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Spanish Explorers in the Southern United States, 1528-1543

Description: Book containing three translated narratives of early Spanish explorers in what would become the Southern United States. This includes the paths taken by the explorers, the people they encountered, and hardships they endured.
Date: 1984
Creator: Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Alvar, 16th cent. & Castañeda de Nájera, Pedro de, 16th cent.
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Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Texas

Description: Book containing details of Texas during the Anglo settlement of Texas during the early half of the nineteenth century as described by Mary Austin Holley. Includes information for settlers, including colonization laws, the Mexican Constitution, information on the land and its environs, and the people of Texas.
Date: 1990
Creator: Holley, Mary Austin, 1784-1846
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Partner: Texas State Historical Association

The History of Texas; or, the Emigrant's, Farmer's, and Politician's Guide to the Character, Climate, Soil and Productions of That Country: Arranged Geographically from Personal Observation and Experience

Description: Book containing a history of Texas and acts as a guide to the area during period of Anglo colonization. Includes observations of the land, critiques of the people who lived there, and a translated Mexican Constitution. Index starts on page 339.
Date: 1990
Creator: Edward, David B. (David Barnett), 1790-1870
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Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Tracks on the Land: Stories of Immigrants, Outlaws, Artists, and Other Texans Who Left Their Mark on the Lone Star State

Description: Book containing articles by Texas high school students regarding local histories. Histories of pioneer and immigrant families, businesses, methods of travel, and development are included.
Date: 1985
Creator: De Boe, David C. (David Cornelius), 1942- & Ragsdale, Kenneth Baxter, 1917-
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Partner: Texas State Historical Association

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - August 26, 1953]

Description: Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary-Manager of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated August 26, 1953. Rodriguez sends an invitation to Herrera to attend Fiestas Patrias in Mexico City September 12-17, 1953. An interview with Mexican President Ruiz Cortines is on the agenda. Travel details and costs are also discussed.
Date: August 26, 1953
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.
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Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

The History of Texas; or, the Emigrant's, Farmer's, and Politician's Guide to the Character, Climate, Soil and Productions of That Country: Arranged Geographically from Personal Observation and Experience

Description: Book containing a history of Texas and acts as a guide to the area during period of Anglo colonization. Includes observations of the land, critiques of the people who lived there, and a translated Mexican Constitution. Index starts on page 339.
Date: 2017
Creator: Edward, David B. (David Barnett), 1790-1870
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Spanish Explorers in the Southern United States, 1528-1543

Description: Book containing three translated narratives of early Spanish explorers in what would become the Southern United States. This includes the paths taken by the explorers, the people they encountered, and hardships they endured.
Date: 2017
Creator: Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Alvar, 16th cent. & Castañeda de Nájera, Pedro de, 16th cent.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Texas

Description: Book containing details of Texas during the Anglo settlement of Texas during the early half of the nineteenth century as described by Mary Austin Holley. Includes information for settlers, including colonization laws, the Mexican Constitution, information on the land and its environs, and the people of Texas.
Date: 2017
Creator: Holley, Mary Austin, 1784-1846
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

[Letter from Thomas Falconer to Alfred Austin]

Description: Letter from Thomas Falconer to "My dear Austin" in London. The letter was written in the third month of Falconer's captivity and posted from San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The letter recounts how he became part of the Santa Fe Expedition in June 1841 and narrates his experiences during the expedition. Falconer states that he was falsely told that the expedition was for trade when in fact its purpose was to capture Santa Fe. The letter describes his companions; the decline of Santa Fe's importance f… more
Date: January 12, 1842
Creator: Falconer, Thomas
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Partner: Southwestern University

[Copy of Letter from Galveston to Messrs. Meyer & Sons of New York - December 10, 1841]

Description: Copy of a letter from Galveston, discussing Thomas Falconer's affairs and reassuring the recipient that Falconer's silence in response to six letters is because he has been captured with the Santa Fe Expedition. It also discusses the terms of a sum of money Falconer drew and a term set by Messrs. Meyer & Co. (written as "& Sons" earlier in document) and gives a brief summary of how he joined the expedition. There are notes on cities and dates on the back page.
Date: December 10, 1841
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Partner: Southwestern University

Encanto y verdadero espíritu "countrypolitan"

Description: News release promoting the use of the Trinity Railway Express to visit Fort Worth travel destinations that are a part of DART's "destination deals" program, which offers discounts with the presentation of a valid DART, T, or TRE ticket or pass.
Date: March 9, 2004
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
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Partner: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

"Countrypolitan" charm and true grit

Description: News release promoting the use of the Trinity Railway Express to visit Fort Worth travel destinations that are a part of DART's "destination deals" program, which offers discounts with the presentation of a valid DART, T, or TRE ticket or pass.
Date: March 9, 2004
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

Treat the Tykes to a Rail Good Time

Description: News release promoting the use of DART and Trinity Railway Express services to travel to DFW-area attractions, especially those which are a part of DART's "destination deals" program, which offers discounts at participatin businesses with a valid DART ticket or pass.
Date: March 5, 2004
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

Invita a los chicos a pasarla bien en tren

Description: News release promoting the use of DART and Trinity Railway Express services to travel to DFW-area attractions, especially those which are a part of DART's "destination deals" program, which offers discounts at participatin businesses with a valid DART ticket or pass.
Date: March 5, 2004
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
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