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The Indians of The Big Bend Country

Description: This is a research paper written by Nancy Edwards for an American History Class at Marfa High School in April 1968. The paper discusses the various tribes in west Texas and how they lived, artifacts found in pueblos and caves, historical descriptions of early Spanish interactions with the tribes, and relationships between the tribes. It covers popular legends of some tribes and legends surrounding the Marfa Lights.
Date: April 1968
Creator: Edwards, Nancy
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

Pioneer Lamp

Description: Photographs of a pioneer lamp and old iron stove owned by Mrs. Joe Mitchell. This page was included in a paper written by Elizabeth Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in November 1967.
Date: November 1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Butter Churn

Description: Photographs of a butter churn with its dasher owned by Mrs. Fox Parker. It has a number 3 on it and a maple leaf. This page was included in a paper written by Elizabeth Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in November 1967.
Date: November 1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Irons and Wash Stand Items

Description: Photographs of antique irons owned by Mrs. Fox Parker and Socorro Quintana and wash stand items owned by Jessie Mueller. This page was included in a paper written by Elizabeth Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in November 1967.
Date: November 1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Antique Wash Bowl

Description: Photographs of antique wash bowl and pitcher owned by Jessie Mueller. This page was included in a paper written by Elizabeth Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in November 1967.
Date: November 1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Historic Marker Application: Old Lex Homestead]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Old Lex Homestead, in Comal County, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1969
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Moses Hughes Home]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Moses Hughes Home, in Lampasas, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1966
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Dog Run Log Cabin]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Dog Run Log Cabin, in Williamson, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, map, and photographs.
Date: 1968
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Texas Historical Commission
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