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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
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
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
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
Messages of Pat M. Neff, Governor of Texas to the thirty-seventh legislature
This document is a message to the legislature of Texas from Governor Pat M. Neff. The document calls for political reform in many areas of the government and was written to encourage legislative law makers to take action.
Date:
1921
Creator:
Neff, Pat M.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Woman's Reminiscences of Six Years in Camp with the Texas Rangers
Memoir written by Lou (Conway) Roberts about the first years of her marriage to D. W. Roberts, a captain in the Texas Rangers and their life at a camp in Menard, Texas.
Date:
1928?
Creator:
Roberts, D. W. (Dan W.), Mrs.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Journeys of Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, Volume 2
Second volume of biographical accounts related to the explorations of René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle in North America including memoirs, accounts, and narratives of his discovery and exploration down the Mississippi River.
Date:
1922
Creator:
Cox, Isaac Joslin
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Laws of Texas, 1920-1921 [Volume 20]
Supplement Volume to the Original Ten Volumes compiled and arranged by H.P.N Gammel of Austin.
Date:
1921
Creator:
Gammel, Hans Peter Mareus Neilsen
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Laws of Texas, 1921 [Volume 21]
Supplement Volume to the Original Ten Volumes compiled and arranged by H.P.N Gammel of Austin.
Date:
1921
Creator:
Gammel, Hans Peter Mareus Neilsen
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Laws of Texas, 1923-1925 [Volume 22]
Supplement Volume to the Original Ten Volumes compiled and arranged by H.P.N Gammel of Austin.
Date:
1925
Creator:
Gammel, Hans Peter Mareus Neilsen
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Laws of Texas, 1925 [Volume 23]
Supplement Volume to the Original Ten Volumes compiled and arranged by H.P.N Gammel of Austin.
Date:
1925
Creator:
Gammel, Hans Peter Mareus Neilsen
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Laws of Texas, 1926 [Volume 24]
Supplement Volume to the Original Ten Volumes compiled and arranged by H.P.N Gammel of Austin.
Date:
1926
Creator:
Gammel, Hans Peter Mareus Neilsen
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Laws of Texas, 1927 [Volume 25]
Supplement Volume to the Original Ten Volumes compiled and arranged by H.P.N Gammel of Austin.
Date:
1927
Creator:
Gammel, Hans Peter Mareus Neilsen
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Laws of Texas, 1929 [Volume 26]
Supplement Volume to the Original Ten Volumes compiled and arranged by H.P.N Gammel of Austin.
Date:
1929
Creator:
Gammel, Hans Peter Mareus Neilsen
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oklahoma, a history of the state and its people, v. 1
Volume 1 covers the history of Oklahoma from prehistoric times to the 1880's with special emphasis on Native Americans and the use of Oklahoma as the Indian territory. Also includes information on geography and natural features.
Date:
1929
Creator:
Thoburn, Joseph B. (Joseph Bradfield), 1866-1941 & Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oklahoma, a history of the state and its people, v. 2
Volume 2 covers the history of Oklahoma from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries. Includes information on railways, the cattle industry, the opening of Oklahoma lands and the push for statehood.
Date:
1929
Creator:
Thoburn, Joseph B. (Joseph Bradfield), 1866-1941 & Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oklahoma, a history of the state and its people, v. 3
Volume 3 gives biographies of prominent Oklahomans.
Date:
1929
Creator:
Thoburn, Joseph B. (Joseph Bradfield), 1866-1941 & Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oklahoma, a history of the state and its people, v. 4
Volume 4 gives biographies of prominent Oklahomans.
Date:
1929
Creator:
Thoburn, Joseph B. (Joseph Bradfield), 1866-1941 & Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Year book of the Dallas Architectural Club and catalogue of its first annual exhibition : held at the Jefferson Hotel, Dallas, February eleventh to eighteenth, 1922
The Yearbook of the Dallas Architectural Club and a catalogue of its first annual exhibition, held at the Jefferson Hotel, Dallas. Includes lists of the club's members, and many photos and illustrations of buildings designed by the members.
Date:
1922
Creator:
Dallas Architectural Club.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Biography of Private Alfonso Steele (Deceased) Last Survivor of the Battle of San Jacinto, Together with Mr. Steele's Account of the Campaign and Fight, and the Official Report of General Sam Houston, With Complete Roster of the Commands Composing the Little Army.
This book is separated into three basic sections starting with an autobiographical sketch about Alfonso Steele, the last survivor of the Battle of San Jacinto. Next, an article by the editor of The Mexia Daily News that gives an overview of Steele's children and grandchildren. Finally, the report from General Houston includes "documents of Major General Sam Houston, Commander-in-Chief of the Texas army, sent to David G. Burnett, President of the Republic of Texas" which "give an authentic account of the battle of San Jacinto, a complete list of the heroes who fought in that engagement, and they clear up some points heretofore the object of controversy" (p. 13).
Date:
1925~
Creator:
Steele, Alfonso
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Story of Buffalo Bayou and the Houston Ship Channel
This booklet gives an overview of the history of Buffalo Bayou and of the Houston Ship Channel from 1820-1926. The text gives background on how the area became developed and eventually became an "Industrial Waterway of National importance" (p. [3]). The second half of the text focuses on Commodore Charles Morgan and the shipping aspect of the Channel. Costs of building, lists of important council members, and text of letters are included to illustrate the history.
Date:
1926
Creator:
Farrar, R. M.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Story of the S.M.S. Ranch
This booklet is primarily photographs of life on the S. M. S Ranch. Near the end are several text sections, the first of which states, "It is the design of the S. M. S. Booklet to give feeders and breeders both by picture and written word a comprehensive idea of our methods and breeding in which we have been so successful..." (p. 78). The first section gives an overview of the policies and buying options for the cattle company. Next, "Some Glimpses Into Ranch Life" gives an overview of how ranching works, defines ranching jargon, and gives several songs/poems that illustrate ranching. The third and final section, "Stock Farms and Small Ranches, From the Spur Ranch" includes photographs from Spur Ranch and a brief overview about the ranch and surrounding area.
Date:
1922
Creator:
Swenson Brothers
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History