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Massacre on the Nueces River; story of a Civil War tragedy.
Account of the battle from two participants, Williams on the Confederate side and Sansom with the Union.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Williams, R. H. & Sansom, John W.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Speech of Hon. Wm. Lowndes Yancey, of Alabama, on the annexation of Texas to the United States, delivered in the House of Representatives, Jan. 7, 1845.
A passionate speech supporting the annexation of Texas, given to the House of Representatives.
Date:
1845
Creator:
Yancey, William Lowndes
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Life of J. W. Holston
Handwritten manuscript by John Willis Holston. Chronicles his family's journey to Texas from Mississippi in 1869. Includes stories from his days as a cowboy on a cattle drive, and his two year service as a Texas Ranger.
Date:
1930~
Creator:
Holston, John Willis
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and His Companions From Florida to the Pacific, 1528-1536
Translation of the original narrative by Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca, about his trip across North America, as well as historical notes and supporting documentation, such as other personal accounts.
Date:
1922
Creator:
Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Alvar, active 16th century & Bandelier, Adolph Francis Alphonse, 1840-1914
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Huffhines Reunion, Children of C. C. "Major" & Sallie Chick Huffhines
Photograph of the Huffhines family posing together outdoors. The five women are standing in a row with four men behind them, on a riser or bench. They are identified from left to right as (front row) Vera Huffhines Pistole, Ophie Huffhines Smith, Fannie Mae Huffhines, Birdie Huffhines Popplewell McCollum, Cecil Clyde Huffhines and (back row) Glen Huffhines, John S. Huffhines, Royce Huffhines, Cyrus Huffhines. Text on the back of the photo says: Vera 233B - Ophie 2339 - Fannie Mae 2337 married Huffhines - Birdie 2334 - Clyde 2331 married Elmo Huffhines. Glen 233A - John S. 2338 - Royce 2336 - Cyrus 2332. children of C. C. 223 Major Huffhines and Sallie Chick Huffhines, Vickery Park 1957 Huffhines Reunion 6/87 donated by Shearer & Donald Huffhines to RPL
Date:
1957
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Journey of Coronado, 1540-1542, from the City of Mexico to the Grand Canon of the Colorado and the Buffalo Plains of Texas, Kansas and Nebraska
Compilation of translated texts describing the explorations of Coronado and his companions as they traveled in Central American and parts of present-day United States, with some supplementary historical notes for context.
Date:
1922
Creator:
Winship, George Parker, 1871-1952
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Legislative Messages of Hon. James V. Allred, Governor of Texas 1935-1939
Messages from the Governor to the Legislature, including proclamations, inaugural addresses, and veto messages.
Date:
1939
Creator:
Allred, James V.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Taylor County Veterans Memorial and Plaza, featuring a bronze soldier and silver eagle sculptures.
Taylor County Veterans Memorial and Plaza, featuring a bronze soldier and silver eagle sculptures on Taylor County Courthouse grounds
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Terry Gilbreath
Object Type:
Photograph
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 thirtieth legislature of Texas, to which is appended the State Democratic Platform adopted at Dallas, Texas, August 13, 1906.
This book contains a message from Governor T.M. Campbell to the Texas legislature. The content of the book is concerned with various political matters, mainly involving the Texas House of Representatives.
Date:
January 16, 1907
Creator:
Campbell, Thomas Mitchell
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
Norfleet: the actual experiences of a Texas rancher's 30,000-mile transcontinental chase after five confidence men.
A narrative by J. Frank Norfleet about a few of his experiences as a Texas rancher.
Date:
1924
Creator:
Norfleet, J. Frank, 1864-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas as it is today
A book describing life in Texas around the year 1925. The book talks about many cities in Texas as well as interesting facts about Texas. The author wrote the book in an attempt to defeat internal and external stereotypes about Texas.
Date:
1925
Creator:
Menn, Alfred E
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Official report to the House of Representatives of the 58th Legislature of Texas
v. 1. Slant hole investigations.--v. 2. Hurricane Carla. Basketball investigation. Fish and game inquiry.
Date:
1963
Creator:
Texas Legislature. House of Representatives. General Investigating Committee
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History