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The Early History of Montgomery, Texas
Book detailing the early history of Montgomery, Texas (roughly 1825 through 1848) including the text of various primary sources and legal documents.
Date:
2012
Creator:
Searle, Kameron K.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas, Volume 9, October 1834, through March 20, 1835, Sarahville de Viesca
The papers concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas include text providing historical context and an overview of events as well as transcriptions of land grant maps and other documentation related to the colony. This volume focuses on the establishment of the colony's capital, Sarahville de Viesca. Index starts on page 589.
Date:
1982
Creator:
McLean, Malcolm Dallas, 1913-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Papers concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas, Volume 2
"Leftwich's Grant is the second volume in a series that is intended to document the colonization of an area in Central Texas that eventually became known as Robertson's Colony." It covers "the three years that [Robert] Leftwich spent in Mexico City and Saltillo" and includes "a complete account of his official negotiations with both the national government in Mexico City and the state government of Coahuila and Texas. It also includes documents concerning Dr. Felix Robertson, President of the Texas Association, and the group of young men who came to Texas with him in the fall of 1825 to explore the grant and survey land for the stockholders" (p. 11). The index begins on page 667.
Date:
1975
Creator:
McLean, Malcolm Dallas
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Papers Concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas, Volume 11, July 26 through October 14, 1835, Nashville-on-the-Brazos
The papers concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas include text providing historical context and an overview of events as well as transcriptions of land grant maps and other documentation related to the colony. This volume focuses on the events immediately before the Texas Revolution when the Mexican army moved into parts of Texas and the people living in Sarahville de Viesca (the capital of Robertson's Colony) began to leave the city to live in Nashville-on-the-Brazos, another city within the borders of the colony. Index starts on page 625.
Date:
1984
Creator:
McLean, Malcolm Dallas, 1913-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Forgotten Colony: San Patricio de Hibernia: The History, the People and the Legends of the Irish Colony of McMullen-McGloin
This book discusses the history of the McMullen-McGloin Colony in San Patricio County, Texas. According to the table of contents (which starts on page ix), the book is divided into three major sections: Part I includes biographical sketches of original settlers, Part II includes an overview of the history of the settlement itself, and Part III includes stories and songs from the oral tradition.
Date:
1981
Creator:
Hébert, Rachel Bluntzer
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The First Century of Scottish Rite Masonry in Texas, 1867-1967
This book provides an overview of the Scottish Rite organization and history in Texas, including background and introductory information, with descriptions of the Scottish Rite Bodies in Galveston, Austin, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Waco. Sections also discuss the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children, the Scottish Rite dormitory at the University of Texas, the Scottish Rite Foundation of Texas, Inc., and the Sovereign Grand Inspectors General for Texas, as well as recorded membership. Index starts on page 477.
Date:
1967
Creator:
Carter, James David
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The National Cooperative Soil Survey of the United States
Document describes the origins and history of the Soil Survey with an emphasis on the time periods of 1899-1912, 1912-1920, 1920-1933, and 1933-1952. "For each of the four chronological periods, a brief introductory chapter describes the general political and administrative environment then prevailing, and a summary of the progress of the Soil Survey achieved under such an environment." (p. 36) Also provides information on early soil sampling, typing, mapping, and interpretation. Also tells about the coordination of the National Cooperative Soil Survey and developments in the National Cooperative Soil Survey from 1952-1957.
Date:
October 1998
Creator:
Gardner, David Rice
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tyler & Smith County, Texas: An Historical Survey
This book gives an overview of the history of Tyler, Texas and Smith County through a series of essays written by community members on various social and historical topics. A List of Illustrations is on page viii and the Table of Contents is on page ix; the index starts on page 279.
Date:
1976
Creator:
Glover, Robert W.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
State of Texas Budget Message, Recommendations to the 55th Legislature 1958-1959 Biennium
Budget message for the State of Texas presented by Governor of Texas Price Daniel to the fifty-fifth Legislature of the State of Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Price, Daniel
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Civil War Soldiers of Kendall County, Texas: A Biographical Dictionary
Book containing an alphabetical list of persons from Kendall County, Texas who served in the military during the Civil War, with any known biographical information about each person. There is also relevant background information about the area in the preface, and a series of tables at the end of the book, containing additional reference material. A table of contents is on page v.
Date:
2013
Creator:
Kiel, Frank Wilson 1930-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Annual Report of the American Historical Association for The Year 1919: In Two Volumes, Volume 2, Part 2
This text contains the second portion of the Austin Papers, published as part of the Annual Report of the American Historical Association. The previous volume includes a preface by the editor with a general history of the Austin Papers and states, "The Austin Papers are the collection of materials accumulated by Moses and Stephen F. Austin in the progress of their busy enterprises from Virginia through Missouri and Arkansas to Texas. They consist of business memoranda, physiographical observations, petitions and memorials to local and superior governments, political addresses and proclamations, and much personal and official correspondence" (p. v). Index starts on page 1803.
Date:
1924
Creator:
American Historical Association
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Alexandre Hogue: An Annotated Bibliography
Compiled bibliography of relevant sources related to artist Alexandre Hogue organized by material types including: exhibitions, journal and newspaper articles, auction catalogs, books and dissertations, museum collections, Internet sites, and other references. An index at the end references bibliography entry numbers in the text.
Date:
2018
Creator:
Makowski, Colleen Lahan
Object Type:
Book
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
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
Annual Report of the American Historical Association for The Year 1919: In Two Volumes, Volume 2, Part 1
This text contains the first portion of the Austin Papers, published as part of the Annual Report of the American Historical Association. This volume includes a preface by the editor with a general history of the Austin Papers and states, "The Austin Papers are the collection of materials accumulated by Moses and Stephen F. Austin in the progress of their busy enterprises from Virginia through Missouri and Arkansas to Texas. They consist of business memoranda, physiographical observations, petitions and memorials to local and superior governments, political addresses and proclamations, and much personal and official correspondence" (p. v).
Date:
1924
Creator:
American Historical Association
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Retrospect, Summer 2011
Quarterly newsletter of the Denton County Historical Commission discussing the organization's news and activities as well as information about historic locations and events in Denton County, Texas.
Date:
Summer 2011
Creator:
Denton County Historical Commission (Tex.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Family Histories of Bennett Allen Nance and Archie Carlisle Lebus
Family histories and biographical information (including photographs, records, and other materials) compiled as part of a personal genealogical project. The book is grouped into five sections: Bennett Allen Nance Family History; Archie Carlisle Lebus Family History; Nance Family Group Sheets; LeBus Family Group Sheets; and Simple Register Report - Descendants of Bennett and Archie LeBus Nance. Index starts on page 284.
Date:
2014
Creator:
Croft, Lucy Ann Nancy
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Retrospect, Summer 2014
Quarterly newsletter of the Denton County Historical Commission discussing the organization's news and activities as well as information about historic locations and events in Denton County, Texas.
Date:
Summer 2014
Creator:
Denton County Historical Commission (Tex.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Jerry Bywaters: An Annotated Bibliography
Compiled bibliography of relevant sources related to artist Jerry Bywaters organized by material types including: exhibitions, journal and newspaper articles, auction catalogs, books and dissertations, museum collections, Internet sites, and other references. An index at the end references bibliography entry numbers in the text.
Date:
2022
Creator:
Makowski, Colleen Lahan
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gateway to Texas: The History of Orange and Orange County
A book about the history of Orange and Orange County. Includes index./ Includes bibliographical references.
Date:
1988
Creator:
Williams, Howard C.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Annual Report of the American Historical Association for The Year 1922: In Two Volumes and a Supplemental Volume, Volume 2
This text contains the second portion of the Austin Papers for 1922, "belonging to the years 1828-1834," published as part of the Annual Report of the American Historical Association. It includes a preface by the editor with a general history of the Austin Papers and states, "the documents here published continue...to shed much light on the conditions and motives which led to emigration from the United States to Texas" (p. vii). Index starts on page 1177.
Date:
1928
Creator:
American Historical Association
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
Retrospect, October, November, December, 2002
Quarterly newsletter of the Denton County Historical Commission discussing the organization's news and activities as well as information about historic locations and events in Denton County, Texas.
Date:
Autumn 2002
Creator:
Denton County Historical Commission (Tex.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Retrospect, Spring 2007
Quarterly newsletter of the Denton County Historical Commission discussing the organization's news and activities as well as information about historic locations and events in Denton County, Texas.
Date:
Spring 2007
Creator:
Denton County Historical Commission (Tex.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Retrospect, January, February, March, 2002
Quarterly newsletter of the Denton County Historical Commission discussing the organization's news and activities as well as information about historic locations and events in Denton County, Texas.
Date:
Winter 2002
Creator:
Denton County Historical Commission (Tex.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History