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[Dallas Park Board Minutes, Book 14]
Minutes for the Dallas Park Board containing a record of the group's discussions, decisions, and other business.
Date:
1963/1968
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Park and Recreation Department.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dallas Park Board Minutes, Book 15]
Minutes for the Dallas Park Board containing a record of the group's discussions, decisions, and other business.
Date:
1968/1971
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Park and Recreation Department.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dallas Park Board Minutes, Book 16]
Minutes for the Dallas Park and Recreation Board containing a record of the group's discussions, decisions, and other business.
Date:
1971/1973
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Park and Recreation Department.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Early History of Hopkins County, Texas: Biographical Sketches and Incidents of the Early Settled Families
This book contains information about Hopkins County, including Directories for Sulphur Springs and Nelta, chapters about important places and events in the history of the county, biographical sketches of individuals and families who settled the county, and a list of county officials.
Date:
1902
Creator:
Fleming, E. B.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Early Settlers Life in Texas
This book describes the early history of Hill County, located in Texas, including the author's trip to Texas, information about the first settlers, prominent men, Native American massacres, government, and the general organization of the county.
Date:
1963
Creator:
Kirkpatrick, A. Y.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
East Texas.
This book was created to provide "authentic information concerning the natural and co-operative resources and opportunities offered by East Texas and her people" for the general public. It contains information about the "General Development in 1921-22, The Evolution of transportation and Fixing of Lower Rate Levels, The Marketing Problem Nearing Solution, Organization, Concentration and Standardization of Quality; Pack and Grade, Co-Operative Work of A. & M. College Department of Extension Service; State Agricultural Department; Markets and Warehouses Department; [and the] Chamber of Commerce in East Texas" (p. 1).
Date:
1923
Creator:
East Texas Chamber of Commerce.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Face to face with the Mexicans: the domestic life, educational, social and business ways, statesmanship and literature, legendary and general history of the Mexican people, as seen and studied by an American woman during seven years of intercourse with them.
Book written by Fanny Chambers Gooch after living in Mexico for several years.
Date:
1887
Creator:
Iglehart, Fanny Chambers Gooch
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The First Century of Scottish Rite Masonry in Texas, 1867-1967
This book provides an overview of the Scottish Rite organization and history in Texas, including background and introductory information, with descriptions of the Scottish Rite Bodies in Galveston, Austin, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Waco. Sections also discuss the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children, the Scottish Rite dormitory at the University of Texas, the Scottish Rite Foundation of Texas, Inc., and the Sovereign Grand Inspectors General for Texas, as well as recorded membership. Index starts on page 477.
Date:
1967
Creator:
Carter, James David
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Forgotten Colony: San Patricio de Hibernia: The History, the People and the Legends of the Irish Colony of McMullen-McGloin
This book discusses the history of the McMullen-McGloin Colony in San Patricio County, Texas. According to the table of contents (which starts on page ix), the book is divided into three major sections: Part I includes biographical sketches of original settlers, Part II includes an overview of the history of the settlement itself, and Part III includes stories and songs from the oral tradition.
Date:
1981
Creator:
Hébert, Rachel Bluntzer
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Worth Garden Club Scrapbook: 1945-1946]
Scrapbook for the Fort Worth Garden Club documenting activities, including newspaper clippings, photographs, event programs, correspondence, and other items.
Date:
1945/1946
Creator:
Fort Worth Garden Club
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fort Worth's Huge Deal: Unwinding Westside's Twisted Legend
This book discusses Arlington Heights, a neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas that was founded in the late 1880s. It includes a history of the area and the development of the neighborhood, broken down by time periods. The preface includes information about the approach and methodology of the authors.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Atkinson, Jim & Wood, Judy
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
From a Southern Porch
A fictional account of Southern life by teacher, folklorist, and writer, Dorothy Scarborough.
Date:
1919
Creator:
Scarborough, Dorothy, 1878-1935
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gateway to Texas: The History of Orange and Orange County
A book about the history of Orange and Orange County. Includes index./ Includes bibliographical references.
Date:
1988
Creator:
Williams, Howard C.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
German Pioneers on the American Frontier: the Wagners in Texas and Illinois
A case study of two brothers, Julius and Wilhelm Wagner, who immigrated to the United States from Baden, Germany. Julius immigrated as part of an early communist group, the "Darmstädters" or "Forty," who established the utopian settlement of Bettina in 1847. His anti-slavery beliefs forced Julius to Mexico during the Civil War, but he returned to Texas after the war. His older brother Wilhelm fled Germany in 1851 as a result of his liberal political beliefs and settled in Texas. He founded a German-language newspaper when he moved to Freeport, Illinois.
Date:
2001
Creator:
Reichstein, Andreas V.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ghost Towns of Texas
This book gives an overview of ghost towns in the state of Texas. Many of the towns are described with extended histories while others are simply noted with a statement of their locations. The book is split into four parts, according to the table of contents: Part I -- Utopia (La Reunion, Kristenstad, Bettina, Sisterdale, Panna Maria); Part II -- Religious Havens (Zodiac, Burning Bush, Kelsey, Marietta, Fairchilds); Part III -- Industrial Meccas (Thurber, Minera, Trinity City, Salado, Gibtown, Geraldine, Kellyville, New Birmingham, Albuquerque, Shafter, Tenoxtitlan, Clarksville, Aiken, Charcoal City, San Luis Pass, Bevilport, Senterfitt, Old Larissa, Nashville, Childers' Mill, Shanklin Mill, McGough Springs, Texana, Boonville, Springfield, Cincinnati, Pulaski, Tarrant, Buckner, Dresden Settlement, Chambers' Creek, Viesca); and Part IV -- Also-Rans (Other Ghosts). Bibliography starts on page 127; index starts on page 133.
Date:
1953
Creator:
King, Dick
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Governors' Messages: Coke to Ross (Inclusive), 1874-1891
This book contains a compilation of various speeches (including inaugural addresses) and other messages (including reports and veto statements) written by governors of Texas between 1874 and 1891. Additionally, brief biographies are included for each of the governors (Richard Coke, O. M. Roberts, John Ireland, and Lawrence Sullivan Ross) with the exception of R. B. Hubbard. Index starts on page 783.
Date:
1916
Creator:
Texas State Library. Archive & History Dept.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Grayson County Reminiscences: The First 150 Years, 1846-1996
Collection of stories by forty-two local writers describing family histories and anecdotes in the Grayson County, Texas area. Each story is preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author.
Date:
1996
Creator:
Lincecum, Jerry Bryan
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History and Reminiscences of Denton County
This book gives an overview of Denton County including the history of various time periods and specific aspects of the area as well as reminiscences of citizens. Index starts on page 408.
Date:
1976
Creator:
Bates, Ed. F.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of Armstrong County, Volume 1
The Armstrong County Histories are a compilation of biographical stories about the Armstrong County pioneers prior to 1900. According to the foreward: "Information supplied by members of these families make stories rich in romance, tragedy and humor, revealing the sturdy character of those who built our county. The book is made up of these family histories supplemented by ranch and community histories, articles of civic interest, church and cemetery stories, 'tall tales' by old timers."
Date:
1939
Creator:
The Woman's Development Club
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
A History of Crosby County 1876-1977
This text is a history of various economic and social aspects of Crosby County, described on the title page as, "A collection of historical sketches and family histories composed by County Residents; compiled by the staff of the Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Museum under the supervision and with the cooperation of the Crosby County Historical Commission" (p. 1). Index starts on page 597.
Date:
1978
Creator:
Crosby County Pioneer Museum
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A history of Deaf Smith County, featuring pioneer families
A history of Deaf Smith County from 1890-1964, featuring local history and biographies.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Patterson, Bessie
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The History of DeWitt County, Texas
Book outlining the history of DeWitt County, Texas, broken up by major historical eras, with information about important businesses and families in the area. Index starts on page 839.
Date:
1991
Creator:
DeWitt County Historical Commission (De Witt County, Tex.)
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A History Of Dickens County: Ranches and Rolling Plains
This book discusses the history of Dickens County, Texas. The Table of Contents breaks the book into eight portions: The Beginnings, Education, Churches, Businesses, Ranches, Farming, Miscellaneous, Family Histories. An index to family histories is on the pages after the table of contents and before the first section.
Date:
1971
Creator:
Arrington, Fred
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History