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The Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association, Volume 1, July 1897 - April, 1898 (open access)

The Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association, Volume 1, July 1897 - April, 1898

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index starts on page 321.
Date: 1897/1898
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Antonio de Bexar: A Guide and History (open access)

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
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wire-Stretcher. (open access)

Wire-Stretcher.

Patent for a tool that can be used for fence construction by stretching the wires to the desired tension, or for repairing fences by crimping the slack in the wires. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: October 5, 1897
Creator: Gardner, Robert J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rivet-Set. (open access)

Rivet-Set.

Patent for an improvement in rivet-sets which having various sizes of holes and cavities for cutting and setting; it can be riveted by hand or machine. Illustration is included.
Date: February 10, 1891
Creator: Wilson, William A.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Chopper (open access)

Cotton-Chopper

Patent for "a cheap and simple machine adapted to chop or hoe cotton and simultaneously plow or hill the same; furthermore, to adapt the chopper to form stands composed of any number of plants and at any distance apart, and, finally, to provide means for raising and lowering the plows out of and into operative position and throwing the chopping mechanism into and out of gear, which means are controlled in a convenient manner by the driver or operator" (lines 10-20).
Date: April 19, 1892
Creator: Balshaw, David
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Chopper. (open access)

Cotton-Chopper.

Patent for a cotton chopping wheel which can be attached to any style of plow or cultivator. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: March 9, 1897
Creator: Rusk, William Thomas.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

Portion of Antonio (or Edward) Arriola Grant, quantity indefinite, Nacogdoches Co., Tx

Map shows acreage, lot dimensions, and ownership of land to the northeast of Nacogdoches, Texas. Scale not given.
Date: 1890
Creator: Starr, James Harper, 1809-1890
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton-Scraper. (open access)

Cotton-Scraper.

Patent for "cotton-scraper which can be applied to a shovel or other plow generally applied for cultivating cotton and which will admit of the scraper-blade-vertically, laterally, and angularly with respect to the line of motion-thereby adapting the attachment to the condition and nature of the soil, so as to secure the best results possible." (lines 8-17).
Date: December 13, 1898
Creator: Muckleroy, George Lafayette
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sash Holder And Fastener. (open access)

Sash Holder And Fastener.

Patent for certain new and useful improvements in sash holders and fasteners, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: July 25, 1899
Creator: Guynes, Allen Perry
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

Nacogdoches 1896 Sheet 2

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1896
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Nacogdoches 1896 Sheet 3

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1896
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Nacogdoches 1891 Sheet 2

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1891
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Nacogdoches 1896 Sheet 1

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1896
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Nacogdoches 1891 Sheet 1

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1891
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Nacogdoches Plaindealer. (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, September 18, 1896 (open access)

The Nacogdoches Plaindealer. (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, September 18, 1896

Weekly newspaper from Nacogdoches, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: September 18, 1896
Creator: Spradley, A. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Nacogdoches News-Chronicle (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 36, Ed. 1 Friday, November 17, 1899 (open access)

The Nacogdoches News-Chronicle (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 36, Ed. 1 Friday, November 17, 1899

Weekly newspaper from Nacogdoches, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 17, 1899
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Nacogdoches Chronicle. (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 16, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 20, 1892 (open access)

The Nacogdoches Chronicle. (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 16, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 20, 1892

Weekly newspaper from Nacogdoches, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 20, 1892
Creator: Haltom, R. W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Nacogdoches Plaindealer. (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 1, 1898 (open access)

The Nacogdoches Plaindealer. (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 1, 1898

Weekly newspaper from Nacogdoches, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 1, 1898
Creator: Spradley, A. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of John F. Buckner]

Photograph of John F. Buckner standing next to a wicker chair in front of a studio backdrop.
Date: 1895~/1900~
Creator: Casley, C. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Nacogdoches Chronicle. (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 26, 1891 (open access)

The Nacogdoches Chronicle. (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 26, 1891

Weekly newspaper from Nacogdoches, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 26, 1891
Creator: Haltom, R. W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Star News. (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, May 22, 1891 (open access)

The Star News. (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, May 22, 1891

Weekly newspaper from Nacogdoches, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: May 22, 1891
Creator: Carraway, Thomas J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Star News. (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, March 4, 1892 (open access)

The Star News. (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, March 4, 1892

Weekly newspaper from Nacogdoches, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 4, 1892
Creator: Carraway, Thomas J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nacogdoches Star=News. (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 29, Ed. 1 Friday, July 22, 1892 (open access)

Nacogdoches Star=News. (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 29, Ed. 1 Friday, July 22, 1892

Weekly newspaper from Nacogdoches, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: July 22, 1892
Creator: Carraway, Thomas J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Nacogdoches Chronicle. (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 47, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 18, 1897 (open access)

The Nacogdoches Chronicle. (Nacogdoches, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 47, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 18, 1897

Weekly newspaper from Nacogdoches, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 18, 1897
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History