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[Photograph of Dawson Drake and Military Band]

Description: Photograph of Dawson Drake, and the military band he was a part of while stationed in England, marching in a field. A handwritten note which seems to be written to his wife, "Darling," explains that he is the man in the front walking backwards. He also added an arrow pointing to himself and wrote "me."
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Postcard of Cattle Ranchers]

Description: Postcard of a group of men sitting and standing around a campfire near a vehicle, and two men sitting on horses, with a herd of cows in the background. On the back of the postcard is written: "Loaned - Eliz. Jennell Spence."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Cartoon of the New Deal]

Description: Cartoon depiction of the New Deal introduced during the Great Depression. Picture shows a mother pig with many teats and "Old Faithful, The Tax Payer" written on her. Behind her are seventeen piglets with acronyms written on them, including "AAA," "CC," and "FERA." At the bottom of the picture is the title: "A Small Part of the Brood."
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Photograph of George Dawson, Sr. with Rifle]

Description: Photograph of George Dawson, Sr. standing in a doorway in overalls holding a rifle with ammunition strapped onto him and a knife on his belt. Next to him, a broom and several pieces of wood are leaned against the stone wall. There is a handwritten note in Spanish on the back of the photo, as well as one in English that indicates his weapons were for defense against "Indians and Pancho Villa."
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Postcard of George Dawson and Friends]

Description: Postcard of Mr. George Dawson at a going away party for himself before leaving for the Army. He is standing on the far right holding a bottle in one hand and a small pistol in the other. On the left are two of his friends, one sitting in a chair holding binoculars with a rifle leaning against him, and the other standing and holding an unidentifiable object in his hand.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marfa Public Library
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