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

Description: 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
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Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

The cabin book: or, sketches of life in Texas

Description: 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.
Date: 1844
Creator: Sealsfield, Charles, 1793-1864 & Mersch, Ch. Fr.
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Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

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

Description: 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
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Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

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

Description: 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-
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Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 3]

Description: 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.
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Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 1]

Description: 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.
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Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

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

Description: 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
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Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Verbands-Bote.

Description: This is a bound volume of newspapers published primarily in German, although there is significant English-language content as well. The publication was the official newsletter of the Katholischen Staats-Verbands (Catholic State Association of Texas) and contains many articles about association business and events, editorials, and letters to the editor. The publication contains information about the association's history and bylaws as well as yearly listings of association officers.
Date: 1919
Creator: Catholic Staats-Verband of Texas.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Newspaper
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Die Auswanderer nach Texas. [Part 2]

Description: 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.
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Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

High Yello Rose

Description: Play written by Sterling Houston about actions of American soldiers during the Texas Revolution.
Date: unknown
Creator: Houston, Sterling
Item Type: Refine your search to only Script
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Park area

Description: Photograph of a paved walkway bordered with low, orange brick walls at an amusement park. At left, the landscaping includes tall plants and trees; toward the right, there is a tree ringed by yellow flowers in front of a one-story building with a Spanish-style tile roof.
Date: October 1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Choir members posing in formation

Description: Photograph of choir members wearing long robes, posing in the shape of a treble clef in a grassy field. Stamped on the back: "D. Neil Darnell. First Baptist Church, 1200 9th Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301."
Date: 1968?
Creator: Jimmie Collier's Studio
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Roller coaster ride

Description: Photograph of white structural supports for a roller coaster, with several dips visible. Several cars are parked perpendicular next to the roller coaster on a stretch of pavement. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date: October 1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Himalaya ride

Description: Photograph of people standing in line for a ride called the Himalaya at an amusement park. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date: October 1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Skyride

Description: Photograph of Skyride drive station shelter at an unidentified amusement park, taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68. The mechanical drive of the ride and the main area where guests got on and off of the ride are partially visible behind barriers.
Date: October 1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

People at rest area in a park

Description: Photograph of a rest area in a park, filled with plants and shrubs in large planters and benches shaded by canopies. Two people are visible in the background, sitting on one of the benches underneath a canopy. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date: October 1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Entrance area to a park

Description: Photograph of a paved walkway leading to a ride entrance area at an amusement park. There are plants and tall trees on either side of the walkway, as well as low walls and trash cans. In the background there is a wooden western-style building with a grass/straw roof with signs directing visitors. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date: October 1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Outdoor stage

Description: Photograph of an outdoor stage, taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68. The seating area consists of multiple one-piece concrete benches that are arranged in a a terraced style along a slope. There is a large letter "G" above the stage.
Date: October 1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Texas tourism map

Description: A pictorial map showing some of the tourist attractions in the state of Texas. For example, the Alamo and Tower of the Americas are shown for San Antonio and some attractions in the cities of Dallas and Ft. Worth, Houston, and Corpus Christi are also pictured. The Mexican Olympics '68 is also mentioned.
Date: 1968?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections
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