Resource Type

Remembering School Days (open access)

Remembering School Days

A collection of reminiscences, each preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author.
Date: 2005
Creator: Lincecum, Jerry Bryan & Redshaw, Peggy A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
More Texas Family Secrets (open access)

More Texas Family Secrets

A collection of reminiscences, each preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author.
Date: 2003
Creator: Lincecum, Jerry Bryan & Redshaw, Peggy A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Called to Serve: the Tri-County Chapter of the American Red Cross (open access)

Called to Serve: the Tri-County Chapter of the American Red Cross

This book features the history of the Tri-County Chapter of the American Red Cross, which was chartered in Hereford in 1917, one month after the start of WWI. The history includes year by year summaries, as well as lists of officers and board of directors, correspondence, and financial reports.
Date: 2002
Creator: Miller, Genevieve O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
20th Century Burials in Hutchinson County, Texas from 1901-1999 (open access)

20th Century Burials in Hutchinson County, Texas from 1901-1999

Alphabetical listing of 20th century burials in the seven cemeteries of Hutchinson County, Texas. Includes Highland Park, Holt, Leib, Sanford, Sunset, Westlawn, and Plemons Cemeteries along with burials on ranches and at Adobe Walls. Each entry consists of surname, given name, birth date, death date, and any known miscellaneous information.
Date: 2000
Creator: Morrison, Cleo McGraw & Morrison, R. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Marked Historical Sites of Hutchinson County, Texas (open access)

Marked Historical Sites of Hutchinson County, Texas

Book detailing the historical markers and sites of Hutchinson County. Includes a map, brief history of the county, and noted sites and topics are: Adobe Walls; Bents Creek; Ace Borger home; Ft. Smith/Sante Fe trail; Holt School; the courthouse; and numerous others.
Date: 2001
Creator: Morrison, Cleo & Morrison, R.D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Come Follow Me : First Christian Church, 1904-2004 (open access)

Come Follow Me : First Christian Church, 1904-2004

The story of the congregation of the First Christian Church of Port Arthur, Texas from 1898 to 2004.
Date: 2004
Creator: Sutherlin, Yvonne A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Confederate Soldiers' Monument] (open access)

[Confederate Soldiers' Monument]

The Confederate Soldier Monument, granite with polished marble tablets, stands over 12 feet tall and is located on the grounds of the Denton County Courthouse. It was erected in 1918. This student project analyzes and documents the artwork with: photographs, a description, an account, a biography of the artist, and a bibliography. Students in the group: Caroline Baldwin, Marilyn Bradley, Yovanny Canales, Mary Canales, David Collins, Virginia Dunton, Andrew Grimes, Jessica Houseberg, Shea Imboden, Fernando Johnson, Amanda Lawrence, Krysta McFarland, Tyler York.
Date: 2007
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Brick Mural on TWU campus, 1956, by Coreen Mary Spellman] (open access)

[Brick Mural on TWU campus, 1956, by Coreen Mary Spellman]

Coreen Mary Spellman created a brick mural on the Texas Woman's University campus. This student project analyzes and documents the artwork with: photographs, a description, an account, a biography of the artist, and a bibliography. Students in the group: Hanel, Laura; Fleming, Joshua; Ferguson, Karen; Kelly, Alison; Loftus, Michele; Martinez, Kim; North, Amanda; Rader, Doyle; Raymer, Sarah; Wendel, Erin.
Date: 2007
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Wood Carving by Lynn Ford] (open access)

[Wood Carving by Lynn Ford]

Lynn Ford's Wood Carving is a wall display of chip-carvings located in the Emily Fowler Branch of the Denton Public Library. This student project analyzes and documents the artwork with: photographs, a description, an account, a biography of the artist, and a bibliography. Students in the group: Alexis Atha, Brian Ryden, Jordan Benoit, Augustine Cordero, Bethany Carton, Chris Hall, L. Renee Nelson, Micah Wimberley, Elizabeth McDonald, Yoko Matsuyama.
Date: 2007
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mother Earth by Charles Truett Williams] (open access)

[Mother Earth by Charles Truett Williams]

Charles Truett Williams' "Mother Earth," is a marble sculpture located on the University of North Texas campus. This student project analyzes and documents the artwork with: photographs, a description, an account, a biography of the artist, and a bibliography. Students in the group: Kelby Blakely, Yi-Hsien Chang, Regan Edwards, Ashley Eldred, Sergio Frazier, Steve Garfield, Natalie Jackson, Aime Lai, Dana Maracine, Laura Nichols, Alan Palomo, Blayre Stiller.
Date: 2007
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Pioneer Woman" by Leo Friedlander, 1938] (open access)

["Pioneer Woman" by Leo Friedlander, 1938]

Sculptor Leo Friedlander created the work "Pioneer Woman," located on the TWU campus. This student project analyzes and documents the artwork with: photographs, a description, an account, a biography of the artist, and a bibliography. Students in the group: Summer Baldwin, Sandy Chen, Chris Coggin, Ryan Gaw, Jennifer Johnson, Corey Korn, Angie Kyle, Mary Payne, Rachel Rogerson, Elizabeth Sutton, Diana Zaky.
Date: 2007
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
["In High Places," by Gerald Balciar, 1990] (open access)

["In High Places," by Gerald Balciar, 1990]

Gerald Balciar created the eagle sculpture on the UNT campus in 1990, "In High Places." This student project analyzes and documents the artwork with: photographs, a description, an account, a biography of the artist, and a bibliography. Students in the group: Natalie Curtis, Eric Flye, Matt Kim, Lalanya Sorensen, Patrice Whitten.
Date: 2007
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Rainmaker's Workshop" by Daniel Bozhkov, 2007] (open access)

["Rainmaker's Workshop" by Daniel Bozhkov, 2007]

Artist Daniel Bozhkov created the installation "Rainmaker's Workshop," located on the UNT campus. This student project analyzes and documents the artwork with: photographs, a description, an account, a biography of the artist, and a bibliography. Students in the group: Brett Bullion, Lisa Cardenas, Billy Ingle, Edna Maisonet, Marissa Mayfield, Cory Ottinger, Scott Pollock, Kristi Rucker, Kira Schultz, Jenny Shenks, Seda Smbatyan, Sarah Sokolow, Maggie Such.
Date: 2007
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
["She Gave Us Wings," by Rosanne Keller, 2003] (open access)

["She Gave Us Wings," by Rosanne Keller, 2003]

Artist Rosanne Keller created the sculpture "She Gave Us Wings," located on the TWU campus. This student project analyzes and documents the artwork with: photographs, a description, an account, a biography of the artist, and a bibliography. Students in the group: Katie Dawson, Amanda Dunnavant, Corey Godfrey, Shuhei Igarashi, Lindsey Stevens, Tilley Stone, Jennifer Wohlrab.
Date: 2007
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sculpture of Diego Velazquez by Constance Whitney Warren] (open access)

[Sculpture of Diego Velazquez by Constance Whitney Warren]

Constance Whitney Warren's statue of Diego Velazquez on horseback is located on the University of North Texas campus. This student project analyzes and documents the artwork with: photographs, a description, an account, a biography of the artist, and a bibliography. Students in the group: Julianne Aguilar, Heidi Anderson, Megan Barnes, Jenna Cowley, Jessica Davidson, Katrina Glenn, Jayla Henneberry, Amy Innerarity, Rosalinda King, Jayme Morris, Bethany Stout, Kristin Szot, Sarah Thomson.
Date: 2007
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Clock and the Storyteller: Memoirs of Shirley Clark (open access)

The Clock and the Storyteller: Memoirs of Shirley Clark

Book of collected autobiographical anecdotes of Shirley Clark about her family and life in Texas as part of a humanities project at Austin College.
Date: 2009
Creator: Clark, Shirley; Lincecum, Jerry Bryan & Redshaw, Peggy A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Memories of the 20th Century: Stories by Eleanor Monroe (open access)

Memories of the 20th Century: Stories by Eleanor Monroe

Collection of stand-alone autobiographical anecdotes written by Eleanor Monroe about her family and life in Sherman, Texas.
Date: 2009
Creator: Monroe, Eleanor; Lincecum, Jerry Bryan & Redshaw, Peggy A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Winnsboro, Texas: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (open access)

Winnsboro, Texas: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

This book is a reproduction of the original 1952 publication, which is the only bound copy of the history of Winnsboro, Texas. It includes information about the original settlers, the general organization of the city, the railroad system, the original schools, churches and businesses in Winnsboro, as well as information about agriculture and farming.
Date: October 1, 2003
Creator: Suiter, Will D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog for City of Denton Parks and Recreation, Fall & Winter 2009 (open access)

Catalog for City of Denton Parks and Recreation, Fall & Winter 2009

Catalog of seasonal activities offered by City of Denton Parks and Recreation, including special events, programs, and classes, broken down by age groups.
Date: 2009
Creator: Denton (Tex.). Parks and Recreation.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The History of Destroyers Built in Orange, Texas During W. W. II (open access)

The History of Destroyers Built in Orange, Texas During W. W. II

This book discusses the naval base in Orange, Texas and shipbuilding activities, particularly focusing on World War II. It includes reprints of relevant newspaper articles, histories of action for ships built at the facility, articles on historical relevance and commemorative events, and information from other documentation.
Date: October 2002
Creator: Orange County Historical Society (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cherokee County History (open access)

Cherokee County History

This volume discusses the history of Cherokee County including its communities, geography, and major events. The statement on the dedication page says: "This book is the story of Cherokee County from its earliest days through its founding and development and the achievements of its people to the present -- its rich heritage from its founders, its lasting contributions to the Republic of Texas, the State of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States of America. This book highlights Cherokee County's place in time" (p. iv). Index starts on page 707.
Date: 2001
Creator: Cherokee County Historical Commission (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[First Highland Baptist Church Minutes and Miscellaneous Documents, 1977-2000] (open access)

[First Highland Baptist Church Minutes and Miscellaneous Documents, 1977-2000]

Book containing minutes from church conferences and deacons' meetings of Highland Baptist Church. Topics include church politics, membership, staff recommendations, and financial issues.
Date: November 2000
Creator: First Highland Baptist Church
System: The Portal to Texas History
Loblolly Salutes: "Their Finest Hour," Combat Veterans of World War II (open access)

Loblolly Salutes: "Their Finest Hour," Combat Veterans of World War II

Book recounting various World War II veterans' memories from fighting the war. Each chapter contains an interview with one of the veterans and shows a question and answer dialogue between the student and veteran. Also included are some printings of sections from veterans' diaries.
Date: 2000
Creator: King, Lincoln; Downing, Cassie & McGarity, Fiona
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Greenwood Plantation Accounts: Appendix 1, Interleaved Material] (open access)

[Greenwood Plantation Accounts: Appendix 1, Interleaved Material]

Compiled appendix to the account journals documenting daily work, conditions, and other records for the Greenwood plantation in Montgomery County, Texas, near Danville. It contains "loose and formerly attached interleaved material, including correspondence, receipts, production reports, &c, keyed to the places in which they were found in the plantation books. In addition, a few relevant documents, including obituaries, have been included at the end" (title page).
Date: 2006~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History