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Reminiscences of the Boys in Gray, 1861-1865 (open access)

Reminiscences of the Boys in Gray, 1861-1865

Sketches of several hundred Confederate veterans, residing in Texas after the Civil War, giving particulars of their war service.
Date: 2017
Creator: Yeary, Mamie, 1876-
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Journeys of Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, Volume 1 (open access)

The Journeys of Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, Volume 1

First 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: 2017
Creator: Cox, Isaac Joslin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Grayson County: An Illustrated History of Grayson County, Texas. (open access)

Grayson County: An Illustrated History of Grayson County, Texas.

An illustrated history of Grayson County, Texas with numerous photographs and a pioneer name index (p. 120).
Date: 2017
Creator: Landrum, Graham
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The War in Texas; A Review of Facts and Circumstances, showing that this contest is a Crusade Against Mexico, set on foot by Slaveholders, Land Speculators, &c. In Order to Re-Establish, Extend, and Perpetuate the System of Slavery and the Slave Trade. (open access)

The War in Texas; A Review of Facts and Circumstances, showing that this contest is a Crusade Against Mexico, set on foot by Slaveholders, Land Speculators, &c. In Order to Re-Establish, Extend, and Perpetuate the System of Slavery and the Slave Trade.

Opinion piece describing the history and reasons for the Texas Revolution, including the position that it was intended to support slavery in Texas.
Date: 2017
Creator: Lundy, Benjamin, 1789-1839
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Encyclopedia of Texas (open access)

The Encyclopedia of Texas

This book provides a biographical view of Texas and its history. The book uses many narratives of the individuals who helped shape Texas history. The book also includes profiles of: the public school system in Texas; banking; the public school system; the State Fair; the Cotton Industry; oil history; and histories of select towns, such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, Burkburnett, Ellis County, Waco, San Antonio, Galveston, and many others.
Date: 2017
Creator: Davis, Ellis Arthur & Grobe, Edwin H.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Indian Wars and Pioneers of Texas (open access)

Indian Wars and Pioneers of Texas

A history of pioneers in Texas and their confrontations with local American Indians.
Date: 2017
Creator: Brown, John Henry
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
History of Texas: From Its First Settlement in 1685 to Its Annexation to the United States in 1846, Volume 2 (open access)

History of Texas: From Its First Settlement in 1685 to Its Annexation to the United States in 1846, Volume 2

Book describing Texas history; this second volume is broken into 14 chapters covering the start of the Republic of Texas in 1835 through annexation by the U.S. in 1846, with a number of appendices containing supplementary information.
Date: 2017
Creator: Yoakum, H. (Henderson K.), 1810-1856
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
History of Texas: From Its First Settlement in 1685 to Its Annexation to the United States in 1846, Volume 1 (open access)

History of Texas: From Its First Settlement in 1685 to Its Annexation to the United States in 1846, Volume 1

Book describing Texas history up to the time of annexation to the United States of America. This first volume is broken into 22 chapters covering the start of European immigration (roughly 1685) through the establishment of the Republic of Texas in 1835, with a number of appendices containing supplementary information.
Date: 2017
Creator: Yoakum, H. (Henderson K.), 1810-1856
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Biographical Encyclopedia of Texas (open access)

Biographical Encyclopedia of Texas

Biographical view of Texas and its history including narratives of the individuals who helped shape Texas history and information about important point in history including: the pioneer days of Texas, Texas' transition from a Mexican state to being part of the United States, and the wars in which Texas citizens took part.
Date: 2017
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
History of Texas, Together with a Biographical History of Milam, Williamson, Bastrop, Travis, Lee and Burleson Counties. (open access)

History of Texas, Together with a Biographical History of Milam, Williamson, Bastrop, Travis, Lee and Burleson Counties.

Book containing a brief overview of the state of Texas and more specific focus on six specific counties, with extensive biographical sketches about persons related to the history of those places. An alphabetical index of persons who are included follows the table of contents at the front of the book.
Date: 2017
Creator: Lewis Publishing Company
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
History of the Revolution in Texas, Particularly of the War of 1835 & '36; Together With the Latest Geographical, Topographical, and Statistical Accounts of the Country, From the Most Authentic Sources. Also, an Appendix. (open access)

History of the Revolution in Texas, Particularly of the War of 1835 & '36; Together With the Latest Geographical, Topographical, and Statistical Accounts of the Country, From the Most Authentic Sources. Also, an Appendix.

Book outlining the history of the Texas Revolution and a description of Texas geography, with a map, as well as an appendix containing personal accounts and text excerpts about specific events.
Date: 2017
Creator: Newell, Chester
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[War Bond Budget Portfolio front]

Photographs of the front of a war bond portfolio from the Rare Book and Texana Collections, held by UNT Special Collections. The portfolio has a blue cover with a mock envelope at the top and an upside down instruction box at the bottom. The contents are listed underneath the title. Image 2, the charts inside of a war bond budget portfolio from the Rare Book and Texana Collections. There are five charts for recording war bonds that you own, separated by savings, children's education, new car or plane, vacation or travel, and new house or farm. Image 3, of advertisements on the back of a War Bond Budget Portfolio. They are for items sold by Norge Household Appliances who supplied the portfolio and their tagline reads "When We Win -- See Norge Before You Buy". They also include illustrations of the items and war scenes.
Date: October 15, 2014
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Application 524250 for Mileage Ration]

Photograph of an application for oil rations held by UNT Special Collections as part of the Rare Book & Texana Collections. It is a form that needs to be filled out in order to receive oil rations for driving and travel. It is filled out by "Mrs. Abbie F. Stevens" for use at "20 Riverview Ave." in Waltham, Massachusetts. There are logged dates when gallons of oil were delivered and who delivered the gallons. The form is number "V-534250M-5".
Date: October 15, 2014
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Title page of "Nova Genera et Species Plantarum"]

Photographs of the pages in a book titled "Nova Genera et Species Plantarum" held by UNT Special Collections as part of the Rare Book & Texana Collections. The first image is of the title page, which includes content and printing information. There are stains and age spots on the page with larger water stains in the corners. The second image shows a botanic illustration of the lamourouxia plant. It has a long stem with leaves and flowers blooming on one side. There are four smaller drawings of the individual parts of the plant. The third image is of a page with descriptions of plants in the lamourouxia family.
Date: October 9, 2014
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[V-Mail envelope in War Bond Budget Portfolio]

Photograph of an envelop from a War Bond Budget Portfolio held by UNT Special Collections as part of the Rare Books and Texana Collections. It is a cream paper with red print that has the front face of an envelope on one side and instructions on sending V-Mail letters. The paper is stained in purple at the top.
Date: October 15, 2014
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Application 524248 for Mileage Ration]

Photograph of an application for oil rations held by UNT Special Collections as part of the Rare Book & Texana Collections. It is a form that needs to be filled out in order to receive oil rations for driving and travel. It is filled out by "Mrs. Abbie F. Stevens" for use at "20 Riverview Ave." in Waltham, Massachusetts. There are logged dates when gallons of oil were delivered and who delivered the gallons. The form is number "V-534248M-5".
Date: October 15, 2014
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[A Christmas Carol, Mini Classics]

Photograph of Stephanie Laslett's "A Christmas Carol" from the Mini Classics Series, held by UNT Special Collections. There is an illustration of a man in a black top hat and grey coat with three children in scarves and other winter clothes, snow lightly falling around them. They are looking at a window with holiday decorations on it. The title is at the top in a tan block, and the illustrator' name at the bottom. Under the part with the illustration the dark red cover of the book can be seen.
Date: November 11, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library