Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion. Series 1, Volume 25. (open access)

Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion. Series 1, Volume 25.

Records of the War of the Rebellion include copies of naval correspondence (reports, letters, telegrams, and general orders) from both the Union and Confederate Navies discussing their operations. According to the introduction in the first volume, the first series "embraces the reports, orders, and correspondence, both Union and Confederate, relating to all naval operations on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and inland waters of the United States during the war of the rebellion, together with the operations of vessels acting singly, either as cruisers or privateers, in different parts of the world. These reports are accompanied by such diagrams and maps as may be necessary" (pp. ix-x). Index starts on page 791.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion. Series 1, Volume 26. (open access)

Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion. Series 1, Volume 26.

Records of the War of the Rebellion include copies of naval correspondence (reports, letters, telegrams, and general orders) from both the Union and Confederate Navies discussing their operations. According to the introduction in the first volume, the first series "embraces the reports, orders, and correspondence, both Union and Confederate, relating to all naval operations on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and inland waters of the United States during the war of the rebellion, together with the operations of vessels acting singly, either as cruisers or privateers, in different parts of the world. These reports are accompanied by such diagrams and maps as may be necessary" (pp. ix-x). Index starts on page 811.
Date: 1914
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion. Series 1, Volume 24. (open access)

Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion. Series 1, Volume 24.

Records of the War of the Rebellion include copies of naval correspondence (reports, letters, telegrams, and general orders) from both the Union and Confederate Navies discussing their operations. According to the introduction in the first volume, the first series "embraces the reports, orders, and correspondence, both Union and Confederate, relating to all naval operations on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and inland waters of the United States during the war of the rebellion, together with the operations of vessels acting singly, either as cruisers or privateers, in different parts of the world. These reports are accompanied by such diagrams and maps as may be necessary" (pp. ix-x). Index starts on page 719.
Date: 1911
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion. Series 1, Volume 23. (open access)

Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion. Series 1, Volume 23.

Records of the War of the Rebellion include copies of naval correspondence (reports, letters, telegrams, and general orders) from both the Union and Confederate Navies discussing their operations. According to the introduction in the first volume, the first series "embraces the reports, orders, and correspondence, both Union and Confederate, relating to all naval operations on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and inland waters of the United States during the war of the rebellion, together with the operations of vessels acting singly, either as cruisers or privateers, in different parts of the world. These reports are accompanied by such diagrams and maps as may be necessary" (pp. ix-x). Index starts on page 713.
Date: 1910
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion. Series 1, Volume 27. (open access)

Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion. Series 1, Volume 27.

Records of the War of the Rebellion include copies of naval correspondence (reports, letters, telegrams, and general orders) from both the Union and Confederate Navies discussing their operations. According to the introduction in the first volume, the first series "embraces the reports, orders, and correspondence, both Union and Confederate, relating to all naval operations on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and inland waters of the United States during the war of the rebellion, together with the operations of vessels acting singly, either as cruisers or privateers, in different parts of the world. These reports are accompanied by such diagrams and maps as may be necessary" (pp. ix-x). Index starts on page 725.
Date: 1917
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Batteries Facing the River at Vicksburg

Map illustrating gun batteries along a river in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Below these river emplacements is a map of a battery at the hospital in Vicksburg, which includes some sketching of elevation. Scale 1:3,600
Date: 1911
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sketch of Rebel Fortifications at Haynes' Bluff

Map illustrating Confederate fortifications along the Mississippi River. Also shown are forests, fields, swamps, bridges, and a graveyard.
Date: 1911
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Topography of a Canal Connecting Walnut Bayou with the Mississippi River.

Map illustrating the topography of a canal that connects Walnut Bayou with the Mississippi River. Islands, woodlands, barges, and dredging machines are noted.
Date: 1911
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Plan of Attack on the Rebel Batteries at Grand Gulf, Mississippi River.

Map illustrating the planned positions of Union vessels for the assault on the Grand Gulf gun batteries. They were to be lined up along the northern side of the Mississippi River near the batteries.
Date: 1911
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Batteries at Grand Gulf Captured by the United States Mississippi Squadron, May 3, 1863

Map illustrating gun batteries at Grand Gulf, Mississippi, that were captured by Union forces on May 3, 1863. The map shows hills, vessels, streets and the Mississippi and Big Black Rivers.
Date: 1911
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mississippi River From Memphis to Vicksburg

Map illustrating the region between Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Memphis, Tennessee, focusing on the Mississippi River. Towns, rivers, lakes, railroads, and hills are shown. 1 inch = 20 miles.
Date: 1910
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map Showing the Route of the Late Expedition, Commanded by Rear Admiral Porter, U. S. Navy, in Attempting to Get Into the Yazoo River by the Way of Steele's Bayou and Deer Creek

Map illustrating the Mississippi River, Yazoo River, creeks, cities, and gun emplacements surrounding a gunboat route through Mississippi. The shaded area is where the gunboats actually traveled. The dotted line is an additional portion of the proposed route. In the upper right corner is a map that showed where the gunboats were to fall back.
Date: 1911
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bibliography of State Participation in the Civil War, 1861-1866 (open access)

Bibliography of State Participation in the Civil War, 1861-1866

Alphabetical list of states that participated in the Civil War including reports published, laws enacted, and military organizations from the state. Includes an appendix with additional listings, starting on page 929.
Date: 1913
Creator: United States. War Department. Library.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Compilation of War Laws of the Various States and Insular Possessions (open access)

Compilation of War Laws of the Various States and Insular Possessions

Text containing the laws related to World War I that were enacted within the United States and possessions in the Caribbean. Summaries of the laws are organized by topic, which are listed alphabetically in the table of contents (pp. 5-6). Index starts on page 185
Date: 1919
Creator: United States. Army. Office of the Judge Advocate General
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Bibliography of State Participation in the Civil War 1861-1866 (open access)

Bibliography of State Participation in the Civil War 1861-1866

Book containing bibliographies for literature related to the involvement of states in the American Civil War, arranged by state and topic. It includes an appendix containing miscellaneous organizations beginning on page 929.
Date: 1913
Creator: United States. War Department. Library.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Compilation of General Orders, Circulars and Bulletins of the War Department (open access)

Compilation of General Orders, Circulars and Bulletins of the War Department

This text contains the general orders, circulars, and bulletins issued by the U.S. War Department between February 15, 1881 and December 31, 1915, organized by regulation article numbers. The compilation is not comprehensive as some items were not included due to unimportance, prior establishment of orders, bulk, or other factors documented in the Letter of Transmittal (p. 3). Index starts on page 605.
Date: 1916
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Texas spirit of '17: a pictorial and biographical record of the gallant and courageous men from Ellis County who served in the Great War (open access)

The Texas spirit of '17: a pictorial and biographical record of the gallant and courageous men from Ellis County who served in the Great War

Book that details the World War I military service of the citizens of Ellis County. Includes photographs and biographies.
Date: 1919
Creator: Army and Navy History Company.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Mexican situation: new commercial atlas map of Mexico.

Map shows U.S. Army forts in South Texas, chief centers of rebellion in Mexico and names of the leaders in each region; positions and names of U.S. Naval warships in the Pacific Ocean, Gulf of California, Gulf of Mexico, Bay of Campeche, and the Gulf of Tehuantepec. Includes index of Mexico's principal cities with a "pronouncing vocabulary", and information on the United States Army and Navy, and the Mexican Army and Navy. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:4,560,000].
Date: 1914
Creator: Rand McNally and Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Reminiscences of the Terry Rangers (open access)

Reminiscences of the Terry Rangers

This book gives a description of the Civil War from the point of view of the Terry Rangers (8th Texas Cavalry Regiment). It is written in first-person, describing specific incidences, including the Woodsonville Skirmish, the Battle of Shiloh, the Battle of Bentonville, as well as other events and anecdotes. Index starts on page 77.
Date: 1919
Creator: Blackburn, J. K. P.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Scouting, Volume 4, Number 23, March 15, 1917 (open access)

Scouting, Volume 4, Number 23, March 15, 1917

Semi-monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide.
Date: March 15, 1917
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Scouting, Volume 6, Number 28, November 21, 1918 (open access)

Scouting, Volume 6, Number 28, November 21, 1918

Weekly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide.
Date: November 21, 1918
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Scouting, Volume 6, Number 10, May 15, 1918 (open access)

Scouting, Volume 6, Number 10, May 15, 1918

Semi-monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide.
Date: May 15, 1918
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Félix Díaz Prieto]

Postcard with an oval portrait image of Félix Díaz [17 February 1868 – 9 July 1945], wearing a three-piece suit and visible from the chest up, viewed from his left side. The caption below the image reads: Felix Diaz. Associated with President [Victoriano] Huerta at Mexico City. Handwritten text on the back of the postcard: "Dear G.M. Glad to hear that you and Father are enjoying yourselves. Will write at once. All ok.", Walter. The postcard is addressed to Miss G.M. Horne, Portland Maine, Box 365. Dated May 25, 1913.
Date: May 25, 1913
Creator: Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Scouting, Volume 5, Number 8, August 15, 1917 (open access)

Scouting, Volume 5, Number 8, August 15, 1917

Semi-monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide.
Date: August 15, 1917
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History