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History of Hill City lodge no. 456, A.F. & A.M.: from its constitution on June 19, 1876 to St. John's Day, June 24, 1919

A history of the Hill City Lodge in Austin from its constitution on June 19, 1876 to St. John's Day, June 24, 1919.

Date: 1919

Creator: Bell, William G.; Franklin, William G.; Donnan, John K. & Atkinson, Joseph J.

Item Type: Book

History of the First Baptist Church, Austin, Texas

A history of the First Baptist Church of Austin, Texas.

Date: 1923

Creator: Brooks, Mrs. V. L.

Item Type: Book

History of the Hornsby-Dunlap Consolidated School (Travis County) With Course of Study 1907-1908

This publication includes a brief history of the school, statements about the aims of the school and endorsements for consolidation, course of study for all grade levels, and the rules and regulations.

Date: 1907

Creator: Hornsby-Dunlap Consolidated School

Item Type: Book

Hollow Reinforced-Concrete Structure Replaces Dam at Austin, Texas, Which Failed Fifteen Years Ago

This article gives historical background of the first dam at Austin, Texas and its failure followed by a discussion of the changes that were made when building the new dam, including plans.

Date: 1915

Creator: Engineering Record

Item Type: Book

In the Bosom of the Comanches: A Thrilling Tale of Savage Indian Life, Massacre and Captivity Truthfully Told by a Surviving Captive

Memoir of Theodore 'Dot' Babb, describing his experiences when he and several others were taken captive in the 1865 by Comanches near present-day Decatur, Texas and what happened after he was released.

Date: 1923

Creator: Babb, T. A. (Theodore Adolphus), 1852-1936

Item Type: Book

The Industrial Advantages of Austin, Texas, or Austin Up To Date

This book gives a brief historical overview of Austin, Texas and discusses the impact of the industries on the city, noting the major business enterprises of the time period. Index follows page 91.

Date: 1894

Creator: Austin Board of Trade

Item Type: Book

Journal of the Fifty-Second Annual Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Texas, Held in All Saints' Chapel, Austin, May 8th, 9th and 10th, 1901

This publication includes the reports made by the members of the council, lists of clergy in the diocese, and the minutes of the council meetings.

Date: May 1901

Creator: Protestant Episcopal Church. Diocese of Texas. Council.

Item Type: Book

Journal of the Reconstruction Convention, Which Met at Austin, Texas, Dec. 7, A. D. 1868, Volume 2

Minutes of the Reconstruction Convention including text of Resolutions and Declarations made during the session. Index begins on page 539.

Date: 1870

Creator: Texas. Constitutional Convention (1868-1869).

Item Type: Book

Journal of the Reconstruction Convention, Which Met at Austin, Texas, June 1, A. D. 1868.

Minutes of the Reconstruction Convention including text of Resolutions and Declarations made during the session. The Reoport of the Attorney-General of Texas and other documents are included in the Appendix, starting on page 947. Index begins on page 995.

Date: 1870

Creator: Texas. Constitutional Convention (1868-1869).

Item Type: Book

Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson the Famous Texan.

This book is a biography of Ben Thompson, "Including a detailed and authentic statement of his birth, history and adventures by one who has known him since a child" (from the title page). The original of this item includes an insert from The Steck Company giving a brief overview of the history of the book (number of copies published, prices, etc.).

Date: 1956

Creator: Walton, W. M.

Item Type: Book

List of Fugitives From Justice: 1891.-- Part 7

A list of criminals, divided by county, which gives the name, crime, and description of each fugitive. Name index begins on page 27.

Date: 1962

Creator: Texas. Adjutant General's Office.

Item Type: Pamphlet

Memories of the lost cause; and Ten years in South America

A biography by J.M. Polk about his life, and years with Hood's Texas Brigade.

Date: 1907

Creator: Polk, J. M.

Item Type: Book

Miss Flora McFlimsy

Poetry published by Mrs. E.C. Kent, inspired by her memories of the series on "Miss Flora McFlimsy" published in Harper's Monthly.

Date: 1885

Creator: Kent, E.C.

Item Type: Book

Morrison & Fourmy's General Directory of the City of Austin, 1893-94

General directory for Austin, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains "the present state, county and city governments, and a complete list of all county officials, post offices and money order offices in Texas; also an index of societies, associations, churches, corporations, educational institutes, the full name and address of all residents, their occupations or pursuits… more

Date: 1893

Creator: Morrison & Fourmy

Item Type: Book

Morrison & Fourmy's General Directory of the City of Austin, 1900-1901.

General directory for Austin, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains "the Present State, County and City Governments, and a Complete List of all Postoffices and Money Order Offices in Texas; Also an Index of Societies, Associations, Churches, Corporations, Educational Institutes; Full Name and Address of all Residents, Their Occupations or Pursuits, and a Complete Classi… more

Date: 1900

Creator: Morrison & Fourmy

Item Type: Book

Our religion : a discourse to the First Unitarian Society, Austin, Texas

Sermon to the First Unitarian Society in Austin from Edwin M. Wheelock, dated Oct. 8, 1899.

Date: October 8, 1899

Creator: Wheelock, Edwin M.

Item Type: Book

[Parade of Carriages Through Gate]

Photograph of a parade of horse-drawn carriages through a gate decorated with United States flags and a sign reading "Au Revoir." There are large crowds of people on both sides of the street and on the balconies and roofs of the businesses.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

[Piano in Living Room]

Photograph of a living room containing a piano, two couches, and a small table or ottoman covered by a cloth. There are two plants and a bust on the piano and a book on the small table.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Photograph

La Prelle Place, Austin, Texas

This booklet describes La Prelle Place, which is "Austin's Restricted Residence District" with descriptions of the amenities and accompanying photographs.

Date: 1910~

Item Type: Book

Primary charge to the Clergy of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Texas : delivered in Christ Church, Houston, on Saturday, May 9th, 1863

Primary charge to the Clergy of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Texas : delivered in Christ Church, Houston, on Saturday, May 9th, 1863 by Bishop of the Diocese, Alexander Gregg.

Date: 1863

Creator: Gregg, Alexander

Item Type: Book

Proceedings of Investigation Committee, House of Representatives Thirty-Fifth Legislature: Charges Against Governor James E. Ferguson Together with Findings of Committee and Action of House with Prefatory Statement and Index to Proceedings

This publication documents the investigation of Governor Ferguson conducted by the Investigation Committee including transcripts of interviews, relevant documents, and the findings of the Committee. Index starts on page 531.

Date: March 1917

Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives. Investigation Committee.

Item Type: Book

Progresive Retail Merchant of Texas, Volume 1, Number 2, July 1915

Periodical containing information about business-related topics in Travis County, along with civic news regarding organizational meetings, stories, and other information of interest to business owners and merchants in the Austin area.

Date: July 1915

Creator: Capital City Advertising Association

Item Type: Book

Prospectus of the Colorado Lake Chautauqua Association at Austin, Texas, For the Season of 1893

This prospectus outlines the ideals and intentions of the Colorado Lake Chautauqua Association to educate the people of the city and provide better public services.

Date: 1893

Creator: Colorado Lake Chautauqua Association

Item Type: Pamphlet

Reminiscences of an ex-Confederate soldier : or, Forty years on crutches

A narrative of a soldier's experiences in the Civil War. T.H. Bowman was a soldier in Company A, William Wirt Adams's regiment of Mississippi Cavalry. He fought in Kentucky and Tennessee, and later settled in Texas.

Date: 1904

Creator: Bowman, T. H.

Item Type: Book

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History of Hill City lodge no. 456, A.F. & A.M.: from its constitution on June 19, 1876 to St. John's Day, June 24, 1919

History of the First Baptist Church, Austin, Texas

History of the Hornsby-Dunlap Consolidated School (Travis County) With Course of Study 1907-1908

Hollow Reinforced-Concrete Structure Replaces Dam at Austin, Texas, Which Failed Fifteen Years Ago

In the Bosom of the Comanches: A Thrilling Tale of Savage Indian Life, Massacre and Captivity Truthfully Told by a Surviving Captive

The Industrial Advantages of Austin, Texas, or Austin Up To Date

Journal of the Fifty-Second Annual Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Texas, Held in All Saints' Chapel, Austin, May 8th, 9th and 10th, 1901

Journal of the Reconstruction Convention, Which Met at Austin, Texas, Dec. 7, A. D. 1868, Volume 2

Journal of the Reconstruction Convention, Which Met at Austin, Texas, June 1, A. D. 1868.

Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson the Famous Texan.

List of Fugitives From Justice: 1891.-- Part 7

Memories of the lost cause; and Ten years in South America

Miss Flora McFlimsy

Morrison & Fourmy's General Directory of the City of Austin, 1893-94

Morrison & Fourmy's General Directory of the City of Austin, 1900-1901.

Our religion : a discourse to the First Unitarian Society, Austin, Texas

[Parade of Carriages Through Gate]

[Piano in Living Room]

La Prelle Place, Austin, Texas

Primary charge to the Clergy of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Texas : delivered in Christ Church, Houston, on Saturday, May 9th, 1863

Proceedings of Investigation Committee, House of Representatives Thirty-Fifth Legislature: Charges Against Governor James E. Ferguson Together with Findings of Committee and Action of House with Prefatory Statement and Index to Proceedings

Progresive Retail Merchant of Texas, Volume 1, Number 2, July 1915

Prospectus of the Colorado Lake Chautauqua Association at Austin, Texas, For the Season of 1893

Reminiscences of an ex-Confederate soldier : or, Forty years on crutches