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The Roy Bedichek Family Letters (open access)

The Roy Bedichek Family Letters

This book is a collection of letters written by Roy Bedichek and letters written to him from other family members. Annotations and notes about the letters have been added as footnotes. Biographical information based on interviews of family members as well as genealogical charts of the Bedichek and Greer families are also included. Index starts on page 447.
Date: 1998
Creator: Bedichek, Jane Gracy, 1918- & Bedichek, Roy, 1878-1959
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Personal Correspondence of Sam Houston, Volume 2: 1846-1848 (open access)

The Personal Correspondence of Sam Houston, Volume 2: 1846-1848

This book is the second in a series of four volumes and contains collected correspondence to and from Sam Houston, primarily between Houston and his wife. The letters include footnotes that give clarification and context. The volume also has a bibliography and index (which starts on page 391).
Date: 1998
Creator: Roberts, Madge Thornall
System: The UNT Digital Library
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
The La Salle Expedition to Texas: The Journal of Henri Joutel, 1684-1687 (open access)

The La Salle Expedition to Texas: The Journal of Henri Joutel, 1684-1687

Book containing an annotated and edited translation of an account of Robert La Salle's expedition down the Mississippi River and into Texas. Joutel recounts such things as sailing to North America, daily activities during the expedition, and the murder of La Salle.
Date: 1998
Creator: Joutel, Henri, 1640?-1735
System: The Portal to Texas History
Land is the Cry!: Warren Angus Ferris, Pioneer Texas Surveyor and Founder of Dallas County (open access)

Land is the Cry!: Warren Angus Ferris, Pioneer Texas Surveyor and Founder of Dallas County

Book containing the biography of Warren Ferris, a man from New York who pursued business opportunities in the frontiers of New York, the Rocky Mountains, and Texas.
Date: 1998
Creator: Starling, Susanne
System: The Portal to Texas History
Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry University, 1998-1999 (open access)

Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry University, 1998-1999

The Council Fire is the student handbook of McMurry University in Abilene, Texas and includes information about the rules and regulations of the school as well as general information about student governance and campus life. This issue includes a calendar of events for the entire school year from August 1998 to June 1999.
Date: 1998
Creator: McMurry University
System: The Portal to Texas History
A History of Orange (open access)

A History of Orange

This book explores the history of Orange, Texas through the eyes of Robert E. Russell. Spanning large parts of the nineteenth century, it includes information about historical events, trade, social customs, and genealogical records pertaining to Robert E. Russell. Numerous photographs and references compiled by Loren LeBlanc are also included.
Date: 1998
Creator: Orange County Historical Society (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene City Council Minutes: 1998] (open access)

[Abilene City Council Minutes: 1998]

Ledger containing minutes of the City Council in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from January 8,1998 to December 17, 1998.
Date: 1998-01-08/1998-12-17
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Airport Directory, 1998 (open access)

Texas Airport Directory, 1998

Directory of public airports in Texas for 1998.
Date: March 1998
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation. Aviation Division
System: The Portal to Texas History
Restructuring Texas Teacher Education (open access)

Restructuring Texas Teacher Education

A book identifying challenges to teacher preparation for growing urban Texas schools and offering guidance on how to address them through a new series of teacher education programs.
Date: 1998
Creator: Houston Consortium and Urban Professional Development and Teaching Centers
System: The Portal to Texas History
Soil Survey of Van Zandt County, Texas (open access)

Soil Survey of Van Zandt County, Texas

Text describes the area, climate, agricultural history and statistics, soil-survey methods and definitions, soils and crops, land uses and agricultural methods, irrigation, and morphology and genesis of soils of Van Zandt County, Texas.
Date: 1998
Creator: United States. Soil Conservation Service.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Soil Survey of Wood County, Texas (open access)

Soil Survey of Wood County, Texas

Text describes the area, climate, agricultural history and statistics, soil-survey methods and definitions, soils and crops, land uses and agricultural methods, irrigation, and morphology and genesis of soils of Wood County, Texas.
Date: 1998
Creator: United States. Soil Conservation Service.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Howard Payne University, 1998-1999 (open access)

Catalog of Howard Payne University, 1998-1999

Catalog describes the history, governance, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas (http://www.hputx.edu).
Date: June 1998
Creator: Howard Payne University
System: The Portal to Texas History
Whistle in the Piney Woods: Paul Bremond and the Houston, East and West Texas Railway (open access)

Whistle in the Piney Woods: Paul Bremond and the Houston, East and West Texas Railway

The story of the founding of the Houston, East and West Texas Railroad by Paul Bremond, the company's relationship with the lumber industry, and its role in the development of East Texas. The book also discusses Paul Bremond's personal background. Index starts on page 119.
Date: 1998
Creator: Maxwell, Robert S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
United States Reports, Volume 514: Cases Adjudged in The Supreme Court at October Term, 1994 (open access)

United States Reports, Volume 514: Cases Adjudged in The Supreme Court at October Term, 1994

Volume of the United States Reports containing the final decisions and opinions of the Supreme Court justices regarding cases between March 1 and May 25, 1995. Also includes notes regarding the members of the Supreme Court, orders, and other relevant materials. Index starts on page 1167.
Date: 1998
Creator: United States. Supreme Court.
System: The UNT Digital Library
United States Reports, Volume 512: Cases Adjudged in The Supreme Court at October Term, 1993 (open access)

United States Reports, Volume 512: Cases Adjudged in The Supreme Court at October Term, 1993

Volume of the United States Reports containing the final decisions and opinions of the Supreme Court justices regarding cases between June 13 and September 30, 1994. Also includes notes regarding the members of the Supreme Court, orders, and other relevant materials. Index starts on page 1305.
Date: 1998
Creator: United States. Supreme Court.
System: The UNT Digital Library
United States Reports, Volume 515: Cases Adjudged in The Supreme Court at October Term, 1994 (open access)

United States Reports, Volume 515: Cases Adjudged in The Supreme Court at October Term, 1994

Volume of the United States Reports containing the final decisions and opinions of the Supreme Court justices regarding cases between May 30 and September 29, 1995. Also includes notes regarding the members of the Supreme Court, orders, and other relevant materials. Index starts on page 1313.
Date: 1998
Creator: United States. Supreme Court.
System: The UNT Digital Library
United States Reports, Volume 516: Cases Adjudged in The Supreme Court at October Term, 1995 (open access)

United States Reports, Volume 516: Cases Adjudged in The Supreme Court at October Term, 1995

Volume of the United States Reports containing the final decisions and opinions of the Supreme Court justices regarding cases between October 2, 1995, and March 19, 1996. Also includes notes regarding the members of the Supreme Court, orders, and other relevant materials. Index starts on page 1303.
Date: 1998
Creator: United States. Supreme Court.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas State Library and Archives Commission Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 1999-2003 (open access)

Texas State Library and Archives Commission Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 1999-2003

Strategic plan for of the Texas Library and Archives Commission for fiscal years 1999 to 2003 outlining their mission, past activities, and goals.
Date: June 1998
Creator: Texas State Library and Archives Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
Archaeological Investigations at Five Prehistoric Sites at Lewisville Lake, Denton County, Texas (open access)

Archaeological Investigations at Five Prehistoric Sites at Lewisville Lake, Denton County, Texas

This report describes the results of excavations performed by the Institute of Applied Sciences at the Lewisville Lake project, Denton County, Texas.
Date: 1998
Creator: Ferring, C. Reid & Yates, Bonnie C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas State Travel Guide: 1998 (open access)

Texas State Travel Guide: 1998

Travel guide for the state of Texas containing information of interest to tourists including events, parks and historic sites, recreation opportunities, and other attractions. Index to cities and attractions starts on page 278.
Date: 1998
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Otto (open access)

Otto

Book discussing the life and times of Otto Henry Lund who came to America from Denmark. This book covers his journeys through Texas and his farming days and his marriage to Freda Young. Index begins on page 226.
Date: 1998
Creator: Dunn, Charlotte V. Lund, 1935-
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of the University of North Texas, 1998-1999, Undergraduate (open access)

Catalog of the University of North Texas, 1998-1999, Undergraduate

The UNT Undergraduate Bulletin includes information about class offerings as well as general information about the university (academic calendar, admissions and degree requirements, financial information, etc.) about research, and about the colleges and schools on campus. Index starts on page 488.
Date: July 1998
Creator: University of North Texas
System: The UNT Digital Library
Catalog of the University of North Texas, 1998-1999, Graduate (open access)

Catalog of the University of North Texas, 1998-1999, Graduate

The UNT Graduate Bulletin includes information about class offerings as well as general information about the university (academic calendar, admissions and degree requirements, financial information, etc.) about research, and about the colleges and schools on campus. Index starts on page 411.
Date: July 1998
Creator: University of North Texas
System: The UNT Digital Library