Brief History of the Balzen Family in Texas

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History of the Balzen family in Texas including narratives and family charts for the various branches of the family, and anecdotes about family members, with reproductions of the family brand, maps, and other supplementary materials. The text includes a number of handwritten corrections and additions.

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198 p. : ill., maps ; 29 cm.

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Balzen, Richard W. & Balzen, Martha C. July 14, 1982.

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This book is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2017 and was provided by the Castroville Public Library to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 461 times, with 5 in the last month. More information about this book can be viewed below.

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History of the Balzen family in Texas including narratives and family charts for the various branches of the family, and anecdotes about family members, with reproductions of the family brand, maps, and other supplementary materials. The text includes a number of handwritten corrections and additions.

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198 p. : ill., maps ; 29 cm.

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On cover: "Compiled and Written by Richard W. & Martha C. Balzen. Began before their visit to Germany 1972. Completed 1980, after their visit to E. Friesland 1978."

"This copy of the 'Brief History of the Balzen Family in Texas' was prepared 14 June 1982 at the request of Mrs. Connie Rihn for use in the Castroville Library as a reference work. Richard W. Balzen."

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This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials gives a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas over the past two centuries.

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Balzen, Richard W. & Balzen, Martha C. Brief History of the Balzen Family in Texas, book, July 14, 1982; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1121277/: accessed May 31, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Castroville Public Library.

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