Photograph of the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp located in the Chisos Mountains taken on November 26, 1937. The company stationed at this camp was 1855, it was under the command of Lt. Wm. L. Hagman and Lt. Archie L. Murray, second in command.

Copy photo of a card from Lizzie Crosson's funeral with an illustration of an angel to the left and a curtain drawn back by two cherubs on the other. The angle is leaning on a gravestone with the text "Mrs. Lizzie Crosson, Born Aug. 25, 1844. Died Nov, 17, 1924. Age 80 years 2 mos. 22 D."; the text of the poem is written on a lower part of the stone with "In Loving Remembrance" at the very bottom.

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.

A history paper chronicling of the life of Mr. Robert Jefferson Carr.

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.

This is a research paper written by Albert Garcia for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1969. It chronicles the life of John Conners.

Small card listing items in a program to entertain children in Marfa, Texas on November 20, 1891. Included are songs, tableaux, drills, and a minuet.

Paper written by Teresa Ceniceros chronicling the family life of Nieves Marquez Colomo and Luis Rodriguez Colomo. Includes descriptions of siblings, parents, and children. Details life from the late 1800s through the early 1970s.

In this photograph, there are two trees with at least three dead dear hanging upside-down from the branches. Two of the deer have been split open and an older man in the center of the photograph is cutting the third. Another man, dressed casually, is watching him work. To the far right, there is a covered buggy or wagon that is unhitched and parked. Behind the men, there is a white spotted dog lying on the ground and a white building, presumably a house. In the background there appear to be mountains. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says "Geo Gleim & Nick Mansfelder hunting on Joe Espy Ranch north of Ft. Davis, Texas."

1 photographic print: b&w; 2 x 2 1/2 in.

1 photographic print: b&w; 2 x 2 1/2 in.

1 photographic print: b&w; 2 x 2 1/2 in.

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.

This is a research paper written by Leticia Cortez for an American History Class at Marfa High School on November 28, 1967. In the paper she describes the [Native American] Indian utensils and implements found in their households and the various uses of these items.

This paper starts with a brief introduction regarding the Bogel family and then talks about life on a ranch in the Marfa, Texas area.

Photograph of glass bottles: A. Large Whiskey (handspun); B. Champagne; C. Horlicks Malted Milk; D. Large Whiskey (handspun); E. Pluto; Part of a report by Galen McCallum for a History class at Marfa High School.

Photograph of glass bottles: A. Burnett's Standard Flavoring; B. Barniz - Milk Glass; C. Dr. W.B. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin; D. Barniz - Clear; E. Charles H. Fletchers Castoria; Part of a report by Galen McCallum for a History class at Marfa High School.

Photograph of glass bottles: A. Kerr-Mason; B. Ball Perfect Mason; C. Atlas E-Z Seal; D. Economy Trade Mark; E. Drey Perfect Mason; Part of a report by Galen McCallum for a History class at Marfa High School.

Hunting license issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to Gene West of Marfa in 1969. This was included in a research paper by Harvey Slaton for an American History class in 1971.

This is a research paper written by Gilbert Gonzales for an American History Class at Marfa High School on November 21. 1966. It gives an account of the history of the Border Patrol at Marfa, Texas from its beginning in 1923. It has information about the various patrolmen. It describes the smuggling operations taking place on the Texas-Mexico border at that time.

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.

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.

Photograph of L.C. Brite viewing some of the cattle he sold to A.E. Dixon of Blair, Nebraska. Photo taken on September 7, 1923 at the Brite Ranch.

Photograph of a Alabama land deed for 220 acres belonging to Garrison Deens. it is signed by President James Buchanan on November 1, 1858. Mr. Deens sold this land to James O. Sellers in 1859 or 1860. Mr. Sellers was Ethel Bryant's grandfather. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.