The National Cooperative Soil Survey of the United States (open access)

The National Cooperative Soil Survey of the United States

Document describes the origins and history of the Soil Survey with an emphasis on the time periods of 1899-1912, 1912-1920, 1920-1933, and 1933-1952. "For each of the four chronological periods, a brief introductory chapter describes the general political and administrative environment then prevailing, and a summary of the progress of the Soil Survey achieved under such an environment." (p. 36) Also provides information on early soil sampling, typing, mapping, and interpretation. Also tells about the coordination of the National Cooperative Soil Survey and developments in the National Cooperative Soil Survey from 1952-1957.
Date: October 1998
Creator: Gardner, David Rice
System: The Portal to Texas History
A History of Orange (open access)

A History of Orange

This book explores the history of Orange, Texas through the eyes of Robert E. Russell. Spanning large parts of the nineteenth century, it includes information about historical events, trade, social customs, and genealogical records pertaining to Robert E. Russell. Numerous photographs and references compiled by Loren LeBlanc are also included.
Date: 1998
Creator: Orange County Historical Society (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Loblolly Looks at Panola County (open access)

Loblolly Looks at Panola County

Book looking at Panola County over a long period of time with each section showing the cover of a different issue from Loblolly; each section contains a picture of the issue cover and description of its contents. The pages after the photograph further describes the contents of that particular volume. Also included are maps of the county showing its transformation over the decades.
Date: 1998?
Creator: King, Lincoln; McGarity, Sierra & Downing, Cassie
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1998 (open access)

Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1998

Proceedings of the 34th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference. It also includes the SWFAS by-laws.
Date: 1998
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History