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
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Old Mill (open access)

The Old Mill

Book consisting of a number of historical accounts from people living in Bosque County, Texas; the accounts also include strange stories from the area. The book also talks about historical buildings within the county.
Date: 1925
Creator: Duke, Clyde
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Norwegian Settlements in Bosque County, Texas (open access)

Norwegian Settlements in Bosque County, Texas

Book discussing the immigration and settlement of Norwegian settlers in Bosque County, Texas; it covers families and their settlements once they arrived here. Bibliography begins on page 50.
Date: 1979
Creator: Pierson, Oris Emerald, 1889-1977.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bosque Primer: An Introduction to the History of Bosque County (open access)

Bosque Primer: An Introduction to the History of Bosque County

Book discussing the history of Bosque County, Texas from before European explorers came into the area up until around 1941. The information in the book covers immigration, Indian raids, Civil War years, and railroads. Bibliography begins on page 56.
Date: 1976
Creator: Radde, Rebecca D.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
From Pomerania to America (open access)

From Pomerania to America

Book discussing the history of the Radde Family from their European ancestors in Pomerania to their arrival in America. Included are various photographs and maps, as well as a list of Radde family members from the Federal Records Center: "Index to Passenger List of Vessels Arriving in Baltimore from 1820-1897." Index begins on page 87.
Date: 1989
Creator: Radde, Rebecca D.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Methodists in the Meridian Area (First United Methodist Church) (open access)

Methodists in the Meridian Area (First United Methodist Church)

Book discussing the history of Methodists in the Meridian, Texas area, it includes information about the background and pioneers who moved into the area originally, and the organization of the First United Methodist Church. Index begins on page 83.
Date: 1981
Creator: Radde, Rebecca D.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Boat Under Bridge]

Postcard of people rowing a boat in a river under a bridge. A note on the photo says "Boating at Clifton."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bosque River at Clifton, Texas]

Postcard of the Bosque River in Clifton, Texas, with a building partially submerged in the river. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Hilda Maddox in Weatherford, Texas and says "Hilda, Ask your Pap if he knows this place. Sold a nice bill today. Well wishes. Your friend, Kelly."
Date: September 21, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Clifton, Texas Street Scene]

Postcard of a street lined with trees in Clifton, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Lalla D. Stivers in Celina, Texas and says "Hello! Awful hot and dusty here. Am following the Bosque and Brazos Rivers and am finding plenty of gravel. Every mountain is gravel. May go fishing awhile tonight. Goodbye. Hamlett."
Date: May 27, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Presbyterian Church in Clifton, Texas]

Postcard of the small building of a Presbyterian Church in Clifton, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Cora Wright in Alba, MO and says "Hello Cora, as you haven't answered my last card I will send you another. Am all ok, hope you are the same. I am at work 60 miles north with the bridge ...[?]... Wish I could be with you. Ruth."
Date: December 11, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History