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History of the Revolution in Texas, Particularly of the War of 1835 & '36; Together With the Latest Geographical, Topographical, and Statistical Accounts of the Country, From the Most Authentic Sources. Also, an Appendix.

Description: Book outlining the history of the Texas Revolution and a description of Texas geography, with a map, as well as an appendix containing personal accounts and text excerpts about specific events.
Date: 2017
Creator: Newell, Chester
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Cynthia Ann Parker

Description: Book examining the story of Cynthia Ann Parker, captured at age nine by Comanche Indians. This study looks at her life during her time with the Comanches, including her marriage to Peta Nocona, and her subsequent recapture by white soldiers when she was thirty-four.
Date: 2018
Creator: Jackson, Grace
Partner: UNT Libraries

Heritage, 2018, 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: 2018
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation

[Marker: Louis Wilmouth]

Description: Photograph of the marker for Louis Wilmouth in Sadler, Texas. Text: A San Jacinto veteran - born in Kentucky, 1806 - died November 11, 1893. His wife Ellen Vittitoe Wilmouth died January 22, 1896.
Date: 2011-12/2012-03
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

[Texas Historical Commission Marker: The Rev. J. M. Binkley]

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for The Rev. J. M. Binkley (February 26, 1833 - January 13, 1916) in Sherman, Texas. Text: Jacob Monroe Binkley came to Texas from Tennessee in 1852. Before being licensed to preach in 1855 he was an effective orator for the cause of temperance. In 1859 he organized and was first pastor of the church later known as First United Methodist Church of Sherman. From 1865 until his death, the Rev. Mr. Binkley was a Methodist residing elder, retain… more
Date: 2011-12/2012-03
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

Biographical Encyclopedia of Texas

Description: Biographical view of Texas and its history including narratives of the individuals who helped shape Texas history and information about important point in history including: the pioneer days of Texas, Texas' transition from a Mexican state to being part of the United States, and the wars in which Texas citizens took part.
Date: 2017
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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World's Longest History Lesson: Unit 10. Revolution, Part 2 (ASL Interpretation)

Description: American Sign Language interpretation of Dr. Torget's lecture on the Texas Revolution (continued from part 1), covering: (3) Siege of the Alamo. Video contains picture-in-picture rendering of slides and original narration.
Date: 2018-08-24T19:18:10/2018-08-24T19:58:45
Duration: 40 minutes 46 seconds
Creator: Torget, Andrew J.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 22, Number 2, Fall 2010

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 "More Forgotten Stories."
Date: 2010
Creator: Dallas Historical Society
Partner: Dallas Historical Society

Fort Worth's Huge Deal: Unwinding Westside's Twisted Legend

Description: This book discusses Arlington Heights, a neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas that was founded in the late 1880s. It includes a history of the area and the development of the neighborhood, broken down by time periods. The preface includes information about the approach and methodology of the authors.
Date: 2010
Creator: Atkinson, Jim & Wood, Judy
Partner: Private Collection of Judy Wood and Jim Atkinson
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World's Longest History Lesson: Unit 10. Revolution, Part 1 (ASL Interpretation)

Description: American Sign Language interpretation of Dr. Torget's lecture on the Texas Revolution, covering: (1) Chaos of Late 1835, (2) Battle of San Antonio. Video contains picture-in-picture rendering of slides and original narration.
Date: 2018-08-24T17:55:49/2018-08-24T19:18:03
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 19 seconds
Creator: Torget, Andrew J.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Texas Heritage, 2012, 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: 2012
Creator: Texas Historical Foundation
Partner: Texas Historical Foundation
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World's Longest History Lesson: Unit 10. Revolution, Part 3 (ASL Interpretation)

Description: American Sign Language interpretation of Dr. Torget's lecture on the Texas Revolution (continued from part 2), covering: (3) Aftermath of the Siege of the Alamo, (4) Massacre at Goliad, (5) Runaway Scrape, (6) San Jacinto. Video contains picture-in-picture rendering of slides and original narration.
Date: 2018-08-24T19:58:51/2018-08-24T20:58:48
Duration: 1 hour 07 seconds
Creator: Torget, Andrew J.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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