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A Research Theme - The Old Borunda Cafe
Research paper written by Elida Acota for a history class at Marfa High School in 1964. It is a biography about Carolina Palomo Borunda.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Acosta, Elida
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Dutchovers
Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Diedrick Dutchover, his wife, Refugia "Cara" Salcido, and their ten children. The author discusses the origin of the name "Dutchover," Diedrick Dutchover's job riding as guard to mail coaches, and the establishment of the Dutchover ranch.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Arriola, Emma D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Theme of the History of the Marfa Baptist Church
Theme paper written by Rose Mary Baize for Mrs. Murphy Bennett's American History class at Marfa High School in January 1964. It covers the history of the Baptist church in Marfa including the various buildings where it met, who the leaders were and how it changed overtime.
Date:
January 13, 1964
Creator:
Baize, Rose Mary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Old Fort Davis
Research paper for a high school American History class at Marfa High School on January 12, 1964. It tells of the first explorers in the Big bend region of Texas during 1583 and the establishment of Fort Davis in 1853 Her paper describes the Indian attacks by the Apaches and the end of the military's use of it. Now it is open to the public.
Date:
January 13, 1964
Creator:
Sanchez, Mary Helen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Building 98, Fort D. A. Russell]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for Building 98, Fort D. A. Russell, in Marfa, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Brite's of Marfa, Texas
This is a research paper written by Josephine Aguilor for an American History Class at Marfa High School on January 13, 1964. It contains biographical information about the Brite family, describing their home and their charitable acts in Marfa, Texas.
Date:
January 13, 1964
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Dutchover Family
Information about two portraits of the Dutchover family used in a researcher paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the Dutchovers. The author also includes a few comments on the origin of the name "Dutchover" and the style and dress of ladies during the time period when these pictures were taken.
Date:
1964
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
St. Mary's Catholic Church and Priests
Report for an American History class at Marfa High School in January, 1964. It gives the history of St. Mary's Catholic church in Marfa, Texas.
Date:
January 13, 1964
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History