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[Binder's Collection - Eva Eve - Duke M20-E94-1843]

Bound compilation of sheet music from a variety of composers. Works by Friedrich Burgmüller, Joseph Lanner, and Samuel Lover are particularly prominent. This volume is held by Duke University, and is posted here in conjunction with the Binders Volumes Research Initiative, a project funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities - Humanities Collections and Reference Resources (PW-290538-23).
Date: 1842/1850
Creator: Eve, Eva, 1841-1890
Object Type: Musical Score/Notation
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Binder's Collection - Eva Eve - Duke M1507-C655-1841]

Bound compilation of sheet music from a variety of composers, with multiple works from Giuseppe Verdi, M.W. Balfe, and Gaetano Donizetti. This volume is held by Duke University, and is posted here in conjunction with the Binders Volumes Research Initiative, a project funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities - Humanities Collections and Reference Resources (PW-290538-23).
Date: 1841/1858
Creator: Eve, Eva, 1841-1890
Object Type: Musical Score/Notation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record A (open access)

Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record A

Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from February 1840 to March 1844, including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Date: 1840-02/1844-03
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cerise petticoat

Petticoat of cerise or faded red flannel; drawstring waistband and lined with white cotton. Pleated skirt 104" (164.2 cm) around hem. Lower 18" of skirt is padded with design stitched in black. Hem is bound in black braid. Measurements: Waist: 30" (76.2 cm); Length: 35" (88.9 cm)
Date: 1845/1855
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Walking dress

Walking dress of green silk taffeta with warp printed black dot pattern. A) Bodice. Standing collar trimmed in green silk braid. Long sleeves of curved construction with epaulette trim of matching fabric bordered in fringed braid matching the collar and separate bow of matching braid; peaked appliqué of matching green braid and two covered buttons at cuffs. Center front closure of hidden hooks with faux button closure of green silk covered buttons matching sleeve cuffs. Boning at right side opening. Lined in brown mercerized cotton. B) Dress/skirt. Top of dress is brown mercerized cotton with short sleeves and closure of hook and eyelets. Skirt of green taffeta matching bodice. Lined in brown polished cotton.
Date: 1845/1859
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bonnet-style hat

Hat in bonnet style of siena-brown rough straw; heart shaped brim with ribbon bows and violets; silk ties; underbrim trimmed with light brown gathered fabric.
Date: 1840
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Baby booties

Baby's handsewn booties of blackish brown kid leather with 5 lace holes; 11cm length. Building at top missing or possibly shoes were cut down.
Date: 1845/1855
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk velvet bonnet

Black and navy silk velvet bonnet trimmed with black jet beads and ostrich feathers.
Date: 1840
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Memorandum of an Agreement between Horace Baldwin and John H. Brown - October 29, 1849] (open access)

[Memorandum of an Agreement between Horace Baldwin and John H. Brown - October 29, 1849]

Memorandum of an agreement between Horace Baldwin and John H. Brown granting land in the town of Indinola, Texas.
Date: October 29, 1849
Creator: Baldwin, Horace
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of a Memorandum of an Agreement between Horace Baldwin and John H. Brown - October 29, 1849] (open access)

[Transcript of a Memorandum of an Agreement between Horace Baldwin and John H. Brown - October 29, 1849]

Transcribed text for a Memorandum of an agreement between Horace Baldwin and John H. Brown granting land in the town of Indinola, Texas.
Date: October 29, 1849
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document of compensation for serving as a Grand Juror - January 11, 1843] (open access)

[Document of compensation for serving as a Grand Juror - January 11, 1843]

A legal document certifying Nathan Barclay's service as grand juror and granting him fifteen dollars of compensation.
Date: January 11, 1843
Creator: Lubbock, Francis R.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document of court ruling regarding the estate of Peter Frazee] (open access)

[Document of court ruling regarding the estate of Peter Frazee]

Document of a court ruling discussing that since John H. Brown had not granted the title to Peter Frazee, nor had received payment to the bond for that title, he is entitled to inherit all of the estate owned by Peter Frazee.
Date: January 30, 1845
Creator: Thompson, A. P.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of document of court ruling regarding the estate of Peter Frazee] (open access)

[Transcript of document of court ruling regarding the estate of Peter Frazee]

Transcribed text for a document of a court ruling discussing that since John H. Brown had not granted the title to Peter Frazee, nor had received payment to the bond for that title, he is entitled to inherit all of the estate owned by Peter Frazee.
Date: January 30, 1845
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document of court ruling regarding the inheritance of Peter Frazee's estate] (open access)

[Document of court ruling regarding the inheritance of Peter Frazee's estate]

Legal document of a court ruling regarding the division of inheritance of Peter Frazee's estate.
Date: January 29, 1845
Creator: William R. Baker Co.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of document of court ruling regarding the inheritance of Peter Frazee's estate] (open access)

[Transcript of document of court ruling regarding the inheritance of Peter Frazee's estate]

Transcribed text for a legal document of a court ruling regarding the division of inheritance of Peter Frazee's estate.
Date: January 29, 1845
Creator: William R. Baker Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Legal Statements from Samuel Frazee] (open access)

[Legal Statements from Samuel Frazee]

Legal statements from Samuel Frazee describing that as Peter Frazee is now deceased, he is claiming possession of the lands owned by Peter through inheritance.
Date: 1841
Creator: Frazee, Samuel
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Legal Statements from Samuel Frazee] (open access)

[Transcript of Legal Statements from Samuel Frazee]

Transcribed text for legal statements from Samuel Frazee describing that as Peter Frazee is now deceased, he is claiming possession of the lands owned by Peter through inheritance.
Date: 1841
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

["Residence of Robert H. Rose esq." etching and engraving print]

Etching and engraving titled "Residence of Robert H. Rose Esq." depicts the palatial historic home and grounds owned by Robert H. Rose in New York state. Several deer are resting on the lawn and several people are visible as silhouettes near the building.
Date: 1845
Creator: Smillie, James, 1807-1885 & Hinshelwood, Robert, 1812-1879
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 509, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 6, 1843 (open access)

The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 509, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 6, 1843

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: June 6, 1843
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 243, Ed. 2 Saturday, August 28, 1841 (open access)

The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 243, Ed. 2 Saturday, August 28, 1841

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 28, 1841
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 725, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 26, 1844 (open access)

The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 725, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 26, 1844

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 26, 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 723, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 22, 1844 (open access)

The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 723, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 22, 1844

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 22, 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 724, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 24, 1844 (open access)

The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 724, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 24, 1844

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 24, 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 722, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 19, 1844 (open access)

The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 722, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 19, 1844

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 19, 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History