"The Smoked Meat Rebellion" (open access)

"The Smoked Meat Rebellion"

Article explores crime on the Oklahoma frontier in the early 1900s, referencing a particular instance of someone stealing a thousand pounds of smoked bacon, which earned the following events the name the "Smoked Meat Rebellion," also known as the Crazy Snake Rebellion. Mel H. Bolster discusses the interaction of Creeks, Creek freedmen, and the local law enforcement during these events.
Date: Spring 1953
Creator: Bolster, Mel H.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 24, Ed. 1, Wednesday, April 8, 1959 (open access)

The War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 24, Ed. 1, Wednesday, April 8, 1959

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 8, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 22, Ed. 1, Saturday, March 15, 1952 (open access)

The War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 22, Ed. 1, Saturday, March 15, 1952

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 15, 1952
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
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 (open access)

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
The Role of Texas in the Confederacy (open access)

The Role of Texas in the Confederacy

From its early days as a slave state, to its secession from the Union, to finally admitting that the south had failed, Texas played a major role in the Confederacy and the Civil War.
Date: January 1951
Creator: Whitworth, Bonnye Ruth
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Confederate Military Operations in Texas, 1861-1865 (open access)

Confederate Military Operations in Texas, 1861-1865

This study examines several of the Confederate military operations in Texas from the years 1861 to 1865, including early defensive moves, the Battle of Galveston and the Battle of Sabine Pass.
Date: August 1957
Creator: Crow, James Burchell
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Course 2, Volume 1A. American Foreign Policy in Growth and Action (open access)

Course 2, Volume 1A. American Foreign Policy in Growth and Action

This booklet is the first volume of an extension training course developed for Air Force personnel. This book discusses the military history of the United States of America from the country's inception through the post-World War 1950's.
Date: April 1959
Creator: Air University (U.S.). Extension Course Institute.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Unionism in Texas: 1860-1867 (open access)

Unionism in Texas: 1860-1867

This thesis studies the issue of unionism in Texas during the era of the Civil War.
Date: January 1954
Creator: Haynes, Billy Dwayne
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Notes and Documents, Winter 1950-51 (open access)

Notes and Documents, Winter 1950-51

Notes and Documents column including a document about the completion of Oklahoma historical markers, an ad interim report about the site of the battle of round mountain, an announcement about the gift of records of the War of 1812 to the OHS, and a description of the Payne County Historical Society and their cooperation with the OHS.
Date: Winter 1950
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Lieutenant-General Theophilus Hunter Holmes, C. S. A., Founder of Fort Holmes (open access)

Lieutenant-General Theophilus Hunter Holmes, C. S. A., Founder of Fort Holmes

Article describes the military career of Lieutenant General Theophilus Hunter Holmes, founder of Fort Holmes. Carolyn Thomas Foreman discusses his participation in the Seminole Wars, the Mexican-American War, and focuses particularly on his service in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
Date: Winter 1957
Creator: Foreman, Carolyn Thomas, 1872-1967
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Notes and Documents, Summer 1950 (open access)

Notes and Documents, Summer 1950

Notes and Documents column including announcements about the publication of historical materials, artifacts, the creation of memorials, dedications, and a correction for the article titled Women Teachers of Oklahoma 1820-1860 in the Chronicles Volume 27, Number 1, page 19.
Date: Summer 1950
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson the Famous Texan. (open access)

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
The Junior Historian, Volume 13, Number 5, March 1953 (open access)

The Junior Historian, Volume 13, Number 5, March 1953

Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
Date: March 1953
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Air Reserve Center Training Manual, Course 45-7550, Increment 2, Volume 2 (open access)

Air Reserve Center Training Manual, Course 45-7550, Increment 2, Volume 2

Worksheet booklet supplementary to Increment 2, Volume 2 of the United States Air Force Reserve Instructors Course. This booklet discusses the development of courses and lesson plans, as well the use of demonstrative methods of teaching.
Date: January 1, 1957
Creator: United States. Air Force. Air Training Command. Technical Training.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 7, 1958 (open access)

Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 7, 1958

Weekly newspaper from Temple, Texas, published for the military and civilian personnel of Fort Hood, that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 7, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 6, 1955 (open access)

Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 6, 1955

Weekly newspaper from Temple, Texas, published for the military and civilian personnel of Fort Hood, that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 6, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 54, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 30, 1958 (open access)

Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 54, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 30, 1958

Weekly newspaper from Temple, Texas, published for the military and civilian personnel of Fort Hood, that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 30, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 9, 1953 (open access)

The Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 9, 1953

Weekly newspaper from Temple, Texas, published for the military and civilian personnel of Fort Hood, that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 9, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 24, 1953 (open access)

Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 24, 1953

Weekly newspaper from Temple, Texas, published for the military and civilian personnel of Fort Hood, that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 24, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 10, 1957 (open access)

Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 10, 1957

Weekly newspaper from Temple, Texas, published for the military and civilian personnel of Fort Hood, that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 10, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 24, 1958 (open access)

Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 24, 1958

Weekly newspaper from Temple, Texas, published for the military and civilian personnel of Fort Hood, that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 24, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 15, 1953 (open access)

The Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 15, 1953

Weekly newspaper from Temple, Texas, published for the military and civilian personnel of Fort Hood, that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 15, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 36, Ed. 1 Friday, September 6, 1957 (open access)

Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 36, Ed. 1 Friday, September 6, 1957

Weekly newspaper from Temple, Texas, published for the military and civilian personnel of Fort Hood, that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 6, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 19, 1955 (open access)

Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 19, 1955

Weekly newspaper from Temple, Texas, published for the military and civilian personnel of Fort Hood, that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 19, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History