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[Historic Marker Application: Utopia Methodist Church]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Utopia Methodist Church, in Utopia, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photograph.
Date: 1967
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 29.617790 -99.529291
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: St. James Church]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the St. James Church, in Taylor, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: September 17, 1969
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 30.572860 -97.414716
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

The Biography of George Dawson

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the rancher George Dawson from Shafter, Texas, who during his lifetime managed two large ranges, "El Rancho Del Pajorito" and "La Mora." In 1918, Dawson was called to the Army for World War I and was stationed in France for a year. Dawson spent the remainder of his life maintaining the two ranches with his wife, Juana Dawson, who was the main contributor of the information in this paper.
Date: November 21, 1966
Creator: Bustillos, Albert, Jr.
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Five Pictures

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Alejandro "Alec" Dominguez, the author's grandfather, and his children.
Date: November 28, 1967
Creator: Dominguez, Alice
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Doll Collection: Diminutive Delights

Description: Magazine article, written for MD Living magazine, about the hobby, history, and lore of doll collecting.
Date: May 1966
Partner: Marfa Public Library

The Dutchover Family

Description: Information about two portraits of the Dutchover family used in a researcher paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the Dutchovers. The author also includes a few comments on the origin of the name "Dutchover" and the style and dress of ladies during the time period when these pictures were taken.
Date: 1964
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Most Interesting Person: Evelyn Raetzch Davis]

Description: Research paper outline written for a history class at Marfa High School about Mrs. Evelyn Raetzch Davis, who was a teacher in elementary schools, high schools, and colleges in and around the area of Marfa, Texas, between the years of 1954 and 1972. She also authored several books and enjoyed writing and painting in her free time.
Date: 1967
Creator: Balga, Frank
Partner: Marfa Public Library

The Dutchovers

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Diedrick Dutchover, his wife, Refugia "Cara" Salcido, and their ten children. The author discusses the origin of the name "Dutchover," Diedrick Dutchover's job riding as guard to mail coaches, and the establishment of the Dutchover ranch.
Date: 1964
Creator: Arriola, Emma D.
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Information about Photograph of Manuela Dech]

Description: Information about a portrait of Manuela Dech used in a research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School in Marfa, Texas. The portrait was taken in England when she was about fifteen years old - it is unclear in what year or why Dech traveled to England.
Date: 1966
Creator: Garcia, Nellie & Melendez, Johnny
Partner: Marfa Public Library

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

Mary Coe Daniels, Woman of the West

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Mary Coe Daniels, pioneer of West Texas, and her family. Daniels and her husband and children made their home in West Texas, despite threats of bandits and influenza. She kept house, ran a successful store, delivered babies, and even became a U.S. mail carrier. At the time this paper was created, Mary Cole Daniels was 76 year old and still greeting customers in her general store.
Date: April 1, 1969
Creator: Godbold, Susan
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Diedrick Dutchover and the Overland Mail Route

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the first San Antonio-El Paso mail run, which required thirty days to cover 673 miles by stage coach and heavily armed frontiersmen of ward off attacks. Diedrick Dutchover was one of the men that accompanied the stage coaches on horseback to protect the mail carriers from threats.
Date: December 10, 1969
Creator: Arriola, Conrado
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Information about DeAnda Family Photographs]

Description: Information written about two family photographs for a history class at Marfa High School about the DeAnda family. The first document lists, in order, the names of each member of the DeAnda family who have gathered for a collective family photograph - the writer's great-grandparents are featured. The next document gives information about the creation and process of using a mud oven at El Boracho Ranch. Lastly, a small slip of paper gives information about where El Boracho Ranch is located.
Date: 1966
Creator: Salgado, Ernest
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Dutch

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Maynard W. "Dutch" Acton, who played a cowboy in the movie "Giant," starring Jimmy Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, and Rock Hudson. Dutch Acton spent most of his life working and living on ranches in West Texas.
Date: December 3, 1968
Creator: Harpham, Marsha
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Teacher's Notes on a Student's Research Paper]

Description: A teacher's questions and notes written on a small sheet of paper to better a student's research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Frank King Duncan, titled "Life of Francis King Duncan" by Bob Bagley.
Date: 1965
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Information about Photograph of Ramona Delgadio and Carman Lara]

Description: Information written about a photograph of Ramona Delgadio and her friend, Carman Lara, for a research paper about Ramona Delgadio for a history class at Marfa High School. This document lists the name of Ramona Delgadio as well as her friend's name, and includes a few biographical sentences on the life of Ramona Delgadio.
Date: 1966
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Biography of Mr. Victor Dominguez

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Mr. Victor Dominguez, who was an employee at the Murphy-Walker Grocery Store in Marfa, Texas, until her started a taxi stand, and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Dominguez, Sr., a ranching family.
Date: 1966
Creator: Dominguez, Alice
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Historic Marker Application: Old St. Mary's College]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Old St. Mary's College, in San Antonio, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, and photographs.
Date: 1969
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 29.425689 -98.490343
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Old Krause Building]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Old Krause Building, in New Braunfels, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1967
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 29.702385 -98.123405
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Robert B. Evans Home]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Robert B. Evans, in Selma, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1969
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Stephen Klein Home]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Stephen Klein Home, in New Braunfels, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, and photograph.
Date: 1967
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 29.702667 -98.123816
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Brooks Air Force Base Hangar Nine]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Brooks Air Force Base Hangar Nine, in San Antonio, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1967
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Pioneer Home]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Pioneer Home, in New Braunfels, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, and photographs.
Date: 1965
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 29.699757 -98.129661
Partner: Texas Historical Commission
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