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Rachel Ann Rebecca Sellers Christian

Description: Photograph of a tintype of Rachel Ann Rebecca Sellers on her wedding day. She married Fealon Vaun Christian on December 23, 1877. She is wearing pearls and a hat with her wedding dress. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Fealon Vaun Christian

Description: Photograph of Fealon Vaun Christian, husband of Rachel, father of Ethel Cora Christian Bryant. He sits in a wicker chair wearing a suit and hat. He has a mustache. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Christian Family Photo

Description: Photo of the family of Fealon Vaun and Rachel Christian. Back row L-R: Frank, his wife May, Milton, Allie, Vaun. Front row L-R: Charlie, Fealon Vaun, Ethel with her doll "Bertha", Edd, Rachel with first grandbaby Hayden. Not shown is Walter who died December 3, 1883. The photo was taken out of doors.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Ethel Christian and Bernice Barfiels

Description: Photograph of Ethel Christian and Bernice Barfield dressed up to go to Shreveport. They are wearing white dresses and hats. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Will Willis in the 1850s

Description: Photograph of Will Willis in the 1850s. He was a wealthy man who owned a plantation in Alabama. He was Ethel Bryant's uncle. Her mother often told stories of how Uncle Will had hidden valuables in a turkey nest and water well from the Union Army during the Civil War. In this photo he wears a suit and tie. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: unknown
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
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Thelma Caraway and Ethel Christian

Description: Ethel Christian and Thelma Caraway standing out doors. Ethel is wearing a fur stole and muff. Both of them wear dresses and boots. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marfa Public Library

The New Bethany School

Description: Photograph of the New Bethany School where Ethel Christian taught in 1918-1919. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Ella and Dick Bryant, 1915

Description: Photograph of Richard Jeremiah "Dick" Bryant and his wife, Ella standing outside a house. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: unknown
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
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Richard Jeremiah "Dick" Bryant, 1919

Description: Photograph of Richard Jeremiah "Dock" Bryant in 1919. He was born April 15, 1863 and reared on hard work, few comforts and little formal education. In this photo he wears a hat. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marfa Public Library
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