[This Rich Territory: Denton County 1846-1996] captions transcript

[This Rich Territory: Denton County 1846-1996]

Video footage of the exhibition "This Rich Territory: Denton County 1846-1996," held on the 4th floor of Willis Library in the Rare Book Room, on the UNT campus.
Date: [1985..1999]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Le Champ d'Asile: Romance

Musical score for voice and piano or harp written in Paris in November 1818. Cover has black and white lithograph depicting a man standing with a shovel.
Date: 1818
Creator: Romagnesi, A. (Antoine Joseph Michel), 1781-1850.
Object Type: Musical Score/Notation
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1841 April 3. (open access)

[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1841 April 3.

Texas Land Grant.
Date: April 3, 1841
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
History of Texas, from 1685 to 1892.  Volume 1. (open access)

History of Texas, from 1685 to 1892. Volume 1.

Volume one of a two-volume set, covers Texas history from colonial times to Texas's fight for independence from Mexico.
Date: 1892
Creator: Brown, John Henry, 1820-1895.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
History of Texas, from 1685 to 1892.  Volume 2. (open access)

History of Texas, from 1685 to 1892. Volume 2.

Volume two of a two-volume set, covers Texas history from the time of Texas's fight for independence from Mexico through the gubernatorial administation of James S. Hogg in 1892.
Date: 1893
Creator: Brown, John Henry, 1820-1895.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The American conflict: a history of the great rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-'64: its causes, incidents, and results: intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases, with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the war for the Union.  Volume 2. (open access)

The American conflict: a history of the great rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-'64: its causes, incidents, and results: intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases, with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the war for the Union. Volume 2.

Volume two of a two-volume set details political and military action in the Civil War. Chapter I (pp. 17-25) discusses activity in Texas and New Mexico in 1862. Analytical index begins on p. 765.
Date: 1866
Creator: Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The American conflict: a history of the great rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-'64: its causes, incidents, and results: intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases, with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the war for the Union.  Volume 1. (open access)

The American conflict: a history of the great rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-'64: its causes, incidents, and results: intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases, with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the war for the Union. Volume 1.

Volume one of a two-volume set gives a historical overview of slavery and the abolition movement in the U.S., records events leading to secession, and details political and military action early in the Civil War. Chapter XII (pp. 147-177) discusses the annexation of Texas to the United States. Analytical index begins on p. 633.
Date: 1864
Creator: Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
De Witt's Colony (open access)

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
Reminiscences of the Boys in Gray, 1861-1865 (open access)

Reminiscences of the Boys in Gray, 1861-1865

Sketches of several hundred Confederate veterans, residing in Texas after the Civil War, giving particulars of their war service.
Date: 1912
Creator: Yeary, Mamie, 1876-
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
History of Texas, Together with a Biographical History of Milam, Williamson, Bastrop, Travis, Lee and Burleson Counties. (open access)

History of Texas, Together with a Biographical History of Milam, Williamson, Bastrop, Travis, Lee and Burleson Counties.

Book containing a brief overview of the state of Texas and more specific focus on six specific counties, with extensive biographical sketches about persons related to the history of those places. An alphabetical index of persons who are included follows the table of contents at the front of the book.
Date: 1893
Creator: Lewis Publishing Company
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Great Galveston Disaster, Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times (open access)

The Great Galveston Disaster, Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times

This book covers the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the United States' deadliest natural disaster. It includes accounts from survivors and eyewitnesses, and photos of the devastation.
Date: 1900~
Creator: Lester, Paul
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Young County courthouse, Graham, Texas (open access)

Inventory of county records, Young County courthouse, Graham, Texas

Inventory of records of Young County housed in the Young County courthouse in Graham, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Tax Assessor-Collector, Sheriff, Treasurer, Auditor, and School Superintendent. Also provides an index.
Date: 1975
Creator: Sumners, Bill F.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Williamson County courthouse, Georgetown, Texas (open access)

Inventory of county records, Williamson County courthouse, Georgetown, Texas

Inventory of records of Williamson County housed in the Williamson County courthouse in Georgetown, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: as Secretary of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk: as Recorder, County Clerk: as Reporter for the County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, County Court, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, County Auditor, County Attorney, and Election Administrator. Also provides an index.
Date: 1981
Creator: Slaughter, Rix; Zacher, Stephen; Fortin, Maurice G.; Riney, James E. & Summerville, John R.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Washington County courthouse, Brenham, Texas (open access)

Inventory of county records, Washington County courthouse, Brenham, Texas

Inventory of records of Washington County housed in the Washington County courthouse in Brenham, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners' Court, County Clerk, County Court, County Attorney, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, County Treasurer, and County Superintendent of Schools. Also provides a list of Washington County records and an index.
Date: 1977
Creator: Clayton, Cathy
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Van Zandt County courthouse, Canton, Texas (open access)

Inventory of county records, Van Zandt County courthouse, Canton, Texas

Inventory of records of Van Zandt County housed at the Van Zandt County Courthouse. Begins with a brief historical review of the county, then explains the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners' Court, County Judge, County Clerk, County Attorney, County Court, District Court, District Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, County Treasurer, and County Auditor. Also provides a list of Van Zandt County Records and an index.
Date: 1978
Creator: Hall, Margaret Elizabeth
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Upton County courthouse, Rankin, Texas (open access)

Inventory of county records, Upton County courthouse, Rankin, Texas

Inventory of records of Upton County housed at the Upton County Courthouse. Begins with a brief historical review of the county, then explains the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners' Court, County Clerk, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax-Assessor-Collector, County Treasurer, County Auditor, and County Superintendent of Schools. Also provides a list of Upton County Records and an index.
Date: 1977
Creator: Olien, Roger M.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Matagorda County Courthouse, Bay City, Texas (open access)

Inventory of county records, Matagorda County Courthouse, Bay City, Texas

Inventory of records of Matagorda County housed in the MatagordaCounty Courthouse in Bay City, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, County Clerk, County Court, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, and Auditor. Also provides a list of Matagorda County records and an index.
Date: 1980
Creator: Fortin, Maurice G.; Riney, James E. & Saxon, Gerald
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Tyler County courthouse, Woodville, Texas (open access)

Inventory of county records, Tyler County courthouse, Woodville, Texas

Inventory of records of Tyler County housed in the Tyler County courthouse in Woodville. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: As Secretary for the Commissioners Court, County Clerk: as Recorder, County Clerk: as Reporter of the County Court, District Attorney, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, and County Auditor. Also provides an index.
Date: 1981
Creator: Clarke, Joe; Fortin, Maurice G.; Marmion, Daniel & Riney, James E.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Loving County Courthouse, Mentone, Texas (open access)

Inventory of county records, Loving County Courthouse, Mentone, Texas

Inventory of records of Loving County housed in the Loving County Courthouse in Mentone, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk: as Recorder, County Clerk: as Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, and County Treasurer. Also provides an index.
Date: 1981
Creator: Riney, James E.; Fortin, Maurice G.; Clarke, Joe K. & Sarvis, Nathan
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Travis County courthouse, Austin, Texas, Volume 2 (open access)

Inventory of county records, Travis County courthouse, Austin, Texas, Volume 2

Inventory of records of Travis County housed in the Travis County courthouse in Austin. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the District Clerk, Adult Probation, Domestic Relations - Juvenile, District Attorney, County Clerk as Clerk of the County Court, County Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Medical Examiner, Sheriff, and Constable. Also provides a list of Travis County records and an index.
Date: 1978
Creator: Adams, Kate; Fortin, Maurice G.; Riney, James E. & Dunn, Brother William
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Liberty County Courthouse, Liberty, Texas (open access)

Inventory of county records, Liberty County Courthouse, Liberty, Texas

Inventory of records of Liberty County housed in the Liberty County Courthouse in Liberty, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk, County Attorney, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Constable, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, Auditor, and Surveyor. Also provides a list of Liberty County records and an index, as well as a list of records which have been accessioned by the Texas State Library.
Date: 1975
Creator: Pearson, Mary; Wheeler, Jana & Scott, Paul
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Llano County Courthouse, Llano, Texas (open access)

Inventory of county records, Llano County Courthouse, Llano, Texas

Inventory of records of Llano County housed in the Llano County Courthouse in Llano, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, County Clerk, County Court, County Attorney, District Court, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, and County Treasurer. Also provides a list of Llano County records and an index.
Date: 1979
Creator: Dalrymple, Edwin & Fowler, Ruth
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Travis County courthouse, Austin, Texas, Volume 1 (open access)

Inventory of county records, Travis County courthouse, Austin, Texas, Volume 1

Inventory of records of Travis County housed in the Travis County courthouse in Austin. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, Auditor, Personnel Department, County School Superintendent, County Engineer, Veterans County Service Officer. Also provides a list of Travis County records and an index.
Date: 1978
Creator: Adams, Kate; Fortin, Maurice G.; Riney, James E. & Dunn, Brother William
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Throckmorton County courthouse, Throckmorton, Texas (open access)

Inventory of county records, Throckmorton County courthouse, Throckmorton, Texas

Inventory of records of Throckmorton County housed in the Throckmorton County courthouse in Throckmorton. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: As Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk: As Recorder, County Clerk: As Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, and County Treasurer. Also provides a list of Tarrant County records and an index.
Date: 1980
Creator: Fortin, Maurice G.; Saxon, Gerald; Marmion, Daniel & Summerville, John R.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History