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A 1913 Wedding

Description: Information about a photograph for a research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the 1913 wedding of Hijinio Roman and Pilar Dominguez. A footnotes page and bibliography to the research paper are also included.
Date: January 18, 1977
Creator: Carrasco, Irma
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Life of Dr. Joseph Darracott

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Dr. Joseph Calhoun Darracott, a successful doctor who worked and spent most of his life in Marfa, Texas. Darracott moved to Shafter, Texas, for two years as a company doctor; spent a short time in El Paso, Texas; served as a naval medical officer in World War I; and spent the remainder of his life in Marfa.
Date: January 22, 1965
Creator: Errington, Joe
Partner: Marfa Public Library

My Grandmother's Sisters

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the author's grandmother's sisters, Rubio D. Dominguez and Maria Rubio D. Ochoa.
Date: January 17, 1977
Creator: Carrasco, Carlos
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Chon Dominquez

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Chon Dominguez, who made trips every week to Shafter, Texas, carrying tanks of oil for the usage of the mine machinery. Grammatical corrections are made in red ink, and the questions posed in red ink are answered or clarified in blue ink on the back of the preceding page.
Date: 1966
Creator: Quintanan, Frankie
Partner: Marfa Public Library

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

[Historic Marker Application: El Fortin Del Cibolo]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for El Fortin del Cibolo, in Presidio County, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.
Date: 1992
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Humphris-Humphreys House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Humphris-Humphreys House, in Marfa, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, maps and floorplans, photographs, and other documentation.
Date: July 25, 1996
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 30.309431 -104.021661
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: El Paisano Hotel]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for El Paisano Hotel, in Marfa, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.
Date: 1979
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 30.312237 -104.021907
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Presidio County Courthouse]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for Presidio County Courthouse, in Marfa, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1979
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 30.313385 -104.022036
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Hunter Gymnasium]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Hunter Gymnasium, in Marfa, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.
Date: March 14, 2011
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 30.312122 -104.025960
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

Old Fort Davis

Description: Research paper for a high school American History class at Marfa High School on January 12, 1964. It tells of the first explorers in the Big bend region of Texas during 1583 and the establishment of Fort Davis in 1853 Her paper describes the Indian attacks by the Apaches and the end of the military's use of it. Now it is open to the public.
Date: January 13, 1964
Creator: Sanchez, Mary Helen
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Adobes

Description: Research paper written by Sammy Cobos about the construction of adobe buildings. Several examples of adobe buildings from Marfa and Ruidosa are explained. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School.
Date: December 2, 1968
Creator: Cobos, Sammy
Partner: Marfa Public Library

The Dilemma of the Illegal Alien: A Research Paper for English IV

Description: Research paper written by Carlton M. Godbold about the illegal immigration of Mexican citizens into the United States. It covers the ways immigrants enter the US as well as the motivating factors of the businesses who employ illegal immigrants. This paper was written for an English IV class at Marfa High School.
Date: unknown
Creator: Godbold, Carlton M.
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Kings of Presidio County

Description: Pamphlet advertising real estate and agri-business in Presidio County, Texas. Includes a map of the area. Land was offered at $7 - 15 per acre.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marfa Public Library
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