Articles of agreement between H.C. Hudson and Elihu Moss : Washington, [Tex.], 1838 July 17. (open access)

Articles of agreement between H.C. Hudson and Elihu Moss : Washington, [Tex.], 1838 July 17.

Handwritten agreement regarding lease of land in Washington County with details of agreed upon improvements.
Date: July 17, 1838
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Certificate of Election (open access)

Certificate of Election

Certificate naming Benjamin B. Peck the Clerk of the County Court in Gonzales County, Republic of Texas.
Date: January 1, 1845
Creator: Republic of Texas
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cookie display in bakery]

Photograph of a cookie display resting on a counter inside of High Cotton Baking located in Brenham, Texas. High Cotton Baking offers its gourmet cakes, cookies, and other baked goods at a retail shop on Brenham's courthouse square. A customer is seen in the background eating at the counter. The photo is a close up of the cookies.
Date: July 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Cookies on display in bakery]

Photograph of a glass case filled with fresh baked cookies resting on a High Cotton Baking's counter in Brenham, Texas. High Cotton Baking offers its gourmet cakes, cookies, and other baked goods at a retail shop on Brenham's courthouse square. A customer is visible eating in the background.
Date: July 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Discover the Birthplace of Texas Independence: Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site]

The Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site holds immense historical significance as the place where the Convention of 1836 adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence, marking Texas' bid for freedom. Spanning 293 acres, this site features three main attractions: Independence Hall, Barrington Living History Farm, and the Star of the Republic Museum. Visitors can explore the replica of the meeting place, experience life on a mid-19th-century farm, and delve into the Texas Revolution through interactive exhibits at the visitor center. Discover the rich heritage and pivotal moments that shaped Texas' history at this captivating historic site.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Doc Rhuman featuring Purina]

Photograph of a sign that reads "F.A. Weimann Brenham, Texas" including information about livestock. In the background, there is a projector screen and displays for Purina products.
Date: February 17, 1954
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
Epiphany on the Prairie: A Whirlwind Tour of Dinosaurs, Downtowns, and Heavenly Delights (open access)

Epiphany on the Prairie: A Whirlwind Tour of Dinosaurs, Downtowns, and Heavenly Delights

Text for an article about the areas between between Tyler and Dallas, Texas that was published in the September 2000 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
Date: 2000-09~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Flags Unfurled: More Historic Banners (open access)

Flags Unfurled: More Historic Banners

Text for a sidebar about museums housing historic flags across Texas that was published in the March 2002 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
Date: 2002-03~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

[High Cotton Baking Co. shop]

Photograph of the interior of High Cotton Baking Co. in Brenham, TX. High Cotton Baking offers its gourmet cakes, cookies, and other baked goods at a retail shop on Brenham's courthouse square. There is a table seated with three women as a server stops by to fill their glasses of water.
Date: July 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
Inventory of county records, Washington County courthouse, Brenham, Texas (open access)

Inventory of county records, Washington County courthouse, Brenham, Texas

Inventory of records of Washington County housed in the Washington County courthouse in Brenham, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners' Court, County Clerk, County Court, County Attorney, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, County Treasurer, and County Superintendent of Schools. Also provides a list of Washington County records and an index.
Date: 1977
Creator: Clayton, Cathy
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, December 7, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, December 7, 1864]

Letter from the David Fentress to "My Dear Wife" (Clara Fentress). The letter is badly faded. It appears to inform the recipient that the writer is about to take a trip of several days. The trip may have been delayed so he can "wait until all danger is past."
Date: December 7, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 27, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 27, 1864]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife stating that his brigade has been furloughed and requesting that she come to collect him in Bastrop. He has been sick since the party at Colonel Groce's and she needs to bring a wagon or ambulance to move him.
Date: February 27, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Minutes for the TXSSAR Board of Managers Meeting: July 13, 1974] (open access)

[Minutes for the TXSSAR Board of Managers Meeting: July 13, 1974]

Minutes from a meeting of the TXSSAR Board of Managers, held on Saturday, July 13, 1974 at the Gay Hill, Texas, including a summary of activities and business discussed. The meeting was called to order and presided over by President Red, when the meeting was adjourned the members were delighted to a lunch prepared by Mrs. Red.
Date: July 13, 1974
Creator: Sons of the American Revolution. Texas Society.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Cheatham] captions transcript

[News Clip: Cheatham]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: February 27, 1985, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Cheatham] captions transcript

[News Clip: Cheatham]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: February 27, 1985, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Explosion-Red Cross] captions transcript

[News Clip: Explosion-Red Cross]

B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: April 9, 1992, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: FAA lottery] captions transcript

[News Clip: FAA lottery]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: July 14, 1982, 5:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Pipeline] captions transcript

[News Clip: Pipeline]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: April 9, 1992, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Pipeline Explosion] captions transcript

[News Clip: Pipeline Explosion]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: April 9, 1992, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Pipeline Explosion] captions transcript

[News Clip: Pipeline Explosion]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: April 9, 1992, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Pipeline Explosion] captions transcript

[News Clip: Pipeline Explosion]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: April 9, 1992, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Pipeline Explosion] captions transcript

[News Clip: Pipeline Explosion]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: April 9, 1992, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Pipeline Explosion] captions transcript

[News Clip: Pipeline Explosion]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: April 7, 1992, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Pipeline Explosion] captions transcript

[News Clip: Pipeline Explosion]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: April 9, 1992, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library