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L'Ameriqve autrement le Novveav Monde et Indes Occidentales.

Description: Map shows known geography, political borders, settlements, and areas of Native American habitation in early seventeenth century North America, South America, and West Indies. "Californie Isle" [California] and "Terre de Iesso" [Japan] are depicted separate from, but near the western coast of North America. Relief shown pictorially. No scale noted.
Date: 1676
Creator: Duval, P. (Pierre), 1619-1682
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Espejo in the Big Bend

Description: Research paper written by Florian A. Kolodzie for a History class at Marfa High School on January 19, 1948. The paper is about the Spanish exploreres, especailly Antonio de Espejo, in the Big Bend area of Texas.
Date: 1972
Creator: Kolodzie, Florian A.
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Map of Texas]

Description: Map shows graphic depiction of historic events, places, and trails. Includes dates and locations of events; illustrations in margins. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Date: 1935
Creator: Styles-Goodrich
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

The Medicine Man in Texas

Description: Book outlining the early history of medicine and of medical societies in Texas, along with brief biographical sketches of prominent physicians by county. It includes excerpts of newspaper articles, association meeting minutes, and other sources documenting practices over time.
Date: 1930
Creator: Red, Mrs. George Plunkett
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

Spanish Explorers in the Southern United States, 1528-1543

Description: Book containing three translated narratives of early Spanish explorers in what would become the Southern United States. This includes the paths taken by the explorers, the people they encountered, and hardships they endured.
Date: 1984
Creator: Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Alvar, 16th cent. & Castañeda de Nájera, Pedro de, 16th cent.
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Pas kaart van de boght van Florida: met de canaal tusschen Florida en Cuba door Vooght geometra t Amsterdam.

Description: Map shows Gulf of Mexico coastline portion of Florida, tip of the Yucatan peninsula, and most of Cuba; fortifications, structures, and points of anchorage on insets. Insets: "Bahia de Matanças int Groodt," "Havana int Groodt," and "Baja Honda int Groodt." Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. Scale not given.
Date: [1685..1705]
Creator: Keulen, Johannes van, 1654-1715
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Spanish Explorers in the Southern United States, 1528-1543

Description: Book containing three translated narratives of early Spanish explorers in what would become the Southern United States. This includes the paths taken by the explorers, the people they encountered, and hardships they endured.
Date: 2017
Creator: Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Alvar, 16th cent. & Castañeda de Nájera, Pedro de, 16th cent.
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Old Fort Davis

Description: Research paper for a high school American History class at Marfa High School on January 12, 1964. It tells of the first explorers in the Big bend region of Texas during 1583 and the establishment of Fort Davis in 1853 Her paper describes the Indian attacks by the Apaches and the end of the military's use of it. Now it is open to the public.
Date: January 13, 1964
Creator: Sanchez, Mary Helen
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Heritage, Volume 13, Number 4, Fall 1995

Description: Quarterly publication containing articles related to the preservation of historic artifacts and sites in Texas. Feature articles discuss various aspects of Texas history and heritage, often highlighting museums and collections within the state. Also included are book reviews, current preservation news, and a listing of historical museums in Texas.
Date: Autumn 1995
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation

Heritage, Volume 12, Number 2, Spring 1994

Description: Quarterly publication containing articles related to the preservation of historic artifacts and sites in Texas. Feature articles discuss various aspects of Texas history and heritage, often highlighting museums and collections within the state. Also included are book reviews, current preservation news, and a listing of historical museums in Texas.
Date: Spring 1994
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation

Heritage, Volume 9, Number 3, Summer 1991

Description: Quarterly publication containing articles related to the preservation of historic artifacts and sites in Texas. Feature articles discuss various aspects of Texas history and heritage, often highlighting museums and collections within the state. Also included are book reviews, current preservation news, and a listing of historical museums in Texas.
Date: Summer 1991
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation
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