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A History of Texas and Texans, Volume 1 (open access)

A History of Texas and Texans, Volume 1

Book discussing the history of Texas and the people living in Texas; this volume discusses topics like: Spanish Texas, the evolution of government, the Texas Revolution, secession crisis, etc. Index begins on page xi.
Date: 1914
Creator: Johnson, Frank W. (Frank White), 1799-1884
System: The Portal to Texas History
Kerr County Album (open access)

Kerr County Album

Book discussing the history of people and places in Kerr County, Texas. It is organized into several sections: Kerrville and County Communities; Kerr County; What Binds Them Together; Churches of Kerr County; Schools; Medical Institutions; Clubs and Organizations; Life and Living on the Land; Riversides, Hillsides and Countrysides; Military Service Members; Summer Camps; Poems, Rhymes and Verses; Families; Tributes and Memorials; Businesses. Index starts on page 544.
Date: 1986~
Creator: Kerr County Historical Commission
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 9 (open access)

Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 9

Ninth 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 1865 to 1867.
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 10 (open access)

Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 10

Tenth 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 1868 to 1870.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brown, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
The First Chapter of Norwegian Immigration, (1821-1840) Its Causes and Results (open access)

The First Chapter of Norwegian Immigration, (1821-1840) Its Causes and Results

Book discussing the history or Norwegian immigration into the United States; it details the immigration from the first Norwegian settlement in America, through the "Exodus of 1836" and later settlements. The last section of the book deals with "Religious Work Among the Norwegians in America Down to the Year 1845." Index begins on page 451
Date: 1896
Creator: Anderson, Rasmus B. (Rasmus Bjørn), 1846-1936
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Memorial and Biographical History of McLennan, Falls, Bell and Coryell Counties, Texas. (open access)

A Memorial and Biographical History of McLennan, Falls, Bell and Coryell Counties, Texas.

History of McLennan, Falls, Bell and Coryell Counties in Texas, including geology, settlement, organization, courts, military, cities, schools, churches, and other categories for each county. Also included are biographical mentions of some of the pioneers and present prominent citizens, as well as full-page portraits of some of these people.
Date: 1893
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
A History of Texas and Texans, Volume 5 (open access)

A History of Texas and Texans, Volume 5

Book discussing the latter parts of Texas history and the history of Texans; this volume discusses a multitude of individuals, their families, and lives. The text is separated by various portraits of individuals, and followed by a short history of the person. This particular text does not include an index.
Date: 1914
Creator: Johnson, Frank W. (Frank White), 1799-1884
System: The Portal to Texas History
Norwegian Settlements in Bosque County, Texas (open access)

Norwegian Settlements in Bosque County, Texas

Book discussing the immigration and settlement of Norwegian settlers in Bosque County, Texas; it covers families and their settlements once they arrived here. Bibliography begins on page 50.
Date: 1979
Creator: Pierson, Oris Emerald, 1889-1977.
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 3 (open access)

Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 3

Third volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These two chapters describe the establishment of the capitol at Austin in 1838 and other people, places, and events of significance from 1838 to 1840.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brown, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 7] (open access)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 7]

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1975 to 1976 and from 1979 to 2006. This volume includes newspaper clippings detailing political developments and the passing of resolutions. Also included are correspondence from various individuals, including other political figures, and pieces of legislation; there are a few photographs at the end of the book showing the George W. Baines Memorial Park dedication, along with a program from the event. There is a long note created by Dorothy detailing events that she will remember from her time as council member and mayor.
Date: 1975/2006
Creator: unknown
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 (open access)

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
[The Woman's Wednesday Club History Scrapbook, Volume 3] (open access)

[The Woman's Wednesday Club History Scrapbook, Volume 3]

Volume three of a historical scrapbook for the Woman's Wednesday Club in Fort Worth, Texas. The scrapbook contains photographs, newspaper articles, letters and other materials related to the club's activities.
Date: 1941/1953
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History