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The Karankawa Indians, The Coast People of Texas. (open access)

The Karankawa Indians, The Coast People of Texas.

Book describing the history and customs of the Karankawa Indians. Index starts on page 101.
Date: 2017
Creator: Gatschet, Albert S. (Albert Samuel), 1832-1907
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas: Its Geography, Natural History and Topography (open access)

Texas: Its Geography, Natural History and Topography

Reprint of statements by William Kennedy (in an English edition) regarding his experiences and opinions on the Republic of Texas. It also includes a copy of the field notes and survey journals kept by A. Le Grand (pp. 105-115) to provide additional context.
Date: 2017
Creator: Kennedy, William, 1799-1849
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Candles

Three 2" blue and white numerical candles, "1," "5," "0" used in the Texas Independence Day Sesquicentennial (150 years) celebration at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historical Park; some icing remains (blue)
Date: 1986~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

Commemorative bottle

White porcelain bottle (a) and lid (b), inscribed, "Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986. The Alamo"; also picture of Alamo, Crockett, Bonham, Bowie and "Remember the Alamo!
Date: 1986~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Glass with a picture of a building]

Commemorative glasses for the Texas Sesquicentennial; (a,b) short (10.2 cm x 8 cm) and inscribed with, "Texas 1836-1986"; (c-f) have pictures of Texas missions (14.2 x 6.8 cm); and (g-k) are clear frosted glasses (16 cm x 7.5 cm)
Date: 1986~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Glass with a picture of a fort]

Commemorative glasses for the Texas Sesquicentennial; (a,b) short (10.2 cm x 8 cm) and inscribed with, "Texas 1836-1986"; (c-f) have pictures of Texas missions (14.2 x 6.8 cm); and (g-k) are clear frosted glasses (16 cm x 7.5 cm)
Date: 1986~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Glass with a picture of a wooden building]

Commemorative glasses for the Texas Sesquicentennial; (a,b) short (10.2 cm x 8 cm) and inscribed with, "Texas 1836-1986"; (c-f) have pictures of Texas missions (14.2 x 6.8 cm); and (g-k) are clear frosted glasses (16 cm x 7.5 cm)
Date: 1986~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Glass with a picture of an oil well]

Commemorative glasses for the Texas Sesquicentennial; (a,b) short (10.2 cm x 8 cm) and inscribed with, "Texas 1836-1986"; (c-f) have pictures of Texas missions (14.2 x 6.8 cm); and (g-k) are clear frosted glasses (16 cm x 7.5 cm)
Date: 1986~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Glass with a picture of Senora del Carmen mission]

Commemorative glasses for the Texas Sesquicentennial; (a,b) short (10.2 cm x 8 cm) and inscribed with, "Texas 1836-1986"; (c-f) have pictures of Texas missions (14.2 x 6.8 cm); and (g-k) are clear frosted glasses (16 cm x 7.5 cm)
Date: 1986~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Glass with a picture of the Concepcion mission]

Commemorative glasses for the Texas Sesquicentennial; (a,b) short (10.2 cm x 8 cm) and inscribed with, "Texas 1836-1986"; (c-f) have pictures of Texas missions (14.2 x 6.8 cm); and (g-k) are clear frosted glasses (16 cm x 7.5 cm)
Date: 1986~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Glass with a picture of the La Bahia mission]

Commemorative glasses for the Texas Sesquicentennial; (a,b) short (10.2 cm x 8 cm) and inscribed with, "Texas 1836-1986"; (c-f) have pictures of Texas missions (14.2 x 6.8 cm); and (g-k) are clear frosted glasses (16 cm x 7.5 cm)
Date: 1986~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Glass with a picture of the San Antonio de Valero mission]

Commemorative glasses for the Texas Sesquicentennial; (a,b) short (10.2 cm x 8 cm) and inscribed with, "Texas 1836-1986"; (c-f) have pictures of Texas missions (14.2 x 6.8 cm); and (g-k) are clear frosted glasses (16 cm x 7.5 cm)
Date: 1986~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Glass with a picture of the San Jacinto monument]

Commemorative glasses for the Texas Sesquicentennial; (a,b) short (10.2 cm x 8 cm) and inscribed with, "Texas 1836-1986"; (c-f) have pictures of Texas missions (14.2 x 6.8 cm); and (g-k) are clear frosted glasses (16 cm x 7.5 cm)
Date: 1986~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

Porcelain cups

Two white porcelain commemorative cup with gold rim, inscribed, "Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986"
Date: 1986~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sesquicentennial Glasses]

Commemorative glasses for the Texas Sesquicentennial; (a,b) short (10.2 cm x 8 cm) and inscribed with, "Texas 1836-1986"; (c-f) have pictures of Texas missions (14.2 x 6.8 cm); and (g-k) are clear frosted glasses (16 cm x 7.5 cm)
Date: 1986~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History
Program for Houston Symphony concert (open access)

Program for Houston Symphony concert

Program for Houston Symphony concert held at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park on July 24, 1977
Date: July 24, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Quilt

Hand-made quilt with "Boston Common" pattern; quilt top made by Minnie Jensen in 1975 and quilting done as part of an exhibition, "Quilts and Coverlets," at the Star of the Republic Museum in 1975-76.
Date: 1975/1976
Creator: Jensen, Minnie
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[$1.00 Grocery Token]

One of a collection of 244 miscellaneous "Texas Trade Tokens." On one side, this coin says, "$1.00, Lexington, Tex."; on the other side it has the text: "Pick & Pay Grocery, Self Serving."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[1.00 Merchandise Token]

One of a collection of 244 miscellaneous "Texas Trade Tokens." This coin is octagonal and says, "Good For 1.00 in Merchandise" on one side; on the other it has the text: "C. F. Hellmuth General Merchandise, Nelsonville, Tex."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[$1.00 Merchandise Token]

One of a collection of 244 miscellaneous "Texas Trade Tokens." This coin says, "Good for 1.00 in Merchandise" on one side; on the other it has the text: "C. F. Hellmuth Gen'l Mdse., Cat Spring, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[1.00 Merchandise Token]

One of a collection of 244 miscellaneous "Texas Trade Tokens." This coin says, "Good for 1.00 in Merchandise" on one side; on the other it has the text: "Mrs. E. Schultz & Son, New Baden, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[1.00 Merchandise Token]

One of a collection of 244 miscellaneous "Texas Trade Tokens." This coin is dual-colored (gold and silver) and says, "Good for 1.00 in Merchandise, Patd July 1899" on one side; on the other it has the text: "Thompson & Tucker Lumber Co., New Willard, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[$1.00 Merchandise Token]

One of a collection of 244 miscellaneous "Texas Trade Tokens." This coin is silver-colored, oval-shaped, and says, "Good for $1.00 in Merchandise" on one side; on the other it has the text: "W. D. Keuper, Schulenburg, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[1.00 Merchandise Token]

One of a collection of 244 miscellaneous "Texas Trade Tokens." This coin is gold-colored, octagonal, and says, "Good for 1.00 in Merchandise" on one side; on the other it has the text: "O'Connor-Swift Company, General Merchants, Tivoli, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History