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[Rebellion of James Hodges Sr.]
Brief description of the life of James Hodges Sr.
Date:
October 21, 2021
Creator:
Harper, Bernadette
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Civil War Soldiers of Kendall County, Texas: A Biographical Dictionary
Book containing an alphabetical list of persons from Kendall County, Texas who served in the military during the Civil War, with any known biographical information about each person. There is also relevant background information about the area in the preface, and a series of tables at the end of the book, containing additional reference material. A table of contents is on page v.
Date:
2013
Creator:
Kiel, Frank Wilson 1930-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Memoirs, with special reference to secession and the Civil War
The autobiography and memoirs of John H. Reagan, a prominent Texas politician of the 19th century, and Postmaster General of the Confederacy.
Date:
1906
Creator:
Reagan, John H.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Massacre on the Nueces River; story of a Civil War tragedy.
Account of the battle from two participants, Williams on the Confederate side and Sansom with the Union.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Williams, R. H. & Sansom, John W.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Bibliography of Texas Military History
"This bibliography is a much-expanded version of the one in the book A Military History of Texas by Loyd Uglow. The Bibliography is divided by chapter/time period, and between books and articles. A few useful websites dealing with various aspects of Texas military history are listed at the end of this bibliography" (head of text).
Date:
2022~
Creator:
Uglow, Loyd, 1952-
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War, and Other Items of Interest.
Book describing the causes of the Spanish American War, the incident with the Battleship Maine, African Americans in the Navy, African Americans on San Juan Hill, Roosevelt, McKinley, Buffalo Soldiers, African American officers and regiments. General themes include civil rights and prejudice.
Date:
1899
Creator:
Johnson, Edward A. (Edward Austin), 1860-1944
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Memories of Wartime Wanderings: What I Did in World War II
Personal memoirs of Ann van Wynen Tomas about her time in the U.S. Foreign Service during World War II, serving in South Africa and later at the Dutch Government in Exile, in London.
Date:
2013
Creator:
Thomas, Ann van Wynen & Lincecum, Jerry Bryan, 1942-
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
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
Ross' Texas Brigade : being a narrative of events connected with its service in the late war between the states / By Victor M. Rose.
A history of Ross' Texas Brigade. Includes details on: the organization of the 3rd Regiment Texas Cavalry; the march to Missouri; Battle of Oaks Hills; Mabry and Johnson's Gallant fight; death of Captain Harris; Battle of Chustenahlah; Winterquarters; Van Dorn assumes command; Elk Horn; Battle of Iuka; Battle of Oakland; Campaign in Tennessee and Missippi; Battle of the Wichita; reminiscences of Camp Chase; and the death of Gen. Van Horn. Features biographical sketches of Gen. John S. Griffith; Hon. O. N. Hollingsworth; Col. Elkanah Greer; H. P. Mabry; Gen. J. W. Whitfield; Col. D. W. Jones; Col. Jack Wharton; Col. John H. Broocks; and Gen. Laurence Sullivan Ross.
Date:
1881
Creator:
Rose, Victor M.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Reconstruction Convention, Which Met at Austin, Texas, June 1, A. D. 1868.
Minutes of the Reconstruction Convention including text of Resolutions and Declarations made during the session. The Reoport of the Attorney-General of Texas and other documents are included in the Appendix, starting on page 947. Index begins on page 995.
Date:
1870
Creator:
Texas. Constitutional Convention (1868-1869).
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Journal of the Reconstruction Convention, Which Met at Austin, Texas, Dec. 7, A. D. 1868, Volume 2
Minutes of the Reconstruction Convention including text of Resolutions and Declarations made during the session. Index begins on page 539.
Date:
1870
Creator:
Texas. Constitutional Convention (1868-1869).
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Report of the proceedings of the various associations of ex-confederates: held at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, August 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th, 1884
This book covers an Ex-confederates meeting held in Dallas County in 1884. Topics covered include a list of members and attendees, scheduled events, entertainment, and excerpts of numerous speeches.
Date:
1884
Creator:
unknown
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
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
Texas Navy
A survey of the Texas Navy during the Texas Revolution and the Republic Era. Includes maps, sketches, a list of ships of the Texas Navy, and a chronology. Also includes photographs of 20th century U.S. Navy ships named after Texans or Texas locations.
Date:
January 1, 1968
Creator:
U.S. Navy Department. Naval History Division.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Dunrobin Piper, Volume 16, Number 5, May 1991
First page of The Dunrobin Piper, the newsletter of the Clan Sutherland Society of North America, containing an article titled "How Clan Sutherland Helped to Win the Battle of Culloden (16 April 1747) Even Though We Weren't There."
Date:
May 1991
Creator:
Clan Sutherland Society of North America
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Difficulties of a Mexican revenue officer in Texas
Difficulties of a Mexican revenue officer in Texas
Date:
1901
Creator:
Barker, Eugene Campbell
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson the Famous Texan.
This book is a biography of Ben Thompson, "Including a detailed and authentic statement of his birth, history and adventures by one who has known him since a child" (from the title page). The original of this item includes an insert from The Steck Company giving a brief overview of the history of the book (number of copies published, prices, etc.).
Date:
1956
Creator:
Walton, W. M.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The fall of the Alamo; an historical drama in four acts; concluded by an epilogue entitled, the battle of San Jacinto
A play about the Alamo in four acts, with music.
Date:
1879
Creator:
Nona, Francis
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
When Texas was young
The battle of San Jacinto -- A surgeon's story -- The "Twin Sisters" -- Reminiscences, piratical and revolutionary, from the career of Colonel Warren D.C. Hall.
Date:
1930
Creator:
Ziegler, Jesse A.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Comprehensive History of Texas 1685 to 1897, Volume 2
Second volume containing a comprehensive history of Texas; this volume has parts three through six, containing a series of essays on various aspects Texas history. Index starts on page 841.
Date:
1898
Creator:
Wooten, Dudley G.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Second Brigade News, Volume , Number 8, December 16, 1928
Weekly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Second Brigade stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Date:
December 16, 1928
Creator:
U.S. Marines' Second Brigade
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History