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- Accompaniment to Mitchell's New Map of Texas, Oregon, and California, With the Regions Adjoining
- Text with detailed description of the areas shown by the accompanying map, including geographical and cultural information.
- The Alamo, and other poems
- Book of poetry, mostly written in rhyming couplets, glorifying heros of Texas.
- The American conflict: a history of the great rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-'64: its causes, incidents, and results: intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases, with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the war for the Union. Volume 1.
- Volume one of a two-volume set gives a historical overview of slavery and the abolition movement in the U.S., records events leading to secession, and details political and military action early in the Civil War. Chapter XII (pp. 147-177) discusses the annexation of Texas to the United States. Analytical index begins on p. 633.
- Anti-Texass Legion: Protest of some free men, states and presses against the Texass rebellion, against the laws of nature and of nations
- Pamphlet from Texana Collection
- An Appeal to the People of Massachusetts, on The Texas Question.
- Pamphlet written by "A Massachusetts Freeman" regarding issues in relation to the annexation of Texas by the United States.
- Articles of agreement between H.C. Hudson and Elihu Moss : Washington, [Tex.], 1838 July 17.
- Handwritten agreement regarding lease of land in Washington County with details of agreed upon improvements.
- Asher & Adams' Texas.
- Does not show western Texas beyond 7 miles west of San Antonio. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington. "55-56."
- Bexar County.
- Map of Bexar County showing the division of property with labels to show land owners.
- [Beyond the Blue Horizon: Travels and Exploration from the Rare Books and Texana Collection]
- Video footage of the exhibition, "Beyond the Blue Horizon: Travels and Exploration" from the Rare Book and Texana Collections, held on the 4th floor of Willis Library on the UNT campus.
- The Big Bend of Texas
- This book contains numerous photographs of the Big Bend area with descriptions. Featured photographs include images from Fort Stockton, Marfa, Capote Canyon, Alpine, Marathon, Fort Davis, Presidio, and others.
- Biographical Encyclopedia of Texas
- 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.
- Biographical Encyclopedia of Texas
- 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.
- Biography of José Antonio Navarro, written by an Old Texan.
- Biography of Texas statesman José Antonio Navarro.
- Bird's eye view of Denton, Denton County, Texas: 1883
- Illustrated aerial map of the city of Denton, Texas depicting streets, buildings, trains, and farmland. Indexed for points of interest.
- Bird's eye view of San Antonio : Bexar Co. Texas 1886 looking north east.
- Hand drawn aerial map of 1886 San Antonio showing streets, buildings, vegetation, and landmarks.
- The Cabin Book; or, Sketches of Life in Texas.
- This is an English translation of the German text, which is a historical novel about the creation of the Republic of Texas. It consists of a series of sketches that depict the new Republic of Texas as a land of opportunity for immigrants.
- Callahan County, Texas
- Cadastral map of Stephens County, Texas showing lands owned by the Texas & Pacific Railway Company. The county is marked to show individual properties; each piece of land is numbered and several are labeled with property owners. Geographic features are also noted on the map. Scale ca. 1:133,333 (4000 varas to 1 inch).
- Cattle Ranges of the Southwest
- This book contains information about the use and condition of Texas pastures contemporary with the book. It also gives information about the obstacles in the way of renewing the cattle ranges and how the cattle ranges could possibly be renewed.
- Central America. II. Including Texas, California, and the northern states of Mexico
- Map of Texas and northern Mexico, as well as the surrounding area. Texas is outlined in green, Mexican states are outlined in yellow, and the map also notes major cities and geography, with relief shown by hachures.
- Certificate of Election
- Certificate naming Benjamin B. Peck the Clerk of the County Court in Gonzales County, Republic of Texas.
- [A Christmas Carol, Mini Classics]
- Photograph of Stephanie Laslett's "A Christmas Carol" from the Mini Classics Series, held by UNT Special Collections. There is an illustration of a man in a black top hat and grey coat with three children in scarves and other winter clothes, snow lightly falling around them. They are looking at a window with holiday decorations on it. The title is at the top in a tan block, and the illustrator' name at the bottom. Under the part with the illustration the dark red cover of the book can be seen.
- Clason's Guide: Map of Texas
- Map of the state of Texas and surrounding areas. Individual counties are outlined in green and labeled with roads marked in red and railroads marked in black. Geographic features are marked with relief shown by hachures. Along the right side of the map, there is an index to Texas cities and towns.
- The Constitution of the state of Texas.
- A copy of the Texas state constitution from 1850.
- Correspondencia que ha mediado entre la Legación Extraordinaria de México y el Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos sobre el paso del Sabina por las tropas que mandaba el General Gaines.
- Correspondence between the Mexican delegation and the U.S. Dept. of State.
- County map of Texas.
- Shows counties of 1858. Relief shown by hachures. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington. Inset: "Galveston Bay and vicinity. 30."
- County Map of the State of Texas: Showing also portions of the Adjoining States and Territories
- Map of the state of Texas denoting the counties in different colors, as well as some major cities and roads, with relief shown by hachures. Portions of neighboring states are included around Texas, with counties noted for New Mexico and Oklahoma (Indian Territory) and geographic features in Arkansas and Louisiana. An inset in the lower-left corner shows an enlarged portion of Galveston Island, including the city of Galveston and some geographic features.
- Cram's railroad & township map of Texas.
- Hand drawn color map showing railroads, counties, cities and towns of Texas in 1879.
- Dalhart, Texas : the XIT city : Dallam and Hartley Counties / compliments of R.S. Coon Ranches.
- Brochure for Dallam and Harley counties, Texas, highlighting Dalhart Texas, "The XIT City". Includes numerous photographs of people, places and livestock. Text describes the assets of the community.
- Denton County.
- Map of Denton County showing the parcels of land within the county labeled with the owners and sizes or lot numbers. Additionally, some bodies of water and railroad tracks appear to be marked.
- Denton County, Texas
- Map of Denton County showing the parcels of land within the county labeled with the owners. A note at the top of the map says, "Lands of the Texas & Pacific Railway Co. are colored yellow." Additionally, some bodies of water, roads, railroad tracks, and towns appear to be marked. A small box in the upper-right corner is labeled "Diagram of a Section" and states "1900 Varas square = 640 acres." Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 Varas to 1 inch, 1 Vara = 33 1/3 inches).
- Denton Texas & Lake Dallas, Denton County.
- Hand-colored. Scale: approximately 3/4 miles to the inch. Shows roads and located camps in vicinity of Lake Dallas.
- Denton Texas & Lake Dallas, Denton County : holograph, [1940?]
- Scale: approximately 3/4 miles to the inch. Shows roads and located camps in vicinity of Lake Dallas.
- [Denton Today: Dr. Kenneth Lavender and Martin Sarvis - Rare Books]
- Video footage from Denton Today with an interview with Dr. Kenneth Lavender and his assistant Martin Sarvis from the University of North Texas, Rare Book and Texana department. In this episode of Denton Today, Dr. Lavender is talking about rare books.
- [Denton Today: Dr. Kenneth Lavender and Martin Sarvis - Rare Maps of Texas in Southwest]
- Video footage from Denton Today with an interview with Dr. Kenneth Lavender and his assistant Martin Sarvis from the University of North Texas, Rare Book and Texana department. In this episode of Denton Today, Dr. Lavender is talking about rare maps.
- Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd : Member of Company D Terry's Texas Rangers, December 4, 1862--January 1, 1864.
- Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd during his time with the Texas Rangers.
- Drink and the drink question : a discriminating license the true policy ; prohibition a fraud and failure.
- Anti-prohibition booklet arising from the Anti-Prohibition State Convention held in Dallas, 1887.
- [The Dust of Battle and the Dawn of Peace]
- Video footage of the exhibition "The Dust of Battle and the Dawn of Peace, The Military Experience in Words and Images, 1914 - 1915," held on the 4th floor of Willis Library in the Rare Book Room, on the UNT campus.
- The early history of Galveston, by Dr. J. O. Dyer
- This book covers Galveston's early history from 1518-1836.
- The Encyclopedia of Texas
- This book provides a biographical view of Texas and its history. The book uses many narratives of the individuals who helped shape Texas history. The book also includes profiles of: the public school system in Texas; banking; the public school system; the State Fair; the Cotton Industry; oil history; and histories of select towns, such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, Burkburnett, Ellis County, Waco, San Antonio, Galveston, and many others.
- The Encyclopedia of Texas
- This book provides a biographical view of Texas and its history. The book uses many narratives of the individuals who helped shape Texas history. The book also includes profiles of: the public school system in Texas; banking; the public school system; the State Fair; the Cotton Industry; oil history; and histories of select towns, such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, Burkburnett, Ellis County, Waco, San Antonio, Galveston, and many others.
- The encyclopedia of Texas, Vol. 1
- Features short biographies of prominent Texans.
- The encyclopedia of Texas, Vol. 2
- Features short biographies of prominent Texans.
- Evacuation of Texas : translation of the Representation addressed to the supreme government / by Vicente Filisola, in defence of his honor, and explanation of his operations as commander-in-chief of the army against Texas.
- English translation of the Representation addressed to the supreme government. "Representación dirigida al supremo gobierno."
- [Exhibition of sheet music and books from the Music Library]
- Video footage of an exhibit featuring books and sheet music in the UNT Music Library.
- Exploration of the Red River of Louisiana, in the year 1852 / by Randolph B. Marcy ; assisted by George B. McClellan.
- An exploration of the Red River of Texas and Louisiana.
- [Fashion and Costume: Resources from the Rare Book and Texana Collection]
- Video footage of the exhibition, "Fashion and Costume: Resources" from the Rare Book and Texana Collections, held on the 4th floor of Willis Library on the UNT campus.
- Forty years at El Paso, 1858-1898; recollections of war, politics, adventure, events, narratives, sketches, etc., by W. W. Mills.
- Recollections of war, politics, adventure, events, narratives, sketches, etc.
- Freestone County / sponsored by Freestone County Historical Survey Committee.
- Includes scroll-bordered legend identifying 57 historic sites depicted on map.
- [Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company Certificate]
- This document is signed Oct. 16, 1830 by Rodman Moulton, W[illiam] H. Sumner, Geo[rge] Curtis and W. M. Willson.
- Glasscock County Cemeteries, 1890 - 1992
- Alphabetical listing of burials in the Garden City Cemetery and the St. Lawrence Cemetery of Glasscock County, Texas. Each entry consists of surname, given name, birth date, death date, and any known miscellaneous information.