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Alpine, The Last Frontier Land

Description: Research paper written by Delia Jurado about the history of Alpine, Texas. The paper covers Alpine from the time it was formed in 1882 as Murphyville until the 1930s. Also covered are the history of Sul Ross State University and its namesake, Lawrence Sullivan Ross. This paper was written in 1971 as a research project for a class at Marfa High School.
Date: December 13, 1971
Creator: Jurado, Delia
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[I am Michelle Barnes]

Description: I am Michelle Barnes, Artist and co-founder of the Community Artists' Collective. We are deeply rooted in the heritage of Houston's 3rd Ward. We are deeply committed to serving all people of Houston though our art related work with individuals and other organizations across the city. It is good and I appreciate this opportunity to share this particular time and space m=with my colleagues in service to the people of our city and country to symbolize the ties we have with each other and many othe… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Barnes, Michelle
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

The American Pattern

Description: An essay titled "The American Pattern," written by Elam J. Anderson, President of the University of Redlands in Redlands, California.
Date: 1941
Creator: Anderson, Elam J.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Antiques in my Family: American History Research Paper

Description: Research paper written by Conchita Herrera about antiques in her family. Covered are antique guns, furniture and kitchenware. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1972.
Date: 1972
Creator: Herrera, Conchita
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Ashton House and Family

Description: Research paper written by Cheryl Donaldson about the Ashton House, a house in Marfa, Texas. The paper covers the house from when it was built in 1898 by Dr. Monagin to its sale after Mrs. Ashton's death in 1941. This paper was written in 1970 for a class at Marfa High School.
Date: 1970
Creator: Donaldson, Cheryl
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Assessment of Air Pollution Impacts from Ethanol Production Plants

Description: Summary: "This paper reviews ethanol production technology as it relates to air pollution potentials. Discussions of emission sources, control technologies, clean air regulations, and control costs are provided" (front cover).
Date: June 1981
Creator: Avant, Robert V., Jr. & Wallin, Gary I.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

An Autobiography of Dionisio Marquez Cordero

Description: This is a research paper written by Jesus Cordero for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1974. It gives a first hand account of the interesting life of Dionisio Marquez Cordero. As a child and young man, most of his family was killed in Mexico during the revolution. He eventually came to Texas, married three times and had 12 children. He had many interesting jobs. He became a US citizen in 1962.
Date: May 20, 1974
Creator: Cordero, Jesus Manuel
Partner: Marfa Public Library

The Autocrat of a Great Railway System [Draft, #1]

Description: Essay discussing the wrongs committed by the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad Company in Texas and advocating for legislation to protect the citizens of Texas from exploitation by national railroad companies. This document is a draft and has corrections is red pencil.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

The Autocrat of a Great Railway System [Draft, #2]

Description: Essay discussing the wrongs committed by the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad Company in Texas and advocating for legislation to protect the citizens of Texas from exploitation by national railroad companies. This document is a draft and has corrections is red pencil.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Aviation in Presidio County

Description: Research paper written by Matt Henderson for an American History class at a Marfa high school in 1974 about the history of aviation in Presidio County.
Date: January 13, 1974
Creator: Henderson, Matt
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Barbed-Wire: A Research Paper For American History

Description: Research paper written by Cookie Schneider about the history and types of barbed wire. The paper mentions William D. Hunt, who obtained the first patent for barbed wire in 1867. This paper was written in 1967 for an American History class at Marfa High School.
Date: November 28, 1967
Creator: Schneider, Cookie
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Barbed Wire An Agent of Civilization

Description: Research paper written by Steve Lee Graham about the history of barbed wire. The paper covers the early uses and controversies of barbed wire. It also covers how barbed wire is made. This paper was written in 1965 for an English IV class at Marfa High School.
Date: May 7, 1965
Creator: Graham, Steve Lee
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Bastrop State Park Golf Course Area Public Use Plan

Description: Document covering the direction of the expansion of public access and recreational use for the former Golf Course Area (GCA) at Bastrop State Park (Bastrop SP).
Date: December 2018
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Bill for Charges at Union Square Hotel - January 30, 1868]

Description: Bill from the Union Square Hotel listing itemized charges including board and meals for a friend, issued to William M. Rice and marked paid.
Date: January 30, 1868
Creator: Union Square Hotel
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

Biographical Data of John B. Connally

Description: Detailed summary of the personal life, career (from service in World War II through appointment as Secretary of the Navy), and accomplishments of John B. Connally.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Biographical Sketch of Manuel Orgain]

Description: Biographical summary of Manuel Orgain, a "Negro cowman" who drove freight wagons and herded cattle and livestock through several trails across Texas, and to other states. It recounts several specific events, including a story about the 1869 flood on the San Gabriel River, and other storms.
Date: 1948
Partner: The Williamson Museum

[Biography of Dudley H. Snyder]

Description: Biography of Dudley Snyder, a cattle rancher and businessman. This handwritten paper includes his birth in Mississippi, early businesses, and time on the Chisholm Trail.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sharpe, John McKee, Sr.
Partner: The Williamson Museum

Biography of Esotonia Bencomo

Description: This is a research paper written about Esotonia Bencomo by a relative of hers for an American History Class at Marfa High School. It describes her life of being raised by her grandmother and how she went off to college and never married.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Biography of Gertrude Johnson and Winnie Johnson]

Description: Photocopy of a biography of Gertrude (Mrs. Frank A.) Johnson and Winnie (Mrs. E. W.) Johnson that talks about the two women as founding members of the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas. The document also states that the two women will be given "Honorary Life Memberships in the Women of the Church" for their work through out the years to the church. At the bottom of the first page there is "From Church: Westlake Presbyterian Church Collection, Notebook" handwritten in pen.
Date: 1971
Creator: Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church
Partner: Westbank Community Library District

[Biography of James Winford Hunt (1875-1934)]

Description: A biographical sketch of the life of James Winford Hunt (1875-1934) written by Xanna Carr Oates on the occasion of Hunt's death.
Date: 1934
Creator: Oates, Xanna Carr
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Biography of Jesse Blackwell]

Description: This report gives a brief overview of the life of Jesse Blackwell, telling about his family and career as an educator.
Date: 1969~
Creator: Valenzuela, Velma
Partner: Marfa Public Library
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