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Mineola: the first 100 years
This book documents the history of the first one hundred years of the city of Mineola, Texas, which is located in Wood County. The book includes information about the creation and organization of the city, the establishment of railroads, local businesses, churches and schools, as well as information about the local citizens of Mineola.
Date:
1973
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Two Hundred and Fifty Years: History of Alto, Texas, 1686-1936
This text is a compilation of research regarding the history of Alto, Texas and creative poetry about the town. It includes biographical information about pioneers and influential people in the history of the town; the origins of Alto and development of schools and churches; historic notes about the Cherokee Indians and fighting that took place in the area; and other historical aspects of the area. A postscript, including a glossary, starts on page 37.
Date:
1976
Creator:
Cole, Nell M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The First Quarter Century: Texas Historical Commission and Texas Historical Foundation
Book describing the history of the Texas Historical Foundation and the Texas Historical Commission and their activities to document, restore, and preserve historic locations in Texas.
Date:
1979
Creator:
Wilson, Mrs. Will E. & Parmelee, Deolece
System:
The Portal to Texas History
These Early Day Articles
Compilation of articles and anecdotes describing the history of Gaines County, Texas based on historical sources and interviews with residents.
Date:
1978~
Creator:
Seagler, Joe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Papers concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas, Volume 2
"Leftwich's Grant is the second volume in a series that is intended to document the colonization of an area in Central Texas that eventually became known as Robertson's Colony." It covers "the three years that [Robert] Leftwich spent in Mexico City and Saltillo" and includes "a complete account of his official negotiations with both the national government in Mexico City and the state government of Coahuila and Texas. It also includes documents concerning Dr. Felix Robertson, President of the Texas Association, and the group of young men who came to Texas with him in the fall of 1825 to explore the grant and survey land for the stockholders" (p. 11). The index begins on page 667.
Date:
1975
Creator:
McLean, Malcolm Dallas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of Mineola, Texas; "Gateway to the Pines"
This book covers the history of Mineola, located in Wood County, Texas. The book includes chapters on the original inhabitants of the city, as well as discussions about local churches, schools, business establishments, landmarks, and railroads.
Date:
1973
Creator:
Jones, Lucille
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mineola and its Mayors: 101 Years
This book covers the history of mayors in the city of Mineola, located in Wood County, Texas. It includes biographical information about each mayor, as well as a discussion of the events that surrounded their incumbency. The surname index begins on page 250.
Date:
1976
Creator:
Bruner, Ora Pritchett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Panhandle Pilgrimage: Illustrated Tales Tracing History in the Texas Panhandle
This text covers the history of the Panhandle region of the state of Texas from prehistory through 1978. The chapters are organized chronologically and include segments devoted to the first towns, historically significant persons, and other events in the area along with photographs, maps, and other illustrations.
Date:
1978
Creator:
Robertson, Pauline Durrett & Robertson, R. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Worth Garden Club Scrapbook: 1979-1980]
Scrapbook for the Fort Worth Garden Club documenting activities, including event invitations, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other items.
Date:
1979/1980
Creator:
Fort Worth Garden Club
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A History of Crosby County 1876-1977
This text is a history of various economic and social aspects of Crosby County, described on the title page as, "A collection of historical sketches and family histories composed by County Residents; compiled by the staff of the Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Museum under the supervision and with the cooperation of the Crosby County Historical Commission" (p. 1). Index starts on page 597.
Date:
1978
Creator:
Crosby County Pioneer Museum
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Church Minute Book
Book containing minutes from deacons' and community meetings of a church. Topics include church politics, membership, staff recommendations, and financial issues.
Date:
January 1978
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Shackelford County Sketches
This book describes the people and events throughout Shackelford County's history from the mid- to late 1800s. Sketches include excerpts from diaries and daybooks as well as short biographies of important persons in the area. Annotations start on page 73; index starts on page 111.
Date:
1974
Creator:
Biggers, Don Hampton, 1869-1957 & Farmer, Joan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A History Of Dickens County: Ranches and Rolling Plains
This book discusses the history of Dickens County, Texas. The Table of Contents breaks the book into eight portions: The Beginnings, Education, Churches, Businesses, Ranches, Farming, Miscellaneous, Family Histories. An index to family histories is on the pages after the table of contents and before the first section.
Date:
1971
Creator:
Arrington, Fred
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History and Reminiscences of Denton County
This book gives an overview of Denton County including the history of various time periods and specific aspects of the area as well as reminiscences of citizens. Index starts on page 408.
Date:
1976
Creator:
Bates, Ed. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tyler & Smith County, Texas: An Historical Survey
This book gives an overview of the history of Tyler, Texas and Smith County through a series of essays written by community members on various social and historical topics. A List of Illustrations is on page viii and the Table of Contents is on page ix; the index starts on page 279.
Date:
1976
Creator:
Glover, Robert W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Loblolly Index of Publications 1973-1995
Book with an index compiled of publications created from 1973 to 1995. Each page has a continuous table with three columns: "Name, Page, Issue."
Date:
{1973..1995}
Creator:
Kennedy, Brad
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dallas Park Board Minutes, Book 16]
Minutes for the Dallas Park and Recreation Board containing a record of the group's discussions, decisions, and other business.
Date:
1971/1973
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Park and Recreation Department.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wood County, 1850-1900
This text gives an overview of Wood County, Texas from roughly 1850 to 1900. It includes historical sketches of various aspects of life in the county as well as anecdotes. Genealogical information and documentation are also included for pioneer families in the area.
Date:
1976
Creator:
Wood County Historical Society
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of Johnson County and Surrounding Areas
Book composed primarily of articles published in the Cleburne, Texas, Times-Review provides a partial history of Johnson County from early settlers to 1970.
Date:
1970
Creator:
Block, Viola
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Reflections of the Past, Cleburne and Johnson County
Book published on behalf of the Bicentennial Committee of Cleburne, Texas documenting the history of the area in honor of the United States bicentennial (1776-1976). It includes annotated photographs of people and places related to Johnson County, Texas.
Date:
April 25, 1975
Creator:
Bicentennial Committee of Cleburne, Texas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1978
Proceedings of the 14th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
Date:
1979
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1970
Proceedings of the 6th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
Date:
1971
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History