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The Biography of George Dawson

Description: 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.
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Mary Coe Daniels, Woman of the West

Description: 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
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Bill from W. R. Berry General Merchandise]

Description: Bill from the W. R. Berry General Merchandise to G. W. Vickery listing a number of purchases, their quantity, and how much they cost; the bottom of the bill has a note saying it was paid on April 13, 1921.
Date: April 9, 1921
Creator: W. R. Berry General Merchandise
Partner: Salado Public Library

[Receipt from Doughty, Slover & Culwell]

Description: Invoice from Doughty, Slover & Culwell in Weatherford, Texas for the account of Ollie Tucker documenting items bought April-June the previous year including thread, fabric, lace, and embroidery supplies. The invoice from January 1, 1904 is marked as paid on the 12th.
Date: January 12, 1904
Creator: Doughty, Slover & Culwell
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Index to Account Book of Mrs. J. P. Elliot]

Description: Index to a business ledger documenting records for a millinery shop in downtown Denton, Texas during 1905. It includes a list of business expenses and accounts, as well as clients by name, with the page number(s) where the information appears in the ledger.
Date: 2019~
Partner: Private Collection of Cody Garcia

[Historic Marker Application: Old General Store]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Old General Store, in Columbus, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1969
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 29.707842 -96.540827
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: John Reichle General Merchandise (Welcome Store)]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the John Reichle General Merchandise (Welcome Store), in Industry, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: August 11, 1992
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 30.028650 -96.487770
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

Hans Briam

Description: Research paper written by Martha Dempsey for a class at Marfa High School in 1972. The paper is about the ancestors and life of Hans Briam. He was a merchant in San Antonio and Marfa, Texas in the early twentieth century. His slogan was, "I never sleep".
Date: 1972
Creator: Dempsey, Martha
Partner: Marfa Public Library

New York to Paris ...Texas style!

Description: Draft of an article about the towns surrounding New York and Paris, Texas that was published in the May 2003 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
Date: 2003-05~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Piney Woods High and Low research]

Description: Research for an article about attractions in the Piney Woods region of Texas that was published in the September 2006 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
Date: 2006-09~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Location: 32.546508 -94.367470
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Cheap Thrills in Marshall

Description: Text for a sidebar about attractions in Marshall, Texas that was published in the September 2006 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
Date: 2006-09~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Location: 32.540837 -94.233015
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Wine Country Weekend

Description: Text about Hill Country wineries and other related attractions that was published in the 'When..." section of an October 2000 Texas Highways magazine article.
Date: 2000-10~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Invoice for Grocer: May 1912]

Description: Invoice for purchases at the J. M. Donohoe grocery store totaling $36.75, including an amount that appears to be carried forward, an entry for 5/14 labeled "Ticket failed to get" and an entry for 5/27 listing butter & bread.
Date: May 1912
Creator: J. M. Donohoe
Partner: Private Collection of J. K. Johnson

[Invoice for Grocer: March-April 1913]

Description: Running invoice for purchases at the J. M. Donohoe grocery store by Mrs. James S. Chambers, starting March 22 and totaling $32.40 when it was marked paid on May 2, 1913
Date: May 1913
Creator: J. M. Donohoe
Partner: Private Collection of J. K. Johnson

[Invoice for Grocer: May-June 1912]

Description: Running invoice for purchases at the J. M. Donohoe grocery store by Mrs. James S. Chambers, starting March 22 and totaling $36.25 when it was marked partially paid ($30 in cash) on June 4.
Date: June 1912
Creator: J. M. Donohoe
Partner: Private Collection of J. K. Johnson
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