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Warriors of Color
This text is a compilation of genealogical information regarding 63 African-American "Buffalo Soldiers" enlisted in the U.S. Army. The entries include biographical notes, timelines, and transcripts of documents related to service in the military and life afterward. Index starts on page 520.
Date:
1995
Creator:
Sayre, Harold Ray
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Booming Mexia in the Roaring 20's
Compilation of articles published during 1955 in The Waco-Times Herald, written by Nanine Simmons about the history of Mexia, Texas and focusing on the oil boom in the 1920s. The author includes a preface regarding the sources of her information and editorial notes for some of the articles to provide more context.
Date:
March 1955
Creator:
Simmons, Nanine
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
From a Southern Porch
A fictional account of Southern life by teacher, folklorist, and writer, Dorothy Scarborough.
Date:
1919
Creator:
Scarborough, Dorothy, 1878-1935
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Study of Rural Schools in Travis County, Texas
Book describing the economic conditions, social conditions, finances, facilities and curriculum in Travis County Schools.
Date:
December 1, 1916
Creator:
Davis, Edward Everett, 1881-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Our stories: the Medicine Mound settlers' community scrapbook
This book contains some Medicine Mound family histories, extracts of news stories from the Quanah Tribune-Chief, and stories from citizens.
Date:
1997
Creator:
Neal, Bill
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
To Become a Texian: The Letters and Journeys of Caroline Cox Morgan and Her Family, 1839-1857
Edited collection of transcribed letters written to and from Caroline Cox Morgan with the addition of contextual information and notes about the family history. Index starts on page 172.
Date:
1997
Creator:
Peel, Ann & Morgan, Caroline Cox
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Cuban and Porto Rican campaigns
This book covers the organization of warships during the Spanish American War, and discusses the battles in Cuba and Puerto Rico. Also mentioned in the book are the Rough Riders, General Miles, General Shafter, General Wheeler, General Sumner, Colonel Wood, General Young, the Red Cross, General Wilson, Key West, Admiral Sampson, Captain Chadwick, General Kent, General Lawton, Buena Ventura, Ensign Curtin, Captain Paget, Commander Davis, General Breckinridge, and General Chaffee.
Date:
1898
Creator:
Davis, Richard Harding
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor
Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor; beautifully illustrated with views from the scenes of his early life in his beloved "Happy Valley." Introductory. "A memory," by De L. Rice.--"The fiddle and the bow."--The paradise of fools.--"Visions and dreams."--"Love, laughter and song."--"Sentiment."--"The old plantation."--Dixie.--Castles in the air.--Temptation.--Uncle Sam.--Addresses Tennessee centennial.--Notable speeches.--Love letters,
Date:
1912
Creator:
Taylor, Robert Love
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
1986 Calendar of Early Denton History
Calendar for 1986 containing photographs and historical facts about Denton, Texas, Denton County, Texas, and the surrounding areas. There are notes throughout the dates on the calendar as well as a timeline titled "More Denton County Trivia" at the end.
Date:
1985
Creator:
Friends of the Denton Public Library
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
1987 Calendar of Early Denton History
Calendar for 1987 containing photographs and historical facts about Denton, Texas, Denton County, Texas, and the surrounding areas. There are notes throughout the dates on the calendar as well as a timeline titled "Denton County Trivia III" at the end.
Date:
1986
Creator:
Friends of the Denton Public Library
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
1988 Historical Calendar: Mayors of Denton
Calendar for 1988 containing photographs of Denton, Texas mayors and historical facts about the city, Denton County, Texas, and the surrounding areas. There are notes throughout the dates on the calendar as well as a timeline titled "Denton Mayors" at the end.
Date:
1987
Creator:
Friends of the Denton Public Library
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Message of Governor O. B. Colquitt to the thirty-second legislature of Texas.
A message to Texas legislature about the economics of Texas, money issues within the government of Texas, Texas legislation, agriculture, and other issues pertaining to Texas.
Date:
1911
Creator:
Colquitt, O. B.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rules for the courts of Texas: adopted by order of the Supreme Court at Tyler on the first day of December, A.D. 1877: together with amendments thereto at various times up to the close of the Austin term, A.D. 1890
This book contains rules for the Supreme Court of the state of Texas. Also includes pictures of the justices of the Texas Supreme Court in 1846 and 1888.
Date:
1890
Creator:
Morse, Charles S
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Message of Gov. O. M. Roberts on appropriations and expenditures under the control of the governor to the seventeenth legislature of the state of of Texas, convened at the city of Austin, in regular session, January 11, 1881.
Message to the 17th Legislature, Jan, 1881.-Appropirations and expenditures under the control of the Governor.-The sale and exchange of lands.-On quarantine
Date:
January 11, 1881
Creator:
Roberts, Oran M.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The adventures of Big-Foot Wallace, the Texas ranger and hunter
Contains biographical information on Big-Foot Wallace.
Date:
1870
Creator:
Duval, John C.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gammel's Rules of the Courts of Texas
A book containing Gammel's rules for the courts of Texas. Some of the court rules included are: briefing rules, Texas Supreme Court rules, Civil Appeals Court rules, Criminal Appeals Court rules, District and County Court rules, and rules for being admitted to the Bar.
Date:
1922
Creator:
Moffett, James William
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Speeches delivered by Pat M. Neff, Governor of Texas, discussing certain phases of contemplated legislation
This book contains a collection of speeches delivered by Governor Pat M. Neff. The subjects of those speeches include: the Constitutional Convention, the supremacy of the law, the educational system of Texas, the penitentiary system of Texas, building highways, industrial development, revision of tax laws, conservation, and reclamation. Also includes the inaugural address.
Date:
1923
Creator:
Neff, Pat M.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rules for the courts of Texas. Adopted by order of the Supreme Court at Austin on the eighth day of October, A.D. 1892.
A book containing rules for the courts of Texas. The Court of Criminal Appeals and the Court of Civil Appeals are two examples of court rules listed in this book.
Date:
1892
Creator:
Texas. Supreme Court.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
West Texas Historical and Scientific Society publication number twelve
This issue provides description, photographs, and historical background of Big Bend National Park.
Date:
June 1, 1948
Creator:
West Texas Historical and Scientific Society
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Message of Governor T.M. Campbell to the first called session of the thirtieth legislature of Texas: together with the proclamation of the Governor convening the legislature in extra-ordinary session.
This document is a message to the legislature of Texas from Governor T.M. Campbell. The purpose of the message was to get the legislature prepared to discuss laws concerning: simplification of court proceedings in the state of Texas, making telephone companies transmit other telephone companies messages, fair and lawful taxing of its citizens, increase business fees of both domestic and foreign businesses, and any other matters relating to the Constitution of Texas.
Date:
April 17, 1907
Creator:
Campbell, Thomas Mitchell
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Message of Gov. J. S. Hogg to the twenty-third Legislature of Texas.
This document is a message to Texas legislature from Governor J. S. Hogg. The document was a call to action concerning the matters of: railroad bonds and stocks, municipal indebtedness, land corporations, the railway commission, land and county boundaries, state banks, public education, mechanics' liens, convict labor, indigent ex-confederates, taxation, criminal laws, deadly weapons, lotteries, injunctions, stock quarantine, charities, board of pardon advisers, and the overall condition of the state of Texas.
Date:
January 12, 1893
Creator:
Hogg, J.S. (James S.)
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Message of Governor James S. Hogg to the twenty-fourth legislature of Texas
This message is about the condition of the state of Texas at the time the message was written. The book contains information about Texas' economics, government money allocation, organizations, and other issues relating to Texas at that time.
Date:
1895
Creator:
Hogg, J.S. (James S.)
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Initial messages of Governor W. P. Hobby to the thirty-sixth legislature, state of Texas: Jan. 14, 1919 and Jan. 22, 1919.
Message from Governor Hobby to Texas Legislature. Message is pertaining to the condition of the state, legislation, and money related issues.
Date:
1919
Creator:
Hobby, W. P.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript: Memoir of Cornelia Garner]
Transcript of handwritten notes written by Cornelia Garner describing what she remembers of moving to Texas as a child, living on a farm in Navarro County, managing a ranch and making cloth during the Civil War, and various other details that she remembered. There are notes and annotations added to the end for clarification.
Date:
2019
Creator:
Treadwell, Cornelia Evelyn Garner
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History