The Biography of George Dawson (open access)

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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mary Coe Daniels, Woman of the West (open access)

Mary Coe Daniels, Woman of the West

Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Mary Coe Daniels, pioneer of West Texas, and her family. Daniels and her husband and children made their home in West Texas, despite threats of bandits and influenza. She kept house, ran a successful store, delivered babies, and even became a U.S. mail carrier. At the time this paper was created, Mary Cole Daniels was 76 year old and still greeting customers in her general store.
Date: April 1, 1969
Creator: Godbold, Susan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Enlace Matrimonial (open access)

Enlace Matrimonial

Wedding invitation for Anita Marquez and Jose Cano in Marfa, Texas on January 31, 1937. A dance was held after the ceremony.
Date: January 1937
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Febronio Acosta, Identification Card, 1930 (open access)

Febronio Acosta, Identification Card, 1930

Identification Card belonging to Febronio Acosta, President of the Mexican Honorary Commission during 1930.
Date: January 1930
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History