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[Group of Soldiers]

Description: This photograph shows a group of soldiers in dark-colored uniforms sitting among rocks and desert plants on the slope of a mountain. There appear to be several children in the group as well.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Cavalry]

Description: This photograph is of a group of cavalrymen out on drill. There are many soldiers, ranged on the slope of a mountain and wearing dark uniforms and hats. Several of the men are standing with horses in the back or to the side. Two of the men have pins on their collars, showing that they are marksmen. Behind the men, there are rocks and desert plants.
Date: 1886
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Portrait of a Private]

Description: This photograph is a portrait of a young man (visible from the waist up) wearing the uniform of a private in World War I. The jacket of his uniform has pins on the collar and the buttons have an imprint on them. The uniform also includes a hat that has cords knotted around the brim. The photograph is mounted in a dark-colored frame which has a name handwritten on the back "Graves Bogel."
Date: 1914~/1918~
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

Jose Maria Chavez

Description: Description of a photo of Jose Maria Chavez from a paper written in 1966 for a Marfa High School history class by Mary Melendez reads, "The picture was taken in 1917. The person is Jose Maria Chavez. He was serving in the army when the picture was taken. He served during World War I. He was at that time married to Christina Magallenez. They were living in Marfa at that time. After he completed his military services he came home to Marfa where his wife was. They had four children to take care of… more
Date: 1917
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Charlie Christian in 1917

Description: Photograph of Charlie Christian after entering the U.S. Navy in 1917. He is wearing his white dress uniform.This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Going After Bill

Description: Photograph of L-R: M.D. Bryant, Mr, Clay, Mr. Crossman, and Mr. Leslie in military uniforms and hats. They hold an American flag. Written on the back of the original photo is, "Going After Bill". This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library

M.D. Bryant in 1919

Description: Photograph of M.D. Bryant in 1919 as he appeared at the dance where he met Ethel Christian. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library
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