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San Antonio de Bexar: A Guide and History

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

Item Type: Book

Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries

Unveiling of monument

Invitation to the unveiling of the monument honoring the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence

Date: 1899

Item Type: Text

Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

Glass Slide of Monument of Catherine II (St. Petersburg, Russia)

A glass slide showing an 1897 photograph of a group of people standing in front of the Monument of Catharine II (Catherine the Great) with the Alexandrinsky Theatre in view in the background (St. Petersburg, Russia.). One of the girls appears dressed as Catherine the Great. On the frame of hte slide is printed "Neg. No 1255, copyright 1897 by Underwood & Underwood, New York City.

Date: 1897

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library