Texas History
Access sites on Texas History. Resources are divided
into General, Primary and Secondary
Sources. Some sites provide a mix of resources.
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General General history links are sites that collect
links to history sites.
CLNET
History Resources
From the University of California. This site collects links to Hispanic
history sites. The emphasis is on, but not limited to, the Southwest.
Primary Sources
Primary sources are records from the past, recorded by people who were
present at the time such as letters, diaries, government documents, photographs,
oral histories, artifacts. .
Documents
of Early Texas
From Lone Star Junction. This site archives: Travis' Appeal
from the Alamo February 24, 1836; Texas Declaration of Independence March
2, 1836; Treaty of Velasco May 14, 1836; and Texas Ordinance
of Secession February 2, 1861.
Portal to Texas History
The Portal to Texas History is a digital gateway to the rich collections held
in Texas libraries, museums, archives, historical societies, and private collections,
emphasizing primary sources. It features digital reproductions of photographs,
maps, letters, documents, books, artifacts, and more. Special interest: Browse
the collection.
Texas Beyond History (TBH)
TBH is a joint project of Texas
Archeological Research Laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin
and 13 other organizations. In this virtual museum you will find information
on and images of many different aspects of the cultural legacy of Texas,
a legacy spanning
at least 13,500 years.
Texas Historic Sites
Atlas The Atlas is a database of 238,000 historic and archeological
site records documenting Texas history. Separate mapping software integrates
this data with digital county highway maps, and enables you to find a
historic site's location, as well as its condition.
Texas Treasures
From the Texas State Library. A growing online exhibit
of historical artifacts and documents.
Secondary Sources
Secondary sources are accounts of the past written after events have
taken place and generally give overviews or interpret history
The
Alamo: An Illustrated Chronology
From the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, this timeline
starts in 1716 and gives a good overview of the events leading
up to and including the famed siege of the Alamo. Of special
interest are the many illustrations and photos accompanying the
text.
The
Handbook of Texas Online An online version of the six-volume print
encyclopedia, brought to you through a joint project of The General
Libraries at UT Austin and the Texas State Historical Association.
Read about Texas history, geography, and culture. Special interest: Mexican
Americans, Women.
Humanities
Interactive
From the Texas Humanities Resource Center. Access multimedia exhibits on Texas
history and culture.
Lone
Star Junction: Notable
Texans Before 1900
From Lone Star Junction, this site gives
biographies of important figures in Texas history, such as
Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, and Lorenzo de Zavala.
Lone
Star Junction: Texas
History Timeline
Yet another site from Lone Star Junction, this site covers
early exploration and development, revolution and the republic,
and statehood and beyond. Some events, such as the Battle of
Velasco, are also linked to more detailed coverage. References
and a bibliography of sources used are included.
THC: Texas
Trivia
From the Texas State Historical Commission
(THC), this site includes the Texas pledge, state symbols,
important dates in Texas history and a link to Texas Archeology
at a Glance, which gives a brief overview of early Texas history.
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