[Grapevine Public Schools Information Booklet] (open access)

[Grapevine Public Schools Information Booklet]

Booklet presented by the Grapevine Public Schools outlining the school information for the various grade levels; one of the pages discusses the classes of 1920 and 1921 saying that some of them have already gone on the college and have already started "making good." Many of the pages contain advertisements for nearby businesses.
Date: 1921
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Kerr County Album (open access)

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
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Memorial and Biographical History of McLennan, Falls, Bell and Coryell Counties, Texas. (open access)

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
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The History of Frisco 1902-1976 (open access)

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
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Elm Fork Echoes, Volume 32,  May 2004 (open access)

Elm Fork Echoes, Volume 32, May 2004

The newsletter of the Peters Colony Historical Society of Dallas County, Texas contains information related to the activities of the society and its members as well as genealogical notes and history for the Dallas County, Texas and surrounding areas. Index starts on page 60.
Date: May 2004
Creator: Peters Colony Historical Society of Dallas County, Texas
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 2] (open access)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 2]

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1970 to 1971. This volume includes letters, newspaper clippings, photographs, and maps of the Alpine, Texas area. Some of the correspondence comes from Sul Ross State University, some from Congress members, and various ones from members of local committees. There is a great deal of information concerning water issues such as flooding, and water wells.
Date: {1970..1971}
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The History of Education in Bosque County, Texas (open access)

The History of Education in Bosque County, Texas

Master's thesis concerning the history of education in the county, containing photographs, documents, various tables, and some copies of sheet music. The book contains information concerning the early schools in the county up through the Clifton schools in the 1930's. Bibliography begins on page 283.
Date: 2004
Creator: Bronstad, Alvin Lawrence
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Scrapbook: Mineral Wells, Mayor Harris] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Elm Fork Echoes, Volume 9, Number 1, April 1981 (open access)

Elm Fork Echoes, Volume 9, Number 1, April 1981

The newsletter of the Peters Colony Historical Society of Dallas County, Texas contains information related to the activities of the society and its members as well as genealogical notes and history for the Dallas County, Texas and surrounding areas. Index starts on page 44.
Date: April 1981
Creator: Peters Colony Historical Society of Dallas County, Texas
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 7] (open access)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 7]

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1975 to 1976 and from 1979 to 2006. This volume includes newspaper clippings detailing political developments and the passing of resolutions. Also included are correspondence from various individuals, including other political figures, and pieces of legislation; there are a few photographs at the end of the book showing the George W. Baines Memorial Park dedication, along with a program from the event. There is a long note created by Dorothy detailing events that she will remember from her time as council member and mayor.
Date: 1975/2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Elm Fork Echoes, Volume 2, Number 2, November 1974 (open access)

Elm Fork Echoes, Volume 2, Number 2, November 1974

The newsletter of the Peters Colony Historical Society of Dallas County, Texas contains information related to the activities of the society and its members as well as genealogical notes and history for the Dallas County, Texas and surrounding areas. Index starts on page 57.
Date: November 1974
Creator: Peters Colony Historical Society of Dallas County, Texas
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Elm Fork Echoes, Volume 5, Number 2, November 1977 (open access)

Elm Fork Echoes, Volume 5, Number 2, November 1977

The newsletter of the Peters Colony Historical Society of Dallas County, Texas contains information related to the activities of the society and its members as well as genealogical notes and history for the Dallas County, Texas and surrounding areas. Index starts on page 46.
Date: November 1977
Creator: Peters Colony Historical Society of Dallas County, Texas
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Elm Fork Echoes, Volume 9, Number 2, November 1981 (open access)

Elm Fork Echoes, Volume 9, Number 2, November 1981

The newsletter of the Peters Colony Historical Society of Dallas County, Texas contains information related to the activities of the society and its members as well as genealogical notes and history for the Dallas County, Texas and surrounding areas. Index starts on page 45.
Date: November 1981
Creator: Peters Colony Historical Society of Dallas County, Texas
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Elm Fork Echoes, Volume 17, Number 1, April 1988 (open access)

Elm Fork Echoes, Volume 17, Number 1, April 1988

The newsletter of the Peters Colony Historical Society of Dallas County, Texas contains information related to the activities of the society and its members as well as genealogical notes and history for the Dallas County, Texas and surrounding areas. Index starts on page 50.
Date: April 1988
Creator: Peters Colony Historical Society of Dallas County, Texas
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Journal, Volume 57, October 2011 (open access)

The Dallas Journal, Volume 57, October 2011

Annual publication containing genealogical information about families in Dallas, Texas and the surrounding area, including family histories, lists of records (births, deaths, registration, etc.), correspondence, and other documentation. Name index begins on page 109.
Date: October 2011
Creator: Dallas Genealogical Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Musician, Volume 11, Number 1, September, 1944 (open access)

The Southwestern Musician, Volume 11, Number 1, September, 1944

Quarter-yearly publication describing local events and developments for music and its education in Texas; also includes local ads relating to music.
Date: [1944-09..1944-10]
Creator: Texas Music Educators Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry Music Department Scrapbook #2] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry Music Department Scrapbook 1941-1943] (open access)

[McMurry Music Department Scrapbook 1941-1943]

Scrapbook of materials related to music and fine arts events at McMurry College between 1941 and 1943, including programs, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other items.
Date: 1943~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Whom Do We Remember, Why Do We Remember? (open access)

Whom Do We Remember, Why Do We Remember?

Presidential address given by George Vordon before the Texas Surgical Society. In the speech, Vordon discusses the contributions of lesser known surgeons in history.
Date: 1983
Creator: Vordon, George
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry Music Department Scrapbook 1945-1947] (open access)

[McMurry Music Department Scrapbook 1945-1947]

Scrapbook of materials related to music and fine arts events at McMurry College between 1945 and 1947, including programs, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other items.
Date: 1947~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry Music Unit Scrapbook 1928-1954] (open access)

[McMurry Music Unit Scrapbook 1928-1954]

Scrapbook of materials related to music and fine arts events at McMurry College between 1928 and 1954, including programs, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other items.
Date: 1954~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Meridian College (open access)

Meridian College

Book detailing the history of Meridian College from around 1895 to 1920.; some of the topics covered are: athletics, fine arts, finances, World War I, religious life, etc. Index begins on page 219.
Date: 1979
Creator: Radde, Rebecca D.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Pharr Press (Pharr, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 5, 1971 (open access)

The Pharr Press (Pharr, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 5, 1971

Weekly newspaper from Pharr, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 5, 1971
Creator: Glover, Lloyd H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The First Chapter of Norwegian Immigration, (1821-1840) Its Causes and Results (open access)

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
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History