August 25, 2015
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recently added Collections …

El Paso Public Library 
The El Paso Public Library contributes photographs from the Otis Aultman Photograph Collection, which pertain to the Mexican Revolution, Pancho Villa’s raid on Columbus, New Mexico, and the ensuing Punitive Expedition of 1916-1917.These images are historically significant in that they document … more 
Coleman Public Library 
Established on January 26, 1885, the Coleman Public Library (CPL) was among the first publicly supported libraries in Texas.CPL’s mission is to serve as a community center by providing technology … more
Rescuing Texas History,2010
In honor of our Rescuing Texas History 2015 Mini Grants here is our featured collection from 2010. Rescuing Texas History 2010, presents local history materials from twelve partners including Harris County Archives, Longview Public … more
From the Web   
Colleen Greene, MLIS, is a librarian, web developer, content strategist, and educator who regularly teaches and presents on web content strategy, social media, digital history tools, and other emerging technology tools and topics. She has a knack for being able to explain complex technology concepts in easy to understand terms.

Anyone care to guess which website Greene has chosen to spotlight? Check it out here.

 

Portal named in 101 Best Websites for Genealogy 2015 
From Family Tree Magazine: the 16th annual collection of the year’s best websites in genealogy is here. Whether you’re just starting out or you already have a large compilation of ancestry research, these websites are sure to enhance your investigating in a multitude of ways. … more

 

from the UNT Digital Library

Arteries of Progress

Arteries of Progress speaks on Venezuela’s transportation in the late 1940’s. The Venezuelans understood the need for communication and transport of goods. This film tells the story of transportation … watch

 

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