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Picturing Texans

Description: According to the introductory information, this text is "An index to the portraits and photographs showing recognizable individuals published in Texas pictorial historical and Genealogical references (mug books) before 1941" (p. 1). The introductory pages include an explanation of how names are listed and a list of the source materials with citations.
Date: June 1, 2011
Creator: Haynes, David
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to Patrick Heath, Texas, June 17, 2011]

Description: Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to the Mayor of Boerne, discussing the Boerne Village Band and writing that he is including a photograph and historical document. Accompanying the letter is a photograph of three men standing together in front of a gazebo at night. The two men on the right are wearing traditional German dress, while the man on the left is wearing a blue plaid shirt and navy slacks. The man on the left is handing the man in the middle a plaque. A sign on the gazebo indicates that… more
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Scheffrahn, Rudolf R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

The ACEF Journal, Volume 1, Issue 1, August 2011

Description: Journal published by the American Clearinghouse on Educational Facilities "dedicated to the dissemination of research on effective educational practices regarding the planning, design, construction, improvement, operations, and maintenance of safe, healthy, high-performing educational facilities" (p. 4).
Date: August 2011
Creator: American Clearinghouse on Educational Facilities
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Tarleton State University

The ACEF Journal, Volume 2, Issue 1, December 2011

Description: Journal published by the American Clearinghouse on Educational Facilities "dedicated to the dissemination of research on effective educational practices regarding the planning, design, construction, improvement, operations, and maintenance of safe, healthy, high-performing educational facilities" (p. 4).
Date: December 2011
Creator: American Clearinghouse on Educational Facilities
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Tarleton State University

[Marker: Fort Johnson]

Description: Photograph of the marker for Fort Johnson in Pottsboro, Texas. Text: Established by William G. Cooke in 1840 as a part of the defense of the military road from Red River to Austin, named in honor of Colonel Francis W. Johnson (1799-1888), commander of the Texas army at the capture of San Antonio, December 10, 1835. Place of rendezvous for the Snivley Expedition which set out April 25, 1843. The settlement in the vicinity was known as Georgetown.
Date: 2011-12/2012-03
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 33.805287 -96.697526
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

[Marker: George R. Reeves]

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for George R. Reeves (January 3, 1826 - September 5, 1882) in Pottsboro, Texas. Text: Man for whom 2600-Sq. Mi. West Texas County was named. Born in Tennessee, married Jane Moore in 1844 in Arkansas, came to Texas about 1845, was Grayson County tax collector, 1848-1850; Sheriff, 1850-1854. Served as state representative, 1855-1861, commissioned Confederate Army officer, 1863, participant in Battle of Chickamauga and Hundred Days Atlanta Campa… more
Date: 2011-12/2012-03
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

[Marker: Louis Wilmouth]

Description: Photograph of the marker for Louis Wilmouth in Sadler, Texas. Text: A San Jacinto veteran - born in Kentucky, 1806 - died November 11, 1893. His wife Ellen Vittitoe Wilmouth died January 22, 1896.
Date: 2011-12/2012-03
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West
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