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Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion. Series 1, Volume 24. (open access)

Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion. Series 1, Volume 24.

Records of the War of the Rebellion include copies of naval correspondence (reports, letters, telegrams, and general orders) from both the Union and Confederate Navies discussing their operations. According to the introduction in the first volume, the first series "embraces the reports, orders, and correspondence, both Union and Confederate, relating to all naval operations on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and inland waters of the United States during the war of the rebellion, together with the operations of vessels acting singly, either as cruisers or privateers, in different parts of the world. These reports are accompanied by such diagrams and maps as may be necessary" (pp. ix-x). Index starts on page 719.
Date: 1911
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Batteries Facing the River at Vicksburg

Map illustrating gun batteries along a river in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Below these river emplacements is a map of a battery at the hospital in Vicksburg, which includes some sketching of elevation. Scale 1:3,600
Date: 1911
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sketch of Rebel Fortifications at Haynes' Bluff

Map illustrating Confederate fortifications along the Mississippi River. Also shown are forests, fields, swamps, bridges, and a graveyard.
Date: 1911
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Topography of a Canal Connecting Walnut Bayou with the Mississippi River.

Map illustrating the topography of a canal that connects Walnut Bayou with the Mississippi River. Islands, woodlands, barges, and dredging machines are noted.
Date: 1911
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Plan of Attack on the Rebel Batteries at Grand Gulf, Mississippi River.

Map illustrating the planned positions of Union vessels for the assault on the Grand Gulf gun batteries. They were to be lined up along the northern side of the Mississippi River near the batteries.
Date: 1911
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Batteries at Grand Gulf Captured by the United States Mississippi Squadron, May 3, 1863

Map illustrating gun batteries at Grand Gulf, Mississippi, that were captured by Union forces on May 3, 1863. The map shows hills, vessels, streets and the Mississippi and Big Black Rivers.
Date: 1911
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map Showing the Route of the Late Expedition, Commanded by Rear Admiral Porter, U. S. Navy, in Attempting to Get Into the Yazoo River by the Way of Steele's Bayou and Deer Creek

Map illustrating the Mississippi River, Yazoo River, creeks, cities, and gun emplacements surrounding a gunboat route through Mississippi. The shaded area is where the gunboats actually traveled. The dotted line is an additional portion of the proposed route. In the upper right corner is a map that showed where the gunboats were to fall back.
Date: 1911
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[McGinty Cannon]

Photograph of the McGinty Cannon in the midst of a large rebel group. Captain Alfred W. Lewis is the individual in the foreground with his back to the camera. The McGinty Cannon was kidnapped from El Paso, Texas on March 17, 1911 to aid the efforts of the rebellion cause in the Mexican Revolution.
Date: 1911~
Creator: Aultman, Otis A., 1874-1943
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association, Volume 14, July 1910 - April, 1911 (open access)

The Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association, Volume 14, July 1910 - April, 1911

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 beginning of the volume starting on page 343.
Date: 1911
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Revolution in Mexico (open access)

The Revolution in Mexico

Printed copy of a speech given by William H. Burges, who was a prominent El Paso lawyer and businessman, in the presence of both Francisco Madero and General Juan Navarro. The speaker urges the audience to support the establishment of Madero’s government in Mexico.
Date: 1911
Creator: Burges, William H. (William Henry), 1867-1946
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
The Lampasas Leader. (Lampasas, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 1, Ed. 1 Friday, November 17, 1911 (open access)

The Lampasas Leader. (Lampasas, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 1, Ed. 1 Friday, November 17, 1911

Weekly newspaper from Lampasas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 17, 1911
Creator: Vernor, J. E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Carthage Enterprise. (Carthage, Okla.), Vol. 4, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 2, 1911 (open access)

Carthage Enterprise. (Carthage, Okla.), Vol. 4, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 2, 1911

Weekly newspaper from Carthage, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 2, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Lampasas Daily Leader. (Lampasas, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 3083, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 11, 1911 (open access)

The Lampasas Daily Leader. (Lampasas, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 3083, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 11, 1911

Daily newspaper from Lampasas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 11, 1911
Creator: Vernor, J. E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Shawnee Daily Herald. (Shawnee, Okla.), Vol. 15, No. 158, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 9, 1911 (open access)

The Shawnee Daily Herald. (Shawnee, Okla.), Vol. 15, No. 158, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 9, 1911

Daily newspaper from Shawnee, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 9, 1911
Creator: Harlow, Victor E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Terry County Herald (Brownfield, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, September 29, 1911 (open access)

The Terry County Herald (Brownfield, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, September 29, 1911

Weekly newspaper from Brownfield, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 29, 1911
Creator: Stricklin, A. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cimarron Valley Clipper (Coyle, Okla.), Vol. 11, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 26, 1911 (open access)

Cimarron Valley Clipper (Coyle, Okla.), Vol. 11, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 26, 1911

Weekly newspaper from Coyle, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 26, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Temple Daily Telegram (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 64, Ed. 1 Friday, February 3, 1911 (open access)

The Temple Daily Telegram (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 64, Ed. 1 Friday, February 3, 1911

Daily newspaper from Temple, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 3, 1911
Creator: Williams, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Savoy Star. (Savoy, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, August 11, 1911 (open access)

The Savoy Star. (Savoy, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, August 11, 1911

Weekly newspaper from Savoy, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 11, 1911
Creator: Arterberry, T. E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Ringwood Leader. (Ringwood, Okla.), Vol. 11, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 9, 1911 (open access)

The Ringwood Leader. (Ringwood, Okla.), Vol. 11, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 9, 1911

Weekly newspaper from Ringwood, Oklahoma. Coverage includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 9, 1911
Creator: Watkins, W. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Jacksboro News. (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 17, 1911 (open access)

The Jacksboro News. (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 17, 1911

Weekly newspaper from Jacksboro, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 17, 1911
Creator: Marks, Tom M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Record and Chronicle. (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 97, Ed. 1 Friday, December 8, 1911 (open access)

Record and Chronicle. (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 97, Ed. 1 Friday, December 8, 1911

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 8, 1911
Creator: Edwards, W. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Randlett Enterprise. (Randlett, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, September 15, 1911 (open access)

Randlett Enterprise. (Randlett, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, September 15, 1911

Weekly newspaper from Randlett, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 15, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 116, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 11, 1911 (open access)

Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 116, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 11, 1911

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 11, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History