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Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor

Description: Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor; beautifully illustrated with views from the scenes of his early life in his beloved "Happy Valley." Introductory. "A memory," by De L. Rice.--"The fiddle and the bow."--The paradise of fools.--"Visions and dreams."--"Love, laughter and song."--"Sentiment."--"The old plantation."--Dixie.--Castles in the air.--Temptation.--Uncle Sam.--Addresses Tennessee centennial.--Notable speeches.--Love letters,
Date: 1912
Creator: Taylor, Robert Love
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Partner: UNT Libraries

Life of Col. David Crockett

Description: Life of Col. David Crockett, written by himself. Comprising his early life, hunting adventures, service under General Jackson in the Creek war, electioneerng speeches, career in Congress, triumphamnt tour in the northern states, and service in the Texan war. To which is added, an account of Colonel Crockett's glorious death at the Alamo, while fighting in defence of Texan independence. By the editor.
Date: 1860
Creator: Crockett, Davy
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Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

A Texas Newsman

Description: Narrative about the career of journalist Raymond B. Holbrook, written by his daughter after his death, based on her research into his work and her recollections. She also describes her efforts to preserve the publication that Holbrook founded -- Texas Week -- which was published August 1946 through summer 1947.
Date: June 26, 2020
Creator: Holbrook, Marion
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Partner: Private Collection of the Raymond B. Holbrook Family

The History of DeWitt County, Texas

Description: Book outlining the history of DeWitt County, Texas, broken up by major historical eras, with information about important businesses and families in the area. Index starts on page 839.
Date: 1991
Creator: DeWitt County Historical Commission (De Witt County, Tex.)
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Partner: DeWitt County Historical Commission

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.
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Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Reminiscences of Gottfried Christian Daniel Toepperwein and a Brief History by His Son Lucian Ferdinand Toepperwein

Description: Translation of a written account of the Toepperwein family, described by the author as: "Genealogical Register. And a description of my life, beginning with my birth, written by myself, together with a statement of my wife and myself, and a table of children's births and deaths, everything in chronological order" (p. [8]). Photocopies of handwritten records are included at the end of the text.
Date: 1984
Creator: Wertheim, Flora
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Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Clipping: August Herff Dies at Home]

Description: Photocopy of two newspaper clippings announcing the death of San Antonio architect August Herff (1861-1946), with brief biographical text and information about funeral services. Birth and death years are handwritten at the bottom of the page.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Obituary for Anne Geise Herff]

Description: Newspaper clipping of the obituary for Anne Geise Herff (April 4, 1942 - February 29, 2012), describing activities during her life and various family members, along with information about services to be held March 4 and 5, 2012.
Date: March 4, 2012
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

The Medicine Man in Texas

Description: Book outlining the early history of medicine and of medical societies in Texas, along with brief biographical sketches of prominent physicians by county. It includes excerpts of newspaper articles, association meeting minutes, and other sources documenting practices over time.
Date: 1930
Creator: Red, Mrs. George Plunkett
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Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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