1994-1996 Biennium Report: The Links, Incorporated
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc.
Description: This booklet is a report on the activities at the national level organization of The Links, Inc. from 1994-1996. It includes information about the organization's national and international services, youth outreach, and arts initiatives as well as financial statements. The Links, Inc. is located in the United States and headquartered in Washington D.C.
Contributing Partner: University of Texas at San Antonio
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth305909/
Alleyton, Texas: Back Door to the Confederacy
Date: 1993
Creator: Harrison, William H.
Description: This book contains the history of Alleyton, Texas, which is located in Colorado County. The book includes information about the Alley family, the founding of Alleyton, reminiscences and recollections, as well as the establishment of railroads, local businesses, schools, and churches.
Contributing Partner: Nesbitt Memorial Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth151411/
Amerikanische Jagd- und Reiseabenteuer: aus meinem Leben in den westlichen Indianergebieten.
Date: 1858
Creator: Armand, 1806-1889
Description: 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.
Contributing Partner: University of Texas at San Antonio
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth202837/
Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 1]
Date: 1841
Creator: Belani, H. E. R.
Description: 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.
Contributing Partner: University of Texas at San Antonio
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth202843/
Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 2]
Date: 1841
Creator: Belani, H. E. R.
Description: 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.
Contributing Partner: University of Texas at San Antonio
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth202846/
Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 3]
Date: 1841
Creator: Belani, H. E. R.
Description: 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.
Contributing Partner: University of Texas at San Antonio
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth202842/
[Book: Festival Cinco de Mayo]
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
Description: Book of community events and advertisements relevant to the Austin, Texas area. In the center, there is a schedule of events in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Some advertisements in the book mention local law firms or services, and others are for political positions.
Contributing Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth303998/
[Book: "Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo, Mexico Family Guide"]
Date: 2002
Creator: Zamora, Herlinda & Johnston, Margaret
Description: Guidebook created as an accompaniment to an exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Tesoros de la Catedral de Saltillo, Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo, Mexico", which ran from October 18 to December 28, 2002. The guidebook contains information on the both the museum and the exhibit, and includes an in-depth description of the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the exhibition. There are also activities such as trivia quizzes and puzzles that are related to the exhibition included in the book.
Contributing Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth304694/
The cabin book: or, sketches of life in Texas
Date: 1844
Creator: Sealsfield, Charles, 1793-1864
Description: 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.
Contributing Partner: University of Texas at San Antonio
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth202838/
Das Cajütenbuch: oder nationale Charakteristiken.
Date: 1846
Creator: Sealsfield, Charles, 1793-1864
Description: 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.
Contributing Partner: University of Texas at San Antonio
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth202839/