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[Letter from Sallie Ayres to Lizzie Johnson, dated September 20, 1868]
Letter from Sallie Ayres to Lizzie Johnson, discussing news from Lockhart.
Date:
September 20, 1868
Creator:
Ayres, Sally
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from TB Chiles to Lizzie Johnson, dated April 9, 1867]
Letter from TB Chiles of Lockhart, Texas to Lizzie Johnson, detailing how Chiles and others worked to secure the schoolhouse in Lockhart for Lizzie's use.
Date:
April 9, 1867
Creator:
Chiles, T. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Straight Texas
Volume of popular folklore of Texas, including tales about the origins of various cities and towns, personal anecdotes, songs, superstitions and other miscellaneous legends. The index begins on page 341.
Date:
1966
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
News Drop, 25th Anniversary Summer 2021
Quarterly newsletter of the Edwards Aquifer Authority discussing news and activities of the organization as well as other information related to programs, projects, and topics related to water management and conservation.
Date:
Summer 2021
Creator:
Edwards Aquifer Authority (Tex.). Communications and Development Department
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 31, 1862]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he sends news of arriving at Camp Terry, near Austin, Texas. He describes his housing conditions, the items that were purchased and their three week supply of provisions. He also updates her on his health. He asks that her father bring her to the camp to visit him.
Date:
March 31, 1862
Creator:
Fentress, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 2, 1865]
Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress encouraging him to write her. She claims that she has not heard from him in two years, and tells him news of friends, family and the wars' impact on the local community.
Date:
February 2, 1865
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 1, 1858]
Letter from M. C. (Maud) Fentress to her son, David Fentress, concerning her gathering seeds for him; the amount of money she can raise and send to him; the trial of Allick Neilson for rape; the condition of the crops; and an update on the health and activities of friends and family.
Date:
September 1, 1858
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, March 4, 1858]
Letter to David W. Fentress from his mother, Maud, discussing the receipt of his letter and his arrival at Prairie Lea; a request for Frank to write a letter informing Maud of his travels; a discussion of sending information and gifts; a brief discussion about marriage and gifts;a dialogue concerning "Episcopacy or Pickett"; news about the weather; the affect of the weather on the planting of crops; a discussion of real estate; a brief mention of Maud's health; a request for information on "how the presents went" and if pictures were received; a discussion requesting a visit from David's "Aunt", "Uncle", as well as from Tom and Frank; an ending statement requesting letters from David, Clara, and Frank.
Date:
March 4, 1858
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - September 29, 1858]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she expresses concern that he has not received a check she sent him. She says she will be sending him seeds. She also updates her son on the news of family and friends.
Date:
September 29, 1858
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - November 30, 1861]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses Frank's illness; the problems Jimmie has had in his Company; and the reluctance of some men to go to war. She tells him the current price of swine. She continues to give a description of the division of Union and Confederacy supporters around her. She finishes the letter with news of the war, the shortage of physicians, and the people she knows who are unwell.
Date:
November 30, 1861
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Inventory of the county archives of Texas : Caldwell County, no. 28
Inventory of records of Caldwell County housed in the Caldwell County Courthouse as of 1936-1937. Begins with a historical sketch of the county along with a governmental organization chart and information on the housing, care, and accessibility of the records. Describes the records of the County Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, District Court, County Court, Justices of the Peace, District Attorney, County Attorney, Sheriff, Constables, Tax Assessor-Collector, Board of Equalization, County Treasurer, County Board of School Trustees, County School Superintendent, County Health Officer, County Surveyor, Board of Land Commissioners (Defunct), Coroner (Defunct) and Inspector of Hides and Animals (Defunct). Includes a bibliography as well as chronological and subject and entry indexes.
Date:
November 1941
Creator:
Historical Records Survey. Texas.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
De Witt's Colony
A history of DeWitt's Colony which was established by Green DeWitt and James Kerr in 1825.
Date:
1905
Creator:
Rather, Ethel Zivley
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Archeological Investigations at the Santa Maria Creek Site (41CW104) Caldwell County, Texas
Report on the excavations at the Santa Maria creek site in Caldwell County, Texas during 2006 and 2007. The report includes a discussion of research methods, analysis of the findings, and history of the area.
Date:
March 2013
Creator:
Rogers, Robert; Ellis, Linda W.; Harris, Brandy; Wallace, Candace; Rush, Haley; Shipp, Julie et al.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Regional Water Plan: Region L (South Central Texas), 2016, Volume 1. Executive Summary and Regional Water Plan
Water plan for Region L (South Central Texas) describing water resources and suppliers in the area, usage statistics and forecasts, water needs, recommended water management strategies for the suppliers and counties, drought management, funding plans, and information on the creation of the plan.
Date:
December 2015
Creator:
South Central Texas Regional Water Planning Group
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Cardwell Home]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Cardwell Home, in Lockhart, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.
Date:
1980
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Ebenezer Lutheran Church]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Ebenezer Lutheran Church, in Maxwell, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date:
1986
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 92, July 1988 - April, 1989
The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 653.
Date:
1989
Creator:
Texas State Historical Association
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Regional Outlook, 1992: Central Texas Region
Report on economic forecast and outlook for the Central Texas Region describing expected economic change for various industries, employment growth, and county-level analyses.
Date:
1992
Creator:
Texas. Comptroller's Office.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from JL Lane to Lizzie Johnson]
Invitation from Captain J. L. Lane to Lizzie Johnson asking Johnson to accompany Lane to church on May 29, 1869.
Date:
May 29, 1869
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from JL Lane to Lizzie Johnson, dated January 18, 1868]
Invitation from J. L. Lane to Lizzie Johnson to the "Hop" at Lizzie's school in Lockhart, Texas.
Date:
January 18, 1868
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from P. Watkins to Lizzie Johnson, dated March 27, 1868]
Invitation from P. Watkins to Lizzie Johnson for a party on March 27, 1868 in Lockhart, Texas, on blind stamped stationery.
Date:
March 27, 1868
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to Lizzie Johnson, dated December 24, 1868]
Invitation to Lizzie Johnson to the Tournament Ball at Lockhart, Texas, dated December 24, 1864.
Date:
December 24, 1868
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leo. R. to Lizzie Johnson, dated November 13, 1866]
Letter from Leo. R. to Lizzie Johnson discussing their friendship and Leo's visit to a phrenologist.
Date:
November 13, 1866
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rosa to Lizzie Johnson, dated March 7, 1869]
Letter from Rosa to Lizzie Johnson, discussing the news from Lockhart.
Date:
March 7, 1869
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History