Inventory of the county archives of Texas : Hays County, no. 105 (open access)

Inventory of the county archives of Texas : Hays County, no. 105

Inventory of the records of Hays County housed in the Hays County Courthouse as of 1936. Begins with a historical sketch of the county along with information on the housing, care, and accessibility of the records. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, District Court, County Court, Justice of the Peace Court, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, County Treasurer, County Auditor, County Board of School Trustees, County School Superintendent, and County Surveyor. References constitutional provisions, legislative acts, and declarations and ordinances of constitutional conventions specifically applicable to Hays County. Includes a bibliography as well as chronological and subject and entry indexes.
Date: January 1940
Creator: Historical Records Survey. Texas.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Diamond Bessie & The Shepherds (open access)

Diamond Bessie & The Shepherds

This volume contains popular folklore of Texas, including folk dramas, myths, folk music, stories about farming and agriculture, religious folk stories, and information about folk customs, dances and folk art. The index begins on page 157.
Date: 1972
Creator: Hudson, Wilson M.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W.Fentress - June 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W.Fentress - June 1860]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she commiserates with him on the heavy rains he has received in Texas. She plans to send David jelly and canned fruit. She states that other members of the family wish to move to Texas. She tells David that Frank wishes to make up with him and possibly move to Texas. She updates David on news about friends and family.
Date: June 1860
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Sky is My Tipi (open access)

The Sky is My Tipi

Collection stories about the Kiowa and Apache Indians, coyotes and other animals, cooking, and other miscellaneous folklore. The index begins on page 237.
Date: 1949
Creator: Boatright, Mody Coggin
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W.Fentress, June 1860] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W.Fentress, June 1860]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she commiserates with him on the heavy rains he has received in Texas. She plans to send David jelly and canned fruit. She states that other members of the family wish to move to Texas. She tells David that Frank wishes to make up with him and possibly move to Texas. She updates David on news about friends and family.
Date: June 1860
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the visit of friends. Maud is sending a trunk of presents to David and his family that includes preserves, clothing, and seeds. She regrets that he is selling his buggy. She also discusses the digging of a new well. She ends with updates on the activities of friends and family.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Heritage, 2009, Volume 3 (open access)

Heritage, 2009, Volume 3

Quarterly publication containing articles related to the preservation of historic artifacts and sites in Texas. Feature articles discuss various aspects of Texas history and heritage, often highlighting museums and collections within the state. Also included are book reviews, current preservation news, and a listing of historical museums in Texas.
Date: 2009
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 38, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 27, 1878 (open access)

San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 38, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 27, 1878

Weekly newspaper from San Marcos, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: July 27, 1878
Creator: Julian, Isaac H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 44, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 7, 1878 (open access)

San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 44, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 7, 1878

Weekly newspaper from San Marcos, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: September 7, 1878
Creator: Julian, Isaac H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 46, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 21, 1878 (open access)

San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 46, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 21, 1878

Weekly newspaper from San Marcos, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: September 21, 1878
Creator: Julian, Isaac H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 20, 1882 (open access)

San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 20, 1882

Weekly newspaper from San Marcos, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: July 20, 1882
Creator: Julian, Isaac H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 13, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 15, 1879 (open access)

San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 13, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 15, 1879

Weekly newspaper from San Marcos, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 15, 1879
Creator: Julian, Isaac H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 17, 1885 (open access)

San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 17, 1885

Weekly newspaper from San Marcos, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: September 17, 1885
Creator: Julian, Isaac H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 25, 1886 (open access)

San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 25, 1886

Weekly newspaper from San Marcos, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 25, 1886
Creator: Julian, Isaac H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 7, 1884 (open access)

San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 7, 1884

Weekly newspaper from San Marcos, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 7, 1884
Creator: Julian, Isaac H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 15TH YEAR, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 9, 1888 (open access)

San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 15TH YEAR, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 9, 1888

Weekly newspaper from San Marcos, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 9, 1888
Creator: Julian, Isaac H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 21, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 12, 1887 (open access)

San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 21, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 12, 1887

Weekly newspaper from San Marcos, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: May 12, 1887
Creator: Julian, Isaac H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 18, 1887 (open access)

San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 18, 1887

Weekly newspaper from San Marcos, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 18, 1887
Creator: Julian, Isaac H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 10, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 12, 1878 (open access)

San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 10, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 12, 1878

Weekly newspaper from San Marcos, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: January 12, 1878
Creator: Julian, Isaac H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 51, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 10, 1881 (open access)

San Marcos Free Press. (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 51, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 10, 1881

Weekly newspaper from San Marcos, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 10, 1881
Creator: Julian, Isaac H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Cemetery Chapel] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Cemetery Chapel]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Cemetery Chapel, in San Marcos, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1989
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Old D. A. Young Building] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Old D. A. Young Building]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Old D. A. Young Building, in Kyle, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1968
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: George Henry Talmadge Home] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: George Henry Talmadge Home]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the George Henry Talmadge Home, in San Marcos, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1978
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: The Calaboose] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: The Calaboose]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for The Calaboose, in San Marcos, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1990
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History