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Amerikanische Jagd- und Reiseabenteuer: aus meinem Leben in den westlichen Indianergebieten. (open access)

Amerikanische Jagd- und Reiseabenteuer: aus meinem Leben in den westlichen Indianergebieten.

This German text recounts the author's adventures traveling the western United States over a sixteen-year period. The author describes his encounters with Native Americans and the natural environment, especially the animals he hunted. The book also includes illustrations made by the author during his travels.
Date: 1858
Creator: Armand, 1806-1889
System: The Portal to Texas History
The cabin book: or, sketches of life in Texas (open access)

The cabin book: or, sketches of life in Texas

This is an English translation of the German text, which is a historical novel about the creation of the Republic of Texas. It consists of a series of sketches that depict the new Republic of Texas as a land of opportunity for immigrants.
Date: 1844
Creator: Sealsfield, Charles, 1793-1864 & Mersch, Ch. Fr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Das Cajütenbuch: oder nationale Charakteristiken. (open access)

Das Cajütenbuch: oder nationale Charakteristiken.

This German text is a historical novel about the creation of the Republic of Texas. It consists of a series of sketches that depict the new Republic of Texas as a land of opportunity for immigrants.
Date: 1846
Creator: Sealsfield, Charles, 1793-1864
System: The Portal to Texas History
Die Tochter Tehuan's: oder Texas im vorigen Jahrhundert. (open access)

Die Tochter Tehuan's: oder Texas im vorigen Jahrhundert.

This German text is a work of fiction that paints a historical picture of life in Spanish Texas. The protagonist is a young Spanish immigrant, Don Hesu Navarro, who befriends Tehuan and his family. The action is centered around the San Jose Mission in San Antonio.
Date: 1866
Creator: Hoermann, Alto S. (Alto Sebastian), 1829-1867
System: The Portal to Texas History
Die Vereinigten Staaten von Nordamerika: mit besonderer Rücksicht auf deutsche Auswanderung dahin (open access)

Die Vereinigten Staaten von Nordamerika: mit besonderer Rücksicht auf deutsche Auswanderung dahin

This German text is a contemporary history and description of the United States of America based on the author's first hand observations, written as a guide for German emigrants. According to the bookseller's note: "This book contains information about German travelers in the state of Texas. It includes discussions on the physical aspects of the land, natural products, Indians, the West, social life and customs throughout the state, as well as information about education, schools, and other stories."
Date: 1853
Creator: Menzel, Gottfried, 1798-
System: The Portal to Texas History
Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 3] (open access)

Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 3]

This German text is the third of a three-part historical novel about German emigration to Texas. Through the novel's fictional characters, the author portrays a romantic version of German emigration to the United States, particularly Texas. Set in the mid- to late-1830s, the novel discusses the history of Texas from Spanish rule up to its time as an independent republic.
Date: 1841
Creator: Belani, H. E. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 1] (open access)

Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 1]

This German text is the first of a three-part historical novel about German emigration to Texas. Through the novel's fictional characters, the author portrays a romantic version of German emigration to the United States, particularly Texas. Set in the mid- to late-1830s, the novel discusses the history of Texas from Spanish rule up to its time as an independent republic.
Date: 1841
Creator: Belani, H. E. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas: mit besonderer Rücksicht auf deutsche Auswanderung und die physischen Verhältnisse des Landes nach eigener Beobachtung geschildert (open access)

Texas: mit besonderer Rücksicht auf deutsche Auswanderung und die physischen Verhältnisse des Landes nach eigener Beobachtung geschildert

This German text is an account of the author's travels in Texas from December, 1845 to April, 1847. The book describes Texas primarily from a natural history perspective, although the author recounts all aspects of his travels including interactions with Native Americans. According to the author, the book was written with German emigrants in mind.
Date: 1849
Creator: Roemer, Ferdinand, 1818-1891
System: The Portal to Texas History
Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 2] (open access)

Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 2]

This German text is the second of a three-part historical novel about German emigration to Texas. Through the novel's fictional characters, the author portrays a romantic version of German emigration to the United States, particularly Texas. Set in the mid- to late-1830s, the novel discusses the history of Texas from Spanish rule up to its time as an independent republic.
Date: 1841
Creator: Belani, H. E. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Minutes of the Eleventh Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., June 22-23, 1964 (open access)

Minutes of the Eleventh Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., June 22-23, 1964

Conference minutes include an account of the proceedings, reports, financial statements, committee membership lists, and other information relevant to the meeting of the Western Area division of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. that are located in the western United States.
Date: June 1964
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Minutes of the Fifteenth Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., June 23-24, 1968 (open access)

Minutes of the Fifteenth Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., June 23-24, 1968

Conference minutes include an account of the proceedings, reports, financial statements, committee membership lists, and other information relevant to the meeting of the Western Area division of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. that are located in the western United States.
Date: June 1968
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Minutes and Proceedings of the Twenty-Fifth Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., July 1981 (open access)

Minutes and Proceedings of the Twenty-Fifth Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., July 1981

Conference proceedings include a program of events, reports, financial statements, committee membership lists, and other information relevant to the meeting of the Western Area division of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States. The theme for this year's conference is "Improving the Quality of Life by Linking Leadership and Service to Meet the Challenge of Community and National Needs."
Date: July 1981
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Program for the Twenty-Sixth Western Area Conference of The Links, Incorporated, July 1983 (open access)

Program for the Twenty-Sixth Western Area Conference of The Links, Incorporated, July 1983

This booklet contains greetings, a program of events, and committee membership lists for the 26th Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States. The theme for this year's conference is "Making History -- Providing Hope."
Date: July 1983
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Official Reports to the Twenty-Seventh Western Area Conference of The Links, Incorporated 1983-1985, July 1985 (open access)

Official Reports to the Twenty-Seventh Western Area Conference of The Links, Incorporated 1983-1985, July 1985

Presented at the 27th Western Area Conference, this book contains official reports of the activities of Western Area chapters of The Links, Inc. Chapter activities are primarily related to the arts, community service for youths, and national and international issues of concern. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States.
Date: July 1985
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Minutes and Proceedings of the Twenty-Seventh Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., July 1985 (open access)

Minutes and Proceedings of the Twenty-Seventh Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., July 1985

Conference proceedings include a program of events, reports, financial statements, committee membership lists, and other information relevant to the meeting of the Western Area division of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States.
Date: July 1985
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Minutes and Proceedings of the Thirty-First Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., July 1993 (open access)

Minutes and Proceedings of the Thirty-First Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., July 1993

Conference proceedings include a program of events, reports, financial statements, committee membership lists, and other information relevant to the meeting of the Western Area division of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States.
Date: July 1993
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Links, Incorporated Thirty-First Western Area Conference: Area Officers Reports (open access)

The Links, Incorporated Thirty-First Western Area Conference: Area Officers Reports

This book contains reports from the officers of the Western Area of The Links, Inc. presented to the 31st Western Area Conference. In addition to the officer reports, it also provides information about the organization's activities related to the arts, community service, and national and international issues of concern. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States.
Date: July 1993
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Program for the Thirty-First Western Area Conference of The Links, Incorporated, July 1993 (open access)

Program for the Thirty-First Western Area Conference of The Links, Incorporated, July 1993

This booklet contains greetings, a program of events, and committee membership lists for the 31st Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States. The theme for this year's conference is "Upholding the Standards through Friendship, Service and Purpose."
Date: July 1993
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Program for the Thirty-Second Western Area Conference of The Links, Incorporated, July 1995 (open access)

Program for the Thirty-Second Western Area Conference of The Links, Incorporated, July 1995

This book contains greetings, a program of events, and committee membership lists for the 32nd Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States. The theme for this year's conference is "Promoting -- Programs, Principles, Purpose."
Date: July 1995
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Scrapbook: The San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc.] (open access)

[Scrapbook: The San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc.]

Scrapbook of items compiled by the San Antonio, Texas chapter of Links, Inc. including newspaper clippings, booklets, event programs, postcards, and other items related to the activities of the organization.
Date: 1975~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Journal, Volume 10 (open access)

The Journal, Volume 10

In honor of the 50th anniversary of The Links, Inc., this book collects brief histories and reports of the organization's local chapters from 1946-1996. It was presented at the organization's 30th National Assembly, and its theme is "Linkages...Toward the Possible: Celebrating 50 Years of Friendship and Service."
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Links Scrapbook 1981-1985] (open access)

[Links Scrapbook 1981-1985]

Scrapbook compiled by the Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter. The scrapbook includes photographs, programs, and newspaper clippings regarding the chapter. Dates range from 1981 to 1985.
Date: 1985~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Links Scrapbook 1978-1986] (open access)

[Links Scrapbook 1978-1986]

Scrapbook compiled by the Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter. The scrapbook includes photographs, programs, and newspaper clippings regarding the chapter. A large focus is made on the chapter's 25th anniversary in 1985. Dates range from 1978 to 1986.
Date: 1986~
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Western Area Brag Book, June 1990 (open access)

Western Area Brag Book, June 1990

This publication of the local chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States details individual chapter accomplishments with regard to four program areas of community service: the arts, youth services, national services, and international outreach and services.
Date: June 1990
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
System: The Portal to Texas History