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Dallas Nine Series
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County Series Reader
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Geologic Atlas of the United States
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Linguistic Series of the Summer Institute of Linguistics of the University of Oklahoma
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Retrospect
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Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology.
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Family Histories of Bennett Allen Nance and Archie Carlisle Lebus
Family histories and biographical information (including photographs, records, and other materials) compiled as part of a personal genealogical project. The book is grouped into five sections: Bennett Allen Nance Family History; Archie Carlisle Lebus Family History; Nance Family Group Sheets; LeBus Family Group Sheets; and Simple Register Report - Descendants of Bennett and Archie LeBus Nance. Index starts on page 284.
Date:
2014
Creator:
Croft, Lucy Ann Nancy
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Life of J. W. Holston
Handwritten manuscript by John Willis Holston. Chronicles his family's journey to Texas from Mississippi in 1869. Includes stories from his days as a cowboy on a cattle drive, and his two year service as a Texas Ranger.
Date:
1930~
Creator:
Holston, John Willis
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas as it is today
A book describing life in Texas around the year 1925. The book talks about many cities in Texas as well as interesting facts about Texas. The author wrote the book in an attempt to defeat internal and external stereotypes about Texas.
Date:
1925
Creator:
Menn, Alfred E
Object Type:
Book
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.
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.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Our stories: the Medicine Mound settlers' community scrapbook
This book contains some Medicine Mound family histories, extracts of news stories from the Quanah Tribune-Chief, and stories from citizens.
Date:
1997
Creator:
Neal, Bill
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Collection of Memories: A History of Armstrong County, 1876-1965
This text includes an historical overview of Armstrong County, Texas discussing the ranches, families, and individuals important to the area. Index starts after page 567.
Date:
1965
Creator:
Armstrong County Historical Society
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Jerry Bywaters: An Annotated Bibliography
Compiled bibliography of relevant sources related to artist Jerry Bywaters organized by material types including: exhibitions, journal and newspaper articles, auction catalogs, books and dissertations, museum collections, Internet sites, and other references. An index at the end references bibliography entry numbers in the text.
Date:
2022
Creator:
Makowski, Colleen Lahan
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Early History of Floyd County
This book discusses the history of Floyd County, Texas, including the general organization of the county, the first settlers and settlements, battles, expeditions, and notable individuals. The index begins on page 141.
Date:
1947
Creator:
Hall, Claude V.
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 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
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
The Story of the S.M.S. Ranch
This booklet is primarily photographs of life on the S. M. S Ranch. Near the end are several text sections, the first of which states, "It is the design of the S. M. S. Booklet to give feeders and breeders both by picture and written word a comprehensive idea of our methods and breeding in which we have been so successful..." (p. 78). The first section gives an overview of the policies and buying options for the cattle company. Next, "Some Glimpses Into Ranch Life" gives an overview of how ranching works, defines ranching jargon, and gives several songs/poems that illustrate ranching. The third and final section, "Stock Farms and Small Ranches, From the Spur Ranch" includes photographs from Spur Ranch and a brief overview about the ranch and surrounding area.
Date:
1922
Creator:
Swenson Brothers
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Loving Family in Texas (1843 - 1953)
Biographical sketches and accounts related to the history of the Loving family, as well as genealogical lists. It is separated into three parts: James and Margaret Morgan Loving, Dallas County; Oliver and Susan Morgan Loving, Parker and Palo Pinto Counties; Abraham and Susannah Pipkin Loving, Grayson County.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Cullar, W. Clytes Anderson (Willie Clytes Anderson), 1920-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A gazetteer of Texas
This book is about the geography of Texas. The geographical information in the book includes: topography and drainage, climate, forests, exploration, settlement, population, industries, and land surveys.
Date:
1902
Creator:
Gannett, Henry
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Retrospect, Spring 2013
Quarterly newsletter of the Denton County Historical Commission discussing the organization's news and activities as well as information about historic locations and events in Denton County, Texas.
Date:
Spring 2013
Creator:
Denton County Historical Commission (Tex.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Alexandre Hogue: An Annotated Bibliography
Compiled bibliography of relevant sources related to artist Alexandre Hogue organized by material types including: exhibitions, journal and newspaper articles, auction catalogs, books and dissertations, museum collections, Internet sites, and other references. An index at the end references bibliography entry numbers in the text.
Date:
2018
Creator:
Makowski, Colleen Lahan
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
[Name Index to Gwen Pettit Articles]
Spreadsheet index of personal and family names found in the compiled transcriptions of newspaper articles written by Gwen Pettit about the local history of Allen, Texas.
Date:
February 2013
Creator:
Fisher, Lindy
Object Type:
Text
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
Geography of Denton County
This book discusses Denton County, Texas including the geography, geology, some agriculture and settlements as well as a chapter on ways that teachers can engage students in learning about the history of Denton County. Index starts on page 131.
Date:
1936
Creator:
Cowling, Mary Jo
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oklahoma, a history of the state and its people, v. 3
Volume 3 gives biographies of prominent Oklahomans.
Date:
1929
Creator:
Thoburn, Joseph B. (Joseph Bradfield), 1866-1941 & Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A History of Lipscomb County
A book covering the history of Lipscomb County, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Lipscomb County Historical Survey Committee
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Comanche Texts
This book contains Comanche folktales, along with the English translations. They are broken into several sections which are listed (along with brief summaries of the stories) in the table of contents: coyote stories; fairy tales and fables; manners and morals; adventure; and obtaining and preparing food. Both the English and Comanche texts have numbered footnotes to line up the translation, explained in the Editor's Note (p. iii); there is also an Explanatory Note describing the Comanche transcription (p. xiii). A vocabulary list including an explanation starts on page 132.
Date:
1958
Creator:
Canonge, Elliott D.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oklahoma, a history of the state and its people, v. 4
Volume 4 gives biographies of prominent Oklahomans.
Date:
1929
Creator:
Thoburn, Joseph B. (Joseph Bradfield), 1866-1941 & Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History