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Historic plaque on grounds of Martin Co. Courthouse: Marienfeld

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Stanton, Texas. It reads: "Marienfeld. Former name of Stanton. Begun as German colony by 5 German Catholics from Kansas, who pitched tents here, near new Texas & Pacific Railroad in 1881. The site - with a water tank, section house, telegraph office - bore name Grelton, but settlers had it changed to Marienfeld - German for "Field of Mary". County was created 1876 and named for Wylie Martin, senator in Republic of Texas. When the county organized, town became … more
Date: August 6, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 32.13484981362423 -101.79249582537841
Partner: UNT Libraries

Seidenstickers in Texas Since 1855

Description: Book containing a detailed family history for the Seidensticker family, who immigrated to Comfort, Texas from Germany in 1855. This book was compiled for the 2007 Seidensticker family reunion.
Date: 2007
Creator: Stewart, Anne
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Anne and Mike Stewart Collection

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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation

Texas Heritage, Summer 2002

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. The theme for this issue is "Celebrating Texans."
Date: Summer 2002
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation
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[News Clip: Refugees]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about survivors of wars and refugees living in Dallas.
Date: January 24, 2008
Duration: 1 minute 22 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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