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The Farmer's Tale

Description: Handwritten autobiographical manuscript describing the author's thoughts and memories, starting with notes about the his father who was a farmer in Virginia. There appear to be several sections, including one labeled "To my MOTHER November 1st 1848"; that section is also signed by C. B. Moore. A portion of the pages near the lower-right corner is missing and several pages at the end of the booklet are blank. Some text on the cover is repeated on the first page.
Date: 1848~
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

A Lecture on Sectarian Influence in Schools, and on the Sabbath and Sunday Mail Question.

Description: Text of a speech given by J. A. Stewart regarding sectarian influence in schools, mail delivery on Sunday. Contents: The Author's Habit of Thought and his Religion; Reason and Sophistry--A Contrast; Sectarian Influence in Schools; Sabbath Desecration, or Sunday Mails and Monday Elections; The Records of Heaven, or the Vision of Boards, a Poetic Dream.
Date: 1859
Creator: Stewart, J. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

An Account of the Early History of Surgery in Texas

Description: Text of the presidential address given at the Texas Surgical Society meeting held in Fort Worth on October 16, 1932. It discusses the early history of surgery in Texas, including the development of the specialty, early surgical procedures, the first medical associations and organizations, and discussions of notable Texas surgeons.
Date: October 1932
Creator: Singleton, Albert Olin, 1882-1947
Partner: Moody Medical Library, UT

An Account of the Early History of Surgery in Texas

Description: Text of the presidential address given at the Texas Surgical Society meeting held in Fort Worth on October 16, 1932. It discusses the early history of surgery in Texas, including the development of the specialty, early surgical procedures, the first medical associations and organizations, and discussions of notable Texas surgeons.
Date: October 1932
Creator: Singleton, Albert Olin, 1882-1947
Partner: Moody Medical Library, UT

[Peters' Colony Flyer]

Description: Flyer from the Texan Emigration and Land Company addressing a raid of its offices that occurred in July of 1852. The flyer attempts to assuage the colonists' fears that the company plans to invalidate their claims. It also condemns the raiders who stole the colonists' claim paperwork.
Date: 1852
Creator: Texan Emigration and Land Company
Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

Lower Valley School Reunion

Description: Pamphlet from the first reunion of Lower Valley School alumni which includes the program from the even, and text containing a history of the Lower Valley School and surrounding community as well as a timeline of the known teachers who worked at the school and a list of school trustees.
Date: 1987
Partner: Northeast Lakeview College

Polly Texas Pioneers Association - Hard Copy Draft

Description: Preliminary draft of a pamphlet describing the life of José Policarpo (Polly) Rodríguez and the town of Polly, Texas.
Date: 2011
Creator: Rodriguez, Rudi R.
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Round Rock Texas: Historic Chisholm Trail Country

Description: Pamphlet providing a brief overview of the history of Round Rock, Texas, with an emphasis on the period from the 1830s through 1870s, as well as information on the outlaw, Sam Bass, who died after a shootout in Round Rock on July 20, 1878.
Date: unknown
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

Echoes from the Past

Description: Brochure containing historical information and stories about the Presbyterian church in the southern portion of the United States. It was presented at the 1936 Spring meeting of the Presbytery of Brazos in old First Church, Galveston.
Date: Spring 1936
Creator: Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Presbytery of Brazos.
Partner: Westbank Community Library District

Footsteps Across The Years

Description: Compilation of historical information about events happening in and around Kerrville, Texas, coinciding with national events or historical periods. It includes a list, at the end, of persons or families that moved to Kerrville before 1925 and still had descendants living in the county at the time of publication.
Date: March 1976
Creator: Furman, Elizabeth
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Coryell County Centennial

Description: Program containing historical photographs of businesses and people in Coyrell County, Texas. It also includes advertisements from the area's businesses.
Date: 1954
Creator: Gatesville Chamber of Commerce
Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

A Supplement to the Centennial Story of the First Baptist Church

Description: Booklet containing biographies of members of the First Baptist Church of Gatesville, Texas, as well as information regarding the church's programs and organization.
Date: 1956
Creator: First Baptist Church
Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

Round Rock, Texas, 1840-1965

Description: Booklet compiled for Round Rock's centennial celebration on July 10, 1965 that includes a history of Round Rock, as well as groupings of photographs covering education, religion, the library, and past and present local businesses and banks. A list of Round Rock pioneers can be seen on pages 11-12 and a map of the city can be seen adorning the cover.
Date: 1965
Creator: Round Rock Chamber of Commerce
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

True Story of Sam Bass the Outlaw

Description: Small booklet published for the Sam Bass Cafe that includes lyrics to the Sam Bass Song, a biographic retelling of the Sam Bass Story, and a brief description f Round Rock, Texas. Part of the booklet appears to be from a letter, and an the author and publisher of the booklet are unknown, although the author claims to be the child of Captain Jack McCulloch of the Texas Rangers. He or she also refers to Benjamin McCulloch, a Texas Ranger and later Confederate war general killed at Pea Ridge, Arka… more
Date: [1937..]
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

An Account of the Early History of Surgery in Texas

Description: Text of the presidential address given at the Texas Surgical Society meeting held in Fort Worth on October 16, 1932. It discusses the early history of surgery in Texas, including the development of the specialty, early surgical procedures, the first medical associations and organizations, and discussions of notable Texas surgeons.
Date: October 1932
Creator: Singleton, Albert Olin, 1882-1947
Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries
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