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The LH7 Ranch in Houston's Shadow: The E.H. Marks' Legacy From Longhorns to the Salt Grass Trail

This book gives an overview of the history of the LH7 ranch, near Houston, Texas starting with the father of Emil Henry Marks, who founded the ranch. The chapters include biographical information of people in the Marks family and other people connected to the ranch as well as historical aspects of the ranch and the community. Index starts on page 217.

Date: 1991

Creator: Sizemore, Deborah Lightfoot

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Press

The WPA Dallas Guide and History

This book gives an overview of the city of Dallas, Texas including statistics about the people and businesses as well as background information regarding the government, businesses, and social aspects of the city. The book also gives information about tourism and points of interest in the city and in Dallas County. Index starts on page 421.

Date: 1992

Creator: Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the City of Dallas

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Press

[The Dallas Morning News article, January 14, 1992]

An article from The Dallas Morning News about Marla Price, former curator at the Modern Art Museum, being named the new director of the art museum. The article includes mention of her previous work as assistant curator at the National Gallery of Art in Washington and previous projects between the Modern Art Museum and Amon Carter and Kimbell Art Museums.

Date: January 14, 1992

Creator: The Dallas Morning News

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Alleyton, Texas: Back Door to the Confederacy

This book contains the history of Alleyton, Texas, which is located in Colorado County. The book includes information about the Alley family, the founding of Alleyton, reminiscences and recollections, as well as the establishment of railroads, local businesses, schools, and churches.

Date: 1993

Creator: Harrison, William H.

Item Type: Book

Partner: Nesbitt Memorial Library

The History of Texas; or, the Emigrant's, Farmer's, and Politician's Guide to the Character, Climate, Soil and Productions of That Country: Arranged Geographically from Personal Observation and Experience

Book containing a history of Texas and acts as a guide to the area during period of Anglo colonization. Includes observations of the land, critiques of the people who lived there, and a translated Mexican Constitution. Index starts on page 339.

Date: 1990

Creator: Edward, David B. (David Barnett), 1790-1870

Item Type: Book

Partner: Texas State Historical Association

A Cowman's Wife

Autobiographical anecdotes by Mary Rak about running a cattle ranch with her husband in Arizona. Index starts on page 293.

Date: 1993

Creator: Rak, Mary Kidder, 1879-1958

Item Type: Book

Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Texas Almanac, 1992-1993

The almanac covers general topics about the state of Texas including statistics for individual counties, history, wildlife, science, agriculture, expenditures, and weather, as well as discussions of legal and social issues of the time. The general index and advertisers index begin on page 626.

Date: 1991

Creator: Kingston, Mike

Item Type: Book

Partner: Texas State Historical Association

[Sarah Tilghman Hughes dedication plaque]

Photograph of a plaque commemorating the Judge Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room in Willis Library on the UNT campus. It reads "The Judge Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room established September 1996 to honor the leadership and works of Sarah Tilghman Hughes August 2, 1896 - April 23, 1985; 'It is the responsibility of every individual to measure up, to grow in concern for community, nation, and world, in order to assure any role whatever for individual freedom.' - Judge Hughes; As she believed, she lived… more

Date: 1996

Item Type: Photograph

Location: 33.210113 -97.148993

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

A History of Orange

This book explores the history of Orange, Texas through the eyes of Robert E. Russell. Spanning large parts of the nineteenth century, it includes information about historical events, trade, social customs, and genealogical records pertaining to Robert E. Russell. Numerous photographs and references compiled by Loren LeBlanc are also included.

Date: 1998

Creator: Orange County Historical Society (Tex.)

Item Type: Book

Partner: Orange County Historical Society

The Age, Volume 11, Number 7, July 1990

Monthly publication containing information related to Chambers County, Texas, including current events of the Chambers County Historical Commission, the Wallisville Heritage Park, and the Chambers County historical and genealogical societies; reprinted newspaper articles about county events and citizens; and historical news and records.

Date: July 1990

Creator: Wallisville Heritage Park (Organization)

Item Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

Partner: Chambers County Library System