A History Of Trinity County Texas, 1827 to 1928
Date: 1966
Creator: Bowles, Flora Gatlin, 1881-
Description: This book gives a general overview of the history of Trinity County, Texas starting in 1827. According to the table of contents, the chapter subjects include topography and geography, early history, the period of depression (1860-1880), development starting in 1880, and the change from forest to farm.
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A History of Tyler and Smith County, Texas
Date: 1948
Creator: Woldert, Albert
Description: This book describes the early history of Tyler and Smith Counties, located in Texas, including information about the geography, notable individuals, government, elections, general reminiscences, as well as other relevant information. The index begins on page 161.
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The Houston Story: A Chronicle of the City of Houston and the Texas Frontier From the Battle of San Jacinto to the War Between the States, 1836--1865
Date: 1951
Creator: Bartholomew, Ed Ellsworth
Description: This book gives an overview of the history of Houston, Texas told in narrative form. The history discusses the creation of the city of Houston as well as major events in Texas history between 1836 and 1865.
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Huffhines Reunion, Children of C. C. "Major" & Sallie Chick Huffhines
Date: 1957
Creator: unknown
Description: Informal, outdoor, portrait. 5 women standing in front of 4 men. The 4 men appear to be standing on a bench or riser. Left to right, front row: Vera HUFFHINES Pistole, Ophie HUFFHINES Smith, Fannie May HUFFHINES Huffhines, Birdie HUFFHINES Popplewell McCollum, Cecil Clyde HUFFHINES Huffhines. Left to right, back row: Glen HUFFHINES, John S. HUFFHINES, Royce HUFFHINES, Cyrus HUFFHINES written on back: Vera 233B - Ophie 2339 - FAnnie May 2337 married Huffhines - Birdie 2334 - Clyde 2331 married Elmo Huffhines. Glen 233A - John S. 2338 - Royce 2336 - Cyrus 2332. children of C. C. 223 Major Huffhines and Sallie Chick Huffhines, Vickery Park 1957 Huffhines Reunion 6/87 donated by Shearer & Donald Huffhines to RPL FRONT ROW 1. Verna Louise HUFFHINES 18 July 1907 - 27 May 1997, married Virgil Allen PISTOLE 1910-1998. 2. Ophie Chick HUFFHINES 19 Feb 1901 – 21 Jun 1989 , married Charles Grady SMITH 1896-1968 3. Fannie May/Mae HUFFHINES 6 Jun 1897 – Dec 1990, married Charles HUFFHINES {distant relative} ca 1893- . 4. Birdie HUFFHINES, 27 Dec 1890 - 1986 , married Dr. Archie (Archibald Leonard) Popplewell ca 1888 - & Edgar W. McCollum 1887-1971. {Birdie was buried next ...
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Hurst School Eleventh Grade
Date: 1914
Creator: unknown
Description: picture of 11th grade class at Hurst School, 1914
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["In High Places," by Gerald Balciar, 1990]
Date: 2007
Creator: unknown
Description: Gerald Balciar created the eagle sculpture on the UNT campus in 1990, "In High Places." This student project analyzes and documents the artwork with: photographs, a description, an account, a biography of the artist, and a bibliography. Students in the group: Natalie Curtis, Eric Flye, Matt Kim, Lalanya Sorensen, Patrice Whitten.
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Indian tribes of the lower Mississippi Valley and adjacent coast of the Gulf of Mexico
Date: 1911
Creator: Swanton, John Reed
Description: Book describing various tribes of the lower Mississippi Valley and adjacent coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Includes information on: the tribes' locations; dress and ornaments; tattooing; arts and industries; economic life; medicine; birth, education, and the division of labor; games; etiquette; marriage; social organization; feasts; war; funeral ceremonies; religions; and origin of the tribe.
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Initial messages of Governor W. P. Hobby to the thirty-sixth legislature, state of Texas: Jan. 14, 1919 and Jan. 22, 1919.
Date: 1919
Creator: Hobby, W. P.
Description: Message from Governor Hobby to Texas Legislature. Message is pertaining to the condition of the state, legislation, and money related issues.
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The journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his companions from Florida to the Pacific, 1528-1536
Date: 1922
Creator: Cabeza de Vaca, Alvar Núñez
Description: Also published by A.S. Barnes & Co., New York, 1905, in the series called The trail makers. 16558
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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, as told by himself and his followers
Date: 1922
Creator: Winship, George Parker
Description: The translations included in the present volume are found, accompanied by an historical introduction and the Spanish text of Castañeda's narrative, in the editor's The Coronado expedition, 1540-1542 (U.S. Bureau of American enthology, 14th annual report, pt. I, Washington, 1896, p. 329-613) The narrative of Castañeda is from a Spanish ms. preserved in the New York Public library. Also published by A.S. Barnes & Co., New York, 1904, in the series called The trail makers. Introduction.--Itinerary of the Coronado expeditions, 1527-1547.--Translation of the narrative of Castañeda.--Translation of the letter from Mendoza to the king, April 17, 1540.--Translation of the letter from Coronado to Mendoza, August 3, 1540.--Translation of the Traslado de las nuevas.--Translation of the Relacion del suceso.--Translation of a letter from Coronado to the king, October 20, 1541.--Translation of the narrative of Jaramillo.--Translation of the report of Hernando de Alvarado.--Testimony concerning those who went on the expedition with Francisco Vasquez Coronado. 16565
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