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Comfort Women in Comfort History
Book about the history of notable women in Comfort, Texas. The book discusses female school teachers, journalists, religious leaders, free thinkers, artists, authors, and other women who made significant contributions to the establishment of the city of Comfort.
Date:
2008
Creator:
Stewart, Mike & Stewart, Anne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Heinrich Weltner: Graphite Pencil Artist
Book about Heinrich Weltner, including a biography for Weltner, detailed information about his graphite drawings, and the genealogy of the Weltner family. The index begins on page 45.
Date:
2009
Creator:
Stappenbeck, Herb & Funke, Patricia
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Seidenstickers in Texas Since 1855
Book containing a detailed family history for the Seidensticker family, who immigrated to Comfort, Texas from Germany in 1855. This book was compiled for the 2007 Seidensticker family reunion.
Date:
2007
Creator:
Stewart, Anne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Amerikanische Jagd- und Reiseabenteuer: aus meinem Leben in den westlichen Indianergebieten.
This German text recounts the author's adventures traveling the western United States over a sixteen-year period. The author describes his encounters with Native Americans and the natural environment, especially the animals he hunted. The book also includes illustrations made by the author during his travels.
Date:
1858
Creator:
Armand, 1806-1889
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Das Cajütenbuch: oder nationale Charakteristiken.
This German text is a historical novel about the creation of the Republic of Texas. It consists of a series of sketches that depict the new Republic of Texas as a land of opportunity for immigrants.
Date:
1846
Creator:
Sealsfield, Charles, 1793-1864
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Die Tochter Tehuan's: oder Texas im vorigen Jahrhundert.
This German text is a work of fiction that paints a historical picture of life in Spanish Texas. The protagonist is a young Spanish immigrant, Don Hesu Navarro, who befriends Tehuan and his family. The action is centered around the San Jose Mission in San Antonio.
Date:
1866
Creator:
Hoermann, Alto S. (Alto Sebastian), 1829-1867
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Die Vereinigten Staaten von Nordamerika: mit besonderer Rücksicht auf deutsche Auswanderung dahin
This German text is a contemporary history and description of the United States of America based on the author's first hand observations, written as a guide for German emigrants. According to the bookseller's note: "This book contains information about German travelers in the state of Texas. It includes discussions on the physical aspects of the land, natural products, Indians, the West, social life and customs throughout the state, as well as information about education, schools, and other stories."
Date:
1853
Creator:
Menzel, Gottfried, 1798-
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 3]
This German text is the third of a three-part historical novel about German emigration to Texas. Through the novel's fictional characters, the author portrays a romantic version of German emigration to the United States, particularly Texas. Set in the mid- to late-1830s, the novel discusses the history of Texas from Spanish rule up to its time as an independent republic.
Date:
1841
Creator:
Belani, H. E. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 1]
This German text is the first of a three-part historical novel about German emigration to Texas. Through the novel's fictional characters, the author portrays a romantic version of German emigration to the United States, particularly Texas. Set in the mid- to late-1830s, the novel discusses the history of Texas from Spanish rule up to its time as an independent republic.
Date:
1841
Creator:
Belani, H. E. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas: mit besonderer Rücksicht auf deutsche Auswanderung und die physischen Verhältnisse des Landes nach eigener Beobachtung geschildert
This German text is an account of the author's travels in Texas from December, 1845 to April, 1847. The book describes Texas primarily from a natural history perspective, although the author recounts all aspects of his travels including interactions with Native Americans. According to the author, the book was written with German emigrants in mind.
Date:
1849
Creator:
Roemer, Ferdinand, 1818-1891
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 2]
This German text is the second of a three-part historical novel about German emigration to Texas. Through the novel's fictional characters, the author portrays a romantic version of German emigration to the United States, particularly Texas. Set in the mid- to late-1830s, the novel discusses the history of Texas from Spanish rule up to its time as an independent republic.
Date:
1841
Creator:
Belani, H. E. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fest-Ausgabe zum 50-Jährigen Jubiläum der Gründung der Stadt Friedrichsburg... deutschen Kolonien in Texas ... Mit Illustrationen.
A history of Fredericksburg's first 50 years, in German.
Date:
1896
Creator:
Penniger, Robert
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Freiheitskampf in Texas im Jahr 1836
Ehrenberg's account of his participation in the Goliad Massacre and the Texas Revolution.
Date:
1844
Creator:
Ehrenberg, Herman
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Entstehungsgeschichte und Gegenwärtiger Zustand des Neuen, Unabhängigen, Amerikanischen Staates Texas : Ein Beitrag zur Geschichte, Statistik und Geographie dieses Jahrhunderst / Im Lande selbst Gesammelt von G. A. Scherpf
Mit zwei Karten, von Texas, Rio Grande, und dem West-Land am stillen Ocean.
Date:
1841
Creator:
Scherpf, George A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas. Geschildert in Beziehung auf seine Geographischen, Socialen und übrigen Verhältnisse mit Besond Ererrücksicht auf die Deurtsche Colonisation. Ein Handbuch für Auswanderer Nach Texas...
This book discusses Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels' trip to Texas as commissioner general of the Adelsverein.
Date:
1846
Creator:
Solms-Braunfels, Carl
System:
The Portal to Texas History
German Pioneers in Texas; A Brief History of Their Hardships, Struggles and Achievements
Compiled for the Fredericksburger wochenblatt and Fredericksburg standard by Don H. Biggers.
Date:
1925
Creator:
Biggers, Don Hampton, 1869-1957
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Seit Funfzig Jahren. Prosa in Versen. Skizzen aus der Zeit der ersten deutschen Einwanderung in West-Texas in den Jahren 1844, 1845, und 1846
T.1. Skitzen aus der Zeit der ersten deutschen Einwanderung in West-Texas in den Jahren 1844, 1845, und 1846.
Date:
[1895..1896]
Creator:
Goldbeck, Fritz, 1831-1899
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Die Vereinigten Staaten von Nord-Amerika, nach Erfolgtem Anschluss der Republik Texas; mit Besonderer Beziehung auf Deutsche Auswanderer
Book describing Texas and the United States for people interested in emigrating from Germany.
Date:
1847
Creator:
Pauer, Friedrich.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Denkschrift
Broadside that is part of the Portfolio Instruction für Deutsche Auswanderer nach Texas
Date:
1851
Creator:
Hermann, Fürst zu Wied
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Kalender der Neu-Braunfelser Zeitung, 1903]
The 1903 calendar from the New Braunfels Zeitung, the local German newspaper. "Kalendar fur 1903"
Date:
1903
Creator:
Neu-Braunfelser Zeitung
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Geographie, Naturgeschichte und Topographie von Texas
A German translation of William Kennedy's Texas history.
Date:
1845
Creator:
Kennedy, William & Czarnowsky, Otto von.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Jahrbuch der Neu-Braunfelser Zeitung fuer 1943
The 1943 almanac from the Neu-Braunfelser Zeitung.
Date:
1943
Creator:
Neu-Braunfelser Zeitung
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Abschied von der Alten Welt: Eine Abschieds-Predigt, gehalten zu Kölzow in Mecklenburg-Schwerin am XX. S. n. Tr. 1845
Fuchs' farewell sermon to his congregation in Germany, retiring from the ministry and leaving for Texas.
Date:
1845
Creator:
Fuchs, Adolph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Heimstätten für das Volk: Vorlesung über Texas
An immigrants guide to Texas, in German.
Date:
1883
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History