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Alleyton, Texas: Back Door to the Confederacy

Description: This book contains the history of Alleyton, Texas, which is located in Colorado County. The book includes information about the Alley family, the founding of Alleyton, reminiscences and recollections, as well as the establishment of railroads, local businesses, schools, and churches.
Date: 1993
Creator: Harrison, William H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Nesbitt Memorial Library

Die Vereinigten Staaten von Nordamerika: mit besonderer Rücksicht auf deutsche Auswanderung dahin

Description: This German text is a contemporary history and description of the United States of America based on the author's first hand observations, written as a guide for German emigrants. According to the bookseller's note: "This book contains information about German travelers in the state of Texas. It includes discussions on the physical aspects of the land, natural products, Indians, the West, social life and customs throughout the state, as well as information about education, schools, and other st… more
Date: 1853
Creator: Menzel, Gottfried, 1798-
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[High School class photograph]

Description: Photograph of a Port Arthur High School class. There are three rows of students with some seated and some standing. The girls are all wearing dresses and have their hair pulled back, and the boys are wearing suits and ties. The class teacher stands in the middle of the group behind a chalkboard with each person's name written on it.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[One-Room School]

Description: Photograph of two boys sitting at desks in the one-room school at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. There is a small chalkboard sitting on top of the desk and they are holding feather pens.
Date: [1997-07-31..1997-08-03]
Creator: Informedia
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Children Constructing a Sculpture]

Description: Photograph of a child constructing a sculpture of a man on a donkey. The child, who is male, wears glasses and a green shirt. Two other children, left, are otherwise occupied. The sculpture is made of wire, paper, and wood.
Date: unknown
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Sam Coronado and Children]

Description: Photograph of Sam Coronado speaking to a student during a workshop. The student is drawing a portrait of a Mexican artist. Coronado sits on the right side of the table, while two students sit on the left.
Date: unknown
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Man Walking Out of a Line]

Description: Photograph of a long line of people inside a gym or a hall. The line is in the background of the image and spans the entire photograph. Several fold-up chairs make up the boundary of the line. In the foreground of the image a man walks out of the line across the hall. On the far lefthand side of the image, also in the foreground, there is a young girl with pigtails and a checkered dress. There is writing on the back of the photograph that reads, "HARLINGEN B-4 Conventión 5-28-50".
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Line of People and Chairs]

Description: Photograph of a long line of people inside a gym or a hall. The line is in the background of the image and spans the entire photograph. Several fold-up chairs make up the boundary of the line. All of the women are wearing mid-length dresses, and all of the men are wearing suits and ties. There is writing on the back of the photograph that reads, "HARLINGEN B-8 Convención 5-28-50".
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Reverend Teaching a Bible Class Outside]

Description: Photograph of a Hispanic reverend standing behind a podium in front of a group of four people sitting in fold-up chairs. The reverend, who is wearing a white v-neck shirt, is in the background of the image. He is holding a piece of paper and looking out into the crowd, which is in the foreground and facing away from the camera. Fold-up chairs make up the rest of the foreground. There is a large stone pillar which is connected to a low wall behind the reverend. A wooden roof and two lanterns are… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Group of School Children Holding their Class Projects]

Description: Photograph of a group of school children showing off their class projects. The children are arranged in two tiered rows; the first row has four girls and one boy sitting, and the second row has three boys standing. The children are all facing the camera and holding papers with different types of leaves glued on them. The boy on the top in the middle is hiding behind his paper. The children are standing next to a wooden fence, and the grass beside them is overgrown. There is a stone building wit… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Class portrait]

Description: Copy negative of a class portrait from the Danevang School in Danevang, Texas. The students are all standing in rows, and the teacher is standing to the left on the top row. The school doors are visible in the background.
Date: 1944
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Danevang School Group Picture

Description: Copy negative of the first and second grade students of Danevang School, which is located in Wharton County, Texas. The students are pictured outside of their school with their teacher. From left to right, top to bottom, the individuals pictured are Elizabeth Gorzgcki (teacher), Astrid Jensen, Dora Marie Harton, Helga Christensen, Clara Bram, Gerda Thyssen, Clara Brodsgaard, Emma Nielsen, and Alma Harton in the top row; Fern Hermansen, Helen Wind, Gwendolyn Praytor, Evelyn Hansen, Clifford Alle… more
Date: 1932~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Gym Class at Danish School

Description: Copy negative of the Danevang School gym class in Danevang, Texas, which is located in Wharton County. In the photograph, several school children are lined up outside the Danevang Community Hall. They are each holding a small American flag.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society
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