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San Antonio de Bexar: A Guide and History
This book serves as a guide and historical sketch of San Antonio, Texas. It includes descriptions of county and church records, interviews with memorable Texans, a discussion of the benefits of San Antonio climate to individuals suffering from lung disease, as well as descriptions of local churches, schools, public halls, parks and other establishments. Sidney Lanier's Historical Sketch is included beginning on page 68.
Date:
1890
Creator:
Corner, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Statistics and Information Concerning the State of Texas
This book covers statistical information for the state of Texas. It includes "great inducements for the investment of capital, health for the invalid, interesting sights and scenes for the tourist and pleasure seeker, broad fields of research for the historian, unsurpassed hunting grounds for the sportsman, and other resources waiting to be unlocked by the key of capital in the hands of labor and industry" (title page).
Date:
1890
Creator:
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Queer, Quaint Old San Antonio: Its Climate in Throat and Lung Diseases
This book is about the climate of San Antonio, Texas, and its potential benefits to individuals suffering from lung illness and disease.
Date:
1895
Creator:
Fisher, C. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: November 1895 - June 1896]
Ledger containing accounting information kept by Martin O'Connor for a general "Jobbing Business" including merchandise sold, purchases, expenses, and other financial documentation.
Date:
1895-11-25/1896-06-27
Creator:
O'Connor, Martin
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Texarkana Gateway to Texas and the Southwest
This text gives an overview of the places and resources in Texas with an emphasis on the locations where the railroads run through the state. Indexes start on page 220.
Date:
1896
Creator:
Texas & Pacific Railway
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January - September 1899]
Ledger containing accounting information kept by Joseph O'Connor for a general "Jobbing Business" including merchandise sold by customer, expenses, and other financial documentation.
Date:
1899-01-10/1899-09-01
Creator:
O'Connor, Joseph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January - April 1899]
Balance book kept by Joseph O'Connor documenting cash, expenses, merchandise, sales, and other financial information. Only the first eight pages have been used.
Date:
1899-01-17/1899-04-19
Creator:
O'Connor, Joseph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: March - April 1899]
Ledger kept by Joseph O'Connor documenting funds, merchandise, expenses, sales, and other information for his wholesale flour business in San Antonio, Texas. Only the first eight pages are used.
Date:
1899-03-08/1899-04-04
Creator:
O'Connor, Joseph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Soil Survey of the San Antonio Area, Texas
Text describes the climate and soils of the San Antonio area, Texas.
Date:
1904
Creator:
Caine, Thomas A. & Lyman, W. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Alamo, and other poems
Book of poetry, mostly written in rhyming couplets, glorifying heros of Texas.
Date:
1906
Creator:
Berry, Viola Riley
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Catalogue of the West Texas Military Academy: A Church School for Boys
Catalogue for West Texas Military Academy in San Antonio, Texas for the 1908-1909 school year. The catalogue describes the history of the school, the roster for the school year and academic and athletic programs.
Date:
1908/1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of the Alamo and of the local Franciscan missions
Subjective history and praise of San Antonio, Texas, and the Alamo. Includes narratives about various Texan heros.
Date:
1908
Creator:
Taylor, Henry Ryder
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Nature Observations and Reminiscenses
This book serves as a "treatise on insect and animal life" (p. 4) in and around San Antonio, Texas. It discusses the life patterns and behavior of Texas insects, fish, reptiles and other animals, as well as the hunting practices of the time, all in great detail and with accompanying photographs.
Date:
1913
Creator:
Menger, R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Menace, an Exposition of Quackery Nostrum Exploitation and Reminiscences of a Country Doctor
This book serves to expose fraudulent doctors, practitioners and other professionals who treat individuals without the proper licenses. It includes detailed descriptions of malpractice, letters from a fake professor, newspaper advertisements for fake treatments and cures, as well as other miscellaneous prosecutions in Bexar County, Texas.
Date:
1914
Creator:
Dixon, Chas. D. (Charles D.)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Round the Levee
Collection of Texas and Mexican folklore, including stories about folk songs and party games, religious beliefs of the Hasanias Indians, horse stories, and information about the history of the Texas Folklore Society. The index begins on page 108.
Date:
1916
Creator:
Thompson, Stith
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clara Evans' Wedding Journal]
Journal belonging to Clara Evans detailing her relationship with John T. Willis, Sr., from their first meeting to their wedding. Newspaper announcements, wedding invitations, fabric samples from Clara Evans' bridal trousseau, pressed flowers, and photographs have been pasted into the book, along with descriptions of important events written by Clara Evans. It also contains articles pertaining to the Willises' Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1967.
Date:
1917/1967
Creator:
Willis, Nannie Clara Evans
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photo Album of Earnest Ruben McElreath]
Photo album compiled by Earnest Ruben McElreath. According to a handwritten note in the front of the album, it "presents pictures of friends, family, ex-sweeties, kinsman, pals, scenery, sports, football players, buddies, chums, and himself." Each page contains pictures as well as handwritten notes. Earnest Ruben McElreath was born Dec. 15, 1905 in Munday, Knox County, Texas and died Sept. 15, 1988 in Bexar County, Texas. He served as a major in the U. S. Army during World War II and is buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Some pictures were taken before Sept. 1, 1925. Book started Jan. 1, 1926-completed Oct. 14, 1926. Page 2: Mary and her dog Doodles, and a photo of Earnest Ruben McElreath. Page 3: Photos of Clorine Mc-, Mary, Connie of Dallas. Page 4: Photos of Mary H. & Mary, Beckie & Mary. Page 5: Photos of Dovie and Mary. Page 6: Photos of Constance, Mary, and Beckie. Page 7: Photos of Dovie & Stewart, Mary, Perry Lee. Page 8: Photos of Hazel “Bob” Fields, Mary, Myrtice Jones. Page 9: Photos of Rebbeca “Beckie” Harlan. Page 10: Photos of Dovie and Mary. Page 11: Photos of Earnest Ruben McElreath on the beach at …
Date:
[1926-01-01..1926-10-14]
Creator:
McElreath, Earnest Ruben
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas and Southwestern Lore
Collection of popular folklore from Texas and the Southwest, including ballads, cowboy songs, Native American myths, superstitions and other miscellaneous folk tales. It also contains the proceedings of the Texas Folklore Society. The index begins on page 243.
Date:
1927
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Man, Bird and Beast
Collection of Texas and Mexican folklore, including stories about folk medicine and ranch remedies, folk songs, legends and other folklore. The index begins on page 176.
Date:
1930
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Southwestern Lore
Collection of a miscellany of Texas and Mexican folklore, including folk stories about treasure hunters, cowboys, Native Americans, and razorback hogs, as well as myths, customs and other superstitions. The index of song material begins on page 192 and the general index begins on page 193.
Date:
1931
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Coyote Wisdom
This volume contains popular folklore of Mexico and Texas, including animal folk stories, Navajo creation myths, discussions about folk characters, discussions about the philosophy of folklore, and other miscellaneous folk stories. The index begins on page 293.
Date:
1938
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mustangs and Cow Horses
Collection of popular folklore of Texas and Mexico, including folktales, folk songs, ballads and other information about mustangs and horses. The index begins on page 425.
Date:
1940
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964; Boatright, Mody C. & Ransom, Harry H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pecan shellers of San Antonio: the problem of underpaid and unemployed Mexican labor
A book about the livelihood of migrant Mexican pecan shellers. The book contains information concerning: the pecan-shelling industry in San Antonio, the earnings of the pecan shellers in 1938, the social lives of the pecan shellers, and the potential prospects of the pecan shellers.
Date:
1940
Creator:
Menefee, Selden C.; Cossmore, Orin C. & Webb, John N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Backwoods to Border
Book about folklore in Texas, including folk songs, ghost stories, Mexican animal tales, anecdotes about lawyers, folklore about Texas plants, riddles and miscellaneous legends. The index begins on page 225.
Date:
1943
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
System:
The UNT Digital Library