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Library of Congress1911

Unveiling and dedication of monument to Hood's Texas brigade on the capitol grounds at Austin, Texas, Thursday, October twenty-seven, nineteen hundred and ten, and minutes of the thirty-ninth annual reunion of Hood's Texas brigade association held in Senate chamber at Austin, Texas, October twenty-six and twenty-seven, nineteen hundred and ten, together with a short monument and brigade association history and Confederate scrap book...

Title vignette. The brigade was organized in 1861 under command of J. B. Hood. It consisted originally of the 1st, 4th and 5th Texas infantry, the 18th Georgia infantry and Hampton's South Carolina legion. In Oct. 1862, the 3d Arkansas infantry was substituted for the two organizations last named. Hood's Texas brigade association consists almost entirely of members of the three Texas regiments. Also available in digital form.

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Library of Congress1882

Map of the Rio Grande and Pecos Railway showing its connections with the Texas Mexican, Texas Mexican Short Line, Mexican National, Texas & St. Louis, and Denver & Rio Grande Narrow Gauge systems and also the International & Great Northern, Mexican Oriental Interoceanic & International, New York, Texas & Mexican and International & Mex. Standard Gauge roads

Outline map of the U.S. Southwest showing major drainage, cities and towns. Railroad lines are named and narrow gauge lines are in red. The "Cannel Coal Field" is indicated.

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Library of Congress1867

Citizens of western Texas. Memorial on behalf of the citizens of western Texas, setting forth the grievances of the loyal Union men of that state; the oppressions by the government established by President Johnson, and by the disloyal majority under his government, encouragement, and protection, and praying that the loyal Union men of western Texas may be protected by law, and allowed to erect a state government west of the Brazos River. January 28, 1867. -- Referred to the Committee on Reconstruction and ordered to be printed

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Library of Congress1909

I. & G.N., T.& P. : Iron Mountain : the way to Texas

Depths shown by form lines. Shows railroads and agricultural areas and products. Alternate title: Iron Mountain Route : to all parts of Texas. "8-17-'09." Includes inset showing connecting railroads from Chicago, Omaha, Denver, and New Orleans to Texas. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

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Library of Congress1883

The railroad system of Texas on September 1st, 1883

Relief shown by hachures. "Published in the statistical edition of the Galveston news, September 1st, 1883." Includes tables showing "Railroad construction in the United States" and "Railroad towns in Texas having a population of 1,000 and over". Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Lc copy imperfect: Holes and torn along fold lines.

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Library of Congress1859

Richardsons new map of the state of Texas, including part of Mexico

Shows railroads. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by form lines. "Compiled from government surveys and other authentic documents ... engraved expressly for the Texas almanac." "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year of 1858, by Charles Desilver ..." Includes list of railroads, etc. and "Map showing the proposed route of the Aransas railroad (and its) connections with the eastern roads." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. LC copy imperfect: Holes in map and deteriorated at edges. Acquisitions control no. 20-83

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Library of Congress2023

Documenting Tenth Street Historic Freedmen's Town District and The Bottom District in Dallas, Texas photos

Provides a snapshot of the Tenth Street Historic Freedmen's Town District and The Bottom in Dallas, Texas, as they appeared in August 2023. Through photos, this documentation captures the remaining structures, streetscapes, and landmarks, showcasing the resilience of these historic neighborhoods amid challenges like development pressures, city-led demolitions under the 3000-square-foot rule, disinvestment, redlining, gentrification, and fires. This visual record preserves the community’s legacy, helping present and future generations understand the neighborhood’s enduring presence and spirit despite the odds, while underscoring the importance of continued preservation efforts.

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Library of Congress1859

Map exhibiting the fixed location of the main trunk of the New-Orleans, Opelousas & Great Western Railroad of Louisiana, together with its proposed branches, connections and extensions in Louisiana, Arkansas & Texas; also its connecting steamship routes from Berwicks Bay to ports in the Gulf of Mexico, together with the advantages in point of directness & diminished distance to the Pacific Coast, New Orleans, La. January 24th, 1859

Outline map of the south-central states from Mississippi to the Rio Grande. Shows the "Wheat Region of Texas." Indicates completed, located and proposed lines. Table of distances in left side of map.

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