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A Biography of Dr. Warren Sidney Brent, 1897-1966 (open access)

A Biography of Dr. Warren Sidney Brent, 1897-1966

Autobiographical narrative describing the life of Dr. Warren Sidney Brent, a Baptist minister who served at six churches in Texas. It provides background about his life, education, family, and work. It also includes the text of several sermons.
Date: August 28, 1968
Creator: Brent, Warren Sidney & Kirk, Irene Collins
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Firepower for Eisenhower": Visit of Eisenhower Gun Crew To Weirton Steel Company (open access)

"Firepower for Eisenhower": Visit of Eisenhower Gun Crew To Weirton Steel Company

Photo album compiled by the Weirton Steel Company to document the visit by a crew of World War II soldiers and combat veterans who met with steel workers and toured the facilities in Weirton and Steubenville where the factories were producing ammunition. Each image is followed by a description, with identifications of the persons who are pictured.
Date: 1945~
Creator: Weirton Steel Company. Industrial Relations Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Souvenir Book: 100th Anniversary of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, 2016] (open access)

[Souvenir Book: 100th Anniversary of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, 2016]

Booklet celebrating the 100th anniversary of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church in Dallas, including background information about the organization and history of the church along with photographs of people and events, personal narratives from members, statements of congratulations from families and businesses, advertisements, and the program for celebration events on July 17th.
Date: 2016
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
System: The Portal to Texas History
History of the Schools and Churches, El Paso, Texas (open access)

History of the Schools and Churches, El Paso, Texas

Booklet intended to provide information for prospective El Paso residents about the churches and schools in the city. It provides a brief sketch of each location with a photo, a history of its organization and establishment, and pastors or teachers working at the location. The book also has advertising from local businesses.
Date: 1903
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
My Life of Eighty Years (open access)

My Life of Eighty Years

Bound autobiographical manuscript written by Mary Stanton outlining her early life in Georgia, her education, and working as a teacher and administrator in El Paso before retiring in 1925. She also briefly discusses travel and personal thoughts about teaching, with an addendum regarding the early organization of the El Paso Public Library.
Date: July 25, 1943
Creator: Stanton, Mary I.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Douglass High School, 1895-1956 (open access)

Douglass High School, 1895-1956

Book outlining the history of Douglass High School in El Paso, with photos and biographical sketches of teachers and alumni: "This is a booklet covering some of the events and people of the Black community of El Paso. An attempt to capture from words and old photographs a few of the lasting impressions of some incidents which will always be remembered of Douglass High School" (p. 3).
Date: 1981
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dallas Morning News Building Scrapbook] (open access)

[Dallas Morning News Building Scrapbook]

Scrapbook documenting the construction of a new Dallas Morning News building, located at 508 Young street, in downtown Dallas. Includes photographs and newspaper clippings, from before construction up to installation and first run of the newspaper presses.
Date: 1948~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Iron Guns, Bronze Arrows & Brass Scales: The Life of Col. Roswell W. Lee (open access)

Iron Guns, Bronze Arrows & Brass Scales: The Life of Col. Roswell W. Lee

Book documenting biographical information about Colonel Roswell W. Lee (1810-1873) who served during the American Civil War, incorporating transcripts of letters and documents, photographs, and other source information. Index starts on page 274.
Date: 2009
Creator: Fish, Ruth Holloway
System: The Portal to Texas History
Historic Black Churches of Fannin County (open access)

Historic Black Churches of Fannin County

Compilation of information about African-American churches in Fannin County towns, providing historical narratives and photographs for each.
Date: 2015~
Creator: Patton, Antron; Rayford, Audrey; Fuller, Billy; Fuller, Lessie; McCullough, Doris; Porter, Emily et al.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Directory of the City of Galveston 1921 (open access)

Directory of the City of Galveston 1921

Directory for Galveston, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the text contains "Miscellaneous Directory of State, County and City Governments, Postoffices in Texas, Educational Institutions, Churches, Secret and Benevolent Societies, Etc., a Street Guide and Householders' Directory, an Alphabetically Arranged List of Business Houses and Private Citizens, Giving Full Names, Occupation or Pursuit and Address, Also a Complete CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY."
Date: 1921
Creator: Morrison & Fourmy Directory Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Directory of the City of Galveston 1924-1925 (open access)

Directory of the City of Galveston 1924-1925

Directory for Galveston, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the text contains "a Miscellaneous Directory of State, County an City Governments, Postoffices in Texas, Educational Institutions, Churches, Secret and Benevolent Societies, Etc., a Street Guide and Householders' Directory, an Alphabetically Arranged List of Business Houses and Private Citizens, Giving Full Names, Occupation or Pursuit and Address. Also a Complete CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY."
Date: 1924/1925
Creator: Morrison & Fourmy Directory Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Directory of the City of Galveston 1923 (open access)

Directory of the City of Galveston 1923

Directory for Galveston, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the text contains "a Miscellaneous Directory of State, County, and City Governments, Postoffices in Texas, Educational Institutions, Churches, Secret and Benevolent Societies, Etc., a Street Guide, and Householders' Directory, an Alphabetically Arranged List of Business Houses and Private Citizens, Giving Full Names, Occupation or Pursuit and Address. Also a complete CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY."
Date: 1923
Creator: Morrison & Fourmy Directory Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
50th Year with Christ: Celebrating its Jubilee, 1966. Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church (open access)

50th Year with Christ: Celebrating its Jubilee, 1966. Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church

Program booklet commemorating the jubilee anniversary of Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, including statements and biographical information about church leaders, text describing the church history, the order of services held August 28, 1966, members of church groups, memories and remembrances of congregants, and advertisements from local businesses.
Date: 1967
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes and Sermons Written  by Rev. B. J. Bradford] (open access)

[Notes and Sermons Written by Rev. B. J. Bradford]

Small binder containing handwritten sermons, Bible verses, and other text collected or written by Rev. Bradford during his time at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church.
Date: 1965~/2007~
Creator: Bradford, Bishop Johnson, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes and Sermons Written  by Rev. P. E. Castle] (open access)

[Notes and Sermons Written by Rev. P. E. Castle]

Small binder containing typed and handwritten speeches, notes, Bible verses, and other text collected or written by Rev. Castle during his time at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church.
Date: 1922~/1957~
Creator: Castle, Paul Eugene
System: The Portal to Texas History
Our Birthday Book: Kerrville First United Methodist Church, 1854-2004 (open access)

Our Birthday Book: Kerrville First United Methodist Church, 1854-2004

"The purpose of this book is to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the congregation of the Kerrville First United Methodist Church. [...] This book is a collection of many different compositions, stories, recollections, historical records and other items that make the history of this church congregation. It is intended to show who we are and how we have established a Christian community" (p. 3).
Date: September 2004
Creator: Kerrville First United Methodist Church
System: The Portal to Texas History
People on the Windows: The Stained Glass Windows at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Kerrville, Texas (open access)

People on the Windows: The Stained Glass Windows at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Kerrville, Texas

Book describing the history of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Kerrville, focusing largely on the stained glass windows, with other information about church activities and people over time. Index starts on page 103.
Date: 2014
Creator: McComb, J. Wesley
System: The Portal to Texas History
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 1881 - 1976 (open access)

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 1881 - 1976

Book recording the founding history of St. Peter's Episcopal Parish from the late 19th century to 1976.
Date: 1976
Creator: Bond, Marvin Monroe
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Legacy of Faith: The History of Notre Dame Parish, Kerrville, Texas (open access)

A Legacy of Faith: The History of Notre Dame Parish, Kerrville, Texas

A history of the founding of Notre Dame Catholic Parish describing its cultural and religious milieu from the late 1800s. Emphasis is given on Father Henry Kemper's role in founding Our Lady of Guadalupe parish, church and school, and ultimately its closing. The book also has a focus on Kemper's welcoming of Mexican Americans into Notre Dame Church and Notre Dame School.
Date: 2002
Creator: Johnson, R. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tears and Glory (open access)

Tears and Glory

Book of poetry focused on the topics of war, peace, memories, patriotism, faith, life, and death. It describes patriotism, grief, and the commemoration of those who served and their families left behind in World War I and World War II.
Date: 1947
Creator: Garrett, Harriet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Far Horizons (open access)

Far Horizons

Book of poetry dedicated to Harriet Garrett's students at Tivy High School. Poem topics are focus on living, the seasons, reflections, faith and prayer, peace, and Christmastide.
Date: 1957
Creator: Garrett, Harriet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Into the Morning Sun (open access)

Into the Morning Sun

Last book of poetry written by Harriet Garrett as she looks forward to life after death or the journey to the "land of the morning sun".
Date: 1960
Creator: Garrett, Harriet
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Brief History of The First Presbyterian Church Kerrville, Texas 1888 - 1980 (open access)

A Brief History of The First Presbyterian Church Kerrville, Texas 1888 - 1980

A binder bound book detailing the history of early faith leaders, especially the role of women, in establishing faith communities in early settlements of Kerrville, Texas during the late 19th and early 20th century.
Date: 1984
Creator: Garrett, Harriet; McBryde, Cleo; Thomas, Freda; Bennett, Lavene; Adams, Mary Ella; Weiss, Florence et al.
System: The Portal to Texas History