America : samt den neuesten Entdeckungen, und Cook Reisen

This map shows the Western Hemisphere, focusing on North and Central America (outlined in green) and South America (outlined in purple). There are labels for some regions and to note the location of some native tribes. Bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures).
Date: unknown
Creator: Mollo, Tranquillo, 1767-1837
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Men's German Chorus Ensemble

Photograph of a 26 member men's chorus ensemble and their director posing for the camera outside a Lodge No. 2 in Fort Worth, Texas in 1900. The sign above them says "Teutonia."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mexiko

This map shows the country of Mexico and some surrounding areas including southern U.S. states and several Central American countries. Major cities, bodies of water (outlined in blue) and geographic features (with relief shown by hachures and spot heights) are all included on the map; all of the labels are in German. Additionally, there is an inset in the lower left corner: "Die Schweiz im Masstab der Hauptkarte."
Date: 189u
Creator: Bibliographisches Institut Leipzig
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mexiko

This map shows the country of Mexico and the surrounding areas. Visible U.S. states and Central American countries are outlined in color. Mexican states are outlined in red with major roads, cities, bodies of water and other geographic features also marked (relief is shown by hachures and spot heights). There is an inset in the lower left corner labeled "Die schweiz im maβstab der hauptkarte."
Date: unknown
Creator: Bibliographisches Institut Leipzig
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Neueste Karte der Erde : mit Rücksicht auf das Bedürfniss des Handelstandes sowie für den Unterricht an Lehr-Anstalten.

Map shows explored and unknown [Arctic and Antarctic] regions of the world. Routes traveled by a variety of explorers and a weather chart are also shown. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.
Date: 188X
Creator: Baur, C. F. (Carl Friedrich)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Nordamerika

This map shows North America and the surrounding areas. The United States, Mexico, and Canada are outlined in color, with U.S. states and several Canadian territories delineated and labeled. Bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures) as well as major cities and the first transatlantic telegraph cable. There is an inset of Mexico ("Mexico mit Ausschluss von Yucatan") in the lower left corner with the states and major cities labeled. Prime meridians: Paris and Greenwich.
Date: unknown
Creator: Lange, Henry, 1821-1893
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Nordamerika.

Map shows mid-nineteenth century geography, major cities, and political boundaries in North America. Insets: [North American scenery and peoples]. Relief shown by hachures. No scale indicated.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brockhaus, F. A. (Friedrich Arnold), 1772-1823
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Panigloben in Homalographischer Projection

This map shows the world in two circular hemispheres. Continents and some countries are labeled. Bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). There is an ancillary map at the bottom of the page showing the North Pole, labeled "Länder um den Nord-Pol in Stereographischer Polarprojection." To either side of the ancillary map, there are colored charts comparing the heights of world mountains; they are labeled "Höhen auf der Westlichen Halbkugel" and "Höhen auf der Östlichen Halbkugel." Scale 1:94,000,000.
Date: unknown
Creator: Lange, Henry, 1821-1893
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas

Map of Texas and surrounding area with major cities, rivers, and geographic formations marked (relief shown with hachures). The state of Texas and individual counties are all outlined in pink with surrounding territories outlined in yellow and blue. An index of counties is in the upper right corner of the map with a key in both German and English. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.
Date: 185u
Creator: Lange, Henry, 1821-1893
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Uebersichts-Karte von Nord Amerika

This map shows North and Central America and the surrounding areas. The United States is outlined in a reddish color and the states and territories of the U.S. and Mexico are shaded in various colors and labeled. Cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Prime meridian: Washington Scale [ca. 1:16,896,000].
Date: unknown
Creator: Smith, J. Calvin (John Calvin)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika.

This map shows the United States and surrounding areas, including northern Mexico and Cuba. Each of the U.S. states is outlined in red and labeled; additionally, visible Mexican states are also labeled. Major cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Scale 1:12,240,000.
Date: unknown
Creator: Lange, Henry, 1821-1893
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Vereinigte Staaten von Nord-America.

Map shows mid-nineteenth century United States geography, states, territories, and cities. Shows disputed Oregon boundary in different colors. Includes explanation of symbols and lists square miles and population of states based on information from 1840. Relief shown by hachures. No scale indicated.
Date: unknown
Creator: Theinert, A.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Vereinigte Staaten von Nord-Amerika

This map shows the southwestern portion of the United States and northern portion of Mexico. U.S. states are outlined in color and numbered (corresponding to an index of states and territories in the lower left corner). Additionally, cities, bodies of water, the names and locations of some Native American Indian tribes, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures).
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Vereinigte Staaten von Nord-Amerika.

Map shows roads, railroads, lakes, cities and towns in the southwestern United States. Includes index. Relief shown by hachures. No scale noted.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Vereinigte Staaten von Nordamerika.

Map shows early nineteenth century geography, states, and cities in the eastern part of the United States. Relief shown by hachures. No scale indicated.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herder, B.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jahrbuch der Neu-Braunfelser Zeitung fuer 1943 (open access)

Jahrbuch der Neu-Braunfelser Zeitung fuer 1943

The 1943 almanac from the Neu-Braunfelser Zeitung.
Date: 1943
Creator: Neu-Braunfelser Zeitung
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
German Pioneers in Texas; A Brief History of Their Hardships, Struggles and Achievements (open access)

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
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

De Vereenigde Staten en Mexico.

Map shows railroads, national parks, Native American habitation, state boundaries, swamplands, and major cities; mineral and petroleum resources on inset. Inset: "Delfstoffen in de V. St." Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Depths shown by gradient tints and soundings. Scale [ca. 1:12,000,000].
Date: [1905..1910]
Creator: Wolters, J. B.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Kalender der Neu-Braunfelser Zeitung, 1903] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Vegetationsgebiete, Meeresströmungen und Kulturpflanzen.

Map shows world vegetation boundaries and world ocean currents. Includes five ancillary maps. Scales differ.
Date: 1899?
Creator: Ambrosius, Ernst, 1866-1940
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Isobaren und Niederschläge.

Map shows late nineteenth century world weather trends. Insets: "Isobaren und Winde im Januar" [Isobars and winds in January], "Isobaren und Winde im Juli - Niederschlagsmengen" [Isobars and winds in July - rainfall], and "Jahreszeitliche Verteilung der Niederschläge" [Seasonal distribution of rainfall]. Scale noted on verso.
Date: 1898
Creator: Ambrosius, Ernst, 1866-1940
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Isothermen und Wärmeschwankung.

Map shows late nineteenth century world atmospheric temperatures. Insets: "Isothermen der Meeresoberfläche im Februar" [Isotherms of the sea surface in February], "Isothermen der Meeresoberfläche im August" [Isotherms of the sea surface in August], and [2 views of North Pole]. Scales differ.
Date: 1898?
Creator: Ambrosius, Ernst, 1866-1940
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Übersichtskarte von Nordamerika.

Map shows late nineteenth century geography, settlements, and political boundaries in North America and South America. Inset: Verbreitung der Neger und Negermischlinge in Amerika [Distribution of Blacks and Mixed Race Blacks in America]. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [1:20,000,000].
Date: 1898
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Verkehrskarte des Atlantischen Ozeans.

Map shows late nineteenth century Atlantic Ocean trade routes. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. No scale indicated.
Date: 1898
Creator: Mayr, E.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History