[Postcard of George Dawson and Friends]

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Postcard of Mr. George Dawson at a going away party for himself before leaving for the Army. He is standing on the far right holding a bottle in one hand and a small pistol in the other. On the left are two of his friends, one sitting in a chair holding binoculars with a rifle leaning against him, and the other standing and holding an unidentifiable object in his hand.

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1 postcard : b&w ; 13 x 9 cm.

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This postcard is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2013 and was provided by the Marfa Public Library to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 127 times. More information about this postcard can be viewed below.

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Marfa Public Library

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Postcard of Mr. George Dawson at a going away party for himself before leaving for the Army. He is standing on the far right holding a bottle in one hand and a small pistol in the other. On the left are two of his friends, one sitting in a chair holding binoculars with a rifle leaning against him, and the other standing and holding an unidentifiable object in his hand.

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1 postcard : b&w ; 13 x 9 cm.

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  • The Biography of George Dawson, MRPL_1966-25

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Rescuing Texas History, 2013

The 2013 edition of Rescuing Texas History brings together thousands of items that reflect the history and preserve the legacy of the Texas of the past. They include photographs, letters, and more.

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Marfa, Diversity in the Desert

These photographs document the local history of Marfa and the surrounding area, as well as local families and the ghost town of Shafter.

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Is Referenced By : The Biography of George Dawson, MRPL_1966-25

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[Postcard of George Dawson and Friends], postcard, Date Unknown; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth494436/: accessed May 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Marfa Public Library.

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