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An Archaeological Survey Of Friedrich Park, Bexar County, Texas, Harvey P. Smith Jr., Kenyon Mcdonald

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

An archaeological survey of the Friedrich Park property, in north Bexar County, Texas, was conducted by the Center for Archaeological Research, University of Texas at San Antonio. These investigations were made at the request of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Antonio. The field work was undertaken by the authors during the months of May and July, 1975. All field activities were carried out under the terms of State Antiquities Permit No. 83.

Friedrich Park is located in northern Bexar County, approximately 10 miles north of IH 410 and west of IH 10. The specific area …

An Assessment Of Archaeological Resources In Portions Of Starr County, Texas, Parker Nunley, Thomas R. Hester

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

Fifty-two archaeological sites in the vicinity of nine projects proposed by the United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, in Starr County, Texas, are described and evaluated. It was determined that no further investigation need be made at 29 of these sites, whereas controlled collections and testing is necessary at 18 sites, and excavation is recommended at an additional five sites.

An Initial Archaeological And Historical Assessment Of Three Proposed Dam Sites In Gonzales And Kendall Counties, Texas, Thomas R. Hester, Thomas C. Kelly, Feris A. Bass Jr.

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

Under the terms of a contract with Ecology Audits, Inc., of Dallas, Texas, the Center for Archaeological Research at The University of Texas at San Antonio, carried out general archaeological and historical assessments in Gonzales and Kendall counties. The present report will form part of a larger document (to be submitted to the United States Bureau of Reclamation) dealing with proposed construction of the Gonzales and Dilworth dams (Gonzales County) and Dam 7 (Kendall County).

Archaeological And Historical Resources In The San Antonio-Guadalupe River Basins: A Preliminary Statement, Thomas R. Hester

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

In November, 1974, the Center for Archaeological Research of The University of Texas at San Antonio was requested to prepare an archaeological-historical resource inventory of the Guadalupe-San Antonio River Basins. This work was done under contract with Ecology Audits, Inc. of Dallas, Texas. The contract called for the inventory to be of a general nature, suitable for use as a base line description in planning.

Some Aspects Of Late Prehistoric And Protohistoric Archaeology In Southern Texas, Thomas R. Hester, T. C. Hill Jr.

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This paper is concerned with the last several hundred years of the prehistoric period in the southern part of Texas. The earlier human occupation of this region, extending back perhaps 11,000 years, has been summarized elsewhere (Hester 197la). The Paleo-Indian period is represented by scattered surface finds of Clovis and Fol6om projectile points, and by a variety of "Late Paleo-Indian" point styles, such as Plainview, Scottsbluff, Golondrina, Angostura and Merserve.. The following Archaic era is poorly defined, although there are numerous surf ace sites and an abundance of chipped stone artifacts (cf. Weir 1956; Hester, White and White 1969).

Test Excavations Along F. M. 765, Mcculloch County, Texas, Ann M. Irwin

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

Four archaeological sites in McCulloch County, Texas will be affected by the construction of a fifteen mile section of F.M. 765 from Fife, Texas to its intersection with U.S. 377 north of Mercury, Texas (Figure 1). These four sites were discovered in April 1973, by Dayrnond Crawford of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation during a routine archaeological reconnaissance of the proposed right-of-way. Two sites, 41MK10 and 41MK27, are located along the banks of Bluff Creek, some four and one-half kilometers upstream from its confluence with the Colorado River. Bluff Creek makes two large meanders between the sites …

An Archaeological Survey Of Portions Of The Chiltipin-San Fernado Creeks Watershed, Jim Wells County, Texas, Thomas R. Hester, Feris A. Bass, Jr.

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In accordance with an agreement (Purchase Order No. 427-TX-SCS-75) between the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service and the Center for Archaeological Research at The University of Texas at San Antonio, an archaeological survey was carried out in a potion of the Chiltipin-San Fernando Creeks Watershed in Jim Wells County, Texas. (see Fig. 1). The specific area examined during the survey was the proposed site for Floodwater Retarding Structure No. 5 (Revised), encompassing 320 hectares (790 acres) and extending for approximately 3 km along the course of the Chiltipin Creek (Fig. 1).

Archaeological Survey Of Areas Proposed For Modification In The Salado Creek Watershed, Bexar County, Texas, Thomas R. Hester

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In late October, 1974, the Center for Archaeological Research of the University of Texas at San Antonio carried out an archaeological survey of the upper Salado Creek Watershed. Localities slated for the construction of 10 Soil Conservation Service floodwater retarding structures were examined, and 29 prehistoric and historic archaeological sites were found. These cultural resources are described and evaluated. Recommendations are provided for the mitigation of adverse effects on certain of these resources.

An Archaeological Survey Of The Nichols Creek Channel Modification, Karnes County, Texas, Anne Adams Fox

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

During the week of November 17-23, 1974, the author conducted an archaeological survey on Nichols Creek in the town of Kenedy, Karnes County, Texas. The survey was conducted under an agreement between the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service (SCS) and The University of Texas at San Antonio, Center for Archaeological Research (a part of Purchase Order No. 427-TX-SCS-75). The project was under the general supervision of Dr. Thomas Hester.

The SCS proposes to channelize a major portion of the creek and of the area where it joins Escondido Creek, to prevent future flooding within the town. The …

Excavation Of 41fy58, Fayette County, Texas, John E. Keller

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The site 41FY58 was discovered on U.S. 71 in eastern Fayette County and reported in 1973 by the survey archaeologist of the Texas Highway Department. Surface indications were highly encouraging and the site was recommended for extensive investigation.

Archaeological Investigation Along The Route Of U.S. 281, From Mulberry Avenue To Tuxedo Avenue In San Antonio, Clive Luke

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The route of impending U.S. 281 from Mulberry Avenue to Tuxedo Avenue in San Antonio traverses the valley of Olmos Creek. The creek originates in the southern edge of the Edwards Plateau between Leon Creek and Salado Creek, and flows in a southeasterly direction to its confluence with the San Antonio River. Near that confluence is a series of large fissure springs occurring along the fault zone. The topography of the drainage area varies from rolling to hill, with the area under concern in this report being undeveloped and covered with brush (Corp of Engineers, US Army, 1972).

The Olmos …

41bx171: A Late Nineteenth Century City Dump In San Antonio, Texas, Clive Luke

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One trench was excavated to a length of thirty-five feet. It was oriented approximately north-south and designated Trench One. To eliminate unnecessary man hours, a backhoe initially removed the disturbed and late fill from the upper levels of the trench. Beneath the levels removed by backhoe, the trench was staked in units of five feet by five feet. Each unit was excavated by hand in arbitrary one foot levels, but the ashy soil was not screened. The elevation of a point on a concrete slab in the middle of the trench was established, using a Texas Highway Department Bench Mark …

"Encouragement" Sermon Notes, John W. Goodwin

John W. Goodwin Papers

John W. Goodwin's outline and notes for sermon entitled "Encouragement." The typescript of the sermon outline also includes pencil annotations and blue and pink highlighting. The date of creation is estimated to be circa 1965.

"Fools Make A Mock Of Sin" Sermon Notes, John W. Goodwin

John W. Goodwin Papers

John W. Goodwin's outline and notes for his sermon "Fools Make a Mock of Sin." The typescript outline has had written annotations and blue and pink highlighting. The date of creation is estimated to be 1965.

"For The People Had A Mind To Work" Sermon Notes, John W. Goodwin

John W. Goodwin Papers

John W. Goodwin's outline and notes for the sermon "For the People had a Mind to Work." The typescript outline includes hand written annotations and blue and pink highlighting. The date of creation is estimated to be circa 1965.

1943-10-05, Larry To Ann, Larry Langerholc

Ann Volk Second World War correspondence

No abstract provided.

Robert Ground Family Tree, Mamie Ground Hays, Pleasant Ground

Research Collections

Robert Ground and Margaret Cockeral Family Tree. This family tree chart was compiled by Mamie Ground Hays and Pleasant Ground in 1937. It was recopied in January, 1983 by Karla Ground Lowe, daughter of Clifton Ground. The chart was transcribed by Frankie Ground Stone and Sue Lynn Stone McDaniel in March of 2010.

Pioneer Sketches Nebraska And Texas, W. Straley

Special Collections

Chapters on white colonization of Nebraska and Texas, pulled together by W. Straley, editor of the Nuckolls County Herald in Nelson, Nebraska and the News-Review in Hico, Texas.

Contents

• Ox Team Days
• Trying Times in 1873
• Early Days in Nuckolls County
• Recollections of Pioneer Life
• Some First Things
• Reminisences of 1873-4
• Death of James Parkerson, Aged 118 Years
• The Famous Dove Creek Fight
• Murder of Ann Whitney and Amanda Howard's Bravery
• The Beautiful Steer
• Interesting Events of Early Days
• First Wagon Though Town of Indian Gap
• First Election Held in Bosque County
• Early Schools of Dublin, Texas
• Death of Prof. …

Letter From Philander C. Knox To Henry Lane Wilson, January 14, 1910, Philander C. Knox

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Secretary of State to Henry Lane Wilson regarding information and cases that he should know about before arriving to his new position as US Ambassador to Mexico.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Victoriano Salado-Alvarez, April 29, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Victoriano Salado-Alvarez following up on a conversation about the Valenzuela legal case.

Texas, Ancient Order Of Hibernians

Ancient Order of Hibernians (United States)

Correspondence from 1902-1904 to James P. Bree, the National Secretary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, New Haven, Connecticut. The correspondence, concerning Alabama AOH business, includes letters primarily from State President, J.A. McAleer from Dallas and State Secretary P.J. Sculley from San Antonio.

Letter Of Introduction For J. D. Logan, Written And Signed Sam Houston, Governor Of Texas. April 1860., Sam Houston

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

A letter of introduction from Sam Houston to James Brooks, editor of the New York Express, regarding the newspaper editor of the San Antonio "Daily and Weekly Herald," J.D. Logan. Logan was visiting New York on business and was perceived by Houston as being knowledgable about Texas. April 1860. Prominently signed by Sam Houston.

Letter From Louis T. Wigfall To A T. King In New York, Marshall, Texas, May 17, 1855., Louis T. Wigfall

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Wigfall writes to King imploring him to come to Texas. He also notes several others matters of business and politics.

History Of The Captivity And Providential Release Therefrom Of Mrs. Caroline Harris, Caroline Harris

Electronic Texts in American Studies

Wife of the late Mr. Richard Harris, of Franklin County, State of New-York; who, with Mrs. Clarissa Plummer, wife of Mr. James Plummer, were, in the Spring of 1835, (with their unfortunate husbands,) taken prisoners by the Camanche tribe of Indians, while emigrating from said Franklin County (N.Y.) to Texas; and after having been made to witness the tragical deaths of their husbands, and held nearly two years in bondage, were providentially redeemed therefrom by two of their countrymen attached to a company of Santa Fe Fur Traders.

It was the misfortune of Mrs. Harris, and her unfortunate female companion …

Narrative Of The Captivity And Extreme Sufferings Of Mrs. Clarissa Plummer, Clarissa Plummer

Electronic Texts in American Studies

Wife of the late Mr. James Plummer, of Franklin County, State of New-York; who, with Mrs. Caroline Harris, wife of the late Mr. Richard Harris, were, in the Spring of 1835, with their unfortunate families, surprised and taken prisoners by a party of the Camanche tribe of Indians, while emigrating from said Franklin County (N.Y.) to. Texas; and after having been held nearly two years in captivity, and witnessed the deaths of their husbands, were fortunately redeemed from the hands of the savages by an American Fur Trader, a native of Georgia.

Mrs., Plummer was made prisoner and held in …

Sam Ralston Poetry Manuscript (Song), Sam. Ralston

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

3 page manuscript of verse entitled: “Written for the celebration of the 4th of July 1836 at Plymouth, Mississippi.” First stanza begins: “The hour has come, when Texians brave – Must choose bright glory, or the Grave;” Accompanying note explains “Ralston most likely went with Quitman to fight for Texas independence.”

Honorable Discharge From The Army Of The Republic Of Texas For Mitchell George, Signed By Barnard Bee, Sr., No Date, Barnard Elliot Bee Senior

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Mitchell George, 21 years old, farmer, who enlisted in May of 1836 is honorably discharged from the Army of the Republic of Texas.

Letter From John Sibley To George Sibley, October 29, 1821, John Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from John Sibley to his son, George Sibley, October 29, 1821. John Sibley discusses Stephen Austin and the settlement of Texas; Mexican independence.