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W.A.S.P., WWII, Reunion

Description: Program for a WASP reunion in Charleston, South Carolina. Included within is a proclamation from Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. designating August 22nd as WASP Day, letters, historical information for South Carolina, reunion itineraries, and other information about WASP and aircraft.
Date: 1988
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Spanish Explorers in the Southern United States, 1528-1543

Description: Book containing three translated narratives of early Spanish explorers in what would become the Southern United States. This includes the paths taken by the explorers, the people they encountered, and hardships they endured.
Date: 1984
Creator: Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Alvar, 16th cent. & Castañeda de Nájera, Pedro de, 16th cent.
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Basic Texas Books: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works for a Research Library

Description: Annotated bibliography of 224 books about Texas history prior to 1940, including bibliographic details and critical discussion points for each, such as the author's opinions, the opinions of other critics, background on the author and writing of the book, strengths and weaknesses of the text, representative quotations, and references to other books. It also contains an appendix of additional bibliographies to Texas history. Index starts on page 617.
Date: 1988
Creator: Jenkins, John Holmes
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 84, July 1980 - April, 1981

Description: The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 483.
Date: 1980/1981
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Historic Matagorda County, Volume 1

Description: First volume describing the history of Matagorda County, Texas, written in two parts with supplementary reference information. Part 1 includes sixteen chapters that outline the general background of the county and information for each time period from European exploration through the Texas sesquicentennial (1986). Part 2 provides more detailed information about the communities, organizations and businesses, and religion and education. Index starts on page 711.
Date: 1986
Creator: Matagorda County Book Committee
Partner: Palacios Area Historical Association

History of Baytown

Description: A history the Baytown area from its settlement through 1945. The book includes maps and photographs. Index starts on page 148.
Date: 1986
Creator: Henson, Margaret Swett
Partner: Sterling Municipal Library

Eanes: Portrait of a Community

Description: This book describes the history of the Eanes community area. It discusses the geology and Native American history, as well as an overview of the community's start in the mid-1800s and development through 1986.
Date: 1986
Creator: Vance, Linda
Partner: Westbank Community Library District

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 91, July 1987 - April, 1988

Description: The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 583.
Date: 1987/1988
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 92, July 1988 - April, 1989

Description: The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 653.
Date: 1989
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Heritage, Volume 4, Number 3, Winter 1986

Description: Quarterly publication containing articles related to the preservation of historic artifacts and sites in Texas. Feature articles discuss various aspects of Texas history and heritage, often highlighting museums and collections within the state. Other regular sections include book reviews and current preservation news.
Date: 1986
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation

Heritage, Volume 5, Number 1, Spring 1987

Description: Quarterly publication containing articles related to the preservation of historic artifacts and sites in Texas. Feature articles discuss various aspects of Texas history and heritage, often highlighting museums and collections within the state. Other regular sections include book reviews and current preservation news.
Date: Spring 1987
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation

Heritage, Volume 5, Number 2, Summer 1987

Description: Quarterly publication containing articles related to the preservation of historic artifacts and sites in Texas. Feature articles discuss various aspects of Texas history and heritage, often highlighting museums and collections within the state. Other regular sections include book reviews and current preservation news.
Date: Summer 1987
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation

Heritage, Volume 6, Number 1, Spring 1988

Description: Quarterly publication containing articles related to the preservation of historic artifacts and sites in Texas. Feature articles discuss various aspects of Texas history and heritage, often highlighting museums and collections within the state. Also included are book reviews, current preservation news, and a listing of historical museums in Texas.
Date: Spring 1988
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation

Las Sabinas, Volume 10, Number 1, January 1984

Description: Quarterly publication of the Orange County Historical Society discussing the history of the area and genealogy of residents through essays; oral histories; newspaper articles; letters; records of births, marriages, and deaths; photographs; cemetery records; court proceedings and public records; family Bible entries; and other historical documents.
Date: January 1984
Creator: Orange County Historical Society (Tex.)
Partner: Orange County Historical Society

Las Sabinas, Volume 11, Number 2, April 1985

Description: Quarterly publication of the Orange County Historical Society discussing the history of the area and genealogy of residents through essays; oral histories; newspaper articles; letters; records of births, marriages, and deaths; photographs; cemetery records; court proceedings and public records; family Bible entries; and other historical documents.
Date: April 1985
Creator: Orange County Historical Society (Tex.)
Partner: Orange County Historical Society
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