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[Rice threshing near Beaumont, Texas]
Postcard of rice threshing near Beaumont, Texas with at least seven African American men, a mule-drawn carriage, bags, rice, and machinery. On the right side of the postcard can be seen the threshing machine separating the grain from the stalks. Men are standing near the thresher as well as on and near a mule drawn cart between a pile of grain and bags. Another cart can be seen on the right side of the postcard. On the top right of the postcard is printed "Rice Threshing near Beaumont, Texas." Rice production is a key agricultural commodity for the area situated around Beaumont, Texas.
Date:
1926
Creator:
D. J. Hicks
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tom Lovell: Storyteller With a Brush
Video discussing the 14 paintings by by western artist Tom Lovell of Santa Fe (1909-1997) made under commission by The Abell-Hanger Foundation to describe the cultural history of the Permian Basin area. It includes autobiographical clips of Lovell describing his work.
Date:
1995
Creator:
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 2017
Proceedings of the 53rd regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
Date:
2018
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tom Lovell: Storyteller With a Brush
Book describing the history of the Permian Basin region, starting with early inhabitants, based on painted depictions of various historical times by Tom Lovell, including excerpts of correspondence between George Abell and Lovell.
Date:
2005
Creator:
Kelton, Elmer
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Loblolly Looks at Panola County
Book looking at Panola County over a long period of time with each section showing the cover of a different issue from Loblolly; each section contains a picture of the issue cover and description of its contents. The pages after the photograph further describes the contents of that particular volume. Also included are maps of the county showing its transformation over the decades.
Date:
1998?
Creator:
King, Lincoln; McGarity, Sierra & Downing, Cassie
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Booming Mexia in the Roaring 20's
Compilation of articles published during 1955 in The Waco-Times Herald, written by Nanine Simmons about the history of Mexia, Texas and focusing on the oil boom in the 1920s. The author includes a preface regarding the sources of her information and editorial notes for some of the articles to provide more context.
Date:
March 1955
Creator:
Simmons, Nanine
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Grayson County Reminiscences: The First 150 Years, 1846-1996
Collection of stories by forty-two local writers describing family histories and anecdotes in the Grayson County, Texas area. Each story is preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author.
Date:
1996
Creator:
Lincecum, Jerry Bryan
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A description of Texas, its advantages and resources, with some account of their development, past, present and future
A book describing economic conditions in Texas in the early 1880s.
Date:
1881
Creator:
Roberts, Oran Milo
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
An American Saga: William George Hughes, 1859-1902
Biographical account of William George Hughes including his immigration from Britain, how he learned the ranching industry, and how he ran a successful sheep and horse ranching operation in Kendall County. The text is based on letters, interviews, newspaper articles, and other sources. Index starts on page 241.
Date:
1994
Creator:
Perry, Garland A.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A history of Deaf Smith County, featuring pioneer families
A history of Deaf Smith County from 1890-1964, featuring local history and biographies.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Patterson, Bessie
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History and Business Guide of Sherman and Grayson County, Texas
This text gives an overview of the histories of Grayson County, Texas and of the county seat, Sherman touching on government, business, religion, organizations, and other aspects of life. The book also contains advertisements from local businesses.
Date:
1940
Creator:
Anderson, Ed. H.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 2003
Proceedings of the 39th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference. It also includes the SWFAS by-laws and April 4, 2003 financial statement.
Date:
2004
Creator:
Robertson, Pinky
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 10, March 10, 1929
Weekly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Second Brigade stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Date:
March 10, 1929
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Our stories: the Medicine Mound settlers' community scrapbook
This book contains some Medicine Mound family histories, extracts of news stories from the Quanah Tribune-Chief, and stories from citizens.
Date:
1997
Creator:
Neal, Bill
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of McKinney and Collin County
This pamphlet gives an overview of the history of Collin County including important people, agricultural geography, and economic aspects.
Date:
May 1, 1924
Creator:
Wilson, Walter B.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Clock and the Storyteller: Memoirs of Shirley Clark
Book of collected autobiographical anecdotes of Shirley Clark about her family and life in Texas as part of a humanities project at Austin College.
Date:
2009
Creator:
Clark, Shirley; Lincecum, Jerry Bryan & Redshaw, Peggy A.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
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
Personal File of Private First Class George W. Stone, U.S.M.C.
Scrapbook compiled by George Stone documenting his time in the U.S. Marine Corps during the 1920s.
Date:
1926-09/1971-06
Creator:
Stone, George W.
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
Black Texans in the Texas Supreme Court, 1840-1907
Spreadsheet compiled from various court report documentation that lists all Texas Supreme Court cases between 1840 and 1907 that involved free, enslaved, and formerly-enslaved black Texans. Information for each entry includes the case title and justice, year, type of case, names, county and judge, and the decision or opinion.
Date:
February 10, 2014
Creator:
Hudson, Linda Sybert
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor
Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor; beautifully illustrated with views from the scenes of his early life in his beloved "Happy Valley." Introductory. "A memory," by De L. Rice.--"The fiddle and the bow."--The paradise of fools.--"Visions and dreams."--"Love, laughter and song."--"Sentiment."--"The old plantation."--Dixie.--Castles in the air.--Temptation.--Uncle Sam.--Addresses Tennessee centennial.--Notable speeches.--Love letters,
Date:
1912
Creator:
Taylor, Robert Love
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A History of Smith County, Texas
This thesis gives an overview of the history of Smith County, Texas. The chapters, according to the Table of Contents: Topography and Earliest Indian Life; The Cherokees; The Expulsion of the Cherokees; The Exploration and Beginnings of Smith County; Frontier Smith County, 1846-1851; The Ante-Bellum Period, 1860-1874; The Railroads and Their Influences, 1870-1900; Post Civil War Politics and Society, 1870-1900; and The Major Industrial Period.
Date:
May 1944
Creator:
Ward, William R.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 2014
Proceedings of the 50th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference. It also includes the SWFAS by-laws, May 3, 2014 financial report, and 50st SWFAS symposium meeting minutes.
Date:
2015
Creator:
Katz, Paul & Shaller, Rolla
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History