Heritage, Fall 2006 (open access)

Heritage, Fall 2006

Quarterly publication containing articles related to the preservation of historic artifacts and sites in Texas. Feature articles discuss various aspects of Texas history and heritage, often highlighting museums and collections within the state. Also included are book reviews, current preservation news, and a listing of historical museums in Texas.
Date: Autumn 2006
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 105, July 2001 - April, 2002 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 105, July 2001 - April, 2002

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 is located at the end of the volume starting on page 719.
Date: 2002
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 104, July 2000 - April, 2001 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 104, July 2000 - April, 2001

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 is located at the end of the volume starting on page 651.
Date: 2001
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3475, Chapter 662 (open access)

79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3475, Chapter 662

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the statutory probate courts of El Paso County.
Date: June 17, 2005
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4008, Chapter 1122 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 4008, Chapter 1122

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the creation of additional county criminal courts at law in El Paso County.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 868, Chapter 639 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 868, Chapter 639

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the recreational facility fee at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
2001: A Texas Folklore Odyssey (open access)

2001: A Texas Folklore Odyssey

This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society "contains a sample of the research that members of the Society were doing at the turn of the millennium as represented at the 1998, 1999, and 2000 meetings." The volume covers "a wide variety of contemporary and historical topics," including baby lore, stories about notable women, stories about food and cooking, information about the Model T Ford, and more (inside front cover). The index begins on page 339.
Date: 2001
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Texas Folklore Society: Volume 3, 1971-2000 (open access)

The Texas Folklore Society: Volume 3, 1971-2000

Book containing information about the publishing history of the Texas Folklore Society, as well as anecdotes about the gatherings of the Society, information about past presidents of the Society, and Society by-laws. The index begins on page 219.
Date: 2000
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Built in Texas (open access)

Built in Texas

Book describing folk building in Texas, including information about the construction of churches, cabins, sheds, barns, fences, and other folk building techniques. The index begins on page 277.
Date: 2000
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Floyd R. Thomas, February 18, 2009 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Floyd R. Thomas, February 18, 2009

Interview with Floyd R. Thomas of El Paso, Texas, who is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces during World War II. In the interview, Mr. Thomas recalls memories from before the war as well as his time in the military, including his training in Oregon and Hawaii, attacks on Okinawa, and various battle scenes.
Date: February 18, 2009
Creator: Misenhimer, Richard & Thomas, Floyd R.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Oral History Interview with George E. Fortenberry, September 24, 2003

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Interview with George E. Fortenberry, who is an Army veteran and college professor from Arlington, Texas. In the interview, Fortenberry discusses his experiences in the Southwest Pacific Theatre during his time as a member of the 112th Cavalry of the Texas National Guard during World War II. He also describes what it was like growing up during the Great Depression and attending various different schools in both Texas and Oklahoma. Fortenberry discusses why he decided to join the National Guard, and also his experiences in early basic cavalry training. During much of the interview, Fortenberry reminisces about many of his various assignments and duties while serving in the war. Among these discussed include his assignment as a clerk to the veterinary section, time in Fort Bliss and Fort Clark, his shipment overseas to Noumea in New Caledonia, his transfer to the Medical Detachment as a clerk, and his time in New Britain, New Guinea and the Philippines. Fortenberry also recollects about everyday life in the Southwest Pacific, and includes details on tropical diseases and combat-related psychological problems that many of his comrades suffered through.
Date: September 24, 2003
Creator: Johnston, Glenn T. & Fortenberry, George E.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Attorney General Opinion: JC-187 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: JC-187

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, John Cornyn, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Conversion of the City of Socorro to home-rule status (RQ-0124-JC)
Date: February 24, 2000
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas State Historical Association One Hundred and Seventh Annual Meeting, 2003 (open access)

Texas State Historical Association One Hundred and Seventh Annual Meeting, 2003

Program for the 107th annual meeting of the Texas State Historical Association, held in El Paso, Texas, including a list of sessions for the meeting and related information about the organization and conference.
Date: March 2003
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

2000 Census County Block Map: El Paso County, Block 60

Parent map for El Paso County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:8,500.
Date: 2000
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

2000 Census County Block Map: El Paso County, Block 31

Parent map for El Paso County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:8,500.
Date: 2000
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

2000 Census County Block Map: El Paso County, Block 48

Parent map for El Paso County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:8,500.
Date: 2000
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

2000 Census County Block Map: El Paso County, Block 42

Parent map for El Paso County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:8,500.
Date: 2000
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

2000 Census County Block Map: El Paso County, Block 1

Parent map for El Paso County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:8,500.
Date: 2000
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

2000 Census County Block Map: El Paso County, Block 84

Parent map for El Paso County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:8,500.
Date: 2000
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

2000 Census County Block Map: El Paso County, Block 56

Parent map for El Paso County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:8,500.
Date: 2000
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

2000 Census County Block Map: El Paso County, Block 47

Parent map for El Paso County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:8,500.
Date: 2000
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

2000 Census County Block Map: El Paso County, Block 54

Parent map for El Paso County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:8,500.
Date: 2000
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

2000 Census County Block Map: El Paso County, Inset B01

Inset map for El Paso County, Texas showing detail within a census block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:1,000.
Date: 2000
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

2000 Census County Block Map: El Paso County, Block 9

Parent map for El Paso County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:8,500.
Date: 2000
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History