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County Map of the State of Texas: Showing also portions of the Adjoining States and Territories

Hand-colored map of the state of Texas, portions of New Mexico and Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma), and the surrounding areas. The visible counties of Texas and New Mexico are marked with dotted lines, labeled, and shaded in various colors. Cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are also marked (with relief shown by hachures). An inset in the lower left corner shows a "Plan of Galveston and Vicinity." This map was printed on pages 64 & 65 of an unknown atlas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

County map of the State of Texas: Showing also portions of the Adjoining States and Territories

This map shows the state of Texas, portions of New Mexico and Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma), and the surrounding areas. The visible counties of Texas, New Mexico, and "Indian Territory" are marked with dotted lines, labeled, and shaded in various colors. Cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are also marked (with relief shown by hachures). Additionally, the map shows the western expansion of the Texas & Pacific Railroad from Eastland County to El Paso, the Galveston-Harrisburg & San Antonio Railroad from San Antonio to El Paso, and, the southward expansion of the International Railroad from San Antonio to Laredo. An inset in the lower left corner shows a "Plan of Galveston and Vicinity." Scale [ca. 1:3,250,000] (W 109°--W 92°/N 36°--N 27°) Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.
Date: 1881
Creator: Gamble, W. H. (William H.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 107, July 2003 - April, 2004 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 107, July 2003 - April, 2004

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 643.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 100, July 1996 - April, 1997 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 100, July 1996 - April, 1997

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 533.
Date: 1997
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 88, July 1984 - April, 1985 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 88, July 1984 - April, 1985

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 445.
Date: 1984/1985
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 78, July 1974 - April, 1975 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 78, July 1974 - April, 1975

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 499.
Date: 1974/1975
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 89, July 1985 - April, 1986 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 89, July 1985 - April, 1986

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 575.
Date: 1985/1986
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Follow de Drinkin' Gou'd (open access)

Follow de Drinkin' Gou'd

This volume includes information about the play-party in Oklahoma, folklore of Texas birds, tall tales, folk anecdotes, Texas folk songs and ballads, and other folklore (back cover). The index begins on page 185.
Date: 2000
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Rail-Fastening for Plastic Ties and the Process of Making the Same. (open access)

Rail-Fastening for Plastic Ties and the Process of Making the Same.

Patent for " an improvement in rail-fastenings for plastic ties and the process of making the same." (lines 12-14) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: December 26, 1905
Creator: Percival, Herbert E.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rail-Fastening. (open access)

Rail-Fastening.

Patent for a rail fastening for padding the connection between the rail and the tie, which has a stronger connection than previous versions of this type of device.
Date: December 24, 1907
Creator: Percival, Herbert E.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with Irene Fisher Womack and Bill Womack, June 16, 2011 (open access)

Transcript of Oral History Interview with Irene Fisher Womack and Bill Womack, June 16, 2011

Interview with Irene and Bill Womack, a couple from two well-known Kerr County families, from Kerrville, Texas. The couple discusses their ancestors, the Reals and the Womacks. They also talk about the local people and places they remember growing up in Kerrville. The interview transcript includes photos of Mr. and Mrs. Womack and their family, on pages 31-36.
Date: June 16, 2011
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis; Womack, Irene Fisher & Womack, Bill
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Article: Obituaries] (open access)

[Article: Obituaries]

A series of obituaries in the Texas Medical Association's June 1988 Texas Medicine journal. Those listed in the obituaries included Dr. May Owen, Dr. William Frank Renfrow, Dr. Louis Reed Robey, Dr. Hampton C. Robinson, Dr. Lowell Edison Rutledge, Dr. Cassie Elizabeth Stuermer, Dr. Robert W. B. Terrell, Dr. Robert H. Thomason, and Dr. Leopoldo Villareal.
Date: June 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Follow de Drinkin' Gou'd (open access)

Follow de Drinkin' Gou'd

This volume includes information about the play-party in Oklahoma, folklore of Texas birds, tall tales, folk anecdotes, Texas folk songs and ballads, and other folklore (back cover). The index begins on page 185.
Date: 2017
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner]

Letter to Cecile from her father about the presidential election, government officials, and the war.
Date: 1944~
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Travis to Ms. Ketchum, December 7, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Travis to Ms. Ketchum, December 7, 1945]

Letter from Captain Rooker to Ms. Ketchum listing the six officers coming to the Galveston Hospitality trip.
Date: December 7, 1945
Creator: Rooker, Travis E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, April 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, April 10, 1950]

Letter from I. H. Kempner Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing enclosed pamphlets covering Oklahoma state parks with artificial lakes. This information was given by Ken Laird and was to be applied to property in Bosque County, Texas.
Date: April 10, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. M. Hickey to D. W. Kempner, March 29, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from L. M. Hickey to D. W. Kempner, March 29, 1950]

Letter from L. M. Hickey to D. W. Kempner discussing attached cook books, given for distribution in response to a letter sent on March 28, 1950.
Date: March 29, 1950
Creator: Hickey, L. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, May 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, May 11, 1953]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing new suggestions from hay suppliers and their prices.
Date: May 11, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note on Cotton Warehouse Sizing] (open access)

[Note on Cotton Warehouse Sizing]

A note listing pricing and logistics for constructing a steel warehouse.
Date: 1955-12~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thomas L. James, July 9, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thomas L. James, July 9, 1954]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing the possible construction of a cotton storage warehouse.
Date: July 9, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Special Tribute to W.A.S.P.'s of World War II] (open access)

[Flyer: Special Tribute to W.A.S.P.'s of World War II]

Flyer to Women Airforce Service Pilot Members inviting them to the Spirit of Flight Air Show where they will be given a special tribute.
Date: 1998
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Roy B. Hooper, February 18, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Roy B. Hooper, February 18, 1954]

Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Roy B. Hooper discussing a thank you for Roy B. Hooper for promoting Imperial Sugar in his community.
Date: February 18, 1954
Creator: Armstrong, Robert Markle
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Robert Markle Armstrong, February 16, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Robert Markle Armstrong, February 16, 1954]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Robert Markle Armstrong discussing grocery stores that sell Imperial Sugar.
Date: February 16, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gordon Hines to I. H. Kempner, October 26, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Gordon Hines to I. H. Kempner, October 26, 1955]

Letter from Gordon Hines to I. H. Kempner discussing land sales.
Date: October 26, 1955
Creator: Hines, Gordon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History