Retrospect, Spring 2013 (open access)

Retrospect, Spring 2013

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 2013
Creator: Denton County Historical Commission (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Retrospect, Summer 2009 (open access)

Retrospect, Summer 2009

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 2009
Creator: Denton County Historical Commission (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Retrospect, Summer 2014 (open access)

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
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
The Bronco, Yearbook of Denton High School, 1905 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Denton High School, 1905

Yearbook for Denton High School in Denton, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations. The first edition of The Bronco was edited by: Elbert Scoggins [editor-in-chief], Joe Jagoe [business manager], Mary Williams [secretary], Clifford Witherspoon [president, student council], Esther Whitaker [senior class editor], Willie Jones [junior class editor], Mabel Hogue [sophomore class editor], and Dessie Ragsdale [freshman class editor0.
Date: 1905
Creator: Denton High School
Object Type: Yearbook
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 Bronco, Yearbook of Denton High School, 1929 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Denton High School, 1929

Yearbook for Denton High School in Denton, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date: 1929
Creator: Denton High School
Object Type: Yearbook
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
History of Mineola, Texas; "Gateway to the Pines" (open access)

History of Mineola, Texas; "Gateway to the Pines"

This book covers the history of Mineola, located in Wood County, Texas. The book includes chapters on the original inhabitants of the city, as well as discussions about local churches, schools, business establishments, landmarks, and railroads.
Date: 1973
Creator: Jones, Lucille
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Leadership of Speaker Sam Rayburn (open access)

The Leadership of Speaker Sam Rayburn

Compilation of tributes about Sam Rayburn written by his colleagues in the U.S. Congress to commemorate his tenure as the longest-serving Speaker of the House of Representatives. It includes some brief biographical information and explanation about the importance of the post.
Date: 1961
Creator: United States. Congress. (87th, 1st session : 1961). House.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Randall County Story from 1541 to 1910 (open access)

The Randall County Story from 1541 to 1910

This book discusses the history of Randall County including the geography of the area, stories from people living in the county, community businesses and religious institutions. The book is divided into four sections by date; an index of pioneers starts on page 359.
Date: 1969
Creator: Warwick, Mrs. Clyde W.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texarkana Gateway to Texas and the Southwest (open access)

The Texarkana Gateway to Texas and the Southwest

This text gives an overview of the places and resources in Texas with an emphasis on the locations where the railroads run through the state. Indexes start on page 220.
Date: 1896
Creator: Texas & Pacific Railway
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1976 (open access)

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1976

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 269.
Date: 1976
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: 1985 (open access)

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1985

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 488.
Date: 1985
Creator: United Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Panhandle Pilgrimage: Illustrated Tales Tracing History in the Texas Panhandle (open access)

Panhandle Pilgrimage: Illustrated Tales Tracing History in the Texas Panhandle

This text covers the history of the Panhandle region of the state of Texas from prehistory through 1978. The chapters are organized chronologically and include segments devoted to the first towns, historically significant persons, and other events in the area along with photographs, maps, and other illustrations.
Date: 1978
Creator: Robertson, Pauline Durrett & Robertson, R. L.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oklahoma, a history of the state and its people, v. 3 (open access)

Oklahoma, a history of the state and its people, v. 3

Volume 3 gives biographies of prominent Oklahomans.
Date: 1929
Creator: Thoburn, Joseph B. (Joseph Bradfield), 1866-1941 & Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Collection of Memories: A History of Armstrong County, 1876-1965 (open access)

A Collection of Memories: A History of Armstrong County, 1876-1965

This text includes an historical overview of Armstrong County, Texas discussing the ranches, families, and individuals important to the area. Index starts after page 567.
Date: 1965
Creator: Armstrong County Historical Society
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
A History of Crosby County 1876-1977 (open access)

A History of Crosby County 1876-1977

This text is a history of various economic and social aspects of Crosby County, described on the title page as, "A collection of historical sketches and family histories composed by County Residents; compiled by the staff of the Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Museum under the supervision and with the cooperation of the Crosby County Historical Commission" (p. 1). Index starts on page 597.
Date: 1978
Creator: Crosby County Pioneer Museum
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bosque County: Land and People (A History of Bosque County, Texas) (open access)

Bosque County: Land and People (A History of Bosque County, Texas)

This volume about Bosque County includes introductory material about the history and geography of the area, community histories, and family histories with genealogical information. Index starts on page 788.
Date: 1985
Creator: Bosque County History Book Committee
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Land and Its People, 1876-1981: Deaf Smith County, Texas (open access)

The Land and Its People, 1876-1981: Deaf Smith County, Texas

Book describing Deaf Smith County including local history, photographs, illustrations, and biographies.
Date: 1982
Creator: Deaf Smith County Historical Society
Object Type: Book
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 History of DeWitt County, Texas (open access)

The History of DeWitt County, Texas

Book outlining the history of DeWitt County, Texas, broken up by major historical eras, with information about important businesses and families in the area. Index starts on page 839.
Date: 1991
Creator: DeWitt County Historical Commission (De Witt County, Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History