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[Bills of Sale of a Slave Named Nancy, June 18, 1838]
Bills of sale of a slave named Nancy. The initial bill was written by notary William Christy in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jacob Sevy is selling Nancy, approximately 15, to John Covington Thomas of Gainsville, Alabama, for $1,200. Handwritten bills are added explaining that John C. Thomas sells Nancy to James Chessher in August 1838 for $3,000, who in turn sells her to Stephen Jackson of Jefferson County, Texas, in 1840 for $1,000. A separate paper is included with a description of this document.
Date:
June 18, 1838
Creator:
New Orleans (La.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Kiesten Marie (?) Thyssen
Bust portrait photograph of a woman, possibly Kiesten Marie Thyssen. Her head is slightly turned to the right. She wears a dark, conservative button-up top, hanging earrings, and a tiara that sits on her hair, which pulls her hair tightly back. The photograph was printed on a stiff oval-like board. Its top and bottom edges are slightly bent upwards.
Date:
1850/1860
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Kiesten Marie (?) Thyssen
Bust portrait photograph of a woman, possibly Kiesten Marie Thyssen. Her head and gaze is shifted to the right. She wears a dark, conservative button-up top, hanging earrings, and a tiara that sits on her hair, which pulls her hair tightly back.
Date:
1850/1860
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Fireplace]
Photograph of a stone fireplace with an active fire. The year "1852" is carved above the fireplace.
Date:
1852
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of Sale of a Slave Named Adam (or Tircis), December 15, 1859]
Bill of sale witnessed by notary Selim Wagner, containing details of the sale of a slave named Adam or Tircis. Adam was sold for $1,225 by auctioneer for the estate of the deceased Pierre Riviere of New Orleans as directed by his executor, Nicolas Tourne. The buyer was Lucretia Van Woert of Sabine Pass, Texas, though her husband, Theodore Gripon, accepted on her behalf.
Date:
December 15, 1859
Creator:
New Orleans (La.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Frederiksen Family Portrait
Studio portrait photograph of the Frederiksen family in front of a blank backdrop. An ornate table has been added on the right, on which one of the children sits. The man on the far right has been identified as Andrew C. Frederiksen. His first wife, Karen Marie Tarina Frederiksen, stands on the left with her right hand around the shoulder of Thora Marie Jorgine 'Doris" Frederiksen, her daughter. Her second daughter, a slightly older girl sitting in a small chair between her parents, has been identified as Olivia E. Frederiksen. Lastly, their son, Auderman Frederiksen, stands in the back with his left arm resting on his father's shoulder. There is a hand-written note on the back of the photograph but it cannot be read with certainty.
Date:
1869/1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the Hill Country Antiques Building]
Photograph of the Hill Country Antiques in Fredricksburg, TX. The store has two American flags in front of the building. The store windows have papers hung in them and various items on display. On the back is the name of the store and address.
Date:
1869
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of a Woman]
Portrait is a full body shot of an unidentified woman. She has her left arm leaning on a column. She is wearing a dark colored dress with a light collar and a necklace with a cross. It is matted on a light mat. The photograph company's address is printed on the back. Also "Mai 1870" is handwritten under the address.
Date:
May 1870
Creator:
Etablissement Photographique de Stalins & Janssens
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Representative. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 1, Ed. 1 Monday, May 22, 1871
Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising. This was the first African American newspaper printed in Texas.
Date:
May 22, 1871
Creator:
Nelson, Richard
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Representative. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 2, Ed. 1 Monday, May 29, 1871
Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising. This was the first African American newspaper printed in Texas.
Date:
May 29, 1871
Creator:
Nelson, Richard
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Representative. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 3, Ed. 1 Monday, June 5, 1871
Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising. This was the first African American newspaper printed in Texas.
Date:
June 5, 1871
Creator:
Nelson, Richard
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Representative. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 4, Ed. 1 Monday, June 12, 1871
Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising. This was the first African American newspaper printed in Texas.
Date:
June 12, 1871
Creator:
Nelson, Richard
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Representative. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 6, Ed. 1 Monday, June 26, 1871
Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising. This was the first African American newspaper printed in Texas.
Date:
June 26, 1871
Creator:
Nelson, Richard
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Representative. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 7, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 1, 1871
Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising. This was the first African American newspaper printed in Texas.
Date:
July 1, 1871
Creator:
Nelson, Richard
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Representative. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 8, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 8, 1871
Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising. This was the first African American newspaper printed in Texas.
Date:
July 8, 1871
Creator:
Nelson, Richard
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History