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Elm Fork Echoes Bicentennial Album, July 1976

Description: Album published by the Peters Colony Historical Society of Dallas County, Texas documenting the history of the area in honor of the United States bicentennial (1776-1976). It includes annotated photographs of people and places related to Dallas County, Texas; name index starts on page 77.
Date: July 1976
Creator: Peters Colony Historical Society of Dallas County, Texas
Partner: Carrollton Public Library

Inventory of County Records: Wood County Courthouse

Description: Annotated inventory of records documenting the history of Wood County, housed in the Wood County Courthouse (Quitman, Texas), including an overview of the county government offices. Index starts on page 129.
Date: 1976
Creator: Patterson, Thaxson; Ferrier, Douglas & Neher, Paul
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Wood County, 1850-1900

Description: This text gives an overview of Wood County, Texas from roughly 1850 to 1900. It includes historical sketches of various aspects of life in the county as well as anecdotes. Genealogical information and documentation are also included for pioneer families in the area.
Date: 1976
Creator: Wood County Historical Society
Partner: UNT Libraries

Inventory of county records, Delta County courthouse, Cooper, Texas

Description: Inventory of the records of Delta County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners' Court, County Clerk, County Court, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, and School Superintendent. Also includes a listing of Delta County Records and an index.
Date: 1976
Creator: Ferrier, Douglas M. & Harrell, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Inventory of county records, Bell County courthouse, Belton, Texas

Description: Inventory of records of Bell County housed in the Bell County courthouse in Belton and in the courthouse annex in Temple, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners' Court, County Clerk, County Court, County Attorney, District Clerk, District Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, Auditor, School Superintendent, Surveyor, and Engineer. Also provides a lis… more
Date: 1976
Creator: Smith, Stewart D. & Jarczewski, David W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

The History of Frisco 1902-1976

Description: Compiled history of Frisco, Texas including information about its origins and founding, prominent historic persons in the community, schools and churches, and other information about life in the city.
Date: April 1976
Creator: Frisco Bicentennial Society
Partner: Frisco Public Library

Inventory of county records, Parker County courthouse, Weatherford, Texas

Description: Inventory of records of Parker County housed in the Parker County courthouse in Weatherford. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk, County Court, County Attorney, District Clerk, District Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, Auditor, and School Superintendent. Also provides a list of Parker County Records and an index.
Date: 1976
Creator: Ferrier, Douglas; Fortin, Maurice G.; Hlavenka, Ann; Pels, Teresa; Rishe, Sharon; Thomson, Robert et al.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

The History and Treasures of St. David's Church

Description: This text discusses the history of St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas and various important members, in two parts. According to the summary on the book flap: "Part I, a detailed account of the Church's founders and its clergy, is enlivened by incidents both tragic and humorous....Part II gives a description and analysis of most of the Church's treasures, including its quaint stained glass windows."
Date: 1976
Creator: Tanner, Daisy Barrett
Partner: St. David’s Episcopal Church

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

Two Hundred and Fifty Years: History of Alto, Texas, 1686-1936

Description: This text is a compilation of research regarding the history of Alto, Texas and creative poetry about the town. It includes biographical information about pioneers and influential people in the history of the town; the origins of Alto and development of schools and churches; historic notes about the Cherokee Indians and fighting that took place in the area; and other historical aspects of the area. A postscript, including a glossary, starts on page 37.
Date: 1976
Creator: Cole, Nell M.
Partner: Cherokeean Herald

Las Sabinas, Volume 2, Number 3, July 1976

Description: Quarterly publication of the Orange County Historical Society discussing the history of the area and genealogy of residents through essays; oral histories; newspaper articles; letters; records of births, marriages, and deaths; photographs; cemetery records; court proceedings and public records; family Bible entries; and other historical documents.
Date: July 1976
Creator: Orange County Historical Society (Tex.)
Partner: Orange County Historical Society

Las Sabinas, Volume 2, Number 4, October 1976

Description: Quarterly publication of the Orange County Historical Society discussing the history of the area and genealogy of residents through essays; oral histories; newspaper articles; letters; records of births, marriages, and deaths; photographs; cemetery records; court proceedings and public records; family Bible entries; and other historical documents.
Date: October 1976
Creator: Orange County Historical Society (Tex.)
Partner: Orange County Historical Society
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