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True Story of Sam Bass the Outlaw

Description: Small booklet published for the Sam Bass Cafe that includes lyrics to the Sam Bass Song, a biographic retelling of the Sam Bass Story, and a brief description f Round Rock, Texas. Part of the booklet appears to be from a letter, and an the author and publisher of the booklet are unknown, although the author claims to be the child of Captain Jack McCulloch of the Texas Rangers. He or she also refers to Benjamin McCulloch, a Texas Ranger and later Confederate war general killed at Pea Ridge, Arka… more
Date: [1937..]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet

War Department Application for Family Allowances

Description: A military form filled out by John Loving to have part of his pay as a member of the 20th Bomb Wing sent to his parents, Hattie M. Loving and Sam E. Loving. The back page lists Sam P. Loving as an immediate family member serving in the military at the same time, and thee form is signed by 2nd Lieutenant Richard L. Moore.
Date: January 2, 1943
Creator: Loving, John Malcolm
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document

[Sam Bass Headstone Postcard]

Description: Postcard with a photo of the headstone of infamous outlaw, Sam Bass, seen featured on the front. Text on the back of the postcard describes the outlaw's crimes and death, as well as the slow destruction of the headstone and community efforts to replace it.
Date: [1949..1955]
Creator: Sam Bass Cafe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard

[Aerial Photograph of Round Rock, Texas]

Description: Black and white aerial photograph of Round Rock, Texas, taken facing south by southwest. US Highway 79 can be seen in the foreground running left to right (west to east) an intersecting with Mays Avenue, which runs from the lower right to the southern horizon in the distance. Downtown Round Rock can be seen in the left center of the photo, and a water tower can be seen in its midst. A note can be seen written on the back reads, "Picture made about 1950" along with Noel Grisham's signature in di… more
Date: 1950~
Creator: Douglas, Neal
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

A History of Round Rock, Texas, to 1879

Description: Paper documenting the history of Round Rock, Texas, for a university level histroy class, including coverage of geography, flora, Native American History, European exploration, businesses, educational and religious development, the Sam Bass shootout, and general settlement up until 1879. A bibliography begins on page 41. Notes can be seen from the writer's professor, Dr. Pool, throughout the paper, including at the top of the title page.
Date: July 1955
Creator: Jirasek, Clinton
Item Type: Refine your search to only Paper

[Nelson Merrell House Exterior]

Description: Photographs on contact sheet of the exterior of a home that once belonged to Captain Nelson Merrell. The first two photos show close up views of the two story home, while the third photo shows the home at a distance, surrounded by trees and a field or large yard. The top picture faces northeast, the middle faces northwest, and the bottom photo faces southeast.
Date: 1960?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.517764 -97.661546

[Nelson Merrell House Interior]

Description: Photographs on contact sheet of the interior of a home that once belonged to Captain Nelson Merrell. The top photo shows a view of a stair case, with a seating area seen to the left and a passage to another room seen in the background. The bottom photo shows a kitchen dining table, with a door frame seen to the left, and large wooden cabinet doors seen to the right. A metal shelf can be sen hung on the wall above the table.
Date: 1960?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.517731 -97.661541

[Views of Nelson Merrell House]

Description: Two photographs on contact sheet of the exterior of a home that once belonged to Captain Nelson Merrell. The first photo shows an entrance way with a column on each side, and in the second photo, a yard with shrubs and trees can be seen with the partial edge of the home in the fore ground, along with another wing of the building seen in the background. The top picture faces south, while the bottom faces southeast.
Date: 1960?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.517808 -97.661577

The First Annual Catalogue of the Officer and Students in Round Rock Institute For The Year 1886, Round Rock, Texas

Description: Booklet providing a history of the Round Rock Institute and information on boarding, examinations, certificates, and classes offered. A business directory is also included. Notes and underlining can be seen on the pages by Noel Grisham, who arranged and made copies of the material in 1963.
Date: 1963
Creator: Round Rock Institute
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet

History of the Palm Valley Lutheran Church

Description: Paper documenting the history of the Palm Valley Lutheran Church from 1836 to 1963, including information on membership, pastors, building programs, the cemetery, school, and notable events. A personal description of the family history of the author and his relation to the church can be seen on the last page.
Date: 1963?
Creator: Behrens, Teddy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Paper

Round Rock, Texas, 1840-1965

Description: Booklet compiled for Round Rock's centennial celebration on July 10, 1965 that includes a history of Round Rock, as well as groupings of photographs covering education, religion, the library, and past and present local businesses and banks. A list of Round Rock pioneers can be seen on pages 11-12 and a map of the city can be seen adorning the cover.
Date: 1965
Creator: Round Rock Chamber of Commerce
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet

Round Rock, Texas in Williamson County

Description: Report documenting the Round Rock area's geography, flora, Native American history, European exploration, role in stagecoach and cattle businesses, how the town received its name, and the general settlement of Round Rock. Each section contains its own bibliography, a map appears on page 7, and on page 17 is a list of pioneers copied from the 1965 centennial celebration book.
Date: [1965..]
Creator: Grisham, Noel
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report

[Andrew J. Nelson Farm in the Country]

Description: Photograph taken facing east of the Nelson family gathered on the back top and bottom porches of the farm house built by Andrew J. Nelson, whom can be seen sitting on the bottom porch. A label with text on the front mat of the photo reads, "A. J. Nelson Farm in the Country. Family on proch. Built by Mr. A. J. Nelson in 1854, stone hand sawed. Stone from Cedar Park. (Notice lightning rods on top of roof)". The text can be seen repeated in penciled handwriting on the back.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Carl Nelson at Desk in Nelson Hardware]

Description: Photograph of Carl Nelson, seen sitting at his desk center of frame inside of the Nelson Hardware and Lumber co. Building, which housed a hardware store and a private bank. Carl is labeled by handwriting on the photograph, and three unidentified men can be seen standing int he background. An open bank vault can be seen in the left foreground.
Date: 190X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Home of Andrew J. and Hedvig Nelson]

Description: Photograph taken facing northeast of a two story home with Victorian architectural features that belonged to Andrew J. Nelson. Writing seen on the front mat of the photo possibly reads, "House as Nelson House", while writing on the back states, "Given to Helen Swenson in 1981 by Lucille Krisch, Triggs and Trees Library".
Date: 190X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[Interior of Nelson Hardware and Lumber]

Description: Photograph of the interior of Nelson Hardware and Lumber. Several stoves for sale can be seen in the foreground, and six men and one child can be seen standing in various positions throughout the room. Merchandise lines the walls, and a sign for "Peter's Shells and Cartridges" can be seen in the upper left corner.
Date: 190X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

[J.A. Nelson & Co. Building Historic Marker Ceremony Dedication]

Description: Photograph taken facing west at a historic marker dedication ceremony for the J.A. Nelson & Company building. Handwriting on the back of the photo reads, "Dedication John A. Nelson Building, l to rt: unknown, Oliver Berglund, Gus Lundelius, Gus Sager, William M. Todd, Jr., unknown, Mrs. Cornforth - Dale Rickley 6-2011 JA Nelson Building".
Date: 1970
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.508850 -97.677587
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