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- [Jasper County, Texas Tax Roll: 1848]
- Tax rolls for Jasper County, Texas documenting real and personal properties taxed during the year 1848. Information includes land plot(s) and owner's name, the acreage and assessed value for each property, additional assets, taxes assessed by the state and county, and other relevant details.
- Images of America: Wood County
- Book describing the history of Wood County, Texas including social, economic, and cultural aspects as well as persons, places, and events of historical significance.
- The Loving Family in Texas (1843 - 1953)
- Biographical sketches and accounts related to the history of the Loving family, as well as genealogical lists. It is separated into three parts: James and Margaret Morgan Loving, Dallas County; Oliver and Susan Morgan Loving, Parker and Palo Pinto Counties; Abraham and Susannah Pipkin Loving, Grayson County.
- Trammel's Trace: The First Road to Texas from the North
- Map showing "Trammel's Trace," the first road from the north (present-day Arkansas) into Texas, used around 1800. It includes notations for abandoned settlements, modern cities, and Caddo villages documented from 1800 to 1840, as well as other historic roads used at the time of Trammel's Trace.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 5, May 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 6, June 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 7, July 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 8, August 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 3, March 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 4, April 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 5, Number 11-12, November-December 1921
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 10, October 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 11, November 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 12, December 1922
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 7, Number 2, February 1923
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 7, Number 3, March 1923
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 7, Number 4, April 1923
- Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
- Memorandum: Hurricane Flood Protection Hearing
- Memo released by the City of Corpus Christi, Texas to announce a public hearing to be held in the city regarding hurricane flood protection for the city and surrounding areas. The text also outlines the general problems that will be addressed during the meeting and various proposals and statements related to the topic.
- Bay City Origin - Destination Survey: October 1960
- Report documenting "factual data relative to the movements of vehicular traffic into and thru [sic] the Bay City area. The survey was ordered and planned to obtain data necessary for a comprehensive study of future development of highway facilities in the area" (p. 5). It includes graphs and tabular analyses of the survey, which was conducted on October 11, 1960.
- Matagorda County, Texas Financial Report: 1959
- Annual financial report for Matagorda County, Texas, including an operational statement for Matagorda General Hospital, balance sheets and statements for each county fund, and other relevant information about county monies.
- North Beach Study for the City of Corpus Christi
- Report discussing floods and sediments near Corpus Christi Bay, Texas, based on data gathered between 1927 and summer 1956. It includes specific measurements and analyses, broken into sections under three phase headings: (1) Floods of North Beach: Record, Causes, Types and Probability, (2) Sedimentation and Maintenance, and (3) Area Flood Protection by Strengthening Barrier Islands.
- [Diaries of L.H. and A.G. Graves]
- Compiled transcriptions of diaries written by Lucretius Harrison Graves and Albert Gallatin Graves, with some supplementary information and annotations.
- Diaries of Albert Graves and Lucretius Harrison Graves
- Presentation discussing the diaries of Albert Graves and his son, Lucretius Harrison Graves. It includes images of the handwritten diaries, content summaries, and supplemental biographical information.
- Family Histories of Bennett Allen Nance and Archie Carlisle Lebus
- Family histories and biographical information (including photographs, records, and other materials) compiled as part of a personal genealogical project. The book is grouped into five sections: Bennett Allen Nance Family History; Archie Carlisle Lebus Family History; Nance Family Group Sheets; LeBus Family Group Sheets; and Simple Register Report - Descendants of Bennett and Archie LeBus Nance. Index starts on page 284.
- Travels of A.G. Graves in 1855
- Compiled map showing locations where Albert Gallatin Graves traveled in 1855.
- Family Histories of Lloyd Ollie Croft and Gertrude Kathlena Koenning
- Family histories and biographical information (including photographs, records, and other materials) compiled as part of a personal genealogical project. The book is grouped into five sections: Lloyd Ollie (Olie) Croft Family History; Gertrude Kathlena Koenning; Croft Family Group Sheets; Koenning Family Group Sheets; and Simple Register Report - Descendants of Lloyd and Gertrude Koenning Croft. Index starts after page 239.
- [Name Index to Gwen Pettit Articles]
- Spreadsheet index of personal and family names found in the compiled transcriptions of newspaper articles written by Gwen Pettit about the local history of Allen, Texas.
- "Between the Creeks"
- Compiled transcriptions of newspaper articles written by Gwen Pettit about the local history of Allen, Texas. The articles are organized by topic, including land & prairie, Indians, cattle trails, Republic of Texas, Lyndon Baines Johnson, churches, schools, Sam Bass, late 1800s, Civil War, early 1900s, holiday stories, founding families, early roads, early Lucas, early Fairview, H&TC Railroad, photos & sketches, poems, and other articles.
- The First Century of Scottish Rite Masonry in Texas, 1867-1967
- This book provides an overview of the Scottish Rite organization and history in Texas, including background and introductory information, with descriptions of the Scottish Rite Bodies in Galveston, Austin, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Waco. Sections also discuss the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children, the Scottish Rite dormitory at the University of Texas, the Scottish Rite Foundation of Texas, Inc., and the Sovereign Grand Inspectors General for Texas, as well as recorded membership. Index starts on page 477.
- The Pedagogue, Yearbook of Southwestern Texas State Normal School, 1912
- Yearbook for Southwest Texas State Normal School in San Marcos, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations, as well as some original writings and illustrations done by the students.
- Souvenir Book of Favorite Recipes from El Paso, Texas
- Cookbook compiled by the Auxiliary of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church of El Paso, Texas, containing recipes organized by type as well as extensive household hints and reference materials. Table of contents (for recipes): Appetizers, Pickles, Relish; Soups, Salads, Dressings, Sauces; Main Dishes -- Meat, Seafood Poultry; Main Dishes -- Egg, Cheese, Spaghetti, Casserole; Vegetables, Bread, Rolls, Pies, Pastry; Cakes, Cookies, Icings; Desserts; Candy, Jelly, Jam, Preserves, Beverages, Miscellaneous. Index starts on page A.
- From Texas Tables: Gourmet Recipes
- Cookbook compiled by the Junior League of Dallas containing recipes organized by type; table of contents: Canapes and Hors d'Ourvres, Soups, Sea Food, Egg & Cheese, Poultry & Game, Meat, Vegetable, Typically Texas, Salad and Dressings, Desserts, For Healthy Hearts, Texas Size Parties, and Wine Information & Chart. It also includes some tips about cooking various foods and relevant quotations. Index starts after page 279.
- [Dr. J. H. Barnard's Journal: December, 1835 - March 27th, 1835]
- Compiled transcription of a journal kept by Dr. J. H. Barnard, discussing his experiences and observations, including an account of the Goliad (Fannin) Massacre during the Texas Revolution.
- A Short History of the Thomas Chapel Community
- Text describing the history of St. Thomas AME Church, cemetery, and public school located near Alto, Texas.
- St. Thomas Chapel Cemetery Survey: Alto, Texas
- List of names appearing on headstones in the St. Thomas Chapel Cemetery near Alto, Texas, including some dates and notes.
- Black Texans in the Texas Supreme Court, 1840-1907
- Spreadsheet compiled from various court report documentation that lists all Texas Supreme Court cases between 1840 and 1907 that involved free, enslaved, and formerly-enslaved black Texans. Information for each entry includes the case title and justice, year, type of case, names, county and judge, and the decision or opinion.
- A Comprehensive History of Texas 1685 to 1897, Volume 2
- Second volume containing a comprehensive history of Texas; this volume has parts three through six, containing a series of essays on various aspects Texas history. Index starts on page 841.
- A Comprehensive History of Texas 1685 to 1897, Volume 1
- First volume containing a comprehensive history of Texas; this volume has two parts, starting with a reprint of "History of Texas, 1685-1845" by Henderson Yoakum (original text with additional notes). The second part contains a series of essays on various aspects Texas history, broken into 19 chapters. Index starts on page 849.
- Home Town Recipes
- Cookbook compiled by the Alpha Delta Theta sorority in Mineral Wells, Texas, containing recipes organized by type as well as reference materials including cooking times and temperatures, measurement conversions, and other information.
- [Elementary Diploma for Florence Vinson]
- Certificate issued to Florence Vinson by the Cass County, Texas Public School district. Text reads: "This Certifies that Florence Vinson has completed the Course of Study prescribed by the Board of education for the Elementary Schools which entitles the holder to this Elementary DIPLOMA and admission into the High School Department. Given at Linden, Texas, this the 30th day of May, 1931." There is an illustration of a bald eagle near the center holding a banner that says "United States of America" and a gold-colored seal in the lower-left corner near the signatures.
- Retrospect, April, May, June, 2002
- Quarterly newsletter of the Denton County Historical Commission discussing the organization's news and activities as well as information about historic locations and events in Denton County, Texas.
- Retrospect, Spring 2008
- Quarterly newsletter of the Denton County Historical Commission discussing the organization's news and activities as well as information about historic locations and events in Denton County, Texas.
- Retrospect, July, August, September, 2005
- Quarterly newsletter of the Denton County Historical Commission discussing the organization's news and activities as well as information about historic locations and events in Denton County, Texas.
- Retrospect, July, August, September, 2006
- Quarterly newsletter of the Denton County Historical Commission discussing the organization's news and activities as well as information about historic locations and events in Denton County, Texas.
- Retrospect, October, November, December, 2001
- Quarterly newsletter of the Denton County Historical Commission discussing the organization's news and activities as well as information about historic locations and events in Denton County, Texas.
- Retrospect, October, November, December, 2002
- Quarterly newsletter of the Denton County Historical Commission discussing the organization's news and activities as well as information about historic locations and events in Denton County, Texas.
- Retrospect, July, August, September, 2002
- Quarterly newsletter of the Denton County Historical Commission discussing the organization's news and activities as well as information about historic locations and events in Denton County, Texas.
- Retrospect, July, August, September, 2003
- Quarterly newsletter of the Denton County Historical Commission discussing the organization's news and activities as well as information about historic locations and events in Denton County, Texas.
- Retrospect, July, August, September, 2004
- Quarterly newsletter of the Denton County Historical Commission discussing the organization's news and activities as well as information about historic locations and events in Denton County, Texas.
- Retrospect, Spring 2009
- Quarterly newsletter of the Denton County Historical Commission discussing the organization's news and activities as well as information about historic locations and events in Denton County, Texas.