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Inventory of the county archives of Texas : Milam County, no. 166

Description: Inventory of records of Milam County housed in the Milam County Courthouse or storage facilities as of 1937. Describes the records of the County Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, District Court, County Court, Justices of the Peace, Criminal District Attorney, Sheriff, Constables, Tax Assessor-Collector, Board of Equalization, County Treasurer, County Auditor, County Board of School Trustees, County School Superintendent, County Health Officer, County Surveyor, Board of Land Commiss… more
Date: June 1941
Creator: Historical Records Survey. Texas.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Texas Methodist Centennial Yearbook: The Story of Methodism During the Last One Hundred Years in Texas. Illustrated With Some Twenty-five Hundred Portraits of Persons and Places.

Description: Texas Methodist Centennial Yearbook includes six sections. From the table of contents: Section I: This section deals with the careers of Bishop H. A. Boaz and Bishop A. Frank Smith--The early beginnings of Methodism in England under John Wesley with illustrations of his family and religious life--His experiences in America--Early days in Texas--Pioneer Methodist educational institutions along with present-day ones--Early leaders of Texas Methodism--Sketches of important events--Portraits of var… more
Date: 1934
Creator: Nail, Olin W.
Partner: Archives of the Central Texas Conference United Methodist Church

Catalogue of Simmons University, 1929-1930

Description: Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: April 1930
Creator: Simmons University (Abilene, Tex.)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Wood County, 1850-1900

Description: This text gives an overview of Wood County, Texas from roughly 1850 to 1900. It includes historical sketches of various aspects of life in the county as well as anecdotes. Genealogical information and documentation are also included for pioneer families in the area.
Date: 1976
Creator: Wood County Historical Society
Partner: UNT Libraries

Welcome to Tomball: A History of Tomball, Texas

Description: Book describing the history of Tomball, Texas, including its origins; significant persons; history of the schools, businesses, and churches; and other information about the growth of Tomball over time. Index starts on page 211.
Date: 2005
Creator: Upchurch, Lessie
Partner: LSC - Tomball Community Library

The Laws of Texas, 1897-1902 [Volume 11]

Description: Supplement Volume to the Early laws of Texas compiled and arranged by H.P.N Gammel of Austin.
Date: 1902
Creator: Gammel, Hans Peter Mareus Neilsen
Partner: UNT Libraries

2019 Supplement to Texas Collections Manual Fifth Edition

Description: Additions and changes to a manual compiled by professional lawyers in the state of Texas regarding the processes and forms needed for debt collection transactions: "This supplement updates the practice notes and forms and incorporates relevant case law handed down before January 2019" (p. 1).
Date: 2019
Creator: State Bar of Texas
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Thomas H. Taylor Collection: Volume 6

Description: Compiled transcriptions of correspondence, news articles, personal memoirs, brief histories, college board minutes, commencement addresses, speeches, and other relevant text related to Taylor's position as president of Howard Payne College. Records are organized alphabetically by topic/correspondent name; this volume contains records filed under F to G.
Date: 1960
Creator: Taylor, Thomas Hendricks
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

Catalogue of Simmons College, 1917-1918

Description: Catalogue describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: May 1918
Creator: Simmons College (Abilene, Tex.)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Dallas City Directory, 1902

Description: General directory for Dallas, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses.
Date: 1902
Creator: John F. Worley & Co.
Partner: Dallas Public Library

History of Armstrong County, Volume 1

Description: The Armstrong County Histories are a compilation of biographical stories about the Armstrong County pioneers prior to 1900. According to the foreward: "Information supplied by members of these families make stories rich in romance, tragedy and humor, revealing the sturdy character of those who built our county. The book is made up of these family histories supplemented by ranch and community histories, articles of civic interest, church and cemetery stories, 'tall tales' by old timers."
Date: 1939
Creator: The Woman's Development Club
Partner: Armstrong County Museum

Oklahoma, a history of the state and its people, v. 2

Description: Volume 2 covers the history of Oklahoma from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries. Includes information on railways, the cattle industry, the opening of Oklahoma lands and the push for statehood.
Date: 1929
Creator: Thoburn, Joseph B. (Joseph Bradfield), 1866-1941 & Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975
Partner: UNT Libraries

Ghost Towns of Texas

Description: This book gives an overview of ghost towns in the state of Texas. Many of the towns are described with extended histories while others are simply noted with a statement of their locations. The book is split into four parts, according to the table of contents: Part I -- Utopia (La Reunion, Kristenstad, Bettina, Sisterdale, Panna Maria); Part II -- Religious Havens (Zodiac, Burning Bush, Kelsey, Marietta, Fairchilds); Part III -- Industrial Meccas (Thurber, Minera, Trinity City, Salado, Gibtown… more
Date: 1953
Creator: King, Dick
Partner: UNT Libraries

1927 The Texas Almanac and State Industrial Guide

Description: The almanac covers general topics about the state of Texas including statistics for individual counties, agriculture, expenditures, and weather, as well as discussions of legal, political and social issues of the time. A general index is on page 376.
Date: 1927~
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Warriors of Color

Description: This text is a compilation of genealogical information regarding 63 African-American "Buffalo Soldiers" enlisted in the U.S. Army. The entries include biographical notes, timelines, and transcripts of documents related to service in the military and life afterward. Index starts on page 520.
Date: 1995
Creator: Sayre, Harold Ray
Partner: UNT Libraries

Texas Almanac and State Industrial Guide 1914

Description: The almanac covers general topics about the state of Texas including statistics for individual counties, agriculture, expenditures, and weather, as well as discussions of legal, political and social issues of the time. A general index is on page 354.
Date: January 1914
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Yoakum Community: The First Hundred Years 1887-1987

Description: History of the community of Yoakum, Texas and surrounding areas, including information about the people and families, businesses, agriculture, and social organizations. Index starts on page 386.
Date: 1987
Creator: Yoakum Sesquicentennial/Centennial Book Committee
Partner: Carl and Mary Welhausen Library

A History of Collingsworth County and Other Stories

Description: This volume about Collingsworth County, Texas includes narrative histories describing the founding of the county and various aspects of life, including agriculture and ranching, government, schools, newspapers, and communities.
Date: 1925
Creator: Wellington Leader
Partner: Collingsworth County Museum

Historic Matagorda County, Volume 1

Description: First volume describing the history of Matagorda County, Texas, written in two parts with supplementary reference information. Part 1 includes sixteen chapters that outline the general background of the county and information for each time period from European exploration through the Texas sesquicentennial (1986). Part 2 provides more detailed information about the communities, organizations and businesses, and religion and education. Index starts on page 711.
Date: 1986
Creator: Matagorda County Book Committee
Partner: Palacios Area Historical Association
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