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Bill and Lucius Bunton,Jr., 1910

Photograph of Bill and Lucius Bunton, Jr. and their dog Preet in 1910. They both wear hats. This photo was included in a research paper by Jean Anne Evans in 1971 for a history class at Marfa High School.
Date: 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Birds-Eye-View, Fort Davis, Texas

The photograph on this postcard shows the town of Fort Davis. In the foreground, there is a formation of large rocks and an unpaved road that continues into the middle of the town. To either side of the road, there are various buildings enclosed by fences and surrounded by yards, trees, and windmills. The postcard was sent from Fort Davis March 15 and arrived in Uvalde, Texas March 17, 1918 according to the postmarks. The text, handwritten in ink, reads: "Wednesday. Well Janet how are you today? This picture was taken from some big high rocks in front of my uncle's house. There are hardly any lumber houses here - nearly all dirt or stone. Some are made of pretty pink rocks. They get the different kinds of rock from the mountains in the town or near town. Hope I'll see you again sometime. Miss Ada." The postcard was addressed to Miss Janet Harris.
Date: 1918~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bloys Campmeeting]

In this photograph, a group of 13 people (including two children) are standing in front of trees. All of the men and most of the women are wearing hats (and/or bonnets). At the bottom of the photograph there are several handwritten labels: "S. N. B., G. N. Bogel, Jessie B. H. [...] H. J. H. Jr., Eda Jenkins Hubbard, and W. W. Bogel" From left to right, there are: a woman in a white dress with dark-colored sleeves (S. N. B.); a man in a white shirt and bow-tie wearing dark glasses; a second woman in a white dress next to a younger woman wearing a darker-colored dress and bonnet and behind them there is a man wearing a white shirt and tie; a woman in a white dress with a dark pin at the collar holding the hand of a very young boy, also in white, and standing next to a slightly older boy in white with a square collar; a man (directly behind the boys) who appears to be wearing a uniform; two women in white dresses; another man in uniform; and an older man (W. W. Bogel) with a moustache who has something tucked into the waist …
Date: 1913~/1916~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Bogel Women]

In this photograph, three women are standing together in what appears to be a yard. The women on the ends are both wearing white dresses with lace; the woman in the middle is wearing a checkered dress. The woman to the far right is older and has a dark tie at her throat and is holding a white, lacy parasol. Behind them, there is a tree and some bushes and several buildings are visible in the background. The names "Jessie," "Aunt Hennie," and "Granny" are handwritten from left to right over the women. On the back of the photograph, there is a handwritten note that says "Jessie Bogel Hubbard (Mrs. Harry J.), Genevieve (Hennie) Bogel, Sarah Newton Bogel (Mrs. W. W.), at Bogel residence, 220 W. Lincoln. Old Baptist Church in background. Tall chimney on Howell residence is still there. Circa 1913-1914."
Date: 1913~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Boone Oliphant at Brite Headquarters

Photograph of Boone Oliphant at the Brite Ranch headquarters in 1918. He is on a horse. Other cowboys are on the ground behind him. Wagons are further in the background.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Brite Ranch Headquarters and Fort

Photograph of the fort built by LC Brite after the Mexican raid on his ranch on Christmas Day in 1917. The Texas Rangers lived in the fort for several years after the raid. Behind the concrete fort are wooden buildings, fences, and a wooden wagon. This photo was included in a report by McMinn White for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1975.
Date: 1918~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Call for Military Service for Ben Avant, 1917] (open access)

[Call for Military Service for Ben Avant, 1917]

Official call for military service and to appear for physical examination for Ben Sidney Avant of Marfa, Texas August 17, 1917.
Date: August 17, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Casimiro Chavarria

Photograph of Casimiro Chavarrio at the Marfa depot in 1910. He wears a hat and a gun in a holster. At this time he was about 26 years old. This photo was included in a research paper by Eva Chavarria for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1967.
Date: 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Colonel George T. Langhorne and Major General Joseph T. Dickman]

Photograph of Colonel George T. Langhorne and Major General Joseph T. Dickman. They are standing outside a building. There are two chairs behind them. According to a handwritten note on the back of the photograph, Langhorne is commanding the 8th Cavalry and Military District, and Dickman is commanding So. Department. The photograph was taken at the Marfa United States Military Headquarters.
Date: September 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dance Card for The Story Book Ball] (open access)

[Dance Card for The Story Book Ball]

Dance Card with pencil from The Story Book Ball held on March 3, 1919 at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. The dance was sponsored by the Merry Maids Musical Club. Names of dance partners are listed on the pages inside. Dances include the Foxtrot, Waltz and One Step.
Date: March 3, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Early Restaurant in Marfa, 1913

Photograph of the Old Borunda Cafe, an early Mexican restaurant in Marfa, Texas, in 1913. The building is built of adobe bricks.
Date: 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Elaine Violet and Helen Ruth Briam with their nurse, Mary Kypfer

Portrait of Elaine Violet (standing)and Helen Ruth Briam with their nurse, Mary Kypfer in Marfa, Texas in 1912. They are the daughters of Hans and Eloise Briam.
Date: 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Engineers Surveying Land in Boquilla del Peguis

Photograph taken in Boquilla del Peguis in 1917. The man on horseback is Mr. Nestor Baeza and the other two men are engineers surveying Mr. Baeza's land. A river runs through a canyon to the right of the picture. This photo was included in a research paper by Frank Baeza for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1975.
Date: 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Felicitas Contreras and friend at portrait studio]

Felicitas Contreras and an unknown friend. The photograph was taken at a picture studio, and the picture would have been given to her boyfriend to pin on the boyfriend's shirt. The girl on the left is Felicitas.
Date: April 9, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[First human flag in Hot Springs, Arkansas State Fair]

Portrait of the first human flag formed in honor of Theodore Roosevelt. Taken at the Arkansas State Fair in 1910.
Date: October 10, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Five Military Men]

Photograph of five military men sitting on wooden crates. From left to right, the men are Lieutenant F. S. Estill, Lieutenant R. H. Cooper, Rayma L. "Andy" Andrews, Lieutenant W. M. "Pinky" Amis, and Lieutenant W. F. Parkin. Parkin is holding two dogs. The photograph was taken during the search for Lts. Peterson and Davis, two Army pilots stranded in Mexico after their plane crash landed.
Date: September 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Francisco Borunda and Friends

Photograph of Francisco Borunda, Quito?, and Adam Juarez in 1919.
Date: 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Frank Edward Coffield in uniform]

Portrait of Frank Edward Coffield in uniform, circa 1900s.
Date: 1918~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hans Briam's Grocery Store in Marfa, Texas

Interior of Hans Briam's Grocery Store. On the left is E.T. McDonald and on the right is Hans Briam. Written on the back of the photo is, "I Never Sleep" The merchant who has practically everything and will sell it to you for less.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Helen Ruth and Elaine Violet Briam

Portrait of (L-R) Helen Ruth and Elaine Violet Briam in 1912.
Date: 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Henovena Nevares Despudo and Maria Acosta

Photograph of Henovena Nevares Despudo and Maria Acosta in Marfa, Texas in 1916. This photo was included in a research paper by Herlinda Espinoza for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

High Lonesome Camp of Lee Trimble

Photograph of Lee Trimble's High Lonesome Camp at the top of the rimrock overlooking Mexico. This camp was south of the trail that the Mexican's used to raid the Brite Ranch. There was a telephone at the camp to the ranch house. The man, probably Lee Trimble, stands outside his canvas tent wearing a holster. His saddle sits on a stand next to him. This photo was included in a report by McMinn White for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1975.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Horse Creek Canyon School

Photograph of Horse Creek Canyon School, a small brick building. This photo was included in a research paper by Cynthia Lee Rogers for an American History class at Marfa High School.
Date: 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[James Cass and Kathryn Cass on a Sunday walk]

Photograph of Mr. James Cass and Mrs. James Cass on a Sunday afternoon walk. Mr. Cass is to the left of Mrs. Cass. A large hill is in the background.
Date: 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History