Coverage Time PeriodUniversity of North Texas LibrariesCoverage time periods refer to time periods that are covered and/or discussed in the intellectual content of the resource, not the creation (publication) date. English2008Annexation, 1844-1846Includes materials related to the annexation of Texas by the United States, from the early negotiations with the Tyler administration to the annexation ceremony of February 19, 1846.The Cattle Boom, 1865-1890Incorporates the rise of the cattle industry in Texas from the conclusion of the Civil War through the establishment of cattle ranching as a business.Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1876Highlights materials relating to the Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas, including the defeat of the Native American tribes.European Explorers in Texas, 1519-1689Traces European exploration of Texas from the Alonso Alvarez de Pineda expedition through LaSalle's abortive attempt at establishing a French colony; including the relationship between explorers and Native Americans.The First Texans, before 1519Illuminates Native American activities in Texas while attempting to illustrate the diversity of the various tribal cultures.Mexican Texas, 1821-1835Encompasses Texas history from the independence of Mexico through the early stages of the Texas Revolution, emphasizing Anglo-American immigration and the relationship with Native Americans.Into Modern Times, 1939-PresentIncludes materials relating to modern Texas, from the outbreak of World War II to the present.New South, Populism, Progressivism, and the Great Depression, 1877-1939Traces the major social, economic, political, and military developments in late 19th and early 20th century Texas.Oil and Gas, 1901-PresentFeatures the petroleum industry in the state from the discovery of the Spindletop field through the present era.The Republic of Texas, 1836-1846Comprises historical topics associated with the Republic of Texas, from the election of September, 1836, through annexation; including the relationship between the Republic and Native Americans.Slavery and Antebellum Texas Culture, 1821-1865Involves the culture of Texas and the institution of slavery from the Anglo-American migration into the state to the close of the Civil War.Spanish Texas, 1690-1821Covers the period of Spanish rule from the Alonso de León expedition through Mexican Independence, together with the relationship between the Spanish and Native Americans in Texas.The Texas Frontier, 1846-1861Embraces the history of the southern and western frontiers of Texas from the Mexican-American War through the outbreak of the Civil War, with an emphasis on the conflict with Native American tribes.The Texas LandscapeFocuses on materials relating to the geographic regions, flora, and fauna of Texas throughout its history.The Texas Revolution, 1835-1836Deals with people and events associated with the Texas Revolution, from its outbreak through the establishment of the Republic of Texas.