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[Portrait of Jessie Bogel]

This photograph is a portrait of Jessie Bogel Hubbard when she is an older woman with gray-streaked hair. She is wearing a dark patterned dress, a small necklace, and glasses. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Mrs. Harry J. (Jessie Bogel) Hubbard, [...] c. 1950."
Date: 1950~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Resumé of the Davis Mountain Federation of Women's Clubs (open access)

A Resumé of the Davis Mountain Federation of Women's Clubs

Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School giving a detailed report of the first three years (1924-1927) of the organization known as the Davis Mountain Federation of Women's Clubs, an association that aimed to advance the civic and educational interests of the Big Bend District. Semi-annual meetings were held in auditoriums and homes across the Big Bend area to discuss the work to be undertaken, including the establishment of rural libraries and planting flowers and trees to beautify lawns.
Date: 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Texas Federation of Women's Clubs' Officers]

Photograph of three women in skirt suits, the officers of the District 8 Texas Federation of Women's Clubs. The women are, left to right, Mrs. W. F. Hargrove, Jr., Mrs. LeRoy Lardon, and Mrs. Harwood Keith.
Date: March 22, 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fort Davis School Officials]

In this photograph, there are three men, dressed formally in suits and ties. The man in the middles is wearing glasses and holding a cigarrette. The men are standing against what appear to be wooden shelves, drawers, and cabinets. According to related information, these men are (from left to right) George Moore, Richard D. Shwartz, and A. V. Chaffin, standing in a new Home Economics building. Moore is believed to be the superintendent of the Fort Davis High School, and Shwartz and Chaffin are believed to be school board members.
Date: October 11, 1951
Creator: Munger, Ray
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Home Economics Class]

In this photograph, four young women in dresses are standing in a kitchen. The two girls on the right are holding towels. According to related information, the four girls are (left to right): Lillian Frank, Trudy Acton, Jeannette Schultea, and Shirley Neill who are the first Fort Davis High School students to use the new Home Economics building.
Date: October 11, 1951
Creator: Munger, Ray
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Former Teacher Marks 16th Year as Paisano Secretary (open access)

Former Teacher Marks 16th Year as Paisano Secretary

This article gives a brief biography of Jesse Blackwell, written when he was 81. It tells about his family, career as a techer, and his involvement with the Baptist church. The citation at the beginning says "Copy of article taken from the Saturday, July 26, 1952 El Paso Times by Patty McKenzie, Times Correspondent."
Date: July 26, 1952
Creator: McKenzie, Patty
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The History of Athletics in Marfa: A Research Paper Presented to Dr. Clifford Casey (open access)

The History of Athletics in Marfa: A Research Paper Presented to Dr. Clifford Casey

Research paper written by Carlton Lewis Smith about the history of Marfa High School athletics. Included in the paper are scores of football and basketball games from 1914 to 1951, as well as an overview of coaches J. E. Gregg, L. B. Martin and Bodie Hunter.
Date: January 1953
Creator: Smith, Carlton Lewis
Object Type: Paper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Dutch Acton with an Eagle]

Photograph of Dutch Acton standing in front of a truck and holding an eagle with its wings outstretched. He roped and killed the eagle at Youngblood Ranch.
Date: 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Women Cooking at the Old Borunda Cafe

Photgraph of women working in the kitchen at the Old Borunda Cafe taken in 1953. They were preparing a breakfast for a party using their wood-burning stove.
Date: 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Daniel Brito, Andres Garcia and Maria Brito

Photograph of (L-R): Daniel Brito, Andres Garcia, unknown girl, and Maria Brito. They are out of doors in a field.
Date: 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[India Coffield and Frank Coffield in 1954]

Two separate photographs of India Coffield and Frank Edward Coffield sitting on the rear bumper of a 1950s car. India is sitting to the right of the license plate, and she is facing the camera. Frank Edward Coffield is in looking off to the side.
Date: 1954~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mrs. W.H. Cleveland at age 92]

Photograph of Mrs. W.H. Cleveland at 92 years of age. She is sitting in a wheelchair. A fireplace is behind her, and framed photographs are on the fireplace mantle.
Date: 1955~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Research paper of W.H. Cleveland and W.E. Love (open access)

Research paper of W.H. Cleveland and W.E. Love

Brief research paper describing the lives of W.H. Cleveland and W.E. Love.
Date: 1955~
Creator: DeShazo, William
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[James Dean]

Picture of James Dean sent by James Dean to India and Frank Coffield after filming the picture, "Giant."
Date: 1956~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bob and Erin Carr in East Texas]

Photograph of Bob Carr and Erin Carr in their East Texas yard in 1957. The couple is surrounded by tall wildflowers. Erin Carr is standing to the left of Bob Carr.
Date: 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bob and Erin Carr in their East Texas home]

Photograph of Bob Carr and Erin Carr in their East Texas yard. Bob Carr is pending down on one knee and Erin Carr is bending to the side.
Date: 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Father Peter M. Baque]

Small card honoring Reverend Peter M. Baque's founding of the Missionary Servants of St. Anthony.
Date: 1957~/1968~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Alphie Dunlap]

Photograph of Alphie Dunlap wearing a plaid skirt and jacket with a dark collared shirt and standing in front of a car in a driveway, with snow on the ground.
Date: November 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

First Baptist Church, Marfa, Texas

Photograph of the First Baptist Church in Marfa, taken in July 1958. The church was built in 1910.
Date: July 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Juan Dominguez Receiving Certificate of Commendation]

Photograph of Juan Dominguez being congratulated by Chief Patrol Inspector Robert E. Gardner after receiving a Certificate of Commendation at a ceremony at Border Patrol headquarters in Marfa, Texas.
Date: September 26, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Catalina Cabezuela with hoola hoop]

1958 picture of Catalina Cabezuela playing with a hoola hoop. Jesus Cabezuela is sitting to the left in a chair, reading.
Date: October 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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

[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

[Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the 1950s]

Exterior of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the 1950s.
Date: 1959~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History