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Southwestern University at Georgetown, Texas: Some Reasons why it Should not be Removed.
Pamphlet outlining reasons that Southwestern University should stay permanently in Georgetown, describing the history of the school and connection to the community. It was issued in response to efforts to move the university to Fort Worth between 1907 and 1911 as part of the Georgetown anti-removal effort and is addressed to the "Methodists of Texas."
Date:
1907~
Creator:
Booty, A. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Round Rock Texas: Historic Chisholm Trail Country
Pamphlet providing a brief overview of the history of Round Rock, Texas, with an emphasis on the period from the 1830s through 1870s, as well as information on the outlaw, Sam Bass, who died after a shootout in Round Rock on July 20, 1878.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Walk Historic Round Rock
Booklet that includes a brief history of Round Rock up to at least 1990, followed by a walking guide of 25 historic buildings, events, cemeteries, and other points of interest from downtown Round Rock to west of Interstate Highway 35. This is followed by a map guiding visitors to four points of interest that cannot be reached by walking. An index to historic markers in and near Round Rock is included on page 24.
Date:
[1990..]
Creator:
Department of Planning and Community Development
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Round Rock, Texas, 1840-1965
Booklet compiled for Round Rock's centennial celebration on July 10, 1965 that includes a history of Round Rock, as well as groupings of photographs covering education, religion, the library, and past and present local businesses and banks. A list of Round Rock pioneers can be seen on pages 11-12 and a map of the city can be seen adorning the cover.
Date:
1965
Creator:
Round Rock Chamber of Commerce
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sam Bass 100 Years Later 1878-1978
Pamphlet published on the 100th anniversary of the death of Sam Bass that provides a biographical sketch of the man, a description of Round Rock, Texas, information on his grave site, and the ballad and legend that came from hos death.
Date:
1978
Creator:
Sam Bass Centennial Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History