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Life of Dr. Joseph Darracott

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Dr. Joseph Calhoun Darracott, a successful doctor who worked and spent most of his life in Marfa, Texas. Darracott moved to Shafter, Texas, for two years as a company doctor; spent a short time in El Paso, Texas; served as a naval medical officer in World War I; and spent the remainder of his life in Marfa.
Date: January 22, 1965
Creator: Errington, Joe
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Photograph of Main Building at Texas Christian University]

Description: Photograph of the main building at Texas Christian University (formerly Waco Female College) in Waco, Texas, taken after the March 22, 1910 fire. The brick and stone building is damaged and does not have a roof. People and trees are on the lawn. The back includes a printed statement from the photographer and a handwritten note that says "Waco T.C.U. main building, after the fire on 3-22-1910. Presented to J.A. Curry by W. H. Curry."
Date: [1910-03-22..]
Creator: McCall, C. F.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Norma Aldine Reck]

Description: Photograph of Norma Aldine Reck in celebration of graduating from Milwaukie Grammar School in Milwaukie, Oregon. Norma Aldine Reck wears a white dress with lace detailing and a white flower in her hair. To the right is a table overflowing with vases of flowers: lilies, roses, peonies, etc., and she holds a bouquet of carnations in her hands. A hand written note on the back reads, "Norma Aldine Reck, Milwaukie Grammar Grade, June 22, 1912. Milwaukie, Oregon."
Date: June 22, 1912
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

The Life of W. T. Davis

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Judge W. T. Davis, who came to Marfa, Texas, in 1907 to establish a ranching business and meat market. He was elected county judge in 1926, and he and his family became a prominent part of the community.
Date: January 22, 1965
Creator: Minjares, Mary Jane
Partner: Marfa Public Library
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