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History of Texas, Together with a Biographical History of Milam, Williamson, Bastrop, Travis, Lee and Burleson Counties.
Book containing a brief overview of the state of Texas and more specific focus on six specific counties, with extensive biographical sketches about persons related to the history of those places. An alphabetical index of persons who are included follows the table of contents at the front of the book.
Date:
1893
Creator:
Lewis Publishing Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mustangs and Cow Horses
Collection of popular folklore of Texas and Mexico, including folktales, folk songs, ballads and other information about mustangs and horses. The index begins on page 425.
Date:
1940
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964; Boatright, Mody C. & Ransom, Harry H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 14
Fourteenth volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. This chapter describes the people, places, and events of significance from 1876 to 1900.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Brown, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 5
Fifth volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These three chapters describe the people, places, and events of significance from 1844 to 1849.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Brown, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Alleyton, Texas: Back Door to the Confederacy
This book contains the history of Alleyton, Texas, which is located in Colorado County. The book includes information about the Alley family, the founding of Alleyton, reminiscences and recollections, as well as the establishment of railroads, local businesses, schools, and churches.
Date:
1993
Creator:
Harrison, William H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
In the Shadow of History
Collection of Texan and Mexican folklore, including stories about the Navajo Indians, the Alamo, Jim Bowie, various folk characters, tortilla making, and other humorous anecdotes. The index begins on page 181.
Date:
1980
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Texian Stomping Grounds
Collection containing sketches of post-war life in East Texas, including descriptions of early recreations and games, stories about Southern food and cooking, religious anecdotes, Negro folk tales, a first-hand account of a Negro folk play about the life of Christ, and other miscellaneous folklore. The index begins on page 159.
Date:
1941
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 8
Eighth volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These four chapters describe the people, places, and events of significance from 1860 to 1864.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Brown, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Built in Texas
Book describing folk building in Texas, including information about the construction of churches, cabins, sheds, barns, fences, and other folk building techniques. The index begins on page 277.
Date:
2000
Creator:
Abernethy, Francis Edward
System:
The UNT Digital Library
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Sunny Slopes of Long Ago
Volume of popular folklore of Western America, including ballads, cowboy stories, myths, folk songs and other miscellaneous folklore. The index begins on page 201.
Date:
1966
Creator:
Hudson, Wilson M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Eanes: Portrait of a Community
This book describes the history of the Eanes community area. It discusses the geology and Native American history, as well as an overview of the community's start in the mid-1800s and development through 1986.
Date:
1986
Creator:
Vance, Linda
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The History and Treasures of St. David's Church
This text discusses the history of St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas and various important members, in two parts. According to the summary on the book flap: "Part I, a detailed account of the Church's founders and its clergy, is enlivened by incidents both tragic and humorous....Part II gives a description and analysis of most of the Church's treasures, including its quaint stained glass windows."
Date:
1976
Creator:
Tanner, Daisy Barrett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 7
Seventh volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These three chapters describe the people, places, and events of significance from 1855 to 1859.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Brown, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1999
Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 3-5, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The theme of the conference was "Texas Values/Texas Future."
Date:
2002
Creator:
Philosophical Society of Texas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Folklore Society: Volume 3, 1971-2000
Book containing information about the publishing history of the Texas Folklore Society, as well as anecdotes about the gatherings of the Society, information about past presidents of the Society, and Society by-laws. The index begins on page 219.
Date:
2000
Creator:
Abernethy, Francis Edward
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 539
Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from March 1936 to June 1936, including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Date:
1936-03/1936-06
Creator:
Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Morrison & Fourmy's General Directory of the City of Austin for 1897-1898
"Containing the present state, county and city governments, and a complete list of all postoffices and money order offices in Texas; also an index of societies, associations, churches, corporations, educational institutes; full name and address of all residents, their occupations or pursuits, and a complete classified business directory. Also a valuable street and avenue guide.
Date:
1897
Creator:
Morrison & Fourmy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Best of Texas Folk and Folklore: 1916-1954
This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society contains information about folklore in Texas and Mexico, including folk songs and ballads, ghost stories, Mexican animal tales, sermons, stories about games and celebrations, folklore of Texas plants, and information about folk remedies. The index begins on page 349.
Date:
1998
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Folk Art in Texas
This book describes popular folk art of Texas, including basket weaving, hat-making, yard art, sculptures, murals, cemetery art, quilt-making, tattoo art, and other miscellaneous folk art. The index begins on page 198.
Date:
1985
Creator:
Abernethy, Francis Edward
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Texas Folklore Society: Volume 1, 1909-1943
Book describing the history and publications of the Texas Folklore Society between the years of 1909 and 1943. It includes information about "public songs and ballads; superstitions, signs and omens; cures and peculiar customs; legends; dialects; games, plays and dances; riddles and proverbs" (inside front cover). The index begins on page 317.
Date:
1992
Creator:
Abernethy, Francis Edward
System:
The UNT Digital Library
1906-7 City Directory of Austin With Street Directory of Residents
This is a general directory for Austin, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains "A Classified Business Directory, Complete Revised Directory of Austin, Rural Routes, Directory of the State, County and City Governments, and a Reference Directory of the Churches, Educational Institutions, Associations, Societies and Organizations of the City."
Date:
1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Polk's Morrison & Fourmy Austin City Directory, 1922
"Containing a miscellaneous directory of state, county and city governments, a postoffice [sic] directory, educational institutions, churches, banks, incorporated companies, secret and benevolent societies, etc., etc., a street guide and householders directory, an alphabetically arranged list of business houses and private citizens giving full name, occupation or pursuit and address, also a complete classified business directory 'The Buyers' Guide'."
Date:
1922
Creator:
R.L. Polk & Co., Compilers
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Travis County Probate Records: Probate Minutes 66
Travis County probate minutes documenting probate cases from January 1930 to November 1930. Recorded copies of proceedings of the county court sitting as a probate court in cases involving estates of deceased individuals. Shows term of court, date of proceedings, names of officers present, subject of hearing, names of interested parties present, orders of the court, signed approval of county judge, and clerk's attestation. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Date:
1930-01/1930-11
Creator:
Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
System:
The Portal to Texas History