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History of the German Element in Texas from 1820-1850, and Historical Sketches of the German Texas Singers' League and Houston Turnverein from 1853-1913

Description: This volume covers the German Element in Texas, 1820-1850; an historical sketch of the Texas German Singers' League (Texas Staats Saengerbund), 1853-1913; an historical sketch of the Houston Turnverein, 1854-1913; German Day celebrations in Houston, 1889-1910; and an appendices.
Date: 1913
Creator: Tiling, Moritz, 1851-1916
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Instruction für Deutsche Auswanderer nach Texas

Description: Pamphlet offering guidance for Germans coming to Texas. The Instruction includes a question and answer section for German immigrants. Cover title. "Gobann einer Special-Karte uber den vermessenen Theil des Grant-Gebiets des Texas-vereines und einzelnen Planen der von demselben gegrundeten Stadte New-Braunfels, Friedrichsburg und Indianola." The portfolio includes, in addition to the Instruction (26 p.), the Comite- Bericht des Vereines zum Schutze deutscher Einwanderer in Texas (47 p.), 6 ma… more
Date: 1851
Creator: Verein zum Schütze Deutscher Einwanderer in Texas
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Karte von Texas entworfen nach den Vermeßungen der General-Land-Office der Republic

Description: Map from the book by Prince Carl von Solms-Braunfels, Texas. Geschildert in Beziehung auf seine Geographischen, Socialen and Übrigen Verhältnisse mit besonderer Rücksicht auf die Deutsche Colonisation. Ein Handbuch für Auswanderer nach Texas. The map is translated in German but notes rivers, mountains, etc.
Date: 1846
Creator: Solms-Braunfels, Carl
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Map illustrating Diary of a Journey from the Mississippi to the Coasts of the Pacific with a United States Government Expedition]

Description: "Mollhausen was the artist and topographer accompanying the party led by Lieutenant Amiel Weeks Whipple in the Pacific Railroad Survey Explorations of the thiry-fifth parallel in 1853"--Wagner-Camp. The party travelled from Fort Smith to Pueblo de los Angeles in 1853-54, making their way through the Panhandle of Texas. This is the map that accompanies the two volume book set, Diary of a journey from the Mississippi to the coasts of the Pacific with a United States government expedition.
Date: 1858
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Map of the South West Railway System. Missouri Pacific Ry., Central Branch U. P. R. R. Missouri, Kansas & Texas Ry. Texas and Pacific Ry. St. Louis, Iron Mountn. And Southern Ry. International and Great Northern Ry. And their Connections

Description: The map accompanying the pamphlet, Heimstätten für dos Volk : Vorlesung über Texas ; dessen Clima, Boden, Hülfsquellen und die Art und Weise, wie sie gewonnen und nutzbar gemacht werden können.
Date: 1883
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Map showing route of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway]

Description: Hand drawn map showing routes of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway including Texas counties and cities, rivers and topography of part of Idaho, Montana, North and South Dakotas, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and Arkansas. On the back of the map is text in German encouraging German Catholic colonization to Pilot Point.
Date: 1891
Creator: Rand McNally and Company
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Marriage certificate in German

Description: German certificate of marriage for Friedrich Wilhelm Hermann Zchappel and Louise Elisabeth Zeiss. The certificate is illustrated with various scenes including a ship, a church, and a family sitting in a garden. It is signed by Ida Zeiss, Alma Amsler, Otto L. Schroeder, and Rudolph Johnke.
Date: November 30, 1892
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

[Mexico]

Description: The map that accompanies the book, Mexico in den ereignissvollen Jahren 1832 und 1833 und die Reise hin und zurück ... nebst mercantilischen und statistischen Notizen.
Date: 1834
Creator: Becher, Carl Christian
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Neueste Karte von Mexico

Description: Map of Mexico. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Prime meridians: Ferro and Paris. Includes key to location of Mexican states and Texas. Upper left margin: Meyers - Grosser Zeitungs - Atlas. Upper right margin: No. 65. From the Virginia Garrett Cartographic Collections.
Date: 1850
Creator: Radefeld, Carl Christian Franz
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Neueste Karte von Mexico

Description: Map of the Southwest, including Texas and Mexico. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Upper left margin: Meyers - Handatlas. Upper right margin: No. 66. Prime meridians: Ferro and Paris. Includes key to location of Mexican states and Texas. From the Virginia Garrett Cartographic Collections.
Date: 1845
Creator: Radefeld, Carl Christian Franz
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Plat of Lands in the Northern Portion of San Antonio, Texas]

Description: Plat of Lands in the Northern Portion of San Antonio surrounding the Public Square, bounded on the west by San Pedro Creek and on the South and East by the upper Labor Ditch. The city surrounds the Public Square, bounded on the west by San Pedro Creek and on the South and East by the upper Labor Ditch.
Date: October 12, 1875
Creator: Freisleben, Gustave
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library
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