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How to Conquer Texas, Before Texas Conquers Us (open access)

How to Conquer Texas, Before Texas Conquers Us

Pamphlet discussing the geography of Texas and some political issues surrounding the annexation of Texas into the United States.
Date: January 1, 1845
Creator: Hale, Edward Everett, Sr., 1822-1909
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prioritäts-Obligation des Vereins zum Schutze deutscher Einwanderer in Texas über 500 gulden im 24 1/2 gulden fuss. (open access)

Prioritäts-Obligation des Vereins zum Schutze deutscher Einwanderer in Texas über 500 gulden im 24 1/2 gulden fuss.

Pamphlet explaining the regulations regarding installments made by shareholders and their entitlement to shares of the society's assets.
Date: July 1, 1850
Creator: Verein zum Schutze Deutscher Einwanderer in Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History
[1894 Promotional Pamphlet for Webster, Texas] (open access)

[1894 Promotional Pamphlet for Webster, Texas]

A pamphlet promoting immigration to and investment in the community of Webster, Texas, advertising its economic, geographic, demographic, and environmental advantages and those of Texas in general.
Date: February 1, 1894
Creator: Slosson, W. B. & Wilson, Robert E. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 125] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 125]

Bulletin reprinting letters from the US Army Adjutant General's Office and the US Army Surgeon General's Office, regarding the issuance of uniforms to foreign soldiers under Army command, guidance for the care of influenza patients, instructions on daily drill and routines for Medical Corps personnel, marriage-by-proxy, and rules for reenlistment.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Headquarters, Student Army Training Corps, Jones College Unit, General Orders 1] (open access)

[Headquarters, Student Army Training Corps, Jones College Unit, General Orders 1]

Document outlining orders for the SATC Jones College Unit in Smithtown, New York, outlining the schedule of bugle calls.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: Jones, Russell
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sugarland Industries Declaration of Trust] (open access)

[Sugarland Industries Declaration of Trust]

Declaration of trust for Sugarland Industries, as signed by I. H. Kempner, D. W. Kempner, G. D. Ulrich, and W. T. Eldridge, Jr.
Date: January 1, 1919
Creator: Sugarland Industries
System: The Portal to Texas History
State Free Text Book Law (open access)

State Free Text Book Law

Bulletin re-printing the text of the State Free Text Book Law that was enacted by the Texas State Legislature on February 25, 1919, and a subsequent list of books adopted for use in public schools by the State Department of Education.
Date: March 1, 1919
Creator: Texas. State Department of Education.
System: The Portal to Texas History
History of Stanfield Lodge Number 217, A.F. and A.M. (open access)

History of Stanfield Lodge Number 217, A.F. and A.M.

History of the Stanfield Lodge, a masonic lodge in Denton, Texas, including the organization's funeral rites, participation in the laying of cornerstones, and a list of all previous members. The name, "Bailey A. Whiddon" is written in pen on the inside cover page.
Date: May 1, 1919
Creator: Bradley, S. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rules and Directions for the Care and Distribution of Free Text-Books (open access)

Rules and Directions for the Care and Distribution of Free Text-Books

A pamphlet outlining the rules and directions for Texas public schools and their use of textbooks, following the enactment of the State Free Text-Book Law.
Date: July 1, 1919
Creator: Blanton, Annie Webb
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inland White Lead Company Catalog: February 1, 1922 (open access)

Inland White Lead Company Catalog: February 1, 1922

Catalog from the Inland White Lead Company featuring their products for February 1922, including paints, varnishes, and related goods.
Date: February 1, 1922
Creator: Inland White Lead Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lists of Nurserymen, Florists, and Dealers Licensed To Do Business in Texas and the Texas Orchard and Nursery Inspection Law with Rules and Regulations (open access)

Lists of Nurserymen, Florists, and Dealers Licensed To Do Business in Texas and the Texas Orchard and Nursery Inspection Law with Rules and Regulations

This bulletin has been prepared for the information of nurserymen, florists and all other people interested in the development of the many phases of horticulture.
Date: 1924-08-01/1924-08-31
Creator: Scholl, G. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry College Department of Fine Arts Recital Program] (open access)

[McMurry College Department of Fine Arts Recital Program]

Program for the McMurry College Department of Fine Arts recital, with performers including Eugene Luker, Doris Powell, Boog Sears, Maggie Wallace George, Irene Jay, Madge McCauley, Pearl Jefferies, Christine Collins, Vera Hall, Martha Medley, Mrs. Phillip Schultz, Cecil Bishop, Grady Morton, Lloyd Jones, Lela Mae Skinner, Lloyd Campbell, and Leonard T. Burford.
Date: June 1, 1926
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[College Bulletin, Number 122, May 01, 1927] (open access)

[College Bulletin, Number 122, May 01, 1927]

Bulletin issued by the College of Industrial Arts: The Texas State College for Women in Denton, Texas. Contained in the bulletin are pictures of different buildings on campus, both interior and exterior, as well as student activities. The bulletin is stained at the top half throughout.
Date: May 1, 1927
Creator: College of Industrial Arts
System: The Portal to Texas History
Student's Workbook Elementary Weather (open access)

Student's Workbook Elementary Weather

Student workbook for elementary weather, belonging to Suzette Van Daell. Most of the workbook is completed in pencil.
Date: March 1, 1943
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Houston Chronicle] (open access)

[The Houston Chronicle]

Classified advertising rates printed in The Houston Chronicle. The pamphlet gives details on price rates for advertisements based on the number of words in them, as well as price rates for the amount of space the advertisements take on the page.
Date: September 1, 1948
Creator: The Houston Chronicle
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for J. Henry Hardeman, September 1, 1950] (open access)

[Funeral Program for J. Henry Hardeman, September 1, 1950]

Funeral program for Rev. J. Henry Hardeman, AB, BD, DD. The funeral was held Friday, September 1, 1950 at Corinth Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements were made through Washington Funeral Home and he was buried in City Cemetery No. III in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: September 1, 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Remington Rand, Inc. Electric Shaver Division] (open access)

[Remington Rand, Inc. Electric Shaver Division]

Letter from Remington Rand, Inc. detailing what parts are needed to repair the shaver sent in by the customer, D. W. Kempner. A handwritten note, offering the purchase of other shavers, is written on the back.
Date: July 1, 1952
Creator: Remington Rand
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pittman & Davis Tree Ripened Citrus Fruits] (open access)

[Pittman & Davis Tree Ripened Citrus Fruits]

Pamphlet describing citrus fruit being shipped from Texas by Pittman & Davis. The products are described in terms of the size of the crate they'll be shipped in. The shipping prices and taxes are listed.
Date: November 1, 1952
Creator: Pittman & Davis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Violet Treasure House] (open access)

[Violet Treasure House]

Pamphlet describing order shipments from the Violet Treasure House. A list of the flowers sold and their respective prices is provided for different groups of plants.
Date: February 1, 1953
Creator: Violet Treasure House
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Johnny W. Riggins, October 1, 1960] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Johnny W. Riggins, October 1, 1960]

Funeral program for Mr. Johnny W. Riggins, born October 14, 1912 and died September 26, 1960. The funeral was held Saturday, October 1, 1960 at West End Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. J. A. Kemple. Funeral arrangements were made through Collins Funeral Home and he was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: October 1, 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Instructions for ECI Students (open access)

Instructions for ECI Students

Pamphlet with instructions for students on how to begin and see to completion the Air Force Extension Course Institute.
Date: July 1, 1961
Creator: United States. Air Force.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Bessie Ellis, May 1, 1962] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Bessie Ellis, May 1, 1962]

Funeral program for Mrs. Bessie Elizabeth Ellis, born March 14, 1897 and died April 27, 1962. The funeral was held May 1, 1962 at St. Paul Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. J. H. Carruthers. The funeral arrangements were made through Carter Undertaking Company and she was buried in the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: May 1, 1962
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Connally Newsletter, Number 16, October 1, 1962] (open access)

[Connally Newsletter, Number 16, October 1, 1962]

The Connally Newsletter issue number 16 lists a number of campaign news updates, requests for support, and talking points against the opposing Republican Party in general and Jack Cox in particular.
Date: October 1, 1962
Creator: John Connally for Governor Campaign
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. T. Murray, August 1, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from L. T. Murray, August 1, 1963]

Letter from L. T. Murray to the members of the Texas Cotton Association discussing payment for membership dues. A provision for spot brokers includes dues to the Texas Cotton Association and to the American Cotton Shippers Association.
Date: August 1, 1963
Creator: Murray, L. T.
System: The Portal to Texas History