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The early history of Galveston, by Dr. J. O. Dyer
This book covers Galveston's early history from 1518-1836.
Date:
1916
Creator:
Dyer, Joseph O.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
County Map of the State of Texas: Showing also portions of the Adjoining States and Territories
Map of the state of Texas denoting the counties in different colors, as well as some major cities and roads, with relief shown by hachures. Portions of neighboring states are included around Texas, with counties noted for New Mexico and Oklahoma (Indian Territory) and geographic features in Arkansas and Louisiana. An inset in the lower-left corner shows an enlarged portion of Galveston Island, including the city of Galveston and some geographic features.
Date:
1881
Creator:
Gamble, W. H. (William H.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Great Galveston Disaster, Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times
This book covers the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the United States' deadliest natural disaster. It includes accounts from survivors and eyewitnesses, and photos of the devastation.
Date:
1900~
Creator:
Lester, Paul
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Great Galveston Disaster, Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times
This book covers the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the United States' deadliest natural disaster. It includes accounts from survivors and eyewitnesses, and photos of the devastation.
Date:
1900~
Creator:
Lester, Paul
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company Certificate]
This document is signed Oct. 16, 1830 by Rodman Moulton, W[illiam] H. Sumner, Geo[rge] Curtis and W. M. Willson.
Date:
October 16, 1830
Creator:
Monlton, Rodman
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Galveston County courthouse, Galveston, Texas, Volume 1
Inventory of records of Galveston County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 1 describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Auditor, Purchasing Agent, County Road Department, Beach and Parks Department, and County Engineer. Provides a separate listing of Galveston County records. Also includes an index and a list of Galveston County records deposited in the Galveston County Historical Museum.
Date:
1980
Creator:
Texas County Records Inventory Project
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Galveston County courthouse, Galveston, Texas, Volume 2
Inventory of records of Galveston County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 2 describes the records of the Tax Assessor and Collector. Provides a separate listing of Galveston County tax records. Also includes an index.
Date:
1980
Creator:
Texas County Records Inventory Project
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Galveston County courthouse, Galveston, Texas, Volume 3
Inventory of records of Galveston County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 3 describes the records of the District Clerk, District Attorney, County Court, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Constable, and Medical Examiner. Provides a separate listing of Galveston County records. Also includes an index.
Date:
1980
Creator:
Texas County Records Inventory Project
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Preliminary chart of San Luis Pass, Texas
Relief shown by hachures. Prime meridian: Greenwich. Includes texts "Sailing directions," and "Tidal remarks." "Sketch 1, no. 4." "No. 40."
Date:
1853
Creator:
United States Coast Survey
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History