This week, we have an invited guest blogger, Tim Gieringer. Here on the Digital Newspaper Team, Tim creates all the metadata for the newspapers we upload. He’s been doing a lot of research for this guest post, so I hope you enjoy! Thank you for inviting me to do this post! I’ve always had… Read more »
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Beyond the Bytes, April 20, 2015
April 20, 2015 recently added Collections … Larry Jene Fisher Collection The Larry Jene Fisher Collection reflects the diverse interests and tireless curiosity of the Renaissance man of Southeast Texas. Fisher’s work as a photographer, filmmaker, environmental activist, musician, pilot, and traveler are all reflected in his images. The collection, chiefly composed of photographic negatives… Read more »
It’s Time for Barbecue–and a Ball!
Let’s throw a ball for Texas Independence Day, and let’s also do a barbecue, just like the citizens of Rusk County did in 1845, on the ninth anniversary of the celebration. Samuel Monroe Hyde gave the address, and he also gave permission for the address to be printed in The Texas National Register, where it… Read more »
Beyond the Bytes, March 20, 2015
March 20, 2015 recently added Collections … The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum Photograph Collection Housed at the 12th Armored Memorial Museum in Abilene, Texas, this collection of photographs chronicles the everyday life of the 12th Armored Division during WWII.Having trained outside of Abilene at Camp Barkeley, the division was sent to Europe where it… Read more »
Beyond the Bytes, March 6, 2015
March 6, 2015 You can help! Please share your Portal story It only takes a minute! Has the Portal to Texas History made a difference for you? Are you doing better research, better genealogy, better teaching or just plain having fun? Please let IMLS know why you love us.Share your story on their Facebook page… Read more »
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