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- [News Script: Council]
- Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a Dallas city council meeting. A contract has been made with the Sabine River Authority to finance construction of a reservoir. Addie Barlow Frazier protests desegregation of city buses.
- [News Script: Dead fish]
- Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about dead fish being found along the Sabine River.
- [News Clip: Outdoors]
- Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
- A History of Orange
- This book explores the history of Orange, Texas through the eyes of Robert E. Russell. Spanning large parts of the nineteenth century, it includes information about historical events, trade, social customs, and genealogical records pertaining to Robert E. Russell. Numerous photographs and references compiled by Loren LeBlanc are also included.
- [Old Wingate Sawmill on the Sabine River]
- Photograph of the Sabine River at Orange, Texas in 1898. In the center is the old Wingate Sawmill, to the right are three ketch-type sailboats that are gaff rigged near the bank.
- [Fourth Street Dock on the Sabine River]
- Photograph of the dock at Fourth Street on the Sabine River. A tugboat is near the dock.
- [Orange Rice Mill]
- Photograph of the Orange Rice Mill on the Sabine River in 1903.
- [Ochiltree Home on the Sabine River]
- Photograph of the Hugh Ochiltree home, on Third Street at the Sabine River. This is shortly before being dismantled. This is a so-called "back view" or the view that faced front street. The home primarily faced the Sabine River. The house has two stories and shuttered windows.
- [Postcard of River Front, Orange, Texas]
- Postcard of the river front in Orange, Texas. Businesses line the shore and boats are moored along docks.
- [River Front, Orange, Texas]
- Color postcard depicting the river front in Orange, Texas. Businesses line the shore and a boat is heading in towards the town. Correspondence on the back reads, "How are all at your house. We like our new home fine. go fishing and have fine luck - come over and go along. When are you going to your sisters - are you still busy on Fridays. love to all- Hattie C." It is addressed to Mrs. Hall, Jennings, La.
- Freighter on Sabine River, Orange, Texas
- Photographic postcard picturing a freighter ship on the Sabine River in Orange, Texas. Along the river bank are docks and a large tree with Spanish moss hanging from its branches.
- [Aerial View of Orange]
- Aerial photograph of homes and businesses in Orange, Texas. The Sabine River is at the top of the picture.
- [Aerial View of Orange Texas Shipyards]
- Aerial view of the shipyards at Orange Texas along the Sabine River. The bridge to Louisiana is in the upper right. Part of Levingston Island can be seen to the left and downtown Orange is at the top left. This is after WWII and before Levingston expanded to the island on the left.
- [Photograph of Levingston Island]
- Aerial photograph of Levingston Island looking away from the Orange river front area. Boats and barges rest along its shores. The Sabine River winds through the top of the photo.
- [Auxilary Floating Dry Dock]
- Photograph of an auxiliary floating dry dock. This was part of the mothball, or reserve, fleet docked in Orange, Texas.
- [Photograph of Utility Pole and Billboard in Deep Water]
- Photograph of a utility pole and a Humble Oil billboard in deep water after the flood of the Sabine River in 1953.
- [Photograph of Utility Pole in Deep Water]
- Photograph of a utility pole in deep water after the Sabine River flooded in 1953.
- [Photograph of Sandbags Along the Flooded Sabine River]
- Photograph of people walking and sitting on the sandbags along the flooded Sabine River in 1953.
- [Photograph of Sandbags Along the Flooded Sabine River]
- Photograph of people sitting on sandbags along the Sabine River after the flood of 1953.
- [Photograph of Railroad Bridge Crossing Flooded Sabine River]
- Photograph of the railroad bridge that crosses the Sabine River between Texas and Louisiana at Orange, Texas. In this photo the river is flooded and runs just under the bridge.
- [Photograph of Railroad Bridge Crossing Flooded Sabine River]
- Photograph of the railroad bridge that crosses the Sabine River between Texas and Louisiana at Orange, Texas. In this photo the river is flooded and runs just under the bridge.
- [Photograph of Flooding on East Side of the Sabine River]
- Photograph of flooding along the East side of the Sabine River. A camper is submerged in the water. There is a lot of mud outside of the Show Boat landing.
- [Photograph of Wooden Building on the River]
- Photograph of a building that flooded along the Sabine River in Orange, Texas. It is a long wooden building, most likely a business. Two automobiles are parked in shallow water near a side entrance to the building.
- [Photograph of Steamboat Harry Lee]
- Photograph of the Steamboat Harry Lee - later to be the Showboat - docked across the Sabine River on old Highway 90. Used as a gambling establishment in the late 1920s.
- [Postcard of Orange, Texas from the Sabine River]
- Postcard of Orange, Texas seen from the Sabine River. A small steam tugboat is in the foreground.
- [Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock]
- Photograph of an auxiliary floating dry dock. This equipment was part of the mothball, or reserve, fleet docked in Orange, Texas.
- [Photograph of Ships on Sabine River]
- Photograph of three sailing ships floating on the Sabine River. The ships are on the right side of the frame and a small boat with people in it are on the left side of the frame. In the background are docks, warehouses, large buildings, and smokestacks.
- [Photograph of Sabine River, Orange, Texas]
- Photograph of the Sabine River in Orange, Texas. There are many wooden beams in the water and on the banks of the river. There are many houses, buildings, and trees in the background behind the river. Written across the center is, "Sabine River. Orange, Texas".
- [Ochiltree Home on the Sabine River]
- Photograph of Col. Hugh Ochiltree's home on the Sabine River in Orange, Texas. It is a two-story house with a turret next to the porch. A boat is moored next to the house. Sam Houston is believed to have stayed in this house.
- [Photograph of Freighter on Sabine River]
- Photograph of a freighter on the Sabine River in Orange, Texas. The photo is taken from the river's edge where two docks and a large tree draped with Spanish moss are visible.
- [Photograph of Sabine River Bridge]
- Photograph of the bridge crossing the Sabine River between Texas and Louisiana in Orange, Texas. It is a truss bridge. In the foreground a cypress tree stands draped in Spanish moss.
- [Photograph of Levingston Island and the Orange River Front]
- Aerial photograph of the river front area of Orange, Texas. In the center is Levingston Island. To the right are the shipyards. In the background if the downtown Orange area. A ship pulled by three tugboats is on the left.
- [Aerial View of Orange, Texas River Front]
- Aerial photograph of the river front area of Orange, Texas. In the center is Levingston Island. To the right are the shipyards. To the left is the downtown Orange area.
- [Bridge to Louisiana]
- Photograph of the truss bridge that was at the east end of Green Avenue and crossed the Sabine River. This road left Orange, Texas and went into Louisiana.
- [Land Plat South of the Sabine River, Texas]
- Map of plotted land South of the Sabine River in Texas. Written in the bottom left-hand corner is, "The above surveys are situated south of the Sabine River with most excellent timber and soil and well watered. William Rourk, Surveyor".
- [News Script: Iron bridge reservoir]
- Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the construction of the Iron Bridge Reservoir on the Sabine River.
- [Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, July 14, 1845]
- Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, informing him that 3,000 Americans have crossed the Sabine River and are heading toward the RÃo Grande. Bravo encourages citizens to form defense groups. Bravo also requests he send scouts and spies to monitor this activity.
- Freshwater Mussel Survey (Family: Unionidae) of the Lower Sabine River Between U.S. Hwy 190 and Orange, Texas
- Report of the Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources's project to determine determine the status and distribution of freshwater mussels in the lower Sabine River from U.S. Hwy 190 to Orange, Texas and to begin characterizing mussel mesohabitat associations.
- [News Script: Tx Water Board]
- Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
- 86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 2208, Chapter 406
- Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain counties.
- [News Clip: Water]
- Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
- [News Script: River flood control]
- Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
- [News Script: Murder investigation and sewage hearing]
- Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
- [Transcript of minutes from the General Council, November 15, 1835]
- Copy of transcript for minutes from a meeting of the General Council, which cover the need to approach independence carefully, forecasting when volunteers will arrive from the U. S., discussing location of various ships along the coast, and other things.
- [Transcript of report made by John Sharp, March 27, 1836]
- Copy of transcript for a report made by John Sharp concerning the numbers of troops in both the Texas and Mexican armies, as well as their positions.
- [Transcript of file of documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence, November 25, 1836]
- Copy of transcript for a file with multiple documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence. Documents include: 1. a copy of the secret treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 2. a statement by Santa Anna to Texas; 3. a copy of the public treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 4. a memorandum regarding the treaties and communications with the United States; 5. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Collinsworth and Grayson; 6. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to an unknown recipient; 7. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to T. H. Benton; 8. a letter from Sam Houston to Andrew Jackson; and 9. a description of the boundaries and size of Texas by Stephen F. Austin.
- [Transcript of memorandum concenring the deliver of one of Santa Anna's letters to E. P. Gaines, [1836]]
- Copy of transcript for a memorandum concerning the delivery of one of Santa Anna's letters to General E. P. Gains by Mr. LeGrand.
- [Transcript of letter from P.W. Grayson to David Burnet, November 3, 1836]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from P. W. Grayson to David Burnet concerning the United States' acknowledgement of Texas's independence in addition to other matters.
- [Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to James E. B. Austin, September 1, 1825]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to James E. B. Austin, in which Emily gives news of her children and of acquaintances in Missouri.
- [Transcript of letter from Fernando de Leon to Martin de Leon, June 15, 1830]
- Copy of transcript for a letter from Fernando de Leon to Martin de Leon.