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[Letter From R. Avant to A. M. Avant]
Letter from R. Avant to A. M. Avant. The letter concerns family business and real estate. It is written on Dillard & Avant letterhead and dated September 30, 1906.
Bill and Lucius Bunton, 1907
Photograph of Bill and Lucius Bunting riding in a buckboard pulled by Sorrel in 1907. This photo was included in a research paper by Jean Anne Evans in 1971 for a history class at Marfa High School.
Bill and Lucius Bunton, Sr. in 1907
Photograph of Lucius and Bill Bunton riding on Angelito and Bravo in 1907. This photo was included in a research paper by Jean Anne Evans in 1971 for a history class at Marfa High School.
[Bloys Campground]
This photograph shows a large, open field filled with short grass. In the distance, there are trees and what appear to be buildings on the right, at the base of a hill. There are other mountains in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Bloys in 1907."
Bunton Children, 1907
Photograph of Lucius, Jr.; Emma; Anna Belle; and Bill Bunton in 1907. They sit outdoors near some mountains. This photo was included in a research paper by Jean Anne Evans in 1971 for a history class at Marfa High School.
Bunton Family, 1907
Photograph of Bill; Lucius, Jr.; Anna Belle and their mother, Amy Bunton in 1907. They stand outdoors near some mountains. This photo was included in a research paper by Jean Anne Evans in 1971 for a history class at Marfa High School.
Oren, Joe, Forrest Jordan, and Lucius, Sr. in 1907
Photograph of Lucius Sr., Joe and Oren Bunton with Forrest Jordan in 1907. This photo was included in a research paper by Jean Anne Evans in 1971 for a history class at Marfa High School.
[Photograph of Francis Wilson's Home]
Photograph of Francis Wilson's home in Presidio County, Texas, which he built for himself and his family. In front of the house are two motorcycles with a man leaning against one of them.
Richard C. Daly's Account to Harry Warren on Jan. 15, 1907, at Presidio, Texas
Richard C. Daly's account to Harry Warren, Deputy Collector of Customs, on January 15, 1907, at Presidio, Texas. Daly arrived in Presidio, Texas, in 1866, after a long stint in the U.S. Army (fought in the Civil War). Daly gives a description of the men, and their wives and children, living in the town during that time.
Richard C. Daly's Account to Harry Warren on January 15, 1907, of Presidio, Texas
Richard C. Daly's account to Harry Warren, Deputy Collector of Customs, on January 15, 1907, at Presidio, Texas. Daly arrived in Presidio, Texas, in 1866, after a long stint in the U.S. Army (fought in the Civil War). Daly gives a description of the men, and their wives and children, living in the town during that time.
WTMA Bugle Notes, February 1907
WTMA Bugle Notes, February 1907, a journal published by the West Texas Military Academy in San Antonio, Texas. Contents include advertising, articles, poetry, editorials and news.
WTMA Bugle Notes, April 1907
WTMA Bugle Notes, April 1907, a journal published by the West Texas Military Academy in San Antonio, Texas. Contents include advertising, articles, poetry, editorials and news.
[Class Schedule for Ben Avant, 1907]
Class schedule from West Texas Military Academy for Ben Avant, 5th Form, dated Sept 18, 1907. Classes included: Study Hall, Spanish II, Plain Geometry, History V, English V, Algebra V, Arithmetic V, And English Grammar. Signed by Principal A. G Blackwell.
Alphonso Bustillos as a Baby
Photograph of Alphonso Bustillos at 10 months old. He was the son on Jesus and Cruz Bustillos of Shafter, Texas and was born in 1908.
Bunton Children and Dandy, 1908
Photograph of a bunch of the Bunton children with their donkey Dandy around 1908. This photo was included in a research paper by Jean Anne Evans in 1971 for a history class at Marfa High School.
Catalogue of the West Texas Military Academy: A Church School for Boys
Catalogue for West Texas Military Academy in San Antonio, Texas for the 1908-1909 school year. The catalogue describes the history of the school, the roster for the school year and academic and athletic programs.
[Photograph of Chon Dominguez]
Photograph of Chon Dominguez sitting on one of his mules in the team of mules and horses pulling a large oil tank in a wagon.
[Valley Mills High School and friends of Kathryn Cass]
Photograph of Valley Mills High School in the background. Five female friends of Mrs. Kathryn Cass are standing behind a small group of steps in the foreground.
[Poll Tax Receipt]
Poll tax receipt for $1.75 received from A.M. Avant on January 30, 1908 in Pleasanton, Texas.
[Programme of Commencement Exercises, West Texas Military Academy, 1908]
Program for Commencement Exercises at West Texas Military Academy on May 22, 1908. Includes names of those receiving Commissions, Diplomas and those on the Honor Roll, as well as the roster of the Crack Squads and the Zouave Team.
Conners, John Francis
Photograph of John Francis Connersas a young man. This photo was included in a research paper by Mary Francis Conners for an American History Class at Marfa High School in 1969.
Elioza Cordova at Age Three
Photograph of Elioza Cordova at age three in 1909 in Terlingua, Texas. She is standing and wearing a dress. She later married Jose Hernandez and had two daughters, and ended up living in Alpine, Texas.
Highland Park, the Addition with Character
Pamphlet advertising real estate in Highland Park, "The Most Beautiful Residence Park in San Antonio".
[Loula Bunton on Horseback, 1909]
Photograph of Loula Bunton riding a horse in 1909. This photo was included in a research paper by Jean Anne Evans in 1971 for a history class at Marfa High School.
Lucia Carrasco at age 26
Photograph of Lucia Carrasco at age 26, in 1909. Her hair combed up with a flower in it and she wears a white blouse and dark skirt. This photo was included in a research paper by James Pena-Alfano for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966.
[Main Street of Alpine]
Postcard of Main Street in Alpine, Texas, in 1909. The road is unpaved. There are several stores and horse-drawn vehicles along the road. Text below the photograph says, "Alpine, Texas. Published by The Palace Pharmacy." The card is addressed to Byron Avant in San Antonio, Texas.
Map of Texas Showing Rock Island-Frisco Lones and Connections
Map of Texas that is included in the booklet, Texas A Southwest Empire published by the Rock Island-Frisco Lines and Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad in 1909. It shows the Rock Island-Frisco railroad lines and connections in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico.
Silvester and Felcita Chavira Wedding Photo
Photograph of the wedding of Silvester and Felicita Chavira in Marfa, Texas in 1909. The three groomsmen are: Chico Chavira, Gregorio Vizcaino and Jose Salgado, . The three bridesmaids are: Maria Ordonez, Adela Cordero and Barbarita Montoya. The men wear suits and all of the women have flowers in their hair. This photo was included in a research paper by Evangelina Uranga for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Texas, A Southwest Empire
"Texas, A Southwest Empire" is a booklet published by the Passenger Traffic Department of the Rock Island-Frisco Lines and the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad, in 1909. It describes the resources and features of the various areas and counties of Texas such as: the Pan-Handle, Amarillo-Tucumcari Extension, the Western Tip of Texas, Wilbarger and Hardeman Counties, North Texas, Montague County, Wise County, Jack and Young Counties, Grayson County, Lamar County, Dallas and Fort Worth, Swedish Settlements, Trinity and Brazos Valleys, Leon Prairie, Galveston and Houston, the Coastal Plain, Liberty County, Jefferson County, Beaumont, Orange County and Newton County. Includes a map of Texas.
[Program of First Annual Field Day, West Texas Military Academy, 1909]
Program for the First Annual Field Day at West Texas Military Academy held on April 13, 1909. Events included: shot put, relay races, 50 and 100 yard dashes, high jump, hurdle races, one mile race, 1/2 mile race, three legged race, broad jump, needle race, potato race and consolation race.
[Programme of Commencement Exercises, West Texas Military Academy, 1909]
Program for Commencement Exercises at West Texas Military Academy on May 26, 1909. Includes names of those receiving Commissions, Diplomas and those on the Honor Roll, as well as the roster of the Crack Squads and the Zouave Team.
Margarita, Filipe, and Demetria Carrasco, Dressed for a Wedding
Photograph of Margarita, Felipe, and Demetria Carrasco who were siblings. They are dressed for a wedding. The girls wear dresses that their grandmother Candelaria made for them. A description is written on the back in Spanish.
[Letter to A.M. Avant from L.J. Roter in 1909]
Handwritten letter written to A.M. Avant from L.J. Roter on August 14, 1909. It discusses Mr. Roter's health, his whereabouts and a business transaction between him and Mr. Avant.
Adobe House at El Boracho Ranch
Page with a photograph and description of an adobe house in 1910 built of mud located and surrounded by a wooden fence on the El Boracho Ranch. A ladder leans against the structure. The owner of the ranch was Lino Baeza. He raised goats and cows and horses. His fields were watered by the nearby creek. He grew corn, wheat, beans, peas, watermelons, sweet potatoes, peanuts, sugar cane, and pumpkins which were all watered by the creek. This was part of a report done for a History class at Marfa High School.
Adobe House at El Boracho Ranch
Photograph of an adobe house in 1910 located and surrounded by a wooden fence on the El Boracho Ranch. A ladder leans against the structure. The owner of the ranch was Lino Baeza. He raised goats and cows and horses. His fields were watered by the nearby creek. He grew corn, wheat, beans, peas, watermelons, sweet potatoes, peanuts, sugar cane, and pumpkins which were all watered by the creek.
Adobe House at El Boracho Ranch
Photograph of an adobe house in 1910 surrounded by a wooden fence on the El Boracho Ranch. A ladder leans against the structure. The owner of the ranch was Lino Baeza. He raised goats and cows and horses. His fields were watered by the nearby creek. He grew corn, wheat, beans, peas, watermelons, sweet potatoes, peanuts, sugar cane, and pumpkins which were all watered by the creek.
Automobile Outside Horse Creek Canyon School
Photograph of Horse Creek Canyon School. An automobile is outside the building. This photo was included in a research paper by Cynthia Lee Rogers for an American History class at Marfa High School.
Bill and Lucius Bunton,Jr., 1910
Photograph of Bill and Lucius Bunton, Jr. and their dog Preet in 1910. They both wear hats. This photo was included in a research paper by Jean Anne Evans in 1971 for a history class at Marfa High School.
Casimiro Chavarria
Photograph of Casimiro Chavarrio at the Marfa depot in 1910. He wears a hat and a gun in a holster. At this time he was about 26 years old. This photo was included in a research paper by Eva Chavarria for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1967.
Horse Creek Canyon School
Photograph of Horse Creek Canyon School, a small brick building. This photo was included in a research paper by Cynthia Lee Rogers for an American History class at Marfa High School.
[James Cass and Kathryn Cass on a Sunday walk]
Photograph of Mr. James Cass and Mrs. James Cass on a Sunday afternoon walk. Mr. Cass is to the left of Mrs. Cass. A large hill is in the background.
Mr. and Mrs. Adolfo Brito in 1910
Photographic portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Adolfo Brito in 1910. He wears a suit with a hat and she has on a long dark dress. They were both born in Cuchillo Parado, Mexico. Mr. Brito was a high-ranking officer for Pancho Villa. He was killed by Mexican Federalists during a raid in Chihuahua. His wife died of old age in Marfa, Texas.
[Photograph of Shafter, Texas]
Photograph of Shafter, Texas in 1910, a valley with a few buildings, but mostly desolate.
[Photograph of the Horse Creek Canyon School House]
Photograph of the Horse Creek Canyon School House in Pinto Canyon, a small brick building with a tree growing next to it, with a car in the foreground of the photo.
[Photograph of the Horse Creek Canyon School House]
Photograph of the small brick building that housed the Horse Creek Canyon School in Pinto Canyon.
[First human flag in Hot Springs, Arkansas State Fair]
Portrait of the first human flag formed in honor of Theodore Roosevelt. Taken at the Arkansas State Fair in 1910.
Atascador
Pamphlet advertising real estate and agri-business in an "All American Colony in Mexico" called Atascador. Land was offered at $12.50 - 25 per acre.
Lucius Bunton, 1911
Photograph of Mr. Lucius D. Bunton in 1911. This photo was included in a research paper by Jean Anne Evans in 1971 for a history class at Marfa High School.
[Photograph of Dr. Joseph Darracott and Daughter]
Photograph of Dr. Joseph Darracott holding his infant daughter, Willie Jo Darracott, while standing outdoors in front of a wooden fence.
[Photograph of Pinto Canyon]
Photograph of Pinto Canyon as seen from the top of a mountain.
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