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Charter and Digest of the General Ordinances (Civil and Criminal), of the City of Palestine, Rules of City Council, etc. (open access)

Charter and Digest of the General Ordinances (Civil and Criminal), of the City of Palestine, Rules of City Council, etc.

"General Laws of Eighteen Hundred and Ninety-Five, and Subsequent Enactments, Up to Date, Regulating Incorporation of Cities and Towns" (from page 3).
Date: 1904
Creator: Gardner, B. S. & Campbell, W. C.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Personal File of Private First Class George W. Stone, U.S.M.C. (open access)

Personal File of Private First Class George W. Stone, U.S.M.C.

Scrapbook compiled by George Stone documenting his time in the U.S. Marine Corps during the 1920s.
Date: 1926-09/1971-06
Creator: Stone, George W.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Loblolly Book of Baseball (open access)

Loblolly Book of Baseball

Book containing biographical sketches of famous baseball players from Panola County, Texas: Don Clinton, Victor Frasier, Jacke Davis, Bob Allen, Douglas Ault, Jonathan Perlman, David Lowery, Robert Ellis, Tom Harkrider, Mark Brandenburg, Todd Haney, J.J. Munoz, and Kip Harkrider.
Date: March 1997
Creator: King, Lincoln & Hazelwood, Beth
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Burro, Yearbook of Mineral Wells High School, 1981 (open access)

The Burro, Yearbook of Mineral Wells High School, 1981

Yearbook for Mineral Wells High School in Mineral Wells, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date: 1981
Creator: Mineral Wells High School (Mineral Wells, Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
True veterans of Texas : an authentic account of the Battle of San Jacinto : a complete list of heroes who fought, bled and died at San Jacinto : doubtful points cleared up (open access)

True veterans of Texas : an authentic account of the Battle of San Jacinto : a complete list of heroes who fought, bled and died at San Jacinto : doubtful points cleared up

An account of the Battle of San Jacinto written by Sam Houston and sent to David G. Burnett, President of the Republic of Texas. Cover title. "Presented for publication by J.W. Winters, Bigfoot, Texas."
Date: 1890
Creator: Houston, Sam; Burnett, David Gouverneur & Winters, J. W.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson the Famous Texan. (open access)

Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson the Famous Texan.

This book is a biography of Ben Thompson, "Including a detailed and authentic statement of his birth, history and adventures by one who has known him since a child" (from the title page). The original of this item includes an insert from The Steck Company giving a brief overview of the history of the book (number of copies published, prices, etc.).
Date: 1956
Creator: Walton, W. M.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tyler & Smith County, Texas: An Historical Survey (open access)

Tyler & Smith County, Texas: An Historical Survey

This book gives an overview of the history of Tyler, Texas and Smith County through a series of essays written by community members on various social and historical topics. A List of Illustrations is on page viii and the Table of Contents is on page ix; the index starts on page 279.
Date: 1976
Creator: Glover, Robert W.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
History and Lore of Cleburne and Johnson County, Texas (open access)

History and Lore of Cleburne and Johnson County, Texas

Compilation of newspaper articles and personal reminiscences related to the history of Cleburne and the wider Johnson County area.
Date: 2008
Creator: Watson, John W.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Report on the Dam and Water Power Development at Austin, Texas (open access)

Report on the Dam and Water Power Development at Austin, Texas

Report about the reconstruction of the Austin Dam including appendices of statistics, graphs, and a bibliography, as well as the letter of transmittal and relevant city resolution.
Date: November 1917
Creator: Mead, Daniel W.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The National Cooperative Soil Survey of the United States (open access)

The National Cooperative Soil Survey of the United States

Document describes the origins and history of the Soil Survey with an emphasis on the time periods of 1899-1912, 1912-1920, 1920-1933, and 1933-1952. "For each of the four chronological periods, a brief introductory chapter describes the general political and administrative environment then prevailing, and a summary of the progress of the Soil Survey achieved under such an environment." (p. 36) Also provides information on early soil sampling, typing, mapping, and interpretation. Also tells about the coordination of the National Cooperative Soil Survey and developments in the National Cooperative Soil Survey from 1952-1957.
Date: October 1998
Creator: Gardner, David Rice
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Memorial and Biographical History of Dallas County, Texas. (open access)

Memorial and Biographical History of Dallas County, Texas.

This book is a biographical view of Dallas, Texas and its history. The book uses many narratives of the individuals who helped shape Dallas history. The book has various content including: biographies of all of the U.S. Presidents; a list of Dallas County pioneers from 1841-1850; an overview of Dallas history; and hundreds of brief biographies, including some illustrations.
Date: 1892
Creator: Lewis Publishing Company
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Texas scrap-book : made up of the history, biography, and miscellany of Texas and its people (open access)

A Texas scrap-book : made up of the history, biography, and miscellany of Texas and its people

Book covering four aspects of Texas: history, biography, miscellany, and statistical.
Date: 1875
Creator: Baker, D. W. C.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Randall County Story from 1541 to 1910 (open access)

The Randall County Story from 1541 to 1910

This book discusses the history of Randall County including the geography of the area, stories from people living in the county, community businesses and religious institutions. The book is divided into four sections by date; an index of pioneers starts on page 359.
Date: 1969
Creator: Warwick, Mrs. Clyde W.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 15, April 14, 1929 (open access)

Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 15, April 14, 1929

Weekly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Second Brigade stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Date: April 14, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 28, July 14, 1929 (open access)

Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 28, July 14, 1929

Weekly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Second Brigade stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Date: July 14, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
A History of Collin County, Texas (open access)

A History of Collin County, Texas

This book gives an overview of Collin County, Texas. The text discusses the geography and prehistoric aspects of the county as well as the history of the people in the region (including Native American tribes and settlers). The book has a bibliography (starting on p. 279) and an index (starting on p. 283).
Date: 1958
Creator: Stambaugh, J. Lee, b. 1889; Stambaugh, Lillian J., b. 1888 & Carroll, H. Bailey
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Grinstead's Graphic, Volume 5, Number 4, April 1925 (open access)

Grinstead's Graphic, Volume 5, Number 4, April 1925

Monthly magazine containing human-interest stories, editorials, articles about the Hill Country region of Texas, and fictional stories.
Date: April 1925
Creator: Grinstead, J. E. (Jesse Edward), 1866-1948
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1973 (open access)

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1973

Journal of the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information. Index stars on page 249.
Date: 1973
Creator: United Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1971 (open access)

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1971

Journal of the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information. Index starts on page 230.
Date: 1971
Creator: United Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1974 (open access)

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1974

Journal of the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information. Index starts on page 231.
Date: 1974
Creator: United Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1975 (open access)

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1975

Journal of the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information. Index starts on page 271.
Date: 1975
Creator: United Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1970 (open access)

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1970

Journal of the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information. Index starts on page 260.
Date: 1970
Creator: United Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1972 (open access)

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1972

Journal of the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information. Index starts on page 207.
Date: 1972
Creator: United Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the Methodist Church: 1945 (open access)

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the Methodist Church: 1945

Journal of the North Texas Conference of the Methodist Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information. Index starts on page 144.
Date: 1945
Creator: Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History