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The Houston Story: A Chronicle of the City of Houston and the Texas Frontier From the Battle of San Jacinto to the War Between the States, 1836--1865
This book gives an overview of the history of Houston, Texas told in narrative form. The history discusses the creation of the city of Houston as well as major events in Texas history between 1836 and 1865.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Bartholomew, Ed Ellsworth
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson the Famous Texan.
This book is a biography of Ben Thompson, "Including a detailed and authentic statement of his birth, history and adventures by one who has known him since a child" (from the title page). The original of this item includes an insert from The Steck Company giving a brief overview of the history of the book (number of copies published, prices, etc.).
Date:
1956
Creator:
Walton, W. M.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A History of Collin County, Texas
This book gives an overview of Collin County, Texas. The text discusses the geography and prehistoric aspects of the county as well as the history of the people in the region (including Native American tribes and settlers). The book has a bibliography (starting on p. 279) and an index (starting on p. 283).
Date:
1958
Creator:
Stambaugh, J. Lee, b. 1889; Stambaugh, Lillian J., b. 1888 & Carroll, H. Bailey
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Isle, Volume 3, Number 9, March 1950
Monthly magazine about Galveston, Texas providing information about people, events, and other news with features regarding entertainment and history in the area.
Date:
March 1950
Creator:
Maceo, Sam & Llewellyn, Edwin E.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History