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[Transcript of Letter, April 20, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter, on April 20, 1835, noting the receipt of letters from Captain Antonio Tenorio, which discuss the lack of resources and criticisms in Galveston. The author asks for money from the government to give to the battalion in Galveston.
Date: April 20, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, William H. Wharton to David G. Burnet, July 21, 1836]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to David G. Burnet, on July 21, 1836, giving a brief overview of their attempts to raise money and volunteers in the United States while the revolution continues in Texas.
Date: July 21, 1836
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.; Archer, Branch T. & Wharton, William H.
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

San Antonio de Bexar: A Guide and History

Description: This book serves as a guide and historical sketch of San Antonio, Texas. It includes descriptions of county and church records, interviews with memorable Texans, a discussion of the benefits of San Antonio climate to individuals suffering from lung disease, as well as descriptions of local churches, schools, public halls, parks and other establishments. Sidney Lanier's Historical Sketch is included beginning on page 68.
Date: 1890
Creator: Corner, William
Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries

Statistics and Information Concerning the State of Texas

Description: This book covers statistical information for the state of Texas. It includes "great inducements for the investment of capital, health for the invalid, interesting sights and scenes for the tourist and pleasure seeker, broad fields of research for the historian, unsurpassed hunting grounds for the sportsman, and other resources waiting to be unlocked by the key of capital in the hands of labor and industry" (title page).
Date: 1890
Creator: Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Partner: UNT Libraries

Map of Bexar County

Description: Blue line print of survey map of Bexar County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, roads, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil and red ink and denote the addition of roads and highways, crossings, and landmarks. Scale [ca. 1:213,333] (4000 varas to 5/8 of an inch).
Date: 1896
Creator: Rowe, S. J.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[The Alamo garden]

Description: Photograph of a garden at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. A large circular area of grass is in the center of the courtyard. A small well is present in the courtyard. City buildings are visible in the background.
Date: [1900..1930]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Location: None
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[People Visiting the Alamo]

Description: Photograph of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. Six patrons can be seen standing in front of the building, two men in wide-rimmed hats are off to the right of the building, two women and their gentlemen friends are standing right at the entrance.
Date: 1904
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Alamo]

Description: Postcard image of the front facade of the Alamo mission. connected to a portion of another building at left. Printed text below says, "The Alamo, built 1718, San Antonio, Texas." Handwritten text on back is addressed to Mr. W. L. Tucker from Weatherford, Texas without any additional correspondence.
Date: 1906
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[View of the Alamo]

Description: Postcard image of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. Within this image of the Alamo the textured walls, the design on the columns and the wooden front doors are visible. Two men are pictured to the left of the entrance way. Handwritten text on the back is addressed of Mr. Walter Tucker of Weatherford, Texas.
Date: 1908
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard from Lillian Graves to Ora and Junia Roberts Osterhout, January 9, 1911]

Description: Postcard from Lillian Graves to Ora and Junia Roberts Osterhout discussing Lillian's recent trip home. She apologizes for not being able to see them while she was there, but her mother was sick. There is a picture of the San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas on the front, and the description printed on the back says "This is the original Parish Church and the oldest of all these Spanish Mission churches which was erected by public subscription in 1732, and it was on the roof of this buil… more
Date: January 9, 1911
Creator: Graves, Lillian
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Postcard of The Alamo in San Antonio]

Description: Postcard of the front of the stone Alamo, described as "Alamo, San Antonio, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "Is all of Texas as hot as this? Are all your beauties now fed? Are you coming back to Rauie this season? Leo E." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Mrs. H. C. Duncan 5th Ave. + 15th St. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: May 29, 1916
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Alamo Plaza Street in San Antonio]

Description: Photograph of Alamo Plaza Street in San Antonio, Texas. A Checker taxi can be seen parked on the side of the street. Two men walk down the large stone pathway. A row of storefronts is visible across the street. A portion of the Alamo is visible on the right.
Date: [1920..1940]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 37, July 1933 - April, 1934

Description: The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 324.
Date: 1934
Creator: Texas State Historical Association & Barker, Eugene C.
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

The Texas Centennial: The Alamo

Description: Pamphlet about the Texas Centennial celebrations and information about the state including the Centennial Gateway in Dallas, Texas missions, landmarks in south and west Texas, the Texas mountains, as well as other geographic features and points of interest. This issue includes a photograph of the Alamo, "Cradle of Texas Liberty," in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: 1935
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
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