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- Angelita M. Campos Working on a Quilt
- Photograph of Angelita M. Campos working on a colorful quilt in Marfa, Texas in December 1974.
- Angelita M. Campos in her Living Room
- Photograph of Angelita M. Campos in her living room. She is working on a colorful quilt. She sits in front of a curtain that she sewed as well.
- Quilt Made by Angelita M. Campos
- Photograph of a colorful quilt made my Angelita M. Campos. It is draped over heras she sits on her couch in her living room.
- Two Flower Quilt Squares
- Example of two "Flower" quilt squares made by Angelita M. Campos. One is made of red velvet and a white polyester fabric with a crepe texture. The other is a purple polyester print and a light blue paisley polyester print fabric.
- [Bluebonnets along Casa Piedra road]
- 1971 picture of Texas Bluebonnets, trees, and landscape on a road in Casa Piedra.
- [Marfa Improvements]
- Photograph of Mrs. Charlie Henderson and Mrs. Roy H. Godbold examining the new litter containers placed along Highland Street in downtown Marfa in 1970. Two unknown workers in jumpsuits stand behind the two women, and a sanitation truck is in the background.
- [Tools of the cowboy on Edwards' fence]
- Photograph of a group of cowboy items on Edwards' fence. Clockwise: blanket, cowboy hat, cowboy saddle with blanket, and cowboy boots resting on a bale of hay. All of the items are leaning against a tall fence. A local farm is behind the items.
- [Stock pen in Marfa near golf course]
- Photograph of a stock pen on the way to a golf course near Marfa. The stock pen is in the center of the photograph and spans the length of the photograph. A small shadow of Johnny Gibbens can be seen in the far right hand corner of the stock pen.
- [Joe C. Mitchell Ranch]
- Photograph taken at the J.C. Mitchell ranch. A metal and wood structure stands in the center of a barren pasture. Behind the structure in the far distance stands one bovine.
- [Mimms Ranch]
- Mimms Ranch in Marfa, Texas. A barbed wire fence extends from the far right corner to the left center of the photograph. The land is barren apart from a small hilly area at the horizon.
- [Insurance agency belonging to the Ligons]
- Exterior of the Ligon insurance agency. Three people are standing in front of the insurance agency. Left to right are: Alice Lignon, Willie Jo Ligon, and an unnamed woman. The unnamed woman is standing to the right of a blue car.
- [Secretary for Lignon Insurance Agency at work]
- Interior of the Ligon insurance agency. Estella Madrid is sitting behind a large wooden desk in an office. A typewriter is in front of her.
- [Christopher's Department Store]
- Exterior of Christopher's Department Store. Two people are standing in front of the store. Left to right are: W.W. Christopher and J.W. Christopher.
- [Employees at Christopher's Department Store]
- Interior of Christopher's Department Store. Two males and one female are standing around a desk. One woman is seated at the desk.
- [M.S. Baker in front of Baker's Jewelers]
- Exterior of Baker's Jewelers. M.S. Baker is standing in front of his store.
- [Employees at Baker's Jewelers]
- Interior of Baker's Jewelers. Three people are standing behind a jewelry counter. From front to back: Mrs. Dorothy Walker, Mrs. Lillian Arce, and Oscar Sanchez.
- [Gloria's Beauty Salon]
- Exterior of Gloria's Beauty Salon.
- [Gloria Rivera with customer]
- Interior of Gloria's Beauty Salon. Gloria Rivera is helping a customer with her hair. Gloria is standing, while the customer is seated.
- [Mando's Drive In]
- Exterior of Mando's Drive In. An unknown male is standing in the left corner, in front of Mando's Drive In.
- [Armando and Lucy Garcia at Mando's Drive In]
- Interior of Mando's Drive In. Two people are standing behind the checkout counter of the restaurant. Front: Eduardo "Lito" Quintela. Back: Lucy Garcia.
- [Paula Quiroz Carrasco, Knitting]
- Color photograph of Paula Quiroz Carrasco sitting outside knitting an afghan. Beside her sit some of her other handicrafts. This photo was included in a research paper by Silvino Ocon for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1977.
- There's Nobody Like Him
- This is a paper describing the life of the cowboys and cattle ranchers from the early 1900s to the present day in the Marfa, Texas area.
- The Rock House
- This is a paper describing both Casa Piedra, "The Rock House," and the people who lived in Casa Piedra.
- The Carrasco Family
- This is a research paper written by Rosalinda Villarreal for an American History Class at Marfa High School on December 7, 1970. It is a biography of the the Carrasco Family.
- The Childers Family
- This is a paper describing the Childers family.
- St. Mary's Catholic Church
- Paper describing St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marfa, Texas
- Churches in the West Texas Vicinity
- Paper by Delia Jurado describing the history of several churches and missions in the West Texas area.
- Life of Bentura Contreras
- Paper describing the life of Bentura Contreras.
- Marfa Businesses
- This is a paper describing Marfa, Texas businesses.
- An Autobiography of Dionisio Marquez Cordero
- 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.
- Big Jimmy
- Paper describing the life of James Henry Cass.
- Felicitas Contreras
- Paper detailing the life of Felicitas Contreras.
- India: It's Been a Miracle
- Paper documenting the life and experiences of India Coffield, wife of Frank Edward Coffield.
- A Paper Presented to the History Department of Marfa High School
- This is a paper describing the store of Max Cortez.
- Mrs. Carrasco
- This paper contains a biography of Paula Quiroz Carrasco. It discusses her family and her talent for knitting. This was a research paper by Silvino Ocon for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1977.
- Chaney
- Biographical paper by Dolores Navarette about Chaney, a well-loved African American man who lived in Marfa from 1932-1972. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School in February 1978.
- The Crosson Family
- Paper written by Jon Polson for his history class at Marfa High School on January 29, 1978. It is about the family of George and Lizzie Crosson, two of the earliest settlers in west Texas. They arrived by covered wagon in 1866-1867. The started the Goat Mountain Ranch and had five children.
- Cow Country Comedy
- Paper on the history and development of West Texas humor
- Wizard or Witch
- Research paper written by Laurelle Patricia Dunsavage for an American History Class at Marfa High School on March 3, 1977. It is about different types of healers in the hispanic culture and has a section defining the different herbs and their uses in remedies. Samples of the actual herbs are included in this report.
- One Wrong Cut
- This report relates an anecdote about Edward "Speck" Bogel, the son of a rancher in Marfa, Texas.
- Genevive Prieto
- Photograph of Genieve Prieto of Genevive's Beauty Shop in Marfa, Texas.
- [Photograph of Large Cougar Killed in 1970]
- Photograph of a large cougar killed on the 101 Ranch in 1970 during the deer hunting season. This photo is in the Marfa Locker Plant, behind the cougar are some deer waiting to be processed. This photo was included in a research paper by Harvey Slaton for an American History class in 1971.
- Marfa Manufacturing Company
- Photograph of an unidentified man standing in a large doorway at Marfa Manufacturing Company.
- Helen Forbes
- Photograph of Helen Forbes, head librarian at Marfa Public Library from 1958 - 1974.
- Mary Sylva and Evelyn Davis
- Photograph of Evelyn Forbes (R) assistant librarian at Marfa Public Library. Beside her is Mary Sylva (L) who also worked at the library in 1974.
- Eddie Pierce
- Photograph of Eddie Pierce, owner of Eddie Pierce Motors, Inc. in Marfa, Texas.
- Teddie Mae Baker
- Photograph of Teddie Mae Baker inside Genevive's Beauty Shop in Marfa, Texas.
- Employees at Eddie Pierce Motors, Inc.
- Photograph of mechanics and servicemen, Manuel Martinez, Joe Acosta, Humphris, Bill, and Henry Mata, employees at Eddie Pierce Motors, Inc. in Marfa, Texas.
- Employees at Colomo's Handy Store
- Photograph of employees inside Colomo's Handy Store in Marfa, Texas. Individuals are: Frank Quintanar, Pete Parras and Hilario Rivera.
- Manuel Colomo
- Photograph of Maunel Colomo, owner of Colomo's Handy Store in Marfa, Texas.