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The First Chapter of Norwegian Immigration, (1821-1840) Its Causes and Results (open access)

The First Chapter of Norwegian Immigration, (1821-1840) Its Causes and Results

Book discussing the history or Norwegian immigration into the United States; it details the immigration from the first Norwegian settlement in America, through the "Exodus of 1836" and later settlements. The last section of the book deals with "Religious Work Among the Norwegians in America Down to the Year 1845." Index begins on page 451
Date: 1896
Creator: Anderson, Rasmus B. (Rasmus Bjørn), 1846-1936
System: The Portal to Texas History
Juana: A Spanish Girl in Central Texas (open access)

Juana: A Spanish Girl in Central Texas

Biographical account of Juana Cavasos, a Spanish-Italian woman who survived a Comanche raid but was taken as their captive; eventually she was traded to a white man at a Comanche trading post near Waco, Texas. This book details her journey, and includes a few maps showing the routes taken. Bibliography begins on page 133.
Date: 2007
Creator: Andrus, Pearl
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annual Reception Bay View Club September 26, 1917 (open access)

Annual Reception Bay View Club September 26, 1917

Guest registry book for a reception at the Bay View Club in 1917; each page of the book contains the handwritten names of each person that was in attendance. Also included in the record is an envelope containing the ribbon that ties the booklet together.
Date: September 26, 1917
Creator: Bay View Club
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Calendar of Events for the Bay View Club During 1969-1970] (open access)

[Calendar of Events for the Bay View Club During 1969-1970]

Calendar of events for the Bay View Club in Grapevine, Texas; the first few pages list the members of the club as well as the officers and committee members. The rest of the book outlines the events held on various dates throughout the year, and the roles of the members involved in the coordination of the events.
Date: {1969..1970}
Creator: Bay View Club
System: The Portal to Texas History
Calender of the Bay View Club 1925-1926 (open access)

Calender of the Bay View Club 1925-1926

Calendar of the Bay View Club for the 1925-1926 year; the first few pages list the members of the club and the officers and committee members. The rest of the pages outline the events held on certain days, the themes for the events, and the members in charge of hosting them.
Date: {1925..1926}
Creator: Bay View Club
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Journey from Sweden to America (open access)

The Journey from Sweden to America

Booklet discussing the history of the Blomstrom family from their time in Sweden to their arrival in America. It includes photographs and illustrations of the family, as well as the coat of arms for Laurentz Blomstom; also included are genealogy lists and family histories.
Date: 2005~
Creator: Blomstrom, Helen Spiers
System: The Portal to Texas History
The History of Education in Bosque County, Texas (open access)

The History of Education in Bosque County, Texas

Master's thesis concerning the history of education in the county, containing photographs, documents, various tables, and some copies of sheet music. The book contains information concerning the early schools in the county up through the Clifton schools in the 1930's. Bibliography begins on page 283.
Date: 2004
Creator: Bronstad, Alvin Lawrence
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Allie Brown Journal] (open access)

[Allie Brown Journal]

Genealogy book created for Bessie and Harry Brown. Included is an alphabetical index of names with corresponding page numbers to stories and information related to the different family groups.
Date: July 3, 1921
Creator: Brown, Allie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photo Album of Alton Brown] (open access)

[Photo Album of Alton Brown]

Photo album made by Alton Brown, with pictures of him as a child in the 1940s and 1950s, some of which were taken in Waco, Texas. Included are several pages of "autographs of my friends."
Date: 1940/1959
Creator: Brown, Alton
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 1 (open access)

Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 1

First volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These three chapters describe the geography, climate, and boundaries of the area, the native tribes living in the area, and the exploration of the area by Spanish explorers.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brown, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 2 (open access)

Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 2

Second volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These two chapters describe people, places, and events of significance from 1820 to 1838.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brown, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 3 (open access)

Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 3

Third volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These two chapters describe the establishment of the capitol at Austin in 1838 and other people, places, and events of significance from 1838 to 1840.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brown, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 4 (open access)

Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 4

Fourth volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These three chapters describe the people, places, and events of significance from 1841 to 1843.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brown, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 5 (open access)

Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 5

Fifth volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These three chapters describe the people, places, and events of significance from 1844 to 1849.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brown, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 6 (open access)

Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 6

Sixth volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These three chapters describe the people, places, and events of significance from 1850 to 1854.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brown, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 7 (open access)

Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 7

Seventh volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These three chapters describe the people, places, and events of significance from 1855 to 1859.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brown, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 8 (open access)

Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 8

Eighth volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These four chapters describe the people, places, and events of significance from 1860 to 1864.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brown, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 9 (open access)

Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 9

Ninth volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These three chapters describe the people, places, and events of significance from 1865 to 1867.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brown, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 10 (open access)

Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 10

Tenth volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These three chapters describe the people, places, and events of significance from 1868 to 1870.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brown, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 11 (open access)

Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 11

Eleventh volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These two chapters describe the people, places, and events of significance from 1871 to 1872.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brown, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 12 (open access)

Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 12

Twelfth volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. These three chapters describe the people, places, and events of significance from 1873 to 1875.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brown, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 13 (open access)

Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 13

Thirteenth volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. This chapter describes the people, places, and events of significance from 1876 to 1900.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brown, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 14 (open access)

Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 14

Fourteenth volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. This chapter describes the people, places, and events of significance from 1876 to 1900.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brown, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 15 (open access)

Annals of Travis County and of the City of Austin (From the Earliest Times to the Close of 1875): Volume 15

Fifteenth volume of a book describing all aspects of the history of Travis County and Austin, Texas. This volume provides accompanying appendices.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brown, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History