Geography of Denton County (open access)

Geography of Denton County

Book about the geography of Denton County, with maps.
Date: 1936
Creator: Cowling, Mary Jo
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Geography of Denton County (open access)

Geography of Denton County

This book discusses Denton County, Texas including the geography, geology, some agriculture and settlements as well as a chapter on ways that teachers can engage students in learning about the history of Denton County. Index starts on page 131.
Date: 1936
Creator: Cowling, Mary Jo
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1978 (open access)

Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1978

Yearbook for St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date: 1978
Creator: St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Index of Two Reels (Classification # 09533 and # 32-2) from the Archivo Historico de Hacienda deposited in the Archivo General de la Nacion: Vollume 2 for a Series of 34 Microfilm Reels (open access)

An Index of Two Reels (Classification # 09533 and # 32-2) from the Archivo Historico de Hacienda deposited in the Archivo General de la Nacion: Vollume 2 for a Series of 34 Microfilm Reels

Compilation of forms that provide an overview of topics, names, and other content of original documents on microfilm at the Old Spanish Mission Historical Research Library.
Date: April 1982
Creator: Rock, Rosalind Z.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
112 Years in Little Elm Community (open access)

112 Years in Little Elm Community

Book describing the early history of Little Elm including schools, churches, and social organizations, as well as important families in the area. Name index starts on page 199.
Date: 1986
Creator: Harris, Mrs. J. M.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Indian troubles. The most thrilling events in the history of Texas illustrated (open access)

Texas Indian troubles. The most thrilling events in the history of Texas illustrated

Book about conflicts between Native Americans and other settlers in Texas.
Date: 1905
Creator: Bedford, Hilory G.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1972 (open access)

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1972

Journal of the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information. Index starts on page 207.
Date: 1972
Creator: United Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1971 (open access)

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1971

Journal of the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information. Index starts on page 230.
Date: 1971
Creator: United Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Evolution of a State, or, Recollections of Old Texas Days (open access)

The Evolution of a State, or, Recollections of Old Texas Days

"This reminiscence of a Texas pioneer summarizes the decades from the early settlements by U.S. immigrants in Texas until he left the region as the sectional conflict was beginning.”
Date: 1900
Creator: Smithwick, Noah, 1808-1899 & Donaldson, Nanna Smithwick
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1980 (open access)

Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1980

Yearbook for St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date: 1980
Creator: St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 2001 (open access)

Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 2001

Proceedings of the 37th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference. It also includes the SWFAS by-laws, and the meeting minutes for a SWFAS business meeting.
Date: 2002
Creator: Robertson, Pinky
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Organization, Early History and Amusing Stories of Gaines County, Texas (open access)

Organization, Early History and Amusing Stories of Gaines County, Texas

Text describing the history of Gaines County, Texas, including transcriptions of primary sources and narratives based on interviews and documents.
Date: unknown
Creator: Kirk, Arzie L.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
D. N. Leathers I History Project Report (open access)

D. N. Leathers I History Project Report

Report discussing the history of a public housing project located in the "Northside" area of Corpus Christi, "to document the 28 buildings of the D. N. Leathers I public housing campus as well as how those buildings fit into the historic context of public housing nationally and locally. The culture of D. N. Leathers I in the 1940s through the 1960s is also included through the perceptions of the persons who contributed their oral history to the project" (p. 2).
Date: June 2017
Creator: Smith, C. Lynn
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
A History of Lubbock (open access)

A History of Lubbock

Book discusses the history of Lubbock, Texas including the physical geography of the area and the history of the people living there focusing on economics, government, education, agriculture, and other aspects of daily life. Index starts on page 642.
Date: 1962
Creator: Graves, Lawrence L.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
History and Reminiscences of Denton County (open access)

History and Reminiscences of Denton County

This book gives an overview of Denton County including the history of various time periods and specific aspects of the area as well as reminiscences of citizens. Index starts on page 408.
Date: 1976
Creator: Bates, Ed. F.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Lynchburg List of Voters: Analysis of the Men who Voted] (open access)

[The Lynchburg List of Voters: Analysis of the Men who Voted]

This chart documents several aspects of the men who voted at Lynchburg on February 2, 1836. The chart notes the following about each voter, and whether they appear in the following records: Veteran of San Jacinto who received land for military service; 1830 Census of Texas; Harris County probate; Harris County deeds; and other vital records.
Date: 2008
Creator: Shaw, Donna Beth
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1994 (open access)

Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1994

Proceedings of the 30th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference. Also includes the minutes for the 1993 and 1994 SWFAS meetings, the SWFAS by-laws, and financial statements for 1993 and 1994.
Date: 1995
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Governors' Messages: Coke to Ross (Inclusive), 1874-1891 (open access)

Governors' Messages: Coke to Ross (Inclusive), 1874-1891

This book contains a compilation of various speeches (including inaugural addresses) and other messages (including reports and veto statements) written by governors of Texas between 1874 and 1891. Additionally, brief biographies are included for each of the governors (Richard Coke, O. M. Roberts, John Ireland, and Lawrence Sullivan Ross) with the exception of R. B. Hubbard. Index starts on page 783.
Date: 1916
Creator: Texas State Library. Archive & History Dept.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of Texas Archeology and History, Volume 3, 2016/2017 (open access)

Journal of Texas Archeology and History, Volume 3, 2016/2017

Annual, peer-reviewed journal containing research articles related to archeology and history in Texas and surrounding areas -- Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and northern Mexico ("Texas Borderlands").
Date: July 2017
Creator: Ahlman, Todd M. & Galindo, Mary Jo
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ghost Towns of Texas (open access)

Ghost Towns of Texas

This book gives an overview of ghost towns in the state of Texas. Many of the towns are described with extended histories while others are simply noted with a statement of their locations. The book is split into four parts, according to the table of contents: Part I -- Utopia (La Reunion, Kristenstad, Bettina, Sisterdale, Panna Maria); Part II -- Religious Havens (Zodiac, Burning Bush, Kelsey, Marietta, Fairchilds); Part III -- Industrial Meccas (Thurber, Minera, Trinity City, Salado, Gibtown, Geraldine, Kellyville, New Birmingham, Albuquerque, Shafter, Tenoxtitlan, Clarksville, Aiken, Charcoal City, San Luis Pass, Bevilport, Senterfitt, Old Larissa, Nashville, Childers' Mill, Shanklin Mill, McGough Springs, Texana, Boonville, Springfield, Cincinnati, Pulaski, Tarrant, Buckner, Dresden Settlement, Chambers' Creek, Viesca); and Part IV -- Also-Rans (Other Ghosts). Bibliography starts on page 127; index starts on page 133.
Date: 1953
Creator: King, Dick
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mineola: the first 100 years (open access)

Mineola: the first 100 years

This book documents the history of the first one hundred years of the city of Mineola, Texas, which is located in Wood County. The book includes information about the creation and organization of the city, the establishment of railroads, local businesses, churches and schools, as well as information about the local citizens of Mineola.
Date: 1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
North Beach Study for the City of Corpus Christi (open access)

North Beach Study for the City of Corpus Christi

Report discussing floods and sediments near Corpus Christi Bay, Texas, based on data gathered between 1927 and summer 1956. It includes specific measurements and analyses, broken into sections under three phase headings: (1) Floods of North Beach: Record, Causes, Types and Probability, (2) Sedimentation and Maintenance, and (3) Area Flood Protection by Strengthening Barrier Islands.
Date: August 10, 1956
Creator: Price, W. Armstrong
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Shackelford County Sketches (open access)

Shackelford County Sketches

This book describes the people and events throughout Shackelford County's history from the mid- to late 1800s. Sketches include excerpts from diaries and daybooks as well as short biographies of important persons in the area. Annotations start on page 73; index starts on page 111.
Date: 1974
Creator: Biggers, Don Hampton, 1869-1957 & Farmer, Joan
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 2010 (open access)

Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 2010

Proceedings of the 46th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference. It also includes the SWFAS by-laws and April 9, 2010 treasury report.
Date: 2011
Creator: Robertson, Pinky
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History