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Philosophy of Founders of Home Economics with Implications for Contemporary Home Economics Education
Zella Patterson writes an academic paper regarding the history and development of home economics including legislation and projections for the future.
Date:
November 21, 1967
Creator:
Patterson, Zella
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Barbed-Wire: A Research Paper For American History
Research paper written by Cookie Schneider about the history and types of barbed wire. The paper mentions William D. Hunt, who obtained the first patent for barbed wire in 1867. This paper was written in 1967 for an American History class at Marfa High School.
Date:
November 28, 1967
Creator:
Schneider, Cookie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The United Stated Border Patrol
This is a research paper written by Judi Hickey for an American History Class at Marfa High School on November 21, 1966. It discusses the beginnings of the US Border Patrol and specifically some stories of the one located at Marfa, Texas.
Date:
November 21, 1966
Creator:
Hickey, Judi
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Border Patrol, It's History and Organization in Marfa
Report by Mark Covington for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966. It tells the history of the U.S. Border Patrol in Marfa, Texas, why it was necessary and some of the laws governing immigration. There are stories about liquor and dope smuggling, wetbacks, and activities during WWII.
Date:
November 21, 1966
Creator:
Covington, Mark
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ranching in the Early Days
This paper starts with a brief introduction regarding the Bogel family and then talks about life on a ranch in the Marfa, Texas area.
Date:
November 28, 1967
Creator:
Wheelis, Mark
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Biography of Mr. & Mrs. Bogel
This report is written in two sections giving brief biographies of William Woodworth Bogel and his wife Sarah Newton Bogel. The report also includes a poem written by Mr. Whittier and dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. Bogel.
Date:
November 21, 1966
Creator:
Rojo, Margarita
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Five Pictures
Biography of Rafael Carrasco, his early life, his marriage, his different jobs and his family with seven children. It describes photos of the family and people who worked for Mr. Carrasco. This is a research paper written by Daniel R. Lujan for an American History Class at Marfa High School on November 21, 1966.
Date:
November 21, 1966
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Camp Holland
Paper written by William Kim Thornsburg about Camp Holland built in Viejo Pass near Valentine, Texas. He accounts that the last Apache battle in Texas and how the camp was used later to supply troops along the Rio Grande.
Date:
November 20, 1966
Creator:
Thornsburg, William Kim
System:
The Portal to Texas History