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[Photograph of a Group of People]

Description: Photograph of a large group of people in the shade of trees outside, taken by Frank Duncan. The group includes men, women, and children, most of which are somewhat dressed up, and several people are holding American flags.
Date: unknown
Creator: Duncan, Frank
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Photograph of an Outdoor Party]

Description: Photograph of a group of men, women, and children sitting on a blanket at an outdoor party. Three of the individuals have numbers handwritten on them which correspond to their names: 1. Mr. George Dawson, 2. Mrs. Juana Dawson, and 3. Stepheny Dawson. A handwritten note on the back of the photo is mostly illegible but is written in Spanish.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Photograph of Trucks in Mud]

Description: Photograph of two trucks with covered beds, the first of which is being pulled out of mud by ropes while several men are outside of the trucks assisting. A printed note on the photo says, "Some of the U.S. truck drivers - easy times."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Photograph of a Group of Men and Boys]

Description: Photograph of a group of men and boys standing and sitting under a tree in front of a field. There is a blanket with food in front of them, and several men are holding instruments, including guitars and a banjo. George Dawson is identified by a handwritten arrow pointing to him.
Date: May 24, 1925
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Photograph of Students at Pinto Canyon School]

Description: Photograph of the first group of students to attend the school in Pinto Canyon, standing and sitting outside of the school building. Those pictured are, left to right, on the back row: Anne, John, and Daisy Sutherlin, Mamie Wilson, Bill Sutherlin, Millie Wilson, Eddie Dee Sutherlin, Sotera and Petra Prieto; middle row: Doland, M. D., Barton, Bill, and Charley Sutherlin; and sitting on the ground: Jose Chico and Gregoria Prieto.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[1935 class picture from Casa Piedra]

Description: Class picture of Mrs. Ora Matthews' junior high class in 1935. From left to right: Rita Alvarado, Jesusita Herrera, Josephine Polanco, Conrado Vasquez, Jr., Anita Hernandez, Carmen Vasquez, Cirso Munoz, Catarina Chavez, and Lucilla Polanco. Lucilla Polanco was employed by Casner Motor Company in the 1960s. Josephine Polanco was Mrs. Henry Lujan, Emerald's mother.
Date: 1935
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Coronation of Easter Queen, 1934]

Description: Black and white photograph of coronation Easter Queen Josefina Lerma and four attendants. The photo was taken in Sunday April 1, 1934 in Marfa, Texas. Josefina Lerma stands in the center wearing a crown on her head, holding a scepter in her right hand. All five girls wear a white dress and white cape with a high collar and long train. The four attendants are unknown. The photograph has 1933 written in blue ink on the front.
Date: April 1, 1934
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Matta Family

[Photograph of Lerma Children]

Description: Copy negative of John Lerma, Jr., Josefina Lerma, Belle Lerma, and Manuel Lerma together for a portrait in front of a backdrop painted with flowers. The children are wearing white clothing. Manny, a toddler, sits on a stool.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Matta Family

[The Century Culture Club of Marfa in 1959]

Description: Marfa Century Culture Club officers in 1959. The women are behind a large table decorated with flowers and snacks. They appear to be meeting in someone's home. From left to right: Mrs. Pat Godbold (First Vice-President), Mrs. Miller Robinson (President), Mrs. Mimms Sutton (Parliamentarian), Mrs. Gene Newman (Recording Secretary), Mrs. Herschel Adams (Club Counselor), Mrs. Kerr Mitchell (Corresponding Secretary), and Mrs. Morris Ledger (Treasurer).
Date: May 1959
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library
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[News Clip: Family likes isolated life]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about an isolated ranch outside of Marfa inhabited by the Rooney family.
Date: May 27, 1957
Duration: 3 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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