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Lost and Found; or Three Months with the Wild Indians: A Brief Sketch of the Life of Ole T. Nystel, Embracing his Experience While in Captivity to the Comanches, and Subsequent Liberation from Them
Autobiography of the life of Ole T. Nystel, detailing his early childhood, and his time spent as a Comanche captive. This book contains photographs of Nystel, and family members as well as a map of Bosque County and the surrounding area. Notes begin on page 25.
Date:
1994
Creator:
Nystel, Ole T., 1853-1930.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Juana: A Spanish Girl in Central Texas
Biographical account of Juana Cavasos, a Spanish-Italian woman who survived a Comanche raid but was taken as their captive; eventually she was traded to a white man at a Comanche trading post near Waco, Texas. This book details her journey, and includes a few maps showing the routes taken. Bibliography begins on page 133.
Date:
2007
Creator:
Andrus, Pearl
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 1
First volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These three chapters describe the geography, climate, and boundaries of the area, the native tribes living in the area, and the exploration of the area by Spanish explorers.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Brown, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bosque Primer: An Introduction to the History of Bosque County
Book discussing the history of Bosque County, Texas from before European explorers came into the area up until around 1941. The information in the book covers immigration, Indian raids, Civil War years, and railroads. Bibliography begins on page 56.
Date:
1976
Creator:
Radde, Rebecca D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Early Swedish Settlers
Historical survey of the history of Swedish communities in McCulloch County, especially the East Sweden area and Soldiers Waterhole historic marker. This report contains compiled stories, correspondence, and tables.
Date:
1971/1972
Creator:
McCulloch County Historical Survey Committee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Eanes: Portrait of a Community
This book describes the history of the Eanes community area. It discusses the geology and Native American history, as well as an overview of the community's start in the mid-1800s and development through 1986.
Date:
1986
Creator:
Vance, Linda
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A History of Texas and Texans, Volume 1
Book discussing the history of Texas and the people living in Texas; this volume discusses topics like: Spanish Texas, the evolution of government, the Texas Revolution, secession crisis, etc. Index begins on page xi.
Date:
1914
Creator:
Johnson, Frank W. (Frank White), 1799-1884
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A History of Texas and Texans, Volume 5
Book discussing the latter parts of Texas history and the history of Texans; this volume discusses a multitude of individuals, their families, and lives. The text is separated by various portraits of individuals, and followed by a short history of the person. This particular text does not include an index.
Date:
1914
Creator:
Johnson, Frank W. (Frank White), 1799-1884
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Scrapbook: Mineral Wells, Mayor Harris]
Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, letters, photographs, and other materials related to the life of D. C. Harris and his time as mayor of Mineral Wells, Texas as well as information about news and events in the town. Many of the pages include handwritten explanations and annotations.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Harris, Helen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Kerr County Album
Book discussing the history of people and places in Kerr County, Texas. It is organized into several sections: Kerrville and County Communities; Kerr County; What Binds Them Together; Churches of Kerr County; Schools; Medical Institutions; Clubs and Organizations; Life and Living on the Land; Riversides, Hillsides and Countrysides; Military Service Members; Summer Camps; Poems, Rhymes and Verses; Families; Tributes and Memorials; Businesses. Index starts on page 544.
Date:
1986~
Creator:
Kerr County Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry Music Department Scrapbook #2]
Scrapbook of materials related to events in the McMurry College Music Department, including photographs with annotations, programs, newspaper clippings, and other items.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Eanes: A History of the School and Community
Text describing the Eanes community and the history of the school district. It discusses the origins of the city of Austin and the development of the school, with transcribed supporting documents.
Date:
1976
Creator:
Depwe, Dorothy McRae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 7
Seventh volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These three chapters describe the people, places, and events of significance from 1855 to 1859.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Brown, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Scrapbook History of Mineral Wells and Palo Pinto County
Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, photographs, and other materials to document important people, organizations, places, and events of significance to the history of Palo Pinto County and Mineral Wells, Texas. It includes a rough table of contents with page numbers for some of the highlights.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Woodruff, Bess
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Memorial and Biographical History of McLennan, Falls, Bell and Coryell Counties, Texas.
History of McLennan, Falls, Bell and Coryell Counties in Texas, including geology, settlement, organization, courts, military, cities, schools, churches, and other categories for each county. Also included are biographical mentions of some of the pioneers and present prominent citizens, as well as full-page portraits of some of these people.
Date:
1893
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Woman's Wednesday Club History Scrapbook, Volume 1]
Volume one of a historical scrapbook for the Woman's Wednesday Club in Fort Worth, Texas. The scrapbook contains photographs, newspaper articles, and other materials related to the club's early activities.
Date:
[1889..1954]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 3
Third volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These two chapters describe the establishment of the capitol at Austin in 1838 and other people, places, and events of significance from 1838 to 1840.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Brown, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 5
Fifth volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These three chapters describe the people, places, and events of significance from 1844 to 1849.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Brown, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The First Chapter of Norwegian Immigration, (1821-1840) Its Causes and Results
Book discussing the history or Norwegian immigration into the United States; it details the immigration from the first Norwegian settlement in America, through the "Exodus of 1836" and later settlements. The last section of the book deals with "Religious Work Among the Norwegians in America Down to the Year 1845." Index begins on page 451
Date:
1896
Creator:
Anderson, Rasmus B. (Rasmus Bjørn), 1846-1936
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Old Mill
Book consisting of a number of historical accounts from people living in Bosque County, Texas; the accounts also include strange stories from the area. The book also talks about historical buildings within the county.
Date:
1925
Creator:
Duke, Clyde
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 15
Fifteenth volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. This volume provides accompanying appendices.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Brown, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The History of Frisco 1902-1976
Compiled history of Frisco, Texas including information about its origins and founding, prominent historic persons in the community, schools and churches, and other information about life in the city.
Date:
April 1976
Creator:
Frisco Bicentennial Society
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Norwegian Settlements in Bosque County, Texas
Book discussing the immigration and settlement of Norwegian settlers in Bosque County, Texas; it covers families and their settlements once they arrived here. Bibliography begins on page 50.
Date:
1979
Creator:
Pierson, Oris Emerald, 1889-1977.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 6
Sixth volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These three chapters describe the people, places, and events of significance from 1850 to 1854.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Brown, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History