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Two Hundred and Fifty Years: History of Alto, Texas, 1686-1936 (open access)

Two Hundred and Fifty Years: History of Alto, Texas, 1686-1936

This text is a compilation of research regarding the history of Alto, Texas and creative poetry about the town. It includes biographical information about pioneers and influential people in the history of the town; the origins of Alto and development of schools and churches; historic notes about the Cherokee Indians and fighting that took place in the area; and other historical aspects of the area. A postscript, including a glossary, starts on page 37.
Date: 1976
Creator: Cole, Nell M.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 38, July 1934 - April, 1935 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 38, July 1934 - April, 1935

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 307.
Date: 1935
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cherokee County History (open access)

Cherokee County History

This volume discusses the history of Cherokee County including its communities, geography, and major events. The statement on the dedication page says: "This book is the story of Cherokee County from its earliest days through its founding and development and the achievements of its people to the present -- its rich heritage from its founders, its lasting contributions to the Republic of Texas, the State of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States of America. This book highlights Cherokee County's place in time" (p. iv). Index starts on page 707.
Date: 2001
Creator: Cherokee County Historical Commission (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Historian, Volume 58, Number 4, May 1998 (open access)

The Texas Historian, Volume 58, Number 4, May 1998

Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
Date: May 1998
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 29, July 1925 - April, 1926 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 29, July 1925 - April, 1926

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 325.
Date: 1926
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Observer. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 40, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 6, 1869 (open access)

The Texas Observer. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 40, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 6, 1869

Weekly newspaper from Rusk, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 6, 1869
Creator: Veitch, Dan A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Rusk Cherokeean (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 1, 1945 (open access)

The Rusk Cherokeean (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 1, 1945

Weekly newspaper from Rusk, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 1, 1945
Creator: Main, Frank L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cherokee County Banner. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, May 5, 1899 (open access)

Cherokee County Banner. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, May 5, 1899

Weekly newspaper from Jacksonville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 5, 1899
Creator: McFarland, J. E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Jacksonville Banner. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, July 8, 1898 (open access)

The Jacksonville Banner. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, July 8, 1898

Weekly newspaper from Jacksonville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 8, 1898
Creator: McFarland, J. E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jacksonville Banner. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 37, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 20, 1894 (open access)

Jacksonville Banner. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 37, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 20, 1894

Weekly newspaper from Jacksonville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 20, 1894
Creator: McFarland, J. E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 31, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 27, 1930 (open access)

The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 31, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 27, 1930

Weekly newspaper from Alto, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 27, 1930
Creator: Weimar, F. L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jacksonville Banner. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 7, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 23, 1894 (open access)

Jacksonville Banner. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 7, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 23, 1894

Weekly newspaper from Jacksonville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 23, 1894
Creator: McFarland, J. E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cherokeean/Herald (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 141, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 7, 1989 (open access)

Cherokeean/Herald (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 141, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 7, 1989

Weekly newspaper from Rusk, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 7, 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Rusk Cherokeean (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, August 23, 1935 (open access)

The Rusk Cherokeean (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, August 23, 1935

Weekly newspaper from Rusk, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 23, 1935
Creator: Miller, Elton L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Jacksonville Intelligencer. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 14, Ed. 1 Friday, April 17, 1885 (open access)

The Jacksonville Intelligencer. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 14, Ed. 1 Friday, April 17, 1885

Weekly newspaper from Jacksonville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 17, 1885
Creator: Small, R. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Jacksonville Intelligencer. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 16, Ed. 1 Friday, May 1, 1885 (open access)

The Jacksonville Intelligencer. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 16, Ed. 1 Friday, May 1, 1885

Weekly newspaper from Jacksonville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 1, 1885
Creator: Small, R. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cherokee County Banner. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 28, Ed. 1 Friday, December 8, 1899 (open access)

Cherokee County Banner. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 28, Ed. 1 Friday, December 8, 1899

Weekly newspaper from Jacksonville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 8, 1899
Creator: McFarland, J. E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Rusk Cherokeean (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 107, No. 42, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 17, 1955 (open access)

The Rusk Cherokeean (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 107, No. 42, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 17, 1955

Weekly newspaper from Rusk, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 17, 1955
Creator: Whitehead, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Jacksonville Intelligencer. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, July 3, 1885 (open access)

The Jacksonville Intelligencer. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, July 3, 1885

Weekly newspaper from Jacksonville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 3, 1885
Creator: Small, R. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Jacksonville Intelligencer. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, December 18, 1885 (open access)

The Jacksonville Intelligencer. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, December 18, 1885

Weekly newspaper from Jacksonville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 18, 1885
Creator: Small, R. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Jacksonville Intelligencer. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, April 3, 1885 (open access)

The Jacksonville Intelligencer. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, April 3, 1885

Weekly newspaper from Jacksonville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 3, 1885
Creator: Small, R. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 23, 1915 (open access)

The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 23, 1915

Weekly newspaper from Alto, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: September 23, 1915
Creator: Allen, E. E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Jacksonville Intelligencer. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, May 22, 1885 (open access)

The Jacksonville Intelligencer. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, May 22, 1885

Weekly newspaper from Jacksonville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 22, 1885
Creator: Small, R. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Jacksonville Banner. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, February 18, 1898 (open access)

The Jacksonville Banner. (Jacksonville, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, February 18, 1898

Weekly newspaper from Jacksonville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 18, 1898
Creator: McFarland, J. E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History