History of the Schools and Churches, El Paso, Texas (open access)

History of the Schools and Churches, El Paso, Texas

Booklet intended to provide information for prospective El Paso residents about the churches and schools in the city. It provides a brief sketch of each location with a photo, a history of its organization and establishment, and pastors or teachers working at the location. The book also has advertising from local businesses.
Date: 1903
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
My Life of Eighty Years (open access)

My Life of Eighty Years

Bound autobiographical manuscript written by Mary Stanton outlining her early life in Georgia, her education, and working as a teacher and administrator in El Paso before retiring in 1925. She also briefly discusses travel and personal thoughts about teaching, with an addendum regarding the early organization of the El Paso Public Library.
Date: July 25, 1943
Creator: Stanton, Mary I.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 1881 - 1976 (open access)

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 1881 - 1976

Book recording the founding history of St. Peter's Episcopal Parish from the late 19th century to 1976.
Date: 1976
Creator: Bond, Marvin Monroe
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Report of the Public Schools of El Paso, Texas: 1898 (open access)

Report of the Public Schools of El Paso, Texas: 1898

Report on El Paso public schools for the 1898 academic year, including information about board members and teachers, salaries and financing, a breakdown of lessons taught at each grade level, rules and regulations for the schools, and reports from the treasurer and superintendent.
Date: 1897
Creator: El Paso Public Schools
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Iron Guns, Bronze Arrows & Brass Scales: The Life of Col. Roswell W. Lee (open access)

Iron Guns, Bronze Arrows & Brass Scales: The Life of Col. Roswell W. Lee

Book documenting biographical information about Colonel Roswell W. Lee (1810-1873) who served during the American Civil War, incorporating transcripts of letters and documents, photographs, and other source information. Index starts on page 274.
Date: 2009
Creator: Fish, Ruth Holloway
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
People on the Windows: The Stained Glass Windows at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Kerrville, Texas (open access)

People on the Windows: The Stained Glass Windows at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Kerrville, Texas

Book describing the history of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Kerrville, focusing largely on the stained glass windows, with other information about church activities and people over time. Index starts on page 103.
Date: 2014
Creator: McComb, J. Wesley
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Our Birthday Book: Kerrville First United Methodist Church, 1854-2004 (open access)

Our Birthday Book: Kerrville First United Methodist Church, 1854-2004

"The purpose of this book is to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the congregation of the Kerrville First United Methodist Church. [...] This book is a collection of many different compositions, stories, recollections, historical records and other items that make the history of this church congregation. It is intended to show who we are and how we have established a Christian community" (p. 3).
Date: September 2004
Creator: Kerrville First United Methodist Church
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Directory of the City of Galveston 1924-1925 (open access)

Directory of the City of Galveston 1924-1925

Directory for Galveston, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the text contains "a Miscellaneous Directory of State, County an City Governments, Postoffices in Texas, Educational Institutions, Churches, Secret and Benevolent Societies, Etc., a Street Guide and Householders' Directory, an Alphabetically Arranged List of Business Houses and Private Citizens, Giving Full Names, Occupation or Pursuit and Address. Also a Complete CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY."
Date: 1924/1925
Creator: Morrison & Fourmy Directory Co.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Directory of the City of Galveston 1923 (open access)

Directory of the City of Galveston 1923

Directory for Galveston, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the text contains "a Miscellaneous Directory of State, County, and City Governments, Postoffices in Texas, Educational Institutions, Churches, Secret and Benevolent Societies, Etc., a Street Guide, and Householders' Directory, an Alphabetically Arranged List of Business Houses and Private Citizens, Giving Full Names, Occupation or Pursuit and Address. Also a complete CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY."
Date: 1923
Creator: Morrison & Fourmy Directory Co.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Directory of the City of Galveston 1921 (open access)

Directory of the City of Galveston 1921

Directory for Galveston, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the text contains "Miscellaneous Directory of State, County and City Governments, Postoffices in Texas, Educational Institutions, Churches, Secret and Benevolent Societies, Etc., a Street Guide and Householders' Directory, an Alphabetically Arranged List of Business Houses and Private Citizens, Giving Full Names, Occupation or Pursuit and Address, Also a Complete CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY."
Date: 1921
Creator: Morrison & Fourmy Directory Co.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History