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The Texas spirit of '17: a pictorial and biographical record of the gallant and courageous men from Ellis County who served in the Great War (open access)

The Texas spirit of '17: a pictorial and biographical record of the gallant and courageous men from Ellis County who served in the Great War

Book that details the World War I military service of the citizens of Ellis County. Includes photographs and biographies.
Date: 1919
Creator: Army and Navy History Company.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Reminiscences of the Terry Rangers (open access)

Reminiscences of the Terry Rangers

This book gives a description of the Civil War from the point of view of the Terry Rangers (8th Texas Cavalry Regiment). It is written in first-person, describing specific incidences, including the Woodsonville Skirmish, the Battle of Shiloh, the Battle of Bentonville, as well as other events and anecdotes. Index starts on page 77.
Date: 1919
Creator: Blackburn, J. K. P.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Alexander Gregg, First Bishop of Texas (open access)

Alexander Gregg, First Bishop of Texas

Book about the first Episcopal Bishop in Texas, Alexander Gregg. He moved to Texas in 1869 after being consecrated as Bishop in 1859. The biography includes background information about his family as well as a sketch of his life and involvement in the church throughout his career until his death in 1893.
Date: 1912
Creator: Gregg, Wilson
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Life and career of Senator Robert Love Taylor (Our Bob) (open access)

Life and career of Senator Robert Love Taylor (Our Bob)

Biography of Robert (Bob) Love Taylor, a senator during the 46th Congress, who later served as governor of Tennessee. It includes recollections around the Civil War and other parts of his life including his time in school and his work as a newspaper editor.
Date: 1913
Creator: Taylor, James Patton; Taylor, Alf A. & Taylor, Hugh L.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Along the Rio Grande (open access)

Along the Rio Grande

Book written by the author as he traveled along the Rio Grande as a 'warless war correspondent.'
Date: 1916
Creator: Lewis, Tracy Hammond
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Governors' Messages: Coke to Ross (Inclusive), 1874-1891 (open access)

Governors' Messages: Coke to Ross (Inclusive), 1874-1891

This book contains a compilation of various speeches (including inaugural addresses) and other messages (including reports and veto statements) written by governors of Texas between 1874 and 1891. Additionally, brief biographies are included for each of the governors (Richard Coke, O. M. Roberts, John Ireland, and Lawrence Sullivan Ross) with the exception of R. B. Hubbard. Index starts on page 783.
Date: 1916
Creator: Texas State Library. Archive & History Dept.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Indian Tribes of the Lower Mississippi Valley and Adjacent Coast of the Gulf of Mexico (open access)

Indian Tribes of the Lower Mississippi Valley and Adjacent Coast of the Gulf of Mexico

Book describing various tribes of the lower Mississippi Valley and adjacent coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Includes information on: the tribes' locations; dress and ornaments; tattooing; arts and industries; economic life; medicine; birth, education, and the division of labor; games; etiquette; marriage; social organization; feasts; war; funeral ceremonies; religions; and origin of the tribe.
Date: 1911
Creator: Swanton, John Reed
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Account of the Removal of the Remains of Stephen F. Austin from Peach Point Cemetery in Brazoria County, Texas to State Cemetery, Austin, Texas, October 18 to 20, 1910 (open access)

Account of the Removal of the Remains of Stephen F. Austin from Peach Point Cemetery in Brazoria County, Texas to State Cemetery, Austin, Texas, October 18 to 20, 1910

This book describes the ceremonies and processes involved in moving Austin's remains and includes the relevant formal decisions by the Texas State Legislature.
Date: 1911
Creator: Bryan, Guy M., Jr.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Elisabet Ney, Sculptor (open access)

Elisabet Ney, Sculptor

Biography about the sculptor, Elisabet Ney.
Date: 1916
Creator: Taylor, Bride Neill
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ten years in Texas. (open access)

Ten years in Texas.

Book about Baptist life in Texas by the Baptist minister James Bruton Gambrell.
Date: 1910
Creator: Gambrell, J. B.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Methodist Historical Quarterly, Volume 2, Number 3, January 1911 (open access)

Texas Methodist Historical Quarterly, Volume 2, Number 3, January 1911

Issue of the Texas Methodist Historical Quarterly which contains articles discussing the association's activities, biographical sketches, and historical essays. Contents of this issue:History of Texas Conference; Old Seguin Church; Some Burial Places; The Disturbance in Texas; Soule University.
Date: January 1911
Creator: Cody, C. C.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
From a Southern Porch (open access)

From a Southern Porch

A fictional account of Southern life by teacher, folklorist, and writer, Dorothy Scarborough.
Date: 1919
Creator: Scarborough, Dorothy, 1878-1935
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor (open access)

Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor

Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor; beautifully illustrated with views from the scenes of his early life in his beloved "Happy Valley." Introductory. "A memory," by De L. Rice.--"The fiddle and the bow."--The paradise of fools.--"Visions and dreams."--"Love, laughter and song."--"Sentiment."--"The old plantation."--Dixie.--Castles in the air.--Temptation.--Uncle Sam.--Addresses Tennessee centennial.--Notable speeches.--Love letters,
Date: 1912
Creator: Taylor, Robert Love
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Pedagogue, Yearbook of Southwestern Texas State Normal School, 1912 (open access)

The Pedagogue, Yearbook of Southwestern Texas State Normal School, 1912

Yearbook for Southwest Texas State Normal School in San Marcos, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations, as well as some original writings and illustrations done by the students.
Date: 1912
Creator: Southwestern Texas State Normal School
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Norris Wright Cuney: A Tribune of the Black People (open access)

Norris Wright Cuney: A Tribune of the Black People

Biography of Norris Wright Cuney, a lawyer, politician, inspector of customs, revenue inspector, and Galveston alderman, in addition to organizing the Screwman's Benevolent Association.
Date: 1913
Creator: Hare, Maud Cuney
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History