The Austin Silk Plantation and Manufacturing Company
Date: 1917
Creator: The Austin Silk Plantation and Manufacturing Company
Description: This pamphlet describes the processes of silk production and compares it to raising cotton.
Holding Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth38100/
[Bill of sale for slaves, William Murrell to the Estate of Samuel Blair, April 2, 1845]
Date: 1845-04-02
Creator: Hays, Hugh
Description: Receipt of payment for slaves from William Murrell to the estate of Samuel Blair.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Howard and Brenda McClurkin
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth36157/
[Bill of sale for the slave "Joe" to William Murrell by D.S. Wade, May 15, 1854]
Date: 1854-05-15
Creator: Wade, D.S.
Description: Bill of sale for the slave "Joe" to William Murrell by D.S. Wade, May 15, 1854 for $835.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Howard and Brenda McClurkin
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth36155/
[Bill of sale for the slave "Joe" to William Murrell by D.S. Wade, May 1854]
Date: 1854-05
Creator: Ward, D.S.
Description: Bill of sale for the slave "Joe" to William Murrell from D.S. Ward.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Howard and Brenda McClurkin
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth36150/
[Bill of sale for three slaves to William Murrell, September 20, 1849]
Date: 1849-09-20
Creator: Murrell, Samuel
Description: Bill of sale for the slaves Anderson, Henry, and Maloina to William Murrell by Samuell Murrell, September 20, 1849 for $1500.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Howard and Brenda McClurkin
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth36156/
[Caddo Indian documents, 1841-1856]
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Documents detailing some relations with the Caddo Indians. The first document is a certified copy stating that Jose Maria is Chief of the Anadacos and attests to his good conduct, signed by Jesse Stern, March 27, 1852. The second document certifies that the foregoing page is a true copy and translation. The third document, dated May 11, 1841, is the commission of Col. Coyote signed by Gen. Mariano Arista placing Coyote in charge of Caddo troops against the "ursurpers of Texas." The fourth document is dated September 26, 1853 by G.W. Hill, Special Agent for Texas Indians, appointing Ti-nah Chief of the Caddo. The fifth document, dated June 29, 1856, affirms the good conduct of Ti-nah.
Holding Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth41767/
[Death certificate of Carolyn Street Scott]
Date: 1973-07-07
Creator: unknown
Description: Death certificate for Carolyn Street Scott. She died August 31, 1973, and was 92 years old.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Caroline R. Scrivner Richards
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth35140/
[Death certificate of Thomas McGee Scott]
Date: 1941-03-04
Creator: unknown
Description: Death certificate for Thomas McGee Scott. He died March 4, 1941.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Caroline R. Scrivner Richards
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth35160/
[Documents relating to the Texas Cherokees]
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Certified copy of a Cherokee Indian Treaty obtained for legal action in the late nineteenth century. The first document is a certified copy of the 1835 treaty obtained by Sam Houston and John Forbes. Also included are various power of attorneys from W.P. Adair, C.N. Vann, J. Elliot Condict, and John C. Fremont. There is also a signed power of attorney executed by the Chief representatives of the Cherokee Indian Nation in Indian Territory.
Holding Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth41766/
G.W. Norman School
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Written information about the G.W. Norman Elementary School in Austin, TX.
Holding Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth17428/