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The Encyclopedia of Texas

Description: This book provides a biographical view of Texas and its history. The book uses many narratives of the individuals who helped shape Texas history. The book also includes profiles of: the public school system in Texas; banking; the public school system; the State Fair; the Cotton Industry; oil history; and histories of select towns, such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, Burkburnett, Ellis County, Waco, San Antonio, Galveston, and many others.
Date: 2017
Creator: Davis, Ellis Arthur & Grobe, Edwin H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

The encyclopedia of Texas, Vol. 1

Description: Features short biographies of prominent Texans.
Date: 1922
Creator: Davis, Ellis Arthur & Grobe, Edwin H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

The encyclopedia of Texas, Vol. 2

Description: Features short biographies of prominent Texans.
Date: 1922
Creator: Davis, Ellis Arthur & Grobe, Edwin H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Glasscock County Cemeteries, 1890 - 1992

Description: Alphabetical listing of burials in the Garden City Cemetery and the St. Lawrence Cemetery of Glasscock County, Texas. Each entry consists of surname, given name, birth date, death date, and any known miscellaneous information.
Date: 1992~
Creator: Clanton, Jimmy & Clanton, Kandi
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Guide to Texas emigrants

Description: A promotional guide enticing settlers to come to Texas.
Date: 1835
Creator: Woodman, David, Jr.
Partner: Dallas Public Library

History of Dallas County, Texas : from 1837 to 1887

Description: A history of the settlement and political organization of Dallas County as well as altercations between Anglo-American settlers and the indigenous American Indians of the region.
Date: 1887
Creator: Brown, John Henry
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

A History of Grayson County, Texas

Description: This book covers the early history of Grayson County, including early pioneers, industry, and development.
Date: 1936
Creator: Lucas, Mattie Davis & Hall, Mita Holsapple
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

A History of Greater Dallas and Vicinity: Volume 1

Description: A history of the settlement of the Dallas area. Includes profiles on the Peters Colony; John Neely Bryan; early settlers; Civil War and Reconstruction; railroads; industry and trade; and other matters up to 1907.
Date: 1909
Creator: Lindsley, Philip
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

A History of Greater Dallas and Vicinity: Volume 2

Description: A history of the settlement of the Dallas area. This volume includes profiles and biographies on citizens of Dallas and the surrounding area. Also includes profiles of several local businesses.
Date: 1909
Creator: Lindsley, Philip
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

History of Texas, from 1685 to 1892. Volume 1.

Description: Volume one of a two-volume set, covers Texas history from colonial times to Texas's fight for independence from Mexico.
Date: 1892
Creator: Brown, John Henry, 1820-1895.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

History of Texas, from 1685 to 1892. Volume 2.

Description: Volume two of a two-volume set, covers Texas history from the time of Texas's fight for independence from Mexico through the gubernatorial administation of James S. Hogg in 1892.
Date: 1893
Creator: Brown, John Henry, 1820-1895.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

History of Texas: From Its First Settlement in 1685 to Its Annexation to the United States in 1846, Volume 1

Description: Book describing Texas history up to the time of annexation to the United States of America. This first volume is broken into 22 chapters covering the start of European immigration (roughly 1685) through the establishment of the Republic of Texas in 1835, with a number of appendices containing supplementary information.
Date: 2017
Creator: Yoakum, H. (Henderson K.), 1810-1856
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

History of Texas: From Its First Settlement in 1685 to Its Annexation to the United States in 1846, Volume 1

Description: Book describing Texas history up to the time of annexation to the United States of America. This first volume is broken into 22 chapters covering the start of European immigration (roughly 1685) through the establishment of the Republic of Texas in 1835, with a number of appendices containing supplementary information.
Date: 1855
Creator: Yoakum, H. (Henderson K.), 1810-1856
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

History of Texas, Together with a Biographical History of Milam, Williamson, Bastrop, Travis, Lee and Burleson Counties.

Description: Book containing a brief overview of the state of Texas and more specific focus on six specific counties, with extensive biographical sketches about persons related to the history of those places. An alphabetical index of persons who are included follows the table of contents at the front of the book.
Date: 2017
Creator: Lewis Publishing Company
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

History of Texas, Together with a Biographical History of Milam, Williamson, Bastrop, Travis, Lee and Burleson Counties.

Description: Book containing a brief overview of the state of Texas and more specific focus on six specific counties, with extensive biographical sketches about persons related to the history of those places. An alphabetical index of persons who are included follows the table of contents at the front of the book.
Date: 1893
Creator: Lewis Publishing Company
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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