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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.
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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
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Garve Taylor's Store]

Description: Photograph of Garve Taylor's store on a street corner. The corrugated metal building has a front largely comprised of windows. A Coca Cola advertisement is painted on the side of the building.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Palo Pinto County Historical Association

[G. L. Rice & Co. General Store]

Description: Photograph of G. L. Rice & Co. General Merchandise store in Strawn, Texas. The two-story brick building has an awning over its opening on the right. The name of the business is painted onto its side. "I. O. O. F." is written over the awning. A man is standing on the roof of an incomplete building in the background. Another man stands next to a pile of building materials
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Palo Pinto County Historical Association

[Men Outside of William W. Windham's General Store]

Description: Photograph of a group of men standing outside of William Windham's General Store in Hurst Springs, Texas. Several of the men are standing on the building's porch, while others are perched atop horse-drawn buggies to the left and right. Windham is standing at the center of the porch with a faint X above his head. The man in the buggy to the far right is identified as George McNeill.
Date: 1906~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Men Standing in Front of Courtney's Store]

Description: Photograph of a group of eighteen males of various ages standing in front of "Courtney's Store" in Negley, Texas. A pyramid-shaped false front on top of the store has the words "Courtney's Store. A good place to trade. Try us. Dry-goods, groceries, cold drinks, gas & oils." The man wearing a dark hat in the center is identified as Arlander Bedford Courtney.
Date: 1928~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: None
Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell
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