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[Biographical Sketch of Manuel Orgain]
Biographical summary of Manuel Orgain, a "Negro cowman" who drove freight wagons and herded cattle and livestock through several trails across Texas, and to other states. It recounts several specific events, including a story about the 1869 flood on the San Gabriel River, and other storms.
Pioneering in Southwest Texas
Essay discussing Frank S. Gray's book, "Pioneering in Southwest Texas" and criticizing Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal programs.
The White Buffalo
Stories of pioneers John Moore and William Darymple and their encounters with white buffalo on the frontier.
Col. Dudley H. Snyder of Georgetown
Biography of Dudley Snyder, a cattle rancher and businessman. This includes his birth in Mississippi, early businesses, and time on the Chisholm Trail.
[Text Discussing the Dawn of Cheese Production in Texas]
Text describing the beginnings of commercial cheese production in Texas by Carl and Tom Nelson.
[Biography of Dudley H. Snyder]
Biography of Dudley Snyder, a cattle rancher and businessman. This handwritten paper includes his birth in Mississippi, early businesses, and time on the Chisholm Trail.
[Text Regarding Early Treasure Hunting in Texas]
Text describing the early history of Texas and the various parties searching for gold.
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