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Indian Tribes of the Lower Mississippi Valley and Adjacent Coast of the Gulf of Mexico

Book describing various tribes of the lower Mississippi Valley and adjacent coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Includes information on: the tribes' locations; dress and ornaments; tattooing; arts and industries; economic life; medicine; birth, education, and the division of labor; games; etiquette; marriage; social organization; feasts; war; funeral ceremonies; religions; and origin of the tribe.

Date: 1911

Creator: Swanton, John Reed

Partner: UNT Libraries

Year book of the Dallas Architectural Club and catalogue of its first annual exhibition : held at the Jefferson Hotel, Dallas, February eleventh to eighteenth, 1922

The Yearbook of the Dallas Architectural Club and a catalogue of its first annual exhibition, held at the Jefferson Hotel, Dallas. Includes lists of the club's members, and many photos and illustrations of buildings designed by the members.

Date: 1922

Creator: Dallas Architectural Club.

Partner: UNT Libraries

Proceedings of the Senate and Documents Relative to Texas, from which the Injunction of Secrecy Has Been Removed

Record of 1844 Senate Proceedings.

Date: 1844

Creator: United States. Congress. Senate.

Partner: UNT Libraries

Message from the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress at the Commencement of the First Session of the Twenty-Ninth Congress.

Presidential address to the 1845 Congress.

Date: 1845

Creator: United States. Congress. Senate.

Partner: UNT Libraries

Congressional Globe (Permanent Edition) Volume 85: 28th Congress, 2nd session, Appendix

Congressional debates and proceedings regarding the annexation of Texas to the United States of America. Only selected pages of the Congressional Globe are reproduced here.

Date: December 31, 1845

Creator: United States. Congress.

Partner: UNT Libraries

Speech of Hon. Wm. Lowndes Yancey, of Alabama, on the annexation of Texas to the United States, delivered in the House of Representatives, Jan. 7, 1845.

A passionate speech supporting the annexation of Texas, given to the House of Representatives.

Date: 1845

Creator: Yancey, William Lowndes

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Massacre on the Nueces River; story of a Civil War tragedy.

Account of the battle from two participants, Williams on the Confederate side and Sansom with the Union.

Date: unknown

Creator: Williams, R. H. & Sansom, John W.

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Life of J. W. Holston

Handwritten manuscript by John Willis Holston. Chronicles his family's journey to Texas from Mississippi in 1869. Includes stories from his days as a cowboy on a cattle drive, and his two year service as a Texas Ranger.

Date: 1930~

Creator: Holston, John Willis

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The Journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and His Companions From Florida to the Pacific, 1528-1536

Translation of the original narrative by Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca, about his trip across North America, as well as historical notes and supporting documentation, such as other personal accounts.

Date: 1922

Creator: Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Alvar, active 16th century & Bandelier, Adolph Francis Alphonse, 1840-1914

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Warriors of Color

This text is a compilation of genealogical information regarding 63 African-American "Buffalo Soldiers" enlisted in the U.S. Army. The entries include biographical notes, timelines, and transcripts of documents related to service in the military and life afterward. Index starts on page 520.

Date: 1995

Creator: Sayre, Harold Ray

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Booming Mexia in the Roaring 20's

Compilation of articles published during 1955 in The Waco-Times Herald, written by Nanine Simmons about the history of Mexia, Texas and focusing on the oil boom in the 1920s. The author includes a preface regarding the sources of her information and editorial notes for some of the articles to provide more context.

Date: March 1955

Creator: Simmons, Nanine

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From a Southern Porch

A fictional account of Southern life by teacher, folklorist, and writer, Dorothy Scarborough.

Date: 1919

Creator: Scarborough, Dorothy, 1878-1935

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A Study of Rural Schools in Travis County, Texas

Book describing the economic conditions, social conditions, finances, facilities and curriculum in Travis County Schools.

Date: December 1, 1916

Creator: Davis, Edward Everett, 1881-

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Our stories: the Medicine Mound settlers' community scrapbook

This book contains some Medicine Mound family histories, extracts of news stories from the Quanah Tribune-Chief, and stories from citizens.

Date: 1997

Creator: Neal, Bill

Partner: UNT Libraries

To Become a Texian: The Letters and Journeys of Caroline Cox Morgan and Her Family, 1839-1857

Edited collection of transcribed letters written to and from Caroline Cox Morgan with the addition of contextual information and notes about the family history. Index starts on page 172.

Date: 1997

Creator: Peel, Ann & Morgan, Caroline Cox

Partner: UNT Libraries

The Cuban and Porto Rican campaigns

This book covers the organization of warships during the Spanish American War, and discusses the battles in Cuba and Puerto Rico. Also mentioned in the book are the Rough Riders, General Miles, General Shafter, General Wheeler, General Sumner, Colonel Wood, General Young, the Red Cross, General Wilson, Key West, Admiral Sampson, Captain Chadwick, General Kent, General Lawton, Buena Ventura, Ensign Curtin, Captain Paget, Commander Davis, General Breckinridge, and General Chaffee.

Date: 1898

Creator: Davis, Richard Harding

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Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor

Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor; beautifully illustrated with views from the scenes of his early life in his beloved "Happy Valley." Introductory. "A memory," by De L. Rice.--"The fiddle and the bow."--The paradise of fools.--"Visions and dreams."--"Love, laughter and song."--"Sentiment."--"The old plantation."--Dixie.--Castles in the air.--Temptation.--Uncle Sam.--Addresses Tennessee centennial.--Notable speeches.--Love letters,

Date: 1912

Creator: Taylor, Robert Love

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Message of Governor O. B. Colquitt to the thirty-second legislature of Texas.

A message to Texas legislature about the economics of Texas, money issues within the government of Texas, Texas legislation, agriculture, and other issues pertaining to Texas.

Date: 1911

Creator: Colquitt, O. B.

Partner: UNT Libraries

Rules for the courts of Texas: adopted by order of the Supreme Court at Tyler on the first day of December, A.D. 1877: together with amendments thereto at various times up to the close of the Austin term, A.D. 1890

This book contains rules for the Supreme Court of the state of Texas. Also includes pictures of the justices of the Texas Supreme Court in 1846 and 1888.

Date: 1890

Creator: Morse, Charles S

Partner: UNT Libraries

Message of Gov. O. M. Roberts on appropriations and expenditures under the control of the governor to the seventeenth legislature of the state of of Texas, convened at the city of Austin, in regular session, January 11, 1881.

Message to the 17th Legislature, Jan, 1881.-Appropirations and expenditures under the control of the Governor.-The sale and exchange of lands.-On quarantine

Date: January 11, 1881

Creator: Roberts, Oran M.

Partner: UNT Libraries

The adventures of Big-Foot Wallace, the Texas ranger and hunter

Contains biographical information on Big-Foot Wallace.

Date: 1870

Creator: Duval, John C.

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A Pictorial History of Texas, From the Earliest Visits of European Adventurers, to A.D. 1879.

Illustrated history of Texas, organized into ten sections: [1] General Description of the Country, [2] Texas Under Spanish Domination, 1695--1820, [3] Colonization Under Mexican Domination, 1820--1834, [4] The Revolution, [5] The Republic, From 1837 to 1846, [6] Texas as a State, from 1847 to 1878, [7] Indians, [8] Biographies, [9] History -- Counties, and [10] Miscellaneous Items.

Date: 1879

Creator: Thrall, Homer S., 1819-1894

Partner: UNT Libraries

Message from the President of the United States to the two houses of Congress at the commencement of the Second Session of the Twenty-Eighth Congress. December 3, 1844.

Message: pp. [3]-18; Documents from the Department of State, accompanying the President's message ... : pp. [19]-112; Report of the Secretary of War; pp. [113]-129.

Date: 1844

Creator: United States. President (1841-1845 : Tyler)

Partner: UNT Libraries

Gammel's Rules of the Courts of Texas

A book containing Gammel's rules for the courts of Texas. Some of the court rules included are: briefing rules, Texas Supreme Court rules, Civil Appeals Court rules, Criminal Appeals Court rules, District and County Court rules, and rules for being admitted to the Bar.

Date: 1922

Creator: Moffett, James William

Partner: UNT Libraries

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Indian Tribes of the Lower Mississippi Valley and Adjacent Coast of the Gulf of Mexico

Year book of the Dallas Architectural Club and catalogue of its first annual exhibition : held at the Jefferson Hotel, Dallas, February eleventh to eighteenth, 1922

Proceedings of the Senate and Documents Relative to Texas, from which the Injunction of Secrecy Has Been Removed

Message from the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress at the Commencement of the First Session of the Twenty-Ninth Congress.

Congressional Globe (Permanent Edition) Volume 85: 28th Congress, 2nd session, Appendix

Speech of Hon. Wm. Lowndes Yancey, of Alabama, on the annexation of Texas to the United States, delivered in the House of Representatives, Jan. 7, 1845.

Massacre on the Nueces River; story of a Civil War tragedy.

Life of J. W. Holston

The Journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and His Companions From Florida to the Pacific, 1528-1536

Warriors of Color

Booming Mexia in the Roaring 20's

From a Southern Porch

A Study of Rural Schools in Travis County, Texas

Our stories: the Medicine Mound settlers' community scrapbook

To Become a Texian: The Letters and Journeys of Caroline Cox Morgan and Her Family, 1839-1857

The Cuban and Porto Rican campaigns

Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor

Message of Governor O. B. Colquitt to the thirty-second legislature of Texas.

Rules for the courts of Texas: adopted by order of the Supreme Court at Tyler on the first day of December, A.D. 1877: together with amendments thereto at various times up to the close of the Austin term, A.D. 1890

Message of Gov. O. M. Roberts on appropriations and expenditures under the control of the governor to the seventeenth legislature of the state of of Texas, convened at the city of Austin, in regular session, January 11, 1881.

The adventures of Big-Foot Wallace, the Texas ranger and hunter

A Pictorial History of Texas, From the Earliest Visits of European Adventurers, to A.D. 1879.

Message from the President of the United States to the two houses of Congress at the commencement of the Second Session of the Twenty-Eighth Congress. December 3, 1844.

Gammel's Rules of the Courts of Texas