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The Cuban and Porto Rican campaigns (open access)

The Cuban and Porto Rican campaigns

This book covers the organization of warships during the Spanish American War, and discusses the battles in Cuba and Puerto Rico. Also mentioned in the book are the Rough Riders, General Miles, General Shafter, General Wheeler, General Sumner, Colonel Wood, General Young, the Red Cross, General Wilson, Key West, Admiral Sampson, Captain Chadwick, General Kent, General Lawton, Buena Ventura, Ensign Curtin, Captain Paget, Commander Davis, General Breckinridge, and General Chaffee.
Date: 1898
Creator: Davis, Richard Harding
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor (open access)

Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor

Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor; beautifully illustrated with views from the scenes of his early life in his beloved "Happy Valley." Introductory. "A memory," by De L. Rice.--"The fiddle and the bow."--The paradise of fools.--"Visions and dreams."--"Love, laughter and song."--"Sentiment."--"The old plantation."--Dixie.--Castles in the air.--Temptation.--Uncle Sam.--Addresses Tennessee centennial.--Notable speeches.--Love letters,
Date: 1912
Creator: Taylor, Robert Love
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oklahoma's Governors, 1907-1929: Turbulent Politics (open access)

Oklahoma's Governors, 1907-1929: Turbulent Politics

Book discussing the history of individual governors of Oklahoma from 1907 to 1929; each chapter is a biographical sketch of a different governor and their actions in office. Index begins on page 195.
Date: 1981
Creator: Fischer, LeRoy Henry, 1917-
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ranch and Range in Oklahoma (open access)

Ranch and Range in Oklahoma

Reprint of a book containing historical information about ranching in Oklahoma during the cattle drive era, as well as maps showing the different cattle drive trails that ran from Texas through Oklahoma. Index begins on page 122.
Date: 1983
Creator: Skaggs, Jimmy M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Indian Leaders: Oklahoma’s First Statesmen (open access)

Indian Leaders: Oklahoma’s First Statesmen

Book discussing the history of Native Americans, including Quanah Parker and Black Kettle, and their involvement in political, military, and social confrontations in Oklahoma. Index starts on page 177.
Date: 1979
Creator: Jordan, H. Glenn & Holm, Thomas M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Will Rogers: A Centennial Tribute (open access)

Will Rogers: A Centennial Tribute

Compilation of biographical stories about Will Rogers in Oklahoma, discussing his career, roots, and actions during his lifetime. Index starts on page 144.
Date: 1979
Creator: Gibson, Arrell Morgan
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Mark of Heritage (open access)

Mark of Heritage

Book discussing the history of Oklahoma's heritage, including descriptions about the state's historic sites and museums; also included is a folded map of over 270 historical markers in the state. Index begins on page 207.
Date: 1976
Creator: Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975; Shirk, George H. & Franks, Kenny Arthur, 1945-
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cities of Oklahoma (open access)

Cities of Oklahoma

Book discussing the history of Oklahoma's cities and metropolitan areas, including pictures and maps of the areas; some chapters deal with oil towns and others deal with multi-purpose cities. Index begins on page 161.
Date: 1979
Creator: Morris, John W., 1907-1982
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Railroads in Oklahoma (open access)

Railroads in Oklahoma

Book discussing the history of the railroads in Oklahoma, including stories of individual railroads and their effects on the Indian population in the state. Index begins on page 164.
Date: 1977
Creator: Hofsommer, Donovan L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The West Wind Blows: The Autobiography of Edward Everett Dale (open access)

The West Wind Blows: The Autobiography of Edward Everett Dale

Autobiography of Edward Everett Dale covering his life from his birth in 1879 until his death in 1972; the book includes stories dealing with Indian affairs, schooling, and his becoming a professor at the University of Oklahoma. Index begins on page 411.
Date: 1984
Creator: Dale, Edward Everett, 1879-1972
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oklahoma's Governors, 1955-1979: Growth and Reform (open access)

Oklahoma's Governors, 1955-1979: Growth and Reform

Book discussing the history of individual governors of Oklahoma from 1955 to 1979; each chapter is a biographical sketch of a different governor and their actions in office. Index begins on page 271.
Date: 1985
Creator: Fischer, LeRoy Henry, 1917-
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Message of Governor O. B. Colquitt to the thirty-second legislature of Texas. (open access)

Message of Governor O. B. Colquitt to the thirty-second legislature of Texas.

A message to Texas legislature about the economics of Texas, money issues within the government of Texas, Texas legislation, agriculture, and other issues pertaining to Texas.
Date: 1911
Creator: Colquitt, O. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rules for the courts of Texas: adopted by order of the Supreme Court at Tyler on the first day of December, A.D. 1877: together with amendments thereto at various times up to the close of the Austin term, A.D. 1890 (open access)

Rules for the courts of Texas: adopted by order of the Supreme Court at Tyler on the first day of December, A.D. 1877: together with amendments thereto at various times up to the close of the Austin term, A.D. 1890

This book contains rules for the Supreme Court of the state of Texas. Also includes pictures of the justices of the Texas Supreme Court in 1846 and 1888.
Date: 1890
Creator: Morse, Charles S
System: The Portal to Texas History
Message of Gov. O. M. Roberts on appropriations and expenditures under the control of the governor to the seventeenth legislature of the state of of Texas, convened at the city of Austin, in regular session, January 11, 1881. (open access)

Message of Gov. O. M. Roberts on appropriations and expenditures under the control of the governor to the seventeenth legislature of the state of of Texas, convened at the city of Austin, in regular session, January 11, 1881.

Message to the 17th Legislature, Jan, 1881.-Appropirations and expenditures under the control of the Governor.-The sale and exchange of lands.-On quarantine
Date: January 11, 1881
Creator: Roberts, Oran M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The adventures of Big-Foot Wallace, the Texas ranger and hunter (open access)

The adventures of Big-Foot Wallace, the Texas ranger and hunter

Contains biographical information on Big-Foot Wallace.
Date: 1870
Creator: Duval, John C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Pictorial History of Texas, From the Earliest Visits of European Adventurers, to A.D. 1879. (open access)

A Pictorial History of Texas, From the Earliest Visits of European Adventurers, to A.D. 1879.

Illustrated history of Texas, organized into ten sections: [1] General Description of the Country, [2] Texas Under Spanish Domination, 1695--1820, [3] Colonization Under Mexican Domination, 1820--1834, [4] The Revolution, [5] The Republic, From 1837 to 1846, [6] Texas as a State, from 1847 to 1878, [7] Indians, [8] Biographies, [9] History -- Counties, and [10] Miscellaneous Items.
Date: 1879
Creator: Thrall, Homer S., 1819-1894
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gammel's Rules of the Courts of Texas (open access)

Gammel's Rules of the Courts of Texas

A book containing Gammel's rules for the courts of Texas. Some of the court rules included are: briefing rules, Texas Supreme Court rules, Civil Appeals Court rules, Criminal Appeals Court rules, District and County Court rules, and rules for being admitted to the Bar.
Date: 1922
Creator: Moffett, James William
System: The Portal to Texas History
Speeches delivered by Pat M. Neff, Governor of Texas, discussing certain phases of contemplated legislation (open access)

Speeches delivered by Pat M. Neff, Governor of Texas, discussing certain phases of contemplated legislation

This book contains a collection of speeches delivered by Governor Pat M. Neff. The subjects of those speeches include: the Constitutional Convention, the supremacy of the law, the educational system of Texas, the penitentiary system of Texas, building highways, industrial development, revision of tax laws, conservation, and reclamation. Also includes the inaugural address.
Date: 1923
Creator: Neff, Pat M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rules for the courts of Texas. Adopted by order of the Supreme Court at Austin on the eighth day of October, A.D. 1892. (open access)

Rules for the courts of Texas. Adopted by order of the Supreme Court at Austin on the eighth day of October, A.D. 1892.

A book containing rules for the courts of Texas. The Court of Criminal Appeals and the Court of Civil Appeals are two examples of court rules listed in this book.
Date: 1892
Creator: Texas. Supreme Court.
System: The Portal to Texas History
West Texas Historical and Scientific Society publication number twelve (open access)

West Texas Historical and Scientific Society publication number twelve

This issue provides description, photographs, and historical background of Big Bend National Park.
Date: June 1, 1948
Creator: West Texas Historical and Scientific Society
System: The Portal to Texas History
Message of Governor T.M. Campbell to the first called session of the thirtieth legislature of Texas: together with the proclamation of the Governor convening the legislature in extra-ordinary session. (open access)

Message of Governor T.M. Campbell to the first called session of the thirtieth legislature of Texas: together with the proclamation of the Governor convening the legislature in extra-ordinary session.

This document is a message to the legislature of Texas from Governor T.M. Campbell. The purpose of the message was to get the legislature prepared to discuss laws concerning: simplification of court proceedings in the state of Texas, making telephone companies transmit other telephone companies messages, fair and lawful taxing of its citizens, increase business fees of both domestic and foreign businesses, and any other matters relating to the Constitution of Texas.
Date: April 17, 1907
Creator: Campbell, Thomas Mitchell
System: The Portal to Texas History
Message of Gov. J. S. Hogg to the twenty-third Legislature of Texas. (open access)

Message of Gov. J. S. Hogg to the twenty-third Legislature of Texas.

This document is a message to Texas legislature from Governor J. S. Hogg. The document was a call to action concerning the matters of: railroad bonds and stocks, municipal indebtedness, land corporations, the railway commission, land and county boundaries, state banks, public education, mechanics' liens, convict labor, indigent ex-confederates, taxation, criminal laws, deadly weapons, lotteries, injunctions, stock quarantine, charities, board of pardon advisers, and the overall condition of the state of Texas.
Date: January 12, 1893
Creator: Hogg, J.S. (James S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Message of Governor James S. Hogg to the twenty-fourth legislature of Texas (open access)

Message of Governor James S. Hogg to the twenty-fourth legislature of Texas

This message is about the condition of the state of Texas at the time the message was written. The book contains information about Texas' economics, government money allocation, organizations, and other issues relating to Texas at that time.
Date: 1895
Creator: Hogg, J.S. (James S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Initial messages of Governor W. P. Hobby to the thirty-sixth legislature, state of Texas: Jan. 14, 1919 and Jan. 22, 1919. (open access)

Initial messages of Governor W. P. Hobby to the thirty-sixth legislature, state of Texas: Jan. 14, 1919 and Jan. 22, 1919.

Message from Governor Hobby to Texas Legislature. Message is pertaining to the condition of the state, legislation, and money related issues.
Date: 1919
Creator: Hobby, W. P.
System: The Portal to Texas History