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Historical Marker: Last Battle of the Civil War

Description: Photograph of a historical marker commemorating the last battle of the Civil War. The text reads: "At This Site -- The Last Battle of the Civil War, Known as Palmito Hill, was Fought by Confederate Troops Under Colonel John S. (Rip) Ford and Union Forces on May 13, 1865, 34 Days After Lee's Surrender at Appomatox -- Erected by the State of Texas -- 1936"
Date: June 24, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Location: 25.959591 -97.303384
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historical Marker: Battle of Palmito Ranch

Description: Photograph of historical marker entitled: "Battle of Palmito Ranch." Text reads: "The last land engagement of the Civil War was fought near this site on May 12-13, 1865, thirty-four days after Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox. Col. Theodore H. Barrett commanded Federal troops on Brazos Island 12 miles to the east. The Confederates occupied Fort Brown 12 miles to the west, commanded by Gen. James E. Slaughter and Col. John S. (Rip) Ford, whose troops had captured Fort Brown from the Fede… more
Date: June 24, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Location: 25.961608 -97.301511
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historical Marker: Site of Camp Belknap

Description: Photograph of Historical Marker entitled: "Site of Camp Belknap." Text reads: "In May 1846 when war was declared against Mexico, the U.S. Congress authorized the raising of 50,000 volunteer troops to supplement the regular U.S. Army. General Zachary Taylor was quickly inundated with volunteer soldiers arriving at Brazos Santiago, and was forced to place them in temporary encampments. Camp Belknap, located on this site, was established in the summer of 1846. The camp was located on a long narro… more
Date: June 24, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Location: 25.963411 -97.229808
Partner: UNT Libraries

["Little Lord Fauntleroy" book]

Description: A photograph of the cover of "Little Lord Fauntleroy". The book is propped up on a stand and the cover is visible. The material is blue and there is a yellow rectangle on the front with the title and author in white text and a large color illustration of a scene from the book.
Date: July 24, 2019
Creator: Gellner, Megan
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Boycott Grapes and Viva La Mujer buttons]

Description: Photograph of Boycott Grapes and Viva La Mujer buttons, held by UNT Special Collections. The Boycott Grapes button is black with an orange circle in the middle and a black bird graphic. The Viva La Mujer button has a white symbol for women on it, a black bird graphic inside it. Another Boycott Grapes Button is red with a black bird graphic in the middle. Dr. Gloria Contreras (1947-) was recruited to work at the University of North Texas in 1987 because of her strong background in multicultural … more
Date: January 24, 2019
Creator: Gellner, Megan
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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