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2007 Economic Census Map: Houston-Baytown-Huntsville, Texas Combined Statistical Area

Map showing the area of the Houston-Baytown-Huntsville, Texas Combined Statistical Area for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data during the 2007 economic census.
Date: 2007
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, December 6, 1996 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, December 6, 1996

Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, the great-great granddaughter of James Kerr, from Canyon Lake, Texas. Mrs. Ray discusses her ancestor's life and his history in the Hill Country, as well as the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony at the Kerr County Courthouse.
Date: October 6, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Ray, Ruth Simons
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 97, July 1993 - April, 1994 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 97, July 1993 - April, 1994

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 723.
Date: 1994
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal, Volume 1, Number 6, August 1990 (open access)

Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal, Volume 1, Number 6, August 1990

The Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal contains historical information about Colorado County, Texas including personal accounts and research into area stories.
Date: August 1990
Creator: Nesbitt Memorial Library
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 90, July 1986 - April, 1987 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 90, July 1986 - April, 1987

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 449.
Date: 1986/1987
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 81, July 1977 - April, 1978 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 81, July 1977 - April, 1978

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 492.
Date: 1977/1978
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bulletin of the Texas Archeological Society, Volume 31, 1960 (open access)

Bulletin of the Texas Archeological Society, Volume 31, 1960

Annual journal of the Texas Archeological Society documenting research and findings of members as well as activities of the organization.
Date: 1961
Creator: Texas Archeological Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 22, July 1918 - April, 1919 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 22, July 1918 - April, 1919

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 367.
Date: 1919
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, July 26, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, July 26, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry regarding a map he created of Galveston Bay and other matters.
Date: July 26, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Samuel M. Williams, July 13, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Samuel M. Williams, July 13, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Samuel M. Williams, in which Perry attempts to contact Williams since they are co-executors of Stephen F. Austin's estate. Perry has enclosed a document concerning land parcels written in Williams's handwriting and signed by Austin that he has questions about.
Date: July 13, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of memorandum from Elias R. Wightman, [1837?]] (open access)

[Transcript of memorandum from Elias R. Wightman, [1837?]]

Copy of transcript for a memorandum from Elias R. Wightman concerning lands owned by Stephen F. Austin and James E. B. Austin.
Date: 1837?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of file of documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence, November 25, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of file of documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence, November 25, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a file with multiple documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence. Documents include: 1. a copy of the secret treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 2. a statement by Santa Anna to Texas; 3. a copy of the public treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 4. a memorandum regarding the treaties and communications with the United States; 5. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Collinsworth and Grayson; 6. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to an unknown recipient; 7. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to T. H. Benton; 8. a letter from Sam Houston to Andrew Jackson; and 9. a description of the boundaries and size of Texas by Stephen F. Austin.
Date: November 25, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, January 30, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, January 30, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Governor Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, informing Austin of events in Texas.
Date: January 30, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James W. Robinson to Branch T. Archer, Stephen F. Austin, and William H. Wharton, December 19, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James W. Robinson to Branch T. Archer, Stephen F. Austin, and William H. Wharton, December 19, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Robinson to Branch T. Archer, Stephen F. Austin, and William H. Wharton introducing Major [Charles E.] Hawkins who is arriving in Texas.
Date: December 19, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James W. Robinson to Branch T. Archer, Stephen F. Austin, and William H. Wharton, December 19, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James W. Robinson to Branch T. Archer, Stephen F. Austin, and William H. Wharton, December 19, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Robinson to Branch T. Archer, Stephen F. Austin, and William H. Wharton, on December 19, 1835, introducing Major Hawkins and noting that he would do well in the Navy of Texas.
Date: December 19, 1835
Creator: Robinson, James W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from E. Hall to James F. Perry, December 9, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from E. Hall to James F. Perry, December 9, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from E. Hall to James F. Perry regarding a draft on a house drawn up by Mr. Somerville.
Date: December 9, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from E. Hall to James Perry, December 9, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from E. Hall to James Perry, December 9, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from E. Hall to James Perry, on December 9, 1835, discussing the draft to a house.
Date: December 9, 1835
Creator: Hall, E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of a Resolution passed by Texas Commissioners to the United States, December 8, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of a Resolution passed by Texas Commissioners to the United States, December 8, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a resolution passed by the Texas Commissioners to the United States to divide the deposit made in New Orleans between the Bank of Louisiana and the Bank of New Orleans.
Date: December 8, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of resolution passed by Texas Commissioners to the United States, December 8, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of resolution passed by Texas Commissioners to the United States, December 8, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a resolution passed by the Texas Commissioners to the United States to divide the deposit made in New Orleans between the Bank of Louisiana and the Bank of New Orleans.
Date: December 8, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of minutes from the General Council, November 15, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of minutes from the General Council, November 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for minutes from a meeting of the General Council, which cover the need to approach independence carefully, forecasting when volunteers will arrive from the U. S., discussing location of various ships along the coast, and other things.
Date: November 15, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from H. Meigs to Stephen F. Austin, September 1, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from H. Meigs to Stephen F. Austin, September 1, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from H. Meigs to Stephen F. Austin welcoming Austin back to Texas.
Date: September 1, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of invoice from La Villebeuvre and Walton to Perry and Somerville, December 9, 1833] (open access)

[Transcript of invoice from La Villebeuvre and Walton to Perry and Somerville, December 9, 1833]

Copy of transcript for an invoice from La Villebeuvre and Walton to Perry and Somerville for goods purchased and shipped to Texas from New Orleans.
Date: December 9, 1833
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to James Wilson, March 12, 1833] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to James Wilson, March 12, 1833]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James Wilson investigating whether Moses Austin's heirs have claim to a tract of land in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Date: March 12, 1833
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Perry and Hunter to John G. Stevenson, March 12, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Perry and Hunter to John G. Stevenson, March 12, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Perry and Hunter to John G. Stevenson, reporting the safe arrival of the schooner The Dart and discussing the payment for some of the goods on board.
Date: March 12, 1832
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History