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Miss Flora McFlimsy
Poetry published by Mrs. E.C. Kent, inspired by her memories of the series on "Miss Flora McFlimsy" published in Harper's Monthly.
Date:
1885
Creator:
Kent, E.C.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Elm Grove Dairy farm
Pamphlet printed by the owner of the dairy when he was trying to sell it. Notes the improvements on the dairy, price per various acreage, buildings, and terms of sale.
Date:
January 15, 1904
Creator:
Ladell, A. H.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
War and reconstruction times in Texas : 1861-1865
Book discussing Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas.
Date:
1914
Creator:
Loughery, Augusta M.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The great dam and water and light system at Austin, Texas
Update from the mayor of Austin about current constructions projects on the water system, dam and electrical utilities.
Date:
October 2, 1893
Creator:
McDonald, John
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Report on the Dam and Water Power Development at Austin, Texas
Report about the reconstruction of the Austin Dam including appendices of statistics, graphs, and a bibliography, as well as the letter of transmittal and relevant city resolution.
Date:
November 1917
Creator:
Mead, Daniel W.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The windows of old St. David's
Booklet describing the stained glass windows of St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin.
Date:
[1920..1930]
Creator:
Mitchell, Mary H.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Morrison & Fourmy's General Directory of the City of Austin, 1893-94
General directory for Austin, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains "the present state, county and city governments, and a complete list of all county officials, post offices and money order offices in Texas; also an index of societies, associations, churches, corporations, educational institutes, the full name and address of all residents, their occupations or pursuits, and a Complete Classified Business Directory, also A Valuable Steet and Avenue Guide." The Table of Contents starts on page 6; the Index to Advertisements is on page 8.
Date:
1893
Creator:
Morrison & Fourmy
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Morrison & Fourmy's General Directory of the City of Austin, 1900-1901.
General directory for Austin, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains "the Present State, County and City Governments, and a Complete List of all Postoffices and Money Order Offices in Texas; Also an Index of Societies, Associations, Churches, Corporations, Educational Institutes; Full Name and Address of all Residents, Their Occupations or Pursuits, and a Complete Classified Business Directory, also a Valuable Street and Avenue Guide." Table of Contents is on page 3 and Index to Advertisements is on page 4.
Date:
1900
Creator:
Morrison & Fourmy
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Industrial Review, Volume 01, Number 03, October, 1895
The Texas Industrial Review is described as "A monthly publication" that is "Devoted to the General Business Interests of the Southwest" (57). This issue has articles focusing on Austin, the International Regatta, and the cotton mill.
Date:
October 1895
Creator:
Newning, Charles A.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Confederate soldier; and Ten years in South America
A biography by J.M. Polk about his life, and years with Hood's Texas Brigade.
Date:
1910
Creator:
Polk, J. M.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Memories of the lost cause; and Ten years in South America
A biography by J.M. Polk about his life, and years with Hood's Texas Brigade.
Date:
1907
Creator:
Polk, J. M.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Fifty-Second Annual Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Texas, Held in All Saints' Chapel, Austin, May 8th, 9th and 10th, 1901
This publication includes the reports made by the members of the council, lists of clergy in the diocese, and the minutes of the council meetings.
Date:
May 1901
Creator:
Protestant Episcopal Church. Diocese of Texas. Council.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Scouting Expeditions of McCulloch's Texas Rangers; or, the Summer and Fall Campaign of the Army of the United States in Mexico--1846; including Skirmishes with the Mexicans, and an accurate detail of the Storming of Monterey; also the Daring Scouts at Buena Vista together with anecdotes, incidents, descriptions of country, and sketches of the lives of the celebrated partisan chiefs, Hays, McCulloch, and Walker.
A narrative recounting the experiences of Texas Rangers in Texas and the actions they were involved in. Includes lists of soldiers killed and wounded.
Date:
1859
Creator:
Reid, Samuel C., Jr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas souvenir : a collection of poems devoted to the scenery and historical events of Texas
A book of poetry about the people, history and scenery of Texas.
Date:
1903
Creator:
Rumpel, Charles Frederick
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas land titles : an essay (preliminary to the Texas review)
An essay about Texas land titles and how to correct errors.
Date:
1885
Creator:
Sneed, Sebron Graham, jr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Report of Construction of the Temporary State Capitol, at Austin, Texas.
This report is a compilation of the legislation and correspondence related to the building of the temporary state capitol in 1882.
Date:
1883
Creator:
State of Texas. Capitol Board.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Bar as an Institution of the State
Transcription of the speech Phillips gave which discusses the role of lawyers and their obligations to the people that they serve.
Date:
July 2, 1913
Creator:
Texas Bar Association
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Fine Arts Association and Elisabet Ney Museum
This pamphlet gives an overview of the museum with a brief biography of Elisabet Ney and legal documents of the Texas Fine Arts Association.
Date:
1912~
Creator:
Texas Fine Arts Association
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
List of Fugitives From Justice: 1891.-- Part 7
A list of criminals, divided by county, which gives the name, crime, and description of each fugitive. Name index begins on page 27.
Date:
1962
Creator:
Texas. Adjutant General's Office.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Proceedings of Investigation Committee, House of Representatives Thirty-Fifth Legislature: Charges Against Governor James E. Ferguson Together with Findings of Committee and Action of House with Prefatory Statement and Index to Proceedings
This publication documents the investigation of Governor Ferguson conducted by the Investigation Committee including transcripts of interviews, relevant documents, and the findings of the Committee. Index starts on page 531.
Date:
March 1917
Creator:
Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. Investigation Committee.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Reconstruction Convention, Which Met at Austin, Texas, Dec. 7, A. D. 1868, Volume 2
Minutes of the Reconstruction Convention including text of Resolutions and Declarations made during the session. Index begins on page 539.
Date:
1870
Creator:
Texas. Constitutional Convention (1868-1869).
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Reconstruction Convention, Which Met at Austin, Texas, June 1, A. D. 1868.
Minutes of the Reconstruction Convention including text of Resolutions and Declarations made during the session. The Reoport of the Attorney-General of Texas and other documents are included in the Appendix, starting on page 947. Index begins on page 995.
Date:
1870
Creator:
Texas. Constitutional Convention (1868-1869).
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Austin Silk Plantation and Manufacturing Company
This pamphlet describes the processes of silk production and compares it to raising cotton.
Date:
1917
Creator:
The Austin Silk Plantation and Manufacturing Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Daily News-Tribune, Industrial Review Edition: Austin, Capital City of Texas.
This edition gives an overview of the city of Austin including major buildings, businesses, and people as well as general information about the the layout and statistics of the city.
Date:
February 1906
Creator:
The Daily News-Tribune
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History