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American History Research Project on The Brite's Ranch Raid
This is a research paper written by Ruben Pena-Alforo for an American History Class at Marfa High School. It tells the story of the raid by Mexican bandits on the L.C. Brite Ranch near Marfa, Texas. They stole a lot of goods from the ranch store and murdered three innocent people.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Amy Rawlston L. Bunton, 1893
Photograph of Amy Rawlston L. Bunton in 1893. She wears a shirt with buttons. This photo was included in a research paper by Jean Anne Evans in 1971 for a history class at Marfa High School.
Date:
1893
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Anastacio and Luisa Flores Chavaria with Manuel Nunez
Photograph of Anastacio Chavaria, his wife Luisa Flores Chavaria and their grandson Manuel Nunez in Ruidosa, Texas in 1916. They stand near a chair with a potted geranium sitting on it. Anastacio and Manuel wear hats. This photo was included in a research paper by Stella Nunez for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1967.
Date:
1916
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Anastasia Chavira and Baby Marcelina
Studio photograph of Anastasia Chavira seated and holding baby Marcelina, her first child around 1880. She wears a long floral dress.
Date:
1880~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Andes Alvorado
Photograph of Andres Alvorado in Terllingua in 1919. He is on horseback. He was a revolutionary who rode with Pancho Villa.
Date:
1919
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Andes Alvorado
Description of a photograph and biographical information about Andres Alvorado. He was a revolutionary who rode with Pancho Villa.
Date:
1975
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
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
Angelina Chavez and Tanis Dominguez
Photograph of Angelina Chavez and Tanis Dominguez taken in ?Shafter, Texas in 1925. The boy holds a cap in his hand and leans on an automobile.
Date:
1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Angelita M. Campos in her Living Room
Photograph of Angelita M. Campos in her living room. She is working on a colorful quilt. She sits in front of a curtain that she sewed as well.
Date:
December 12, 1974
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Angelita M. Campos Working on a Quilt
Photograph of Angelita M. Campos working on a colorful quilt in Marfa, Texas in December 1974.
Date:
December 12, 1974
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Annaway DeVolin
Photograph of Annaway DeVolin, school teacher at Horse Creek, Texas in 1921. She is seated outside. This photo was included in a research paper by Cynthia Lee Rogers for an American History class at Marfa High School.
Date:
1921
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Anne, Doug, Ethel, and Jane Bryant
Photograph of Anne, Doug, Ethel, and Jane Bryant in 1930.
Date:
1930
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Anne Jordan Childers
This is a paper describing Anne Jordan Childers
Date:
December 21, 1967
Creator:
Browne, Joe
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Anne Marie Jordan Childers]
Portrait of Anne Marie Jordan Childers, also known as Mrs. T.A. Childers.
Date:
1893~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Annual Catalog of the Pleasanton High School Term of 1906 and 1907
Annual catalog of the Pleasanton High School for 1906 and 1907. It contains a description of Atascosa County, courses of study for grades one through ten, and features many local advertisements. The name Ben S. Avant is written in pencil on the front cover.
Date:
1906
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Annual Century Club president's luncheon, late 1950s]
An annual President's luncheon of the Marfa Century Culture Club. The attendees are sitting behind a long, decorated table. A centerpiece is prominent, and sits in the middle of the photograph. From left to right: Mrs. Robinson, Mr. Russell Thornsbury (President of the Chamber of Commerce), Mrs. H. L. Hord (incoming President), Mrs. M.T. Bennett (luncheon Chairman and Master of Ceremonies), Mrs. M.S. Baker (outgoing President), and Mrs. George Mimms.
Date:
1959~
Creator:
Keith Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Another reunion for which Hub Castleberry cooked]
A group for which Hub Castleberry prepared a meal. At least seven people are standing, and an unspecified number of people are sitting at a large table, beneath a grove of trees.
Date:
1939~
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
Antique Wash Bowl
Photographs of antique wash bowl and pitcher owned by Jessie Mueller. This page was included in a paper written by Elizabeth Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in November 1967.
Date:
November 1967
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Antiques in my Family: American History Research Paper
Research paper written by Conchita Herrera about antiques in her family. Covered are antique guns, furniture and kitchenware. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1972.
Date:
1972
Creator:
Herrera, Conchita
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Antonia Cano in Grand Falls, Texas
"This picture of Antonio G. Cano was taken in Grand Falls, Texas on December 12, 1914. Her husband, Martin, was a loyal follower of Pancho Villa. They later moved to Grand Falls in 1925." This statement was made by Alma Cano and was included in a research paper by Delfina Heredin for a history class at Marfa High School in 1975.
Date:
December 12, 1914
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Antonia Lieck Briam
Portrait of Antonia Lieck Briam in 1885, the year she married Louis Briam. She is wearing a dress with a collar and a belt. Her hair is pulled back.
Date:
1885
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Antonio, Lena and Julia Briam
Portrait of the daughters of Louis and Antonio Briam. L-R: Antonio - age 26, Lena - age 20 and Julia - age 28.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Area Businesses
Report by Eddie, Villarreal for an American History class at Marfa High School. It is about businesses in Marfa, Texas based on his interviews with business owners and employees at Marfa Manufacturing Company and Casner Motor Company
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Villarreal, Eddie
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History