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Aaron

Description: Biography of Aaron, first High Priest of Israel. Written for children, with an emphasis on submission to God's will. Bound in illustrated wrappers.
Date: 1853/1857
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Abstract of Title to Lot 14 Block "C" Connellee Place Addition to the Town of Eastland, Eastland County, Texas

Description: Abstract of title for Lot 14, Block C of the Connellee Addition to Eastland, Texas. The abstract includes a map and all the documents related to the history of the property, including the original grant for the land, deeds, court records, and liens.
Date: May 16, 1919
Creator: Eastland County Abstract Company
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Afrique.

Description: Map shows mid-nineteenth century geography, political borders, territorial claims, and cities in Africa and the Middle East. Relief shown by hachures. No scale noted.
Date: 1850?/1859?
Creator: Laguillermie
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

The Age, Volume 9, Number 9, September 1988

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: September 1988
Creator: Wallisville Heritage Park (Organization)
Partner: Chambers County Library System

The Age, Volume 9, Number 11, November 1988

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: November 1988
Creator: Wallisville Heritage Park (Organization)
Partner: Chambers County Library System

The Age, Volume [15], Number 12, December 1994

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: December 1994
Creator: Wallisville Heritage Park (Organization)
Partner: Chambers County Library System

America.

Description: Map shows geography, cities, and political boundaries in North America and South America and the location of those continents in relation to Africa, Europe, and Oceania. Relief shown by hachures. No scale indicated.
Date: 1850?/1859?
Creator: Philip, George
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

An American Saga: William George Hughes, 1859-1902

Description: Biographical account of William George Hughes including his immigration from Britain, how he learned the ranching industry, and how he ran a successful sheep and horse ranching operation in Kendall County. The text is based on letters, interviews, newspaper articles, and other sources. Index starts on page 241.
Date: 1994
Creator: Perry, Garland A.
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Anthony Banning Norton

Description: Portrait of Anthony Banning. Banning was the editor of the first newspaper in Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Chief. He was born in 1821 in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He died in Dallas on Jan. 31, 1893.
Date: unknown
Partner: Tarrant County College NE, Heritage Room

Archivos de Laredo: Documentos Referentes a Los Indios

Description: Transcription of materials in both Spanish and English from the Laredo Archives, held by St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas; the documents contain information related to the activities of American Indians in Texas and Mexico during the late 1700s and early 1800s. A topical index starts on 88.
Date: 1998
Creator: Wood, Robert D.
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Bill of Sale of a Slave Named Adam (or Tircis), December 15, 1859]

Description: Bill of sale witnessed by notary Selim Wagner, containing details of the sale of a slave named Adam or Tircis. Adam was sold for $1,225 by auctioneer for the estate of the deceased Pierre Riviere of New Orleans as directed by his executor, Nicolas Tourne. The buyer was Lucretia Van Woert of Sabine Pass, Texas, though her husband, Theodore Gripon, accepted on her behalf.
Date: December 15, 1859
Creator: New Orleans (La.)
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

Bryan Family Records

Description: Collection of Bryan family records through 1859 that includes a statement made by Washington Carroll Bryan along with correction notes on the history of the statement.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Christening Gown

Description: Christening gown of white cotton muslin. Hand made and embroidered. Gathered waist trimmed in laisse anglais. Rounded neckline with V insert of eyelet lace. Eyelet trim at wrists, neck and hem. Scalloped insert panel down front trimmed in tatted eyelet with floral embroidery and six tiers of tatted eyelet. Center back opening is pleated with three covered buttons and drawstring at waist.
Date: 1850/1859
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Colton's railroad & township map of Arkansas : compiled from the U.S. Surveys and other authentic sources.

Description: Map shows counties, railroads, township grid, major roads, levees, prairies, ferries, towns, and post offices. Includes list of land offices, legend, notes, and 1845 certification by the Surveyor of Public Lands in Arkansas. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:760,300].
Date: 1859
Creator: Shall, D. F.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

A Complete Parish Register, for the use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States

Description: Parish register for St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas includes records of parishoners and special events (baptisms, burials, marriages, etc.) as well as persons involved (confirmands, communicants, etc.) and offerings. This volume also contains some documentation written in 1940 regarding church programs and services.
Date: unknown
Creator: St. David's Episcopal Church (Austin, Tex.)
Partner: St. David’s Episcopal Church
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