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Texas Slave Cases

Description: A document composed of brief descriptions of all cases in Texas where the enslaved served as plaintiffs, victims, property, or criminal defendants. The list was compiled by a criminal defense attorney who wanted to help historians with their research into legal cases involving enslaved people in Texas. The court cases are categorized in sections listed in the Table of Contents on page 2: Slaves under Spanish and Mexican Law, Freeing Slaves, Free Negroes of African Descent who Sold Themselves, C… more
Date: 2018-08~
Creator: Hampton, Keith S.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Paper
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 29, Number 1, Spring 2017

Description: Semiannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Dallas Rediscovered."
Date: Spring 2017
Creator: Dallas Historical Society
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Dallas Historical Society

Wood County, 1850-1900

Description: This text gives an overview of Wood County, Texas from roughly 1850 to 1900. It includes historical sketches of various aspects of life in the county as well as anecdotes. Genealogical information and documentation are also included for pioneer families in the area.
Date: 2017
Creator: Wood County Historical Society
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Texas Historical Commission Marker: First Christian Church]

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for First Christian Church in Van Alstyne, Texas. Text: The predecessor of this church, the first Disciples of Christ congregation in Texas, was founded during the winter of 1841-1842 at McKinney's Landing in Bowie county near the Texas-Arkansas border. Collin McKinney, pioneer settler and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, was the leader of the Bowie county congregation, which had worshipped informally since 1831. Between 184… more
Date: 2011-12/2012-03
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

The Age, Volume [13], Number 6, June 1992

Description: Monthly publication containing information related to Chambers County, Texas, including current events of the Chambers County Historical Commission, the Wallisville Heritage Park, and the Chambers County historical and genealogical societies; reprinted newspaper articles about county events and citizens; and historical news and records.
Date: June 1992
Creator: Wallisville Heritage Park (Organization)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Chambers County Library System

The Age, Volume 3, Number 5, April 1, 1982

Description: Monthly publication containing information related to Chambers County, Texas, including current events of the Chambers County Historical Commission, the Wallisville Heritage Park, and the Chambers County historical and genealogical societies; reprinted newspaper articles about county events and citizens; and historical news and records.
Date: April 1, 1982
Creator: Wallisville Heritage Park (Organization)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Chambers County Library System

Wood County, 1850-1900

Description: This text gives an overview of Wood County, Texas from roughly 1850 to 1900. It includes historical sketches of various aspects of life in the county as well as anecdotes. Genealogical information and documentation are also included for pioneer families in the area.
Date: 1976
Creator: Wood County Historical Society
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries

Inventory of county records, Denton County Courthouse, Denton, Texas

Description: Inventory of records of Denton County housed in the Denton County Courthouse in Denton, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk, District Clerk, County and District Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Constable, Tax Assessor-Collector, Sheriff, Treasurer, Auditor, and County School Superintendent. Also provides an index.
Date: 1975
Creator: Pearson, Mary
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Caddo Indian documents, 1841-1856]

Description: Documents detailing some relations with the Caddo Indians. The first document is a certified copy stating that Jose Maria is Chief of the Anadacos and attests to his good conduct, signed by Jesse Stern, March 27, 1852. The second document certifies that the foregoing page is a true copy and translation. The third document, dated May 11, 1841, is the commission of Col. Coyote signed by Gen. Mariano Arista placing Coyote in charge of Caddo troops against the "ursurpers of Texas." The fourth d… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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