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[Typical US Army Camel Corps camp]

Photograph of an illustration depicting a typical camp for the U.S. Army Camel Corps, including supplies, horses, and field personnel. In the foreground, men are organizing supplies while the camels and horses are resting behind them.

Date: 1857~

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Marfa Public Library

Lady and burro colt

This photograph is a picture of a young woman (Sarah Janes) wearing a white dress holidng a small, dark burro colt in her arms. In the background, there appears to be an unpaved road and several buildings, at least one of which is the Janes' house. On the back of the photograph, there is a typed note that says "Lady and burro colt" and also a handwritten note that says, "The lady's baby burro Taking care of their stock." Additionally there is a stamp that with the name "Barry Scobee" and "Fo… more

Date: 1900~

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Marfa Public Library

American History Paper

Paper written for an American History class at Marfa High School by Andrew Wells on January 13, 1975. It consists of descriptions of photographs of the Brite Ranch near Marfa. The photos include the Brite family, ranch hands and other employees who worked on the ranch, buildings, and livestock.

Date: January 13, 1975

Creator: Wells, Andrew

Item Type: Text

Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Camel from US Army Camel Corps in transit from Europe to the US]

Photograph of a drawing of a camel from the US Army Camel Corps. The camel has been secured against gale winds during its trip from Europe to America. It is kneeling on the deck of a ship.

Date: 1855~

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Marfa Public Library

The Camels are Coming

Paper illustrating the history of the US Army Camel Corps.

Date: 1977

Creator: Earney, Ann

Item Type: Text

Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Riders, horses, and camels at a watering hole in Texas]

Photo of an illustration of riders, horses, and camels at a watering hole in Texas. The camels are behind the horses and the men, awaiting their turn.

Date: 1855~

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Example of camels used in overland packing companies]

Illustration of camels used as pack animals during the late 19th century. Two men are leading four camels through a pathway. The man in the far right corner of the picture is walking. The second man is on a camel's back. Each camel is carrying a full load of supplies.

Date: 1880~

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Example of Bactrian camel used in US Army Camel Corps]

Photograph of illustration of Bactrian camel used in the US Army Camel Corps. Camel's side view is facing right.

Date: 1855~

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Example of dromedary used in US Army Camel Corps]

Photograph of a drawing of dromedary used for the US Army Camel Corps. Side view of dromedary standing against a craggy background.

Date: 1855~

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Man in native African clothes riding camel]

Photo of an illustration of a camel being ridden by an individual in native African clothing.

Date: 1855~

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Marfa Public Library

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[Typical US Army Camel Corps camp]

Lady and burro colt

American History Paper

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The Camels are Coming

[Riders, horses, and camels at a watering hole in Texas]

[Example of camels used in overland packing companies]

[Example of Bactrian camel used in US Army Camel Corps]

[Example of dromedary used in US Army Camel Corps]

[Man in native African clothes riding camel]