Included u=is a poem she sent with the letter called, "The Camp Meeting" by Ester Vale Secrest.
Date: May 15, 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Barbed Wire An Agent of Civilization (open access)

Barbed Wire An Agent of Civilization

Research paper written by Steve Lee Graham about the history of barbed wire. The paper covers the early uses and controversies of barbed wire. It also covers how barbed wire is made. This paper was written in 1965 for an English IV class at Marfa High School.
Date: May 7, 1965
Creator: Graham, Steve Lee
Object Type: Paper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Programme of Commencement Exercises, West Texas Military Academy, 1908] (open access)

[Programme of Commencement Exercises, West Texas Military Academy, 1908]

Program for Commencement Exercises at West Texas Military Academy on May 22, 1908. Includes names of those receiving Commissions, Diplomas and those on the Honor Roll, as well as the roster of the Crack Squads and the Zouave Team.
Date: May 22, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Programme of Commencement Exercises, West Texas Military Academy, 1909] (open access)

[Programme of Commencement Exercises, West Texas Military Academy, 1909]

Program for Commencement Exercises at West Texas Military Academy on May 26, 1909. Includes names of those receiving Commissions, Diplomas and those on the Honor Roll, as well as the roster of the Crack Squads and the Zouave Team.
Date: May 26, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Progress of Aviation in Presidio County (open access)

The Progress of Aviation in Presidio County

Research paper written by Mike Bishop about the history of aviation in Presidio County. It covers the early border patrol flights and abduction of Lieutenants of Paul K. Davis and H. G. Peterson, as well as the establishment of Marfa Army Air Base. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1975.
Date: May 26, 1975
Creator: Bishop, Mike
Object Type: Paper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Most Reverend Mariano S. Garriga in 1961]

Photographic card depicting the Most Reverend Mariano S. Garriga, Bishop of Corpus Christi. Printed on the back, "In Remembrance of the Golden Socerdotal Jubilee and Silver Episcopal Jubilee of The Most Reverend Mariano S. Garriga, D.D. LL.D.; Bishop of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi, Texas; May 8, 1961; Ordained: July 2, 1911; Consecrated: September 21, 1936; Pray for Me!"
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Century Culture Club of Marfa in 1959]

Marfa Century Culture Club officers in 1959. The women are behind a large table decorated with flowers and snacks. They appear to be meeting in someone's home. From left to right: Mrs. Pat Godbold (First Vice-President), Mrs. Miller Robinson (President), Mrs. Mimms Sutton (Parliamentarian), Mrs. Gene Newman (Recording Secretary), Mrs. Herschel Adams (Club Counselor), Mrs. Kerr Mitchell (Corresponding Secretary), and Mrs. Morris Ledger (Treasurer).
Date: May 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History