Known as "The Fighting Jew." Served with Major Richard Burges' El Paso unit in France in WWI and was highly decorated for his efforts. Dreben also fought for other armies as a soldier of fortune.
Jake Erlich , once the world's tallest man, performed in silent movies and traveled with Ringling Bros. Circus in the 1930s. In this photo he is posed with an unidentified man.
Jake Erlich , once the world's tallest man, performed in silent movies and traveled with Ringling Bros. Circus in the 1930s. In this photo he is posed with El Paso dance teacher Karma Deane and an unidentified little girl.
Nationally acclaimed soprano. Wrote the songs, "El Paso" and "O, Fair New Mexico," state song of New Mexico. Daughter of Lincoln County, New Mexico Sheriff and El Paso Customs Official Pat Garrett.
Nationally acclaimed soprano. Wrote the songs, "El Paso" and "O, Fair New Mexico," state song of New Mexico. Daughter of Lincoln County, New Mexico Sheriff and El Paso Customs Official Pat Garrett.
Nationally acclaimed soprano. Wrote the songs, "El Paso" and "O, Fair New Mexico," state song of New Mexico. Daughter of Lincoln County, New Mexico Sheriff and El Paso Customs Official Pat Garrett.
Nationally acclaimed soprano. Wrote the songs, "El Paso" and "O, Fair New Mexico," state song of New Mexico. Daughter of Lincoln County, New Mexico Sheriff and El Paso Customs Official Pat Garrett.
Nationally acclaimed soprano. Wrote the songs, "El Paso" and "O, Fair New Mexico," state song of New Mexico. Daughter of Lincoln County, New Mexico Sheriff and El Paso Customs Official Pat Garrett.
Nationally acclaimed soprano. Wrote the songs, "El Paso" and "O, Fair New Mexico," state song of New Mexico. Daughter of Lincoln County, New Mexico Sheriff and El Paso Customs Official Pat Garrett.
Nationally acclaimed soprano. Wrote the songs, "El Paso" and "O, Fair New Mexico," state song of New Mexico. Daughter of Lincoln County, New Mexico Sheriff and El Paso Customs Official Pat Garrett.