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- The Alamo, and other poems
- Book of poetry, mostly written in rhyming couplets, glorifying heros of Texas.
- Guide to Texas emigrants
- A promotional guide enticing settlers to come to Texas.
- Life of General Houston, 1793-1863
- Biography of Sam Houston.
- Accompaniment to Mitchell's New Map of Texas, Oregon, and California, With the Regions Adjoining
- Text with detailed description of the areas shown by the accompanying map, including geographical and cultural information.
- Why I Believe in Companionate Marriage
- Why I believe in companionate marriage, published by Marcet Haldeman-Julius, c. 1927.
- Biography of José Antonio Navarro, written by an Old Texan.
- Biography of Texas statesman José Antonio Navarro.
- An account of Col. Crockett's tour to the North and down East, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four : his object being to examine the grand manufacturing establishments of the country : and also to find out the condition of its literature and morals, the extent of its commerce, and the practical operation of "The Experiment"
- "Object being to examine the grand manufacturing establishments of the country; and also to find out the condition of its literature and morals, the extent of its commerce, and the practical operation of 'The Experiment'"
- Notes of the United States of North America, during a phrenological visit in 1898-39-40: Volume 2
- Notes and descriptions of things seen during the author's visit to the United States from 1838-1840. Includes detailed information on visits to various institutions, people met, and the author's views on religion and education.
- The Journeys of Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, Volume 1
- First volume of biographical accounts related to the explorations of René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle in North America including memoirs, accounts, and narratives of his discovery and exploration down the Mississippi River.
- Reminiscences of reconstruction in Texas ; and, Reminiscences of Texas and Texans fifty years ago
- The author's personal recollections of the Reconstruction in Texas. The work is "intended to be illustrative of the conditions existing in Texas, the customs, feelings, and sentiments of the people, that came under the obersvation of the author at that time; and in addition some short sketches of the judges that occupied the bench and the lawyers that practiced in the Third and Thirteenth Judicial Districts fifty years ago, with a few short sketches of some early settlers, clerical and lay"
- Memoranda and official correspondence relating to the Republic of Texas, its history and annexation. Including a brief autobiography of the author
- No Description Available.
- Journey through Texas, or, A saddle-trip on the southwestern frontier : with a statistical appendix
- The observations of Frederick Law Olmsted as he journeyed through Texas in the 1850s.
- Inventory of the county archives of Texas : Sabine County, no. 202
- Inventory of the records of Sabine County housed in the Sabine County Courthouse as of 1937. Begins with a historical sketch of the county along with a governmental organization chart, outline of the records system, and information on the housing, care, and accessibility of the records. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder and Clerk of the County, District Court, County Court, Justice of the Peace Courts, Grand Jury, County Attorney, Sheriff, Constable, Tax Assessor-Collector, Board of Equalization, County Treasurer, County Board of School Trustees, County School Superintendent, County Surveyor, and Public Weighers. Includes a bibliography as well as chronological and subject and entry indexes.
- Inventory of the county archives of Texas : Rockwall County, no. 199
- Inventory of the records of Rockwall County housed in the Rockwall County Courthouse as of 1936. Begins with a historical sketch of the county along with information on the housing, care, and accessibility of the records. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, District Court, County Court, Justice of the Peace Courts, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, Board of Equalization, County Treasurer, County Board of School Trustees, County School Superintendent, and County Surveyor. References laws specifically applicable to Rockwall County. Includes a bibliography as well as chronological and subject and entry indexes.
- Inventory of the county archives of Texas : Robertson County, no. 198
- Inventory of the records of Robertson County housed in the Robertson County Courthouse as of 1937. Begins with a historical sketch of the county along with a governmental organization chart and information on the housing, care, and accessibility of the records. Describes the records of the County Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, District Court, County Court, Justices of the Peace, County Attorney, Sheriff, Constables, Tax Assessor-Collector, Board of Equalization, County Treasurer, County Board of School Trustees, County School Superintendent, County Health Officer, County Surveyor, Public Weighers, Board of Land Commissioners (Defunct), Inspector of Hides and Animals (Defunct), and Coroner (Defunct). Includes a bibliography as well as chronological and subject and entry indexes.
- A soldier's letters to charming Nellie
- A soldier's letters to charming Nellie, by J.B. Polley, of Hood's Texas Brigade.
- Reminiscences of the Boys in Gray, 1861-1865
- Sketches of several hundred Confederate veterans, residing in Texas after the Civil War, giving particulars of their war service.
- The Journeys of Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, Volume 1
- First volume of biographical accounts related to the explorations of René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle in North America including memoirs, accounts, and narratives of his discovery and exploration down the Mississippi River.
- Letters, Relating to the History of Annexation
- No Description Available.
- San Augustine County, Texas courthouse records, loose papers, 1831-1906 : inventory and index
- Inventory of records of the San Augustine District Court, including criminal and civil cases. Includes an index.
- Inventory of the county archives of Texas : Uvalde County, no. 232
- Inventory of records of Uvalde County housed in the Uvalde County Courthouse as of 1936-1937. Begins with a historical sketch of the county along with a governmental organization chart and information on the housing, care, and accessibility of the records. Describes the records of the County Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, District Court, County Court, Justices of the Peace, District Attorney, County Attorney, Sheriff, Constables, Tax Assessor-Collector, Board of Equalization, County Treasurer, Auditor, County Board of School Trustees, County School Superintendent, County Health Officer, County Surveyor, Inspector of Hides and Animals (Defunct), and Coroner (Defunct). Includes a bibliography as well as chronological and subject and entry indexes.
- Inventory of the county archives of Texas : Somervell County, no. 213
- Inventory of records of Somervell County housed in the Somervell County Courthouse as of 1936. Begins with a historical sketch of the county along with information on the housing, care, and accessibility of the records. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, District Court, County Court, Justice of the Peace Court, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, Board of Equalization, County Treasurer, County Board of School Trustees, County School Superintendent, and County Surveyor. References laws specifically applicable to Somervell County. Includes a bibliography as well as chronological and subject and entry indexes.
- Sixty years in Texas
- Sketches of the old pioneers of Dallas County, especially the Jackson family.
- The Great Galveston Disaster, Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times
- This book covers the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the United States' deadliest natural disaster. It includes accounts from survivors and eyewitnesses, and photos of the devastation.
- The Cabin Book; or, Sketches of Life in Texas.
- This is an English translation of the German text, which is a historical novel about the creation of the Republic of Texas. It consists of a series of sketches that depict the new Republic of Texas as a land of opportunity for immigrants.
- Texas Nature Observations and Reminiscences
- Descriptions, illustrations, photos and analyses of various native Texan animals, and their habits.
- Inventory of county records, Comal County courthouse, New Braunfels, Texas
- Inventory of the records of Comal County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, County Clerk as Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, Auditor, Road Administrator, and County Attorney. Includes an index as well as a listing of county records housed in Sophienburg Memorial Museum.
- Inventory of county records, Chambers County courthouse, Anahuac, Texas
- Inventory of records of Chambers County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, County Clerk, County Court, County Attorney, District Clerk, Juvenile Probation, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, County Treasurer, Auditor, and County Engineer. Also includes a listing of Chambers County records and an index.
- Inventory of county records, Callahan County courthouse, Baird, Texas
- Inventory of the records of Callahan County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners' Court, County Clerk, County Court, County Attorney, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, County Treasurer, and School Superintendent. Includes a listing of Callahan County Records and an index.
- Inventory of county records, Brazoria County courthouse, Angleton, Texas, Volume 2
- Inventory of records of Brazoria County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 2 describes the records of the Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, County Auditor, and County Engineer/Road Administrator. Includes an index and list of records accessioned by the Texas State Library.
- Inventory of county records, Brazoria County courthouse, Angleton, Texas, Volume 1
- Inventory of records of Brazoria County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 1 describes the records of the County Clerk as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, County Clerk as Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, and Tax Assessor-Collector. Includes an index.
- Inventory of county records, Bosque County courthouse, Meridian, Texas
- Inventory of records of Bosque County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, County Clerk, County Court, County Attorney, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, and Auditor. Also provides a listing of Bosque County records and an index.
- Inventory of county records, Bexar County courthouse, San Antonio, Texas, Volume 2
- Inventory of records of Bexar County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 2 describes the records of the District Clerk, County Clerk as Reporter for County Court, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Constable, District/County Attorney, Medical Examiner, Adult Probation Department, and Juvenile Probation Department. Also provides an index and a list of records accessioned by the Texas State Library.
- Inventory of county records, Bexar County courthouse, San Antonio, Texas, Volume 1
- Inventory of records of Bexar County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 1 describes the records of the County Clerk as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, Tax Assessor-Collector, County Auditor, Purchasing Agent, Road Administrator/County Engineer, County Judge, and County Treasurer. Also provides an index and a list of records accessioned by the Texas State Library.
- Inventory of county records, Bell County courthouse, Belton, Texas
- Inventory of records of Bell County housed in the Bell County courthouse in Belton and in the courthouse annex in Temple, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners' Court, County Clerk, County Court, County Attorney, District Clerk, District Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, Auditor, School Superintendent, Surveyor, and Engineer. Also provides a list of Bell County records and an index.
- Inventory of county records, Wise County Courthouse, Decatur, Texas
- Inventory of records of Wise County housed in the Wise County Courthouse in Decatur, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk, County Attorney, District Clerk, District Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Tax Assessor-Collector, Sheriff, Treasurer, Auditor, and School Superintendent. Also provides an index.
- Inventory of county records, Stephens County Courthouse, Breckenridge, Texas
- Inventory of records of Stephens County housed in the Stephens County Courthouse in Breckenridge, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk, District Clerk, County Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Tax Assessor-Collector, Sheriff, Treasurer, Auditor, and School Superintendent. Also provides an index.
- Inventory of county records, Somervell County Courthouse, Glen Rose, Texas
- Inventory of records of Somervell County housed in the Somervell County Courthouse in Glen Rose, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Tax Assessor-Collector, Sheriff, Treasurer, and School Trustees. Also provides an index.
- Inventory of county records, Palo Pinto County Courthouse, Palo Pinto, Texas
- Inventory of records of Palo Pinto County housed in the Palo Pinto County Courthouse in Palo Pinto, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Tax Assessor-Collector, Sheriff, Treasurer, Auditor, and County School Superintendent. Also provides an index.
- Inventory of county records, Nacogdoches County Courthouse, Nacogdoches, Texas
- Inventory of records of Nacogdoches County housed in the Nacogdoches County Courthouse in Nacogdoches, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk, County Attorney, District Clerk, District Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Tax Assessor-Collector, Sheriff, Treasurer, Auditor, and School Superintendent. Also provides a list of Nacogdoches County records and an index.
- Inventory of county records, Montague County Courthouse, Montague, Texas
- Inventory of records of Montague County housed in the Montague County Courthouse in Montague, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk, District Clerk, County and District Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Tax Assessor-Collector, Sheriff, Treasurer, Auditor, and County School Superintendent. Also provides an index.
- Inventory of county records, Lee County Courthouse, Giddings, Texas
- Inventory of records of Lee County housed in the Lee County Courthouse in Giddings, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk, County Attorney, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Tax Assessor-Collector, Sheriff, Treasurer, County Surveyor, and School Superintendent. Also provides an index.
- Inventory of county records, Hood County Courthouse, Granbury, Texas
- Inventory of records of Hood County housed in the Hood County Courthouse in Granbury, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Tax Assessor-Collector, Sheriff, Treasurer, County School Superintendent. Also provides an index.
- Inventory of county records, Ector County courthouse
- Inventory of records in the Ector County courthouse. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk, District Clerk, County Treasurer, Tax Assessor-Collector, County Surveyor, and Sheriff. Also includes an alphabetical list of titles.
- Inventory of county records, Denton County Courthouse, Denton, Texas
- Inventory of records of Denton County housed in the Denton County Courthouse in Denton, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk, District Clerk, County and District Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Constable, Tax Assessor-Collector, Sheriff, Treasurer, Auditor, and County School Superintendent. Also provides an index.
- Inventory of county records, Camp County Courthouse, Pittsburg, Texas
- Inventory of records of Camp County housed in the Camp County Courthouse in Pittsburg, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, County Clerk, County Court, County Attorney, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Tax Assessor-Collector, Sheriff, Treasurer, Auditor, and School Superintendent. Also provides a list of Camp County records and an index.
- Inventory of the county archives of Texas : Marion County, no. 158
- Inventory of records of Marion County housed in the Marion County Courthouse as of 1936. Begins with a historical sketch of the county along with information on the housing, care, and accessibility of the records. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, District Court, County Court, Justices of the Peace, Sheriff, Constable, Tax Assessor-Collector, Board of Equalization, County Treasurer, County Board of School Trustees, County School Superintendent, and County Surveyor, along with selected records of the city of Jefferson. References constitutional provisions, declarations, and ordinances of constitutional conventions, and laws specifically applicable to Marion County. Includes a bibliography as well as chronological and subject and entry indexes.
- Inventory of the county archives of Texas : Hood County, no. 111
- Inventory of records of Hood County housed in the Hood County Courthouse as of 1936. Begins with a historical sketch of the county along information on the housing, care, and accessibility of the records. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, District Court, County Court, Justice of the Peace Court, County Attorney, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, Board of Equalization, County Treasurer, County Board of School Trustees, County School Superintendent, County Surveyor, and Inspector of Hides and Animals (Defunct). References laws specifically applicable to Hood County. Includes a bibliography as well as chronological and subject and entry indexes.
- Peace With Mexico
- No Description Available.
- Cattle Ranges of the Southwest
- This book contains information about the use and condition of Texas pastures contemporary with the book. It also gives information about the obstacles in the way of renewing the cattle ranges and how the cattle ranges could possibly be renewed.