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Rachel Ann Rebecca Sellers Christian

Description: Photograph of a tintype of Rachel Ann Rebecca Sellers on her wedding day. She married Fealon Vaun Christian on December 23, 1877. She is wearing pearls and a hat with her wedding dress. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

Ethel's Lock of Hair

Description: Photograph of a page from the Christian family Bible. It shows a lock of Ethel's hair and has this written on it, "This is the first piece of hair that was cut off of little Ethel C.C. Christian's head. Allie wrote it after April 23 1900" This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: 1900~
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Jeremiah "Dock" Bryant

Description: Photograph of Jeremiah "Dock" Bryant at the age of 99, seated in a wheelchair wearing a hat. Note the dark indention over his left eye, where he was wounded in the Civil War. He was M.D. Bryant's grandfather. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: unknown
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Beta Sigma Phi Members

Description: Photograph of three women who are members of Beta Sigma Phi. They are preparing Christmas decorations for an upcoming dance. Pictured (L-R): Mrs. Jack Brunson, Mrs. Charlie Henderson, and Mrs. Carl Robinson.
Date: 1970
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Lucas Brite and Cattle, c. 1930

Description: Photograph of Lucas Brite looking over bull calves at the Brite Ranch headquarters in the 1930s. He wears a suit and tie with a hat. This photo was included in a report by Andrew Wells for an American History class at Marfa High School on January 13, 1975.
Date: 1930~
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[Canine artifact]

Description: Photograph of an oval, white soapstone Indian artifact carved with the shape of a small canine. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "The first tribe of Indians to be recorded were called the 'Basketmakers.' They quickly faded into the background with the coming of the Jumanos" (pp. 2-3).
Date: 1969
Creator: Edwards, Nancy
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[Wooden Cross]

Description: This cross is wooden and a generic shape except that the base widens to 4 cm from 1 cm at the top. One side has a dark line in the natural pattern of the wood. The accompanying card has a printed note, "This cross hand carved of oak from the original cowboy's hitching post or mens prayer tree, Bloy's Cowboy Camp Meeting" and has a handwritten note on the back: "8-18-68. Carved by John Wilson, Pyote, Texas 79777."
Date: 1968~
Creator: Wilson, John
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Tom Crosson

Description: Photograph of Tom Crosson. He is wearing a suit and tie. He was a son of George and Lizzie Crosson. This photo was included in a research paper by Jon Polson for an American History class at Marfa High School in January 1978.
Date: unknown
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Adobe House at El Boracho Ranch

Description: 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.
Date: 1910
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Adobe House at El Boracho Ranch

Description: 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.
Date: 1910
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Caravia Wedding Photo

Description: Wedding photo of Mr. and Mrs. Mosie Caravia in Shafter near the mountains and the mines. She is wearing her wedding gown and he is in a suit. Photo is included with a report by Linda Nunez for a history class at Marfa High School in 1966.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marfa Public Library
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