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Ordnung und Regeln

Book containing the rules and regulations for the operation of the institutional property of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States.

Date: 1921

Creator: Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States. Board of Directors.

Partner: Concordia University Texas

Comfort Women in Comfort History

Book about the history of notable women in Comfort, Texas. The book discusses female school teachers, journalists, religious leaders, free thinkers, artists, authors, and other women who made significant contributions to the establishment of the city of Comfort.

Date: 2008

Creator: Stewart, Mike & Stewart, Anne

Partner: Anne and Mike Stewart Collection

Heinrich Weltner: Graphite Pencil Artist

Book about Heinrich Weltner, including a biography for Weltner, detailed information about his graphite drawings, and the genealogy of the Weltner family. The index begins on page 45.

Date: 2009

Creator: Stappenbeck, Herb & Funke, Patricia

Partner: Anne and Mike Stewart Collection

Seidenstickers in Texas Since 1855

Book containing a detailed family history for the Seidensticker family, who immigrated to Comfort, Texas from Germany in 1855. This book was compiled for the 2007 Seidensticker family reunion.

Date: 2007

Creator: Stewart, Anne

Partner: Anne and Mike Stewart Collection

Amerikanische Jagd- und Reiseabenteuer: aus meinem Leben in den westlichen Indianergebieten.

This German text recounts the author's adventures traveling the western United States over a sixteen-year period. The author describes his encounters with Native Americans and the natural environment, especially the animals he hunted. The book also includes illustrations made by the author during his travels.

Date: 1858

Creator: Armand, 1806-1889

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Das Cajütenbuch: oder nationale Charakteristiken.

This German text 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.

Date: 1846

Creator: Sealsfield, Charles, 1793-1864

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Die Tochter Tehuan's: oder Texas im vorigen Jahrhundert.

This German text is a work of fiction that paints a historical picture of life in Spanish Texas. The protagonist is a young Spanish immigrant, Don Hesu Navarro, who befriends Tehuan and his family. The action is centered around the San Jose Mission in San Antonio.

Date: 1866

Creator: Hoermann, Alto S. (Alto Sebastian), 1829-1867

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Die Vereinigten Staaten von Nordamerika: mit besonderer Rücksicht auf deutsche Auswanderung dahin

This German text is a contemporary history and description of the United States of America based on the author's first hand observations, written as a guide for German emigrants. According to the bookseller's note: "This book contains information about German travelers in the state of Texas. It includes discussions on the physical aspects of the land, natural products, Indians, the West, social life and customs throughout the state, as well as information about education, schools, and other st… more

Date: 1853

Creator: Menzel, Gottfried, 1798-

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 3]

This German text is the third of a three-part historical novel about German emigration to Texas. Through the novel's fictional characters, the author portrays a romantic version of German emigration to the United States, particularly Texas. Set in the mid- to late-1830s, the novel discusses the history of Texas from Spanish rule up to its time as an independent republic.

Date: 1841

Creator: Belani, H. E. R.

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 1]

This German text is the first of a three-part historical novel about German emigration to Texas. Through the novel's fictional characters, the author portrays a romantic version of German emigration to the United States, particularly Texas. Set in the mid- to late-1830s, the novel discusses the history of Texas from Spanish rule up to its time as an independent republic.

Date: 1841

Creator: Belani, H. E. R.

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Texas: mit besonderer Rücksicht auf deutsche Auswanderung und die physischen Verhältnisse des Landes nach eigener Beobachtung geschildert

This German text is an account of the author's travels in Texas from December, 1845 to April, 1847. The book describes Texas primarily from a natural history perspective, although the author recounts all aspects of his travels including interactions with Native Americans. According to the author, the book was written with German emigrants in mind.

Date: 1849

Creator: Roemer, Ferdinand, 1818-1891

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 2]

This German text is the second of a three-part historical novel about German emigration to Texas. Through the novel's fictional characters, the author portrays a romantic version of German emigration to the United States, particularly Texas. Set in the mid- to late-1830s, the novel discusses the history of Texas from Spanish rule up to its time as an independent republic.

Date: 1841

Creator: Belani, H. E. R.

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections