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[Transcript of Letter from J. L. Halbert to Fanny Halbert - June 17, 1862]

Description: Transcript of letter from Captain J. L. Halbert to his wife, Fanny Halbert, dated July 29, 1862, sent from Camp Daniel near Tyler, Texas. The letter describes the landscape of Camp Daniel, including a spring nearby, and gives some rumors regarding the happenings of the war (Civil War).
Date: August 2008
Creator: Albritton, Helen
Partner: Pearce Museum at Navarro College

[Transcript of Letter from J. L. Halbert to Fanny Halbert - December 13, 1864]

Description: Transcript of letter from J. L. Halbert to his wife, Fanny Halbert, dated December 12, 1864. The letter gives an update on his health as well as instructions regarding her possible acquisition of a servant, and includes a few rumors he has heard regarding the war (Civil War).
Date: October 2008
Creator: Albritton, Helen
Partner: Pearce Museum at Navarro College

Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 20, Number 1, Spring, 2008

Description: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Dallas Goes to War: Life on the Homefront."
Date: 2008
Creator: Dallas Heritage Village
Partner: Dallas Historical Society

Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 20, Number 2, Fall, 2008

Description: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Four Educators: Four Independent Spirits."
Date: 2008
Creator: Dallas Heritage Village
Partner: Dallas Historical Society

Collin Chronicles, Volume 28, Number 1 & 2, 2007/2008

Description: The society solicits unpublished Collin County related material. Emphasis is placed on source material, such as: Bible records, Church and Lodge records, Cemetery and Funeral Home records, Military records, Newspaper clippings, obituaries, old letters, maps and diaries, school, tax, voter and jury lists.
Date: 2008
Creator: Collin County Genealogical Society
Partner: Collin County Genealogical Society

Collin Chronicles, Volume 28, Number 3 & 4, 2007/2008

Description: The society solicits unpublished Collin County related material. Emphasis is placed on source material, such as: Bible records, Church and Lodge records, Cemetery and Funeral Home records, Military records, Newspaper clippings, obituaries, old letters, maps and diaries, school, tax, voter and jury lists.
Date: 2008
Creator: Collin County Genealogical Society
Partner: Collin County Genealogical Society

Las Sabinas, Volume 34, Number 1, 2008

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. Index starts on page 62.
Date: 2008
Creator: Orange County Historical Society (Tex.)
Partner: Orange County Historical Society

Heritage, 2008, 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: 2008
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation

Las Sabinas, Volume 34, Number 2, 2008

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. Index starts on page 49.
Date: 2008
Creator: Orange County Historical Society (Tex.)
Partner: Orange County Historical Society

Heritage, 2008, Volume 1

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: 2008
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation

The Dallas Journal, Volume 54, 2008

Description: Annual publication containing genealogical information about families in Dallas, Texas and the surrounding area, including family histories, lists of records (births, deaths, registration, etc.), correspondence, and other documentation. Name index begins on page 104.
Date: October 2008
Creator: Dallas Genealogical Society
Partner: Dallas Genealogical Society

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
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