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"Surrounded by Dangers of All Kinds": The Mexican War Letters of Lieutenant Theodore Laidley

Description: This book contains a collection of letters written by Lieutenant Theodore Thadeus Sobieski (T. T. S.) Laidley between 1845 and 1848. The letters discuss life as a soldier during the Mexican War; most of the letters were written from various stations in Mexico. Each letter is bracketed by editorial commentary on the historical context and the collection is prefaced by a brief biography of Laidley's life prior to the first letter. Index starts on page 179.
Date: 1997
Creator: McCaffrey, James M., 1946- & Laidley, Theodore, 1822-1886.
Partner: UNT Press

From Slave to Statesman: The Legacy of Joshua Houston, Servant to Sam Houston

Description: This biography discusses the life of Joshua Houston starting at around twelve years of age until his death in 1902. The text includes commentary on the historical context of his life and anecdotal accounts. Index starts on page 259.
Date: 1993
Creator: Prather, Patricia Smith, 1943- & Monday, Jane Clements, 1941-
Partner: UNT Press

In the Line of Duty: Reflections of a Texas Ranger Private

Description: This book contains a series of anecdotes about Lewis Rigler's life, focusing on his time as a law enforcement officer in Texas. He discusses his life growing up, various cases that he worked on as a Texas Ranger, and general observations that he gained from his job. Index starts on page 181.
Date: 1995
Creator: Rigler, Lewis C., 1914- & Rigler, Judyth Wagner
Partner: UNT Press

Both Sides of the Border: A Scattering of Texas Folklore

Description: Collection of Tex-Mex folklore and related essays, including papers presented at Texas Folklore Society meetings. The book is organized into four topical categories: I. Remembering Our Ancestors, II. Texas-Mexican Folklore, III. Miscellaneous Memorabilia, and IV. The Family Saga (Cont'd).
Date: November 15, 2004
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward & Untiedt, Kenneth L.
Partner: UNT Press

Directory of the City of Fort Worth 1907-08

Description: Directory for Fort Worth, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains "the Present State, County and City Governments, County Officials of Texas, Giving Date of Organization of of Each County as also County Seat; List of Counties, Judicial Districts, District Judges and Clerks, and Time of Holding Courts in all Counties in Texas; Representative, Senatorial, Congressional and … more
Date: 1907
Creator: Morrison & Fourmy Directory Co.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Directory of the City of Fort Worth 1902-1903

Description: Directory for Fort Worth, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains "the Present State, County and City Governments, County Officials of Texas, Giving Date of Organization of Each County, as also County Seat; List of Counties, Judicial Districts, District Judges and Clerks, and Time of Holding Courts in all Counties in Texas; Representative, Senatorial, Congressional and Su… more
Date: 1902
Creator: Morrison & Fourmy Directory Co.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Fort Worth City Directory 1916

Description: Directory for Fort Worth, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains "a miscellaneous directory of state, county and city governments, educational institutions, churches, banks, secret and benevolent societies, etc., a street guide and householders' directory, an alphabetically arranged list of business houses and private citizens, giving full names, occupation or pursuit, a… more
Date: 1916
Creator: R.L. Polk & Co.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Scrapbook: Watt Matthews Remembered]

Description: Scrapbook documenting the life of rancher Watt Matthews, including newspaper clippings, photographs, invitations, articles, and various other documents. Matthews managed Lambshead Ranch -- established by his parents --for many years and introduced various innovations during his lifetime.
Date: unknown
Partner: The Old Jail Art Center

[Scrapbook of Photographs and Notes Associated With Lionel Aulis Robinson, Jr., 1913]

Description: Scrapbook album of the early life of Lionel Aulis Robinson, Jr. (1915 - 1930). Inside of it are photographs and notes assumed to be written by the mother, May Harris Robinson, about his first day of school, the progression of his height and weight, his christening, etc.
Date: 1913
Creator: Von Hartmann, Evelyn
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

Life and career of Senator Robert Love Taylor (Our Bob)

Description: Biography of Robert (Bob) Love Taylor, a senator during the 46th Congress, who later served as governor of Tennessee. It includes recollections around the Civil War and other parts of his life including his time in school and his work as a newspaper editor.
Date: 1913
Creator: Taylor, James Patton; Taylor, Alf A. & Taylor, Hugh L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Comfort Women in Comfort History

Description: 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

Ernst Hermann Altgelt: Founder of Comfort, Texas

Description: Book about Ernst Hermann Altgelt, the founder of Comfort, Texas. It includes information about Altgelt and his family, and information about the establishment of the city.
Date: 2010
Creator: Stewart, Anne & Stewart, Mike
Partner: Anne and Mike Stewart Collection

Miss Lillie's Guest Book

Description: Guest book from the French Legation Museum (formerly the Republic of Texas French Embassy) containing the signatures of visitors as well as their towns of origin and dates that they visited the museum. There is a photograph of the museum on the front with a caption explaining its origins. Additionally, there is a newspaper clipping pasted into the book before the start of the register from 1924 entitled "The Register At The French Embassy" describing the history of the guest book.
Date: unknown
Partner: French Legation Museum

Mineola: the first 100 years

Description: This book documents the history of the first one hundred years of the city of Mineola, Texas, which is located in Wood County. The book includes information about the creation and organization of the city, the establishment of railroads, local businesses, churches and schools, as well as information about the local citizens of Mineola.
Date: 1973
Partner: UNT Libraries

Texas Family Secrets

Description: Collection of stories by forty local writers describing family histories and anecdotes in the Grayson County, Texas area. Each story is preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author.
Date: 1997
Creator: Lincecum, Jerry Bryan & Redshaw, Peggy A.
Partner: Austin College

Grayson County Reminiscences: The First 150 Years, 1846-1996

Description: Collection of stories by forty-two local writers describing family histories and anecdotes in the Grayson County, Texas area. Each story is preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author.
Date: 1996
Creator: Lincecum, Jerry Bryan
Partner: Austin College

More Texas Family Secrets

Description: A collection of reminiscences, each preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author.
Date: 2003
Creator: Lincecum, Jerry Bryan & Redshaw, Peggy A.
Partner: Austin College

The Mullin-Kille and Banner Brownwood, Texas Con Survey City Directory, 1947

Description: Directory for Brownwood, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains "an alphabetical directory and cosmopolitan telephone directory of all residents over eighteen with detailed information concerning each; a civic section of local interest and a numerical telephone directory. A complete buyers' guide and business directory with special listings for nationally advertised brand… more
Date: 1947
Creator: Mullin-Kille Company
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

The Mullin-Kille and Bulletin Brownwood, Including Early Texas, Con Survey City Directory, 1961

Description: Directory for Brownwood, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains "an alphabetical directory and cosmopolitan telephone directory of all residents over eighteen with detailed information concerning each; a civic section of local interest and a numerical telephone directory. A complete buyers' guide and business directory with special listings for nationally advertised brand… more
Date: 1961
Creator: Mullin-Kille Con Survey
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

Brownwood City Directory, 1925

Description: Directory for Brownwood, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory supplement contains "a miscellaneous directory of state, county and city governments, post offices in Texas, educational institutions, churches, secret and benevolent societies, etc., a street guide and householders' directory, an alphabetically arranged list of business houses and private citizens, giving full names,… more
Date: 1925
Creator: John F. Worley Directory Co.
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

Worley's Brownwood (Texas) City Directory, 1929-1930

Description: Directory for Brownwood, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory supplement contains "an alphabetical directory of business concerns and private citizens, a street and avenue guide and directory of householders, and much information of a miscellaneous character; also a complete classified business directory, 'The Buyers' Guide.'" The general index begins on page 11 and the index to… more
Date: 1929
Creator: John F. Worley Directory Co.
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

The Mullin-Kille and Banner Brownwood, Texas Con Survey City Directory, 1949

Description: Directory for Brownwood, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory supplement contains "an alphabetical directory and cosmopolitan telephone directory of all residents over eighteen with detailed information concerning each; a civic section of local interest and a numerical telephone directory. A complete buyers' guide and classified business directory with special listings for natio… more
Date: 1949
Creator: Mullin-Kille Company
Partner: Howard Payne University Library
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