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The Biography of George Dawson
Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the rancher George Dawson from Shafter, Texas, who during his lifetime managed two large ranges, "El Rancho Del Pajorito" and "La Mora." In 1918, Dawson was called to the Army for World War I and was stationed in France for a year. Dawson spent the remainder of his life maintaining the two ranches with his wife, Juana Dawson, who was the main contributor of the information in this paper.
Date:
November 21, 1966
Creator:
Bustillos, Albert, Jr.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Biography of Mr. Robert Jefferson Carr
A history paper chronicling of the life of Mr. Robert Jefferson Carr.
Date:
November 21, 1966
Creator:
McCutchen, Sellen
Object Type:
Book
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
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Dowes of Pinto Canyon
Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Orin Curtis Dowe and Millie Wilson Dowe of Pinto Canyon, who met while O. C. Dowe was a Texas Ranger attempting to capture smugglers crossing the Mexico-Texas border.
Date:
November 21, 1966
Creator:
Shurley, Mike
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
My Grandparent's Ancestry
Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the author's grandmother's and grandfather's ancestry, Fransiscia (McIntire) Dominquez and Alex Dominquez, respectively.
Date:
November 21, 1966
Creator:
Dominquez, Tommy
Object Type:
Text
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
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History