The Mineral Wells Guide (open access)

The Mineral Wells Guide

The Mineral Wells Guide, as it itself proclaims, was published for the out-of-town visitor. It contains facts about Mineral Wells, instructions about how to reach Mineral Wells, the water and baths to be found there, the Milling Sanatorium, recreation in the city, and various advertisements.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Volume 1: Infantry Replacement Training Center (open access)

Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Volume 1: Infantry Replacement Training Center

This volume includes a time-line of events that took place in Fort Wolters from 1921 to 1973, including biographies of personnel, photographs, diagrams and a Roster of Infantry Replacement Center Officers from 1941.
Date: unknown
Creator: Casper, Willie H., Jr.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Volume 3: Primary Helicopter Center Facility (open access)

Pictorial History of Fort Wolters, Volume 3: Primary Helicopter Center Facility

This volume includes a list of abbreviations, a list of Fort Wolters buildings and facilities (with square footage and cost of construction), a detailed history of Fort Wolters; and information on recreational activities, such as the Fort Wolter's Boots & Saddle Club, the Bowling Alley, and Skeet Range.
Date: unknown
Creator: Casper, Willie H., Jr.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

The 112th Cavalry Band, Mineral Wells, Texas

The legend on the drum identifies this band as being associated with the 112th Cavalry, which was stationed in Mineral Wells, Texas. A National Guard Cavalry unit was established on West Mountain in 1919. This photograph appears to be taken in front of the cavalry stable sometime between World Wars I and II.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Entrance to Camp Wolters]

Found on page 158 of "TIME WAS In Mineral Wells" by A. F. Weaver, the caption to this picture reads, "Entrance to the original Camp Wolters around the 1930's. This entrance was located near and behind the present National Guard Armory." The Texas National Guard 112th Cavalry Service Troop maintained an armory on West Mountain, from a time before 1923. The hill itself was dubbed "Cavalry Hill." The Service Troop was later re-named 124th Cavalry, Troop F--which attained to fame as part of the task force that cleared the Burma Road in World War II. Camp Wolters was built for summer training of the Texas National Guard in 1927. It was to be used for a minimum of three weeks each year. The famous CCC (The Civilian Conservation Corps) stayed in the camp in 1930, and built several of the rock structures in the camp--and also around Mineral Wells. The original site had sen many uses: It was a P.O.W. camp for German prisoners taken during World War II; it was Texas National Guard property; and it was later given over to commercial use. An embedded star that was once on the headquarters of the parade ground of the original …
Date: 1935?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 67, July 1963 - April, 1964 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 67, July 1963 - April, 1964

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 635.
Date: 1964
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Observations & Reflections on Texas Folklore (open access)

Observations & Reflections on Texas Folklore

Collection of popular folklore of Texas, including stories about hunting, warfare, religion, Texas traditions, and other miscellaneous folk tales. The index begins on page 149.
Date: 1972
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Palo Pinto Tribune. (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 1, Ed. 1 Friday, March 15, 1895 (open access)

Palo Pinto Tribune. (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 1, Ed. 1 Friday, March 15, 1895

Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 15, 1895
Creator: Wallace, W. M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Wolters Trumpet  (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, March 18, 1966 (open access)

The Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, March 18, 1966

Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
Date: March 18, 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Wolters Trumpet  (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 46, Ed. 1 Friday, May 20, 1966 (open access)

The Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 46, Ed. 1 Friday, May 20, 1966

Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
Date: May 20, 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Fort Wolters Trumpet  (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, May 12, 1967 (open access)

The Fort Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, May 12, 1967

Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
Date: May 12, 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Fort Wolters Trumpet  (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, March 24, 1967 (open access)

The Fort Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, March 24, 1967

Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
Date: March 24, 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Fort Wolters Trumpet  (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, September 23, 1966 (open access)

The Fort Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, September 23, 1966

A weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters, along with advertising.
Date: September 23, 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Fort Wolters Trumpet  (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, September 16, 1966 (open access)

The Fort Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, September 16, 1966

A weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters, along with advertising.
Date: September 16, 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Fort Wolters Trumpet  (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, April 21, 1967 (open access)

The Fort Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, April 21, 1967

Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
Date: April 21, 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Fort Wolters Trumpet  (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, December 1, 1967 (open access)

The Fort Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, December 1, 1967

Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
Date: December 1, 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Fort Wolters Trumpet  (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, November 24, 1967 (open access)

The Fort Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, November 24, 1967

Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
Date: November 24, 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Fort Wolters Trumpet  (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 9, 1967 (open access)

The Fort Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 9, 1967

Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
Date: November 9, 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Fort Wolters Trumpet  (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, November 17, 1967 (open access)

The Fort Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, November 17, 1967

Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
Date: November 17, 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 268, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 12, 1931 (open access)

Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 268, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 12, 1931

Daily newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 12, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 105, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 20, 1946 (open access)

Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 105, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 20, 1946

Daily newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 20, 1946
Creator: Graham, R. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Fort Wolters Trumpet  (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, August 11, 1967 (open access)

The Fort Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, August 11, 1967

Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
Date: August 11, 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Fort Wolters Trumpet  (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, December 8, 1967 (open access)

The Fort Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, December 8, 1967

Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
Date: December 8, 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History