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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:
2017
Creator:
Lewis Publishing Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of Hutchinson County, Texas: 104 Years, 1876-1980
History book describing Hutchinson County, Texas, featuring local history, photographs, illustrations, and biographies.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Hutchinson County Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War, and Other Items of Interest.
Book describing the causes of the Spanish American War, the incident with the Battleship Maine, African Americans in the Navy, African Americans on San Juan Hill, Roosevelt, McKinley, Buffalo Soldiers, African American officers and regiments. General themes include civil rights and prejudice.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Johnson, Edward A. (Edward Austin), 1860-1944
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas: Its Geography, Natural History and Topography
Reprint of statements by William Kennedy (in an English edition) regarding his experiences and opinions on the Republic of Texas. It also includes a copy of the field notes and survey journals kept by A. Le Grand (pp. 105-115) to provide additional context.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Kennedy, William, 1799-1849
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Grayson County: An Illustrated History of Grayson County, Texas.
An illustrated history of Grayson County, Texas with numerous photographs and a pioneer name index (p. 120).
Date:
2017
Creator:
Landrum, Graham
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Texas Scrap-Book: Made up of the History, Biography, and Miscellany of Texas and its People
Re-print of a historical and biographical account of the earl history of Texas until around 1846; the book is divided into four parts: historical, biography, miscellany, and statistical. Index begins on page 659.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Baker, D. W. C. (De Witt Clinton), 1832-1881
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of Texas: From Its First Settlement in 1685 to Its Annexation to the United States in 1846, Volume 2
Book describing Texas history; this second volume is broken into 14 chapters covering the start of the Republic of Texas in 1835 through annexation by the U.S. in 1846, with a number of appendices containing supplementary information.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Yoakum, H. (Henderson K.), 1810-1856
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of Texas: From Its First Settlement in 1685 to Its Annexation to the United States in 1846, Volume 1
Book describing Texas history up to the time of annexation to the United States of America. This first volume is broken into 22 chapters covering the start of European immigration (roughly 1685) through the establishment of the Republic of Texas in 1835, with a number of appendices containing supplementary information.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Yoakum, H. (Henderson K.), 1810-1856
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Forgotten Texas Census: First Annual Report of the Agricultural Bureau of the Department of Agriculture, Insurance, Statistics, and History, 1887-88
Book containing a county by county census of Texas taken in 1887-1888. Information tallied includes such things as divorces, marriages, number of workers, church affiliation, and ethnic makeup. There is also a overview of state institutions, mineral wealth, geography, and miscellaneous information from the time.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Foster, L. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Of the Earth: Oklahoma Architectural History
Book discussing the history of architecture in Oklahoma, including the prehistoric architecture and territorial architecture; contains a section of photographs of various buildings across the state. Index starts on page 131.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Meredith, Howard L. & Meredith, Mary Ellen
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The History of Texas; or, the Emigrant's, Farmer's, and Politician's Guide to the Character, Climate, Soil and Productions of That Country: Arranged Geographically from Personal Observation and Experience
Book containing a history of Texas and acts as a guide to the area during period of Anglo colonization. Includes observations of the land, critiques of the people who lived there, and a translated Mexican Constitution. Index starts on page 339.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Edward, David B. (David Barnett), 1790-1870
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of the Revolution in Texas, Particularly of the War of 1835 & '36; Together With the Latest Geographical, Topographical, and Statistical Accounts of the Country, From the Most Authentic Sources. Also, an Appendix.
Book outlining the history of the Texas Revolution and a description of Texas geography, with a map, as well as an appendix containing personal accounts and text excerpts about specific events.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Newell, Chester
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Toys and Games
Collected information about popular toys and games relevant to the state of Texas, including folk toys, folk games, sports, dances, songs and other recreations. The index of contributors begins on page 245 and the index of toys and games begins on page 249.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Abernethy, Francis Edward
System:
The UNT Digital Library
In the Shadow of History
Collection of Texan and Mexican folklore, including stories about the Navajo Indians, the Alamo, Jim Bowie, various folk characters, tortilla making, and other humorous anecdotes. The index begins on page 181.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Drill Bits, Picks, and Shovels: A History of Mineral Resources in Oklahoma
Historical book analyzing Oklahoma's mineral resources such as oil, gas, and coal and the impact these had on the state's individuals, as well as the potential for future development in these areas. Index starts on page 186.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Morris, John W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest 1825-1916: Volume 5
Re-print of a historical compilation of Native American papers in the American Southwest region from 1825 to 1916. Index begins on page 395.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Winfrey, Dorman H. & Day, James M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest 1825-1916: Volume 2
Re-print of a historical compilation of Native American papers in the American Southwest region from 1825 to 1916. Index begins on page 443.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Winfrey, Dorman H. & Day, James M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest 1825-1916: Volume 3
Re-print of a historical compilation of Native American papers in the American Southwest region from 1825 to 1916. Index begins on page 359.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Winfrey, Dorman H. & Day, James M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest 1825-1916: Volume 4
Re-print of a historical compilation of Native American papers in the American Southwest region from 1825 to 1916. Index begins on page 459.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Winfrey, Dorman H. & Day, James M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest 1825-1916: Volume 1
Re-print of a historical compilation of Native American papers in the American Southwest region; this volume documents 1825-1843. Index begins on page 289.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Winfrey, Dorman H. & Day, James M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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:
2017
Creator:
Yeary, Mamie, 1876-
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Singin' Texas
Collected information about popular folk music of Texas, including songs about hunting, love, nature, dancing, and religion, as well as information about the history of folk music in the state. The index begins on page 181.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Abernethy, Francis Edward
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Spanish Explorers in the Southern United States, 1528-1543
Book containing three translated narratives of early Spanish explorers in what would become the Southern United States. This includes the paths taken by the explorers, the people they encountered, and hardships they endured.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Alvar, 16th cent. & Castañeda de Nájera, Pedro de, 16th cent.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Circus: Cinders to Sawdust
Book discussing the history of the circus in American history, and the contributions it made to American society. Index begins on page 262.
Date:
2018
Creator:
O'Brien, Esse Forrester
System:
The Portal to Texas History