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Texas: Its Geography, Natural History and Topography

Description: Reprint of statements by William Kennedy (in an English edition) regarding his experiences and opinions on the Republic of Texas. It also includes a copy of the field notes and survey journals kept by A. Le Grand (pp. 105-115) to provide additional context.
Date: 2017
Creator: Kennedy, William, 1799-1849
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Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
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World's Longest History Lesson: Unit 11. Rise of the Republic (ASL Interpretation)

Description: American Sign Language interpretation of Dr. Torget's lecture on the founding of the Republic of Texas, covering: (1) What does the Republic mean to Texans?, (2) What Will Texas Become?, (3) Forming a Republic. Video contains picture-in-picture rendering of slides and original narration.
Date: 2018-08-24T21:10:01/2018-08-24T21:48:45
Duration: 39 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Torget, Andrew J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries
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World's Longest History Lesson: Unit 12. Republic of Texas (ASL Interpretation)

Description: American Sign Language interpretation of Dr. Torget's lecture on the Republic of Texas, covering: (1) Presidency of Sam Houston, (2) Failures of Houston, (3) Presidency of Mirabeau Lamar, (4) Failures of Lamar. Video contains picture-in-picture rendering of slides and original narration.
Date: 2018-08-24T21:48:55/2018-08-24T22:45:47
Duration: 57 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: Torget, Andrew J.
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Partner: UNT Libraries

The History of Texas; or, the Emigrant's, Farmer's, and Politician's Guide to the Character, Climate, Soil and Productions of That Country: Arranged Geographically from Personal Observation and Experience

Description: Book containing a history of Texas and acts as a guide to the area during period of Anglo colonization. Includes observations of the land, critiques of the people who lived there, and a translated Mexican Constitution. Index starts on page 339.
Date: 2017
Creator: Edward, David B. (David Barnett), 1790-1870
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Partner: Texas State Historical Association

The War in Texas; A Review of Facts and Circumstances, showing that this contest is a Crusade Against Mexico, set on foot by Slaveholders, Land Speculators, &c. In Order to Re-Establish, Extend, and Perpetuate the System of Slavery and the Slave Trade.

Description: Opinion piece describing the history and reasons for the Texas Revolution, including the position that it was intended to support slavery in Texas.
Date: 2017
Creator: Lundy, Benjamin, 1789-1839
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Merchant to the Republic

Description: Biographical account of the Dieterich Family's life in Texas from around 1834 to 1860, including details concerning the Santa Fe Expedition. Index begins on page 207.
Date: 2018
Creator: Bonham, Dora Dieterich, 1902-
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Partner: UNT Libraries

History of the Revolution in Texas, Particularly of the War of 1835 & '36; Together With the Latest Geographical, Topographical, and Statistical Accounts of the Country, From the Most Authentic Sources. Also, an Appendix.

Description: Book outlining the history of the Texas Revolution and a description of Texas geography, with a map, as well as an appendix containing personal accounts and text excerpts about specific events.
Date: 2017
Creator: Newell, Chester
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

History of Texas: From Its First Settlement in 1685 to Its Annexation to the United States in 1846, Volume 2

Description: Book describing Texas history; this second volume is broken into 14 chapters covering the start of the Republic of Texas in 1835 through annexation by the U.S. in 1846, with a number of appendices containing supplementary information.
Date: 2017
Creator: Yoakum, H. (Henderson K.), 1810-1856
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Cynthia Ann Parker

Description: Book examining the story of Cynthia Ann Parker, captured at age nine by Comanche Indians. This study looks at her life during her time with the Comanches, including her marriage to Peta Nocona, and her subsequent recapture by white soldiers when she was thirty-four.
Date: 2018
Creator: Jackson, Grace
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries

History of Texas: From Its First Settlement in 1685 to Its Annexation to the United States in 1846, Volume 1

Description: Book describing Texas history up to the time of annexation to the United States of America. This first volume is broken into 22 chapters covering the start of European immigration (roughly 1685) through the establishment of the Republic of Texas in 1835, with a number of appendices containing supplementary information.
Date: 2017
Creator: Yoakum, H. (Henderson K.), 1810-1856
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Biographical Encyclopedia of Texas

Description: Biographical view of Texas and its history including narratives of the individuals who helped shape Texas history and information about important point in history including: the pioneer days of Texas, Texas' transition from a Mexican state to being part of the United States, and the wars in which Texas citizens took part.
Date: 2017
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Heritage, 2019, Volume 3

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: 2019
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation

Texas Heritage, 2014, Volume 2

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: 2014
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation

[State Historical Survey Committee Marker: Grayson County]

Description: Photograph of the State Historical Survey Committee marker for Grayson County in Sherman, Texas. Text: In the mainstream of the Texas history for more than a century, this area was, in 1837, the site of Colonel Holland Coffee's Trading Post, a landmark structure at the Preston Bend Crossing of the Red River. It was a focal point beginning in 1842 for settlers of the important Peters Colony. In 1846 the county was created from part of Fannin County by the 1st State Legislature. It was named for … more
Date: 2011-12/2012-03
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

[Marker: Thompson House]

Description: Photograph of the marker for the Thompson House in Denison, Texas. Text: Built by Judge James G. Thompson in the early 1840's on the south bank of Red River at Preston Road. In 1942 it was bought by Ms. Nellie Chambers and moved east of Denison to save it from the advancing waters of the newly formed Lake Texoma. Upon her death, her heirs donated the home to the village. It was moved to its present location and restored in 1986.
Date: 2011-12/2012-03
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West
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