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- History of Johnson County and Surrounding Areas
- Book composed primarily of articles published in the Cleburne, Texas, Times-Review provides a partial history of Johnson County from early settlers to 1970.
- Loblolly Index of Publications 1973-1995
- Book with an index compiled of publications created from 1973 to 1995. Each page has a continuous table with three columns: "Name, Page, Issue."
- [Dallas Park Board Minutes, Book 16]
- Minutes for the Dallas Park and Recreation Board containing a record of the group's discussions, decisions, and other business.
- A History Of Dickens County: Ranches and Rolling Plains
- This book discusses the history of Dickens County, Texas. The Table of Contents breaks the book into eight portions: The Beginnings, Education, Churches, Businesses, Ranches, Farming, Miscellaneous, Family Histories. An index to family histories is on the pages after the table of contents and before the first section.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1970
- Proceedings of the 6th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1971
- Proceedings of the 7th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
- History of Mineola, Texas; "Gateway to the Pines"
- This book covers the history of Mineola, located in Wood County, Texas. The book includes chapters on the original inhabitants of the city, as well as discussions about local churches, schools, business establishments, landmarks, and railroads.
- Mineola: the first 100 years
- This book documents the history of the first one hundred years of the city of Mineola, Texas, which is located in Wood County. The book includes information about the creation and organization of the city, the establishment of railroads, local businesses, churches and schools, as well as information about the local citizens of Mineola.
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- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1972
- Proceedings of the 8th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
- Shackelford County Sketches
- This book describes the people and events throughout Shackelford County's history from the mid- to late 1800s. Sketches include excerpts from diaries and daybooks as well as short biographies of important persons in the area. Annotations start on page 73; index starts on page 111.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1973
- Proceedings of the 9th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
- Papers concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas, Volume 2
- "Leftwich's Grant is the second volume in a series that is intended to document the colonization of an area in Central Texas that eventually became known as Robertson's Colony." It covers "the three years that [Robert] Leftwich spent in Mexico City and Saltillo" and includes "a complete account of his official negotiations with both the national government in Mexico City and the state government of Coahuila and Texas. It also includes documents concerning Dr. Felix Robertson, President of the Texas Association, and the group of young men who came to Texas with him in the fall of 1825 to explore the grant and survey land for the stockholders" (p. 11). The index begins on page 667.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1974
- Proceedings of the 10th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
- Reflections of the Past, Cleburne and Johnson County
- Book published on behalf of the Bicentennial Committee of Cleburne, Texas documenting the history of the area in honor of the United States bicentennial (1776-1976). It includes annotated photographs of people and places related to Johnson County, Texas.
- History and Reminiscences of Denton County
- This book gives an overview of Denton County including the history of various time periods and specific aspects of the area as well as reminiscences of citizens. Index starts on page 408.
- Mineola and its Mayors: 101 Years
- This book covers the history of mayors in the city of Mineola, located in Wood County, Texas. It includes biographical information about each mayor, as well as a discussion of the events that surrounded their incumbency. The surname index begins on page 250.
- St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 1881 - 1976
- Book recording the founding history of St. Peter's Episcopal Parish from the late 19th century to 1976.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1975
- Proceedings of the 11th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
- Two Hundred and Fifty Years: History of Alto, Texas, 1686-1936
- This text is a compilation of research regarding the history of Alto, Texas and creative poetry about the town. It includes biographical information about pioneers and influential people in the history of the town; the origins of Alto and development of schools and churches; historic notes about the Cherokee Indians and fighting that took place in the area; and other historical aspects of the area. A postscript, including a glossary, starts on page 37.
- Tyler & Smith County, Texas: An Historical Survey
- This book gives an overview of the history of Tyler, Texas and Smith County through a series of essays written by community members on various social and historical topics. A List of Illustrations is on page viii and the Table of Contents is on page ix; the index starts on page 279.
- Wood County, 1850-1900
- 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.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1976
- Proceedings of the 12th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
- Church Minute Book
- Book containing minutes from deacons' and community meetings of a church. Topics include church politics, membership, staff recommendations, and financial issues.
- A History of Crosby County 1876-1977
- This text is a history of various economic and social aspects of Crosby County, described on the title page as, "A collection of historical sketches and family histories composed by County Residents; compiled by the staff of the Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Museum under the supervision and with the cooperation of the Crosby County Historical Commission" (p. 1). Index starts on page 597.
- Panhandle Pilgrimage: Illustrated Tales Tracing History in the Texas Panhandle
- This text covers the history of the Panhandle region of the state of Texas from prehistory through 1978. The chapters are organized chronologically and include segments devoted to the first towns, historically significant persons, and other events in the area along with photographs, maps, and other illustrations.
- These Early Day Articles
- Compilation of articles and anecdotes describing the history of Gaines County, Texas based on historical sources and interviews with residents.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1977
- Proceedings of the 13th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
- The First Quarter Century: Texas Historical Commission and Texas Historical Foundation
- Book describing the history of the Texas Historical Foundation and the Texas Historical Commission and their activities to document, restore, and preserve historic locations in Texas.
- [Fort Worth Garden Club Scrapbook: 1979-1980]
- Scrapbook for the Fort Worth Garden Club documenting activities, including event invitations, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other items.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1978
- Proceedings of the 14th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.