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Texas Ranches Wichita Falls - Lubbock Section

Description: Survey map of large ranches of the West Texas/Panhandle region, between Wichita Falls and Lubbock, including the name and/or the owner(s) of each ranch. Map also includes labeled counties, towns, rivers, creeks, and roads.
Date: 1949
Creator: Williams, J. W. & Neal, A. D., Sr.
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Texas Ranches West of Pecos

Description: Survey map of large Texas ranches that lie west of the Pecos River, including the name and/or the owner(s) of each ranch. Map also includes labeled counties, towns, rivers, creeks, and roads. A legend, indicating ranches correctly and incorrectly located within their associated counties, is included beneath the map's title.
Date: 1949
Creator: Williams, J. W. & Neal, A. D., Sr.
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Texas: El Sauz Quadrangle

Description: Topographic quadrangle map of El Sauz, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads and highways, ranches and farms, creeks, rivers, borders, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights. Includes red overprint of road classifications. Scale 1:62,500
Date: 1959
Creator: Waugh, W. H.; Rehberg, A., Jr. & Kenda, P.
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

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

The Dutchovers

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Diedrick Dutchover, his wife, Refugia "Cara" Salcido, and their ten children. The author discusses the origin of the name "Dutchover," Diedrick Dutchover's job riding as guard to mail coaches, and the establishment of the Dutchover ranch.
Date: 1964
Creator: Arriola, Emma D.
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

The Life of W. T. Davis

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Judge W. T. Davis, who came to Marfa, Texas, in 1907 to establish a ranching business and meat market. He was elected county judge in 1926, and he and his family became a prominent part of the community.
Date: January 22, 1965
Creator: Minjares, Mary Jane
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

Dutch

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Maynard W. "Dutch" Acton, who played a cowboy in the movie "Giant," starring Jimmy Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, and Rock Hudson. Dutch Acton spent most of his life working and living on ranches in West Texas.
Date: December 3, 1968
Creator: Harpham, Marsha
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Historic Marker Application: Old Buck Ranch]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Old Buck Ranch, in Bandera County, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1966
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
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Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Welgehausen Ranch]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Welgehausen Ranch, in Fredericksburg, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1983
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
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Partner: Texas Historical Commission
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