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- The Story of Corpus Christi
- This book describes the history of Corpus Christi through sketches of persons and events in the history of the city. According to the preface, it does focuses less on the history than on the people, "presenting in plain narrative form, a recountal of the days when Corpus Christi was young, of the trials and tribulations that fell to the lot of her residents in the war periods, and finally to emerge as a fast growing a progressive city of the Southland" (p. v).
- A Study of Rural Schools in Travis County, Texas
- Book describing the economic conditions, social conditions, finances, facilities and curriculum in Travis County Schools.
- Cotton Calculator
- Pamphlet with printed tables used to calculate prices of cotton. According to the title page, "Showing the results of any multiplications of all quantities from 300 to 600, at rates beginning with 1-20c or 5 points, and advancing in five points, one-sixteenth, one-eighth and one-quarter of a cent, and by cents from one to thirty." The title page also includes examples to show how to use the tables for calculations.
- From a Southern Porch
- A fictional account of Southern life by teacher, folklorist, and writer, Dorothy Scarborough.
- Initial messages of Governor W. P. Hobby to the thirty-sixth legislature, state of Texas: Jan. 14, 1919 and Jan. 22, 1919.
- Message from Governor Hobby to Texas Legislature. Message is pertaining to the condition of the state, legislation, and money related issues.
- Reminiscences of the Terry Rangers
- This book gives a description of the Civil War from the point of view of the Terry Rangers (8th Texas Cavalry Regiment). It is written in first-person, describing specific incidences, including the Woodsonville Skirmish, the Battle of Shiloh, the Battle of Bentonville, as well as other events and anecdotes. Index starts on page 77.
- Some History of Van Zandt County, Volume 1
- This book gives an overview of the history of Van Zandt County starting with a discussion of the Louisiana Purchase and the early history of the area before the county was formed. The history includes excerpts from autobiographies, newspaper articles, government addresses and reports, as well as other sources to illustrate major historical events in the Van Zandt county. Index starts on page 215.
- Messages of Pat M. Neff, Governor of Texas to the thirty-seventh legislature
- This document is a message to the legislature of Texas from Governor Pat M. Neff. The document calls for political reform in many areas of the government and was written to encourage legislative law makers to take action.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 5, Number 11-12, November-December 1921
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- Gammel's Rules of the Courts of Texas
- A book containing Gammel's rules for the courts of Texas. Some of the court rules included are: briefing rules, Texas Supreme Court rules, Civil Appeals Court rules, Criminal Appeals Court rules, District and County Court rules, and rules for being admitted to the Bar.
- The Journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and His Companions From Florida to the Pacific, 1528-1536
- Translation of the original narrative by Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca, about his trip across North America, as well as historical notes and supporting documentation, such as other personal accounts.
- The Journey of Coronado, 1540-1542, from the City of Mexico to the Grand Canon of the Colorado and the Buffalo Plains of Texas, Kansas and Nebraska
- Compilation of translated texts describing the explorations of Coronado and his companions as they traveled in Central American and parts of present-day United States, with some supplementary historical notes for context.
- The Journeys of Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, Volume 2
- Second 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.
- The Story of the S.M.S. Ranch
- This booklet is primarily photographs of life on the S. M. S Ranch. Near the end are several text sections, the first of which states, "It is the design of the S. M. S. Booklet to give feeders and breeders both by picture and written word a comprehensive idea of our methods and breeding in which we have been so successful..." (p. 78). The first section gives an overview of the policies and buying options for the cattle company. Next, "Some Glimpses Into Ranch Life" gives an overview of how ranching works, defines ranching jargon, and gives several songs/poems that illustrate ranching. The third and final section, "Stock Farms and Small Ranches, From the Spur Ranch" includes photographs from Spur Ranch and a brief overview about the ranch and surrounding area.
- Year book of the Dallas Architectural Club and catalogue of its first annual exhibition : held at the Jefferson Hotel, Dallas, February eleventh to eighteenth, 1922
- The Yearbook of the Dallas Architectural Club and a catalogue of its first annual exhibition, held at the Jefferson Hotel, Dallas. Includes lists of the club's members, and many photos and illustrations of buildings designed by the members.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 3, March 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 4, April 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 5, May 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 6, June 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 7, July 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 8, August 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 10, October 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 11, November 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 12, December 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- East Texas.
- This book was created to provide "authentic information concerning the natural and co-operative resources and opportunities offered by East Texas and her people" for the general public. It contains information about the "General Development in 1921-22, The Evolution of transportation and Fixing of Lower Rate Levels, The Marketing Problem Nearing Solution, Organization, Concentration and Standardization of Quality; Pack and Grade, Co-Operative Work of A. & M. College Department of Extension Service; State Agricultural Department; Markets and Warehouses Department; [and the] Chamber of Commerce in East Texas" (p. 1).
- Speeches delivered by Pat M. Neff, Governor of Texas, discussing certain phases of contemplated legislation
- This book contains a collection of speeches delivered by Governor Pat M. Neff. The subjects of those speeches include: the Constitutional Convention, the supremacy of the law, the educational system of Texas, the penitentiary system of Texas, building highways, industrial development, revision of tax laws, conservation, and reclamation. Also includes the inaugural address.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 7, Number 2, February 1923
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 7, Number 3, March 1923
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 7, Number 4, April 1923
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- Annual Report of the American Historical Association for The Year 1919: In Two Volumes, Volume 2, Part 1
- This text contains the first portion of the Austin Papers, published as part of the Annual Report of the American Historical Association. This volume includes a preface by the editor with a general history of the Austin Papers and states, "The Austin Papers are the collection of materials accumulated by Moses and Stephen F. Austin in the progress of their busy enterprises from Virginia through Missouri and Arkansas to Texas. They consist of business memoranda, physiographical observations, petitions and memorials to local and superior governments, political addresses and proclamations, and much personal and official correspondence" (p. v).
- Annual Report of the American Historical Association for The Year 1919: In Two Volumes, Volume 2, Part 2
- This text contains the second portion of the Austin Papers, published as part of the Annual Report of the American Historical Association. The previous volume includes a preface by the editor with a general history of the Austin Papers and states, "The Austin Papers are the collection of materials accumulated by Moses and Stephen F. Austin in the progress of their busy enterprises from Virginia through Missouri and Arkansas to Texas. They consist of business memoranda, physiographical observations, petitions and memorials to local and superior governments, political addresses and proclamations, and much personal and official correspondence" (p. v). Index starts on page 1803.
- Norfleet: the actual experiences of a Texas rancher's 30,000-mile transcontinental chase after five confidence men.
- A narrative by J. Frank Norfleet about a few of his experiences as a Texas rancher.
- History of McKinney and Collin County
- This pamphlet gives an overview of the history of Collin County including important people, agricultural geography, and economic aspects.
- Biography of Private Alfonso Steele (Deceased) Last Survivor of the Battle of San Jacinto, Together with Mr. Steele's Account of the Campaign and Fight, and the Official Report of General Sam Houston, With Complete Roster of the Commands Composing the Little Army.
- This book is separated into three basic sections starting with an autobiographical sketch about Alfonso Steele, the last survivor of the Battle of San Jacinto. Next, an article by the editor of The Mexia Daily News that gives an overview of Steele's children and grandchildren. Finally, the report from General Houston includes "documents of Major General Sam Houston, Commander-in-Chief of the Texas army, sent to David G. Burnett, President of the Republic of Texas" which "give an authentic account of the battle of San Jacinto, a complete list of the heroes who fought in that engagement, and they clear up some points heretofore the object of controversy" (p. 13).
- Texas as it is today
- A book describing life in Texas around the year 1925. The book talks about many cities in Texas as well as interesting facts about Texas. The author wrote the book in an attempt to defeat internal and external stereotypes about Texas.
- The Austin Papers: October 1834--January, 1837, Volume 3
- This text contains the third portion of the Austin Papers, which are documents covering October, 1834 to January, 1837. According to the preface, the documents include, "business memoranda, physiographical observations, petitions and memorials to local and superior governments, political addresses and proclamations, and much personal and official correspondence" (p. iii). Index starts on page 489.
- The Story of Buffalo Bayou and the Houston Ship Channel
- This booklet gives an overview of the history of Buffalo Bayou and of the Houston Ship Channel from 1820-1926. The text gives background on how the area became developed and eventually became an "Industrial Waterway of National importance" (p. [3]). The second half of the text focuses on Commodore Charles Morgan and the shipping aspect of the Channel. Costs of building, lists of important council members, and text of letters are included to illustrate the history.
- Annual Report of the American Historical Association for The Year 1922: In Two Volumes and a Supplemental Volume, Volume 2
- This text contains the second portion of the Austin Papers for 1922, "belonging to the years 1828-1834," published as part of the Annual Report of the American Historical Association. It includes a preface by the editor with a general history of the Austin Papers and states, "the documents here published continue...to shed much light on the conditions and motives which led to emigration from the United States to Texas" (p. vii). Index starts on page 1177.
- A Woman's Reminiscences of Six Years in Camp with the Texas Rangers
- Memoir written by Lou (Conway) Roberts about the first years of her marriage to D. W. Roberts, a captain in the Texas Rangers and their life at a camp in Menard, Texas.
- Official Paved Road and Commercial Survey of the United States
- Road atlas of the United States illustrating paved roads with details of major cities followed by full page color maps of each state. Also includes a postal airway map, a highway mileage chart, logs of transcontinental federal highways, a transcontinental highway map, population information for U. S. cities based on the latest federal census data, and a descriptive gazetteer of states and territories.
- Oklahoma, a history of the state and its people, v. 1
- Volume 1 covers the history of Oklahoma from prehistoric times to the 1880's with special emphasis on Native Americans and the use of Oklahoma as the Indian territory. Also includes information on geography and natural features.
- Oklahoma, a history of the state and its people, v. 2
- Volume 2 covers the history of Oklahoma from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries. Includes information on railways, the cattle industry, the opening of Oklahoma lands and the push for statehood.
- Oklahoma, a history of the state and its people, v. 3
- Volume 3 gives biographies of prominent Oklahomans.
- Oklahoma, a history of the state and its people, v. 4
- Volume 4 gives biographies of prominent Oklahomans.
- Life of J. W. Holston
- Handwritten manuscript by John Willis Holston. Chronicles his family's journey to Texas from Mississippi in 1869. Includes stories from his days as a cowboy on a cattle drive, and his two year service as a Texas Ranger.
- When Texas was young
- The battle of San Jacinto -- A surgeon's story -- The "Twin Sisters" -- Reminiscences, piratical and revolutionary, from the career of Colonel Warren D.C. Hall.
- [Elementary Diploma for Florence Vinson]
- Certificate issued to Florence Vinson by the Cass County, Texas Public School district. Text reads: "This Certifies that Florence Vinson has completed the Course of Study prescribed by the Board of education for the Elementary Schools which entitles the holder to this Elementary DIPLOMA and admission into the High School Department. Given at Linden, Texas, this the 30th day of May, 1931." There is an illustration of a bald eagle near the center holding a banner that says "United States of America" and a gold-colored seal in the lower-left corner near the signatures.
- A Dictionary of the Atakapa Language: Accompanied by Text Material
- Volume contains all the Atakapa linguistic material known to be in existence in 1932. Includes nine Atakapa texts with English translations, an Atakapa-English dictionary, and an index to the Atakapa dictionary.
- The City of Houston from Wilderness to Wonder
- This book gives an overview of the history of the City of Houston, Texas, covering "The Beginning of Houston and Houston Up to the Civil War."
- Geography of Denton County
- This book discusses Denton County, Texas including the geography, geology, some agriculture and settlements as well as a chapter on ways that teachers can engage students in learning about the history of Denton County. Index starts on page 131.