Texas

Tarleton’s 125 Years of Excellence: Dr. Dick Smith

Dr. Dick Smith was a professor of government at Tarleton for almost 40 years, from 1934 to 1973. Born in Milford, Texas in 1908 to a county judge and high school teacher, politics and education were in his blood. Smith briefly attended Tarleton in 1926 before completing his undergraduate degree and receiving his master’s fromContinue reading “Tarleton’s 125 Years of Excellence: Dr. Dick Smith”

Davy Crockett

In Texas, Davy Crockett is famous for having fought and died at the Alamo on March 6, 1836. However, he was a known adventurer and political figure before he came to Texas. Crockett was born in Tennessee on August 17, 1786. At the age of twelve he was hired out by his father to workContinue reading “Davy Crockett”

Juneteenth-Emancipation Day

Today in 1865 Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and issued General Order Number 3, which read in part, “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.” This was the first news of the Emancipation Proclamation, which was issuedContinue reading “Juneteenth-Emancipation Day”

Texas State & National Parks

Looking for something to do over the holiday break? Perhaps you should explore the beautiful scenery available at one of the state or national parks in Texas. There\’s also plenty of outdoor activities (hiking, camping, and more) to enjoy in Texas\’ national forests and grasslands and national wildlife refuges. Enchanted Rock – Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.Joshua Wallace, photographer and copyright holder, 2010.Continue reading “Texas State & National Parks”

Texas Traveling

Are you planning a trip somewhere in Texas this summer? If so, then make a stop by the library before you do. We have a wealth of travel information available in our collection. The Alamo, San Antonio, TX 2009.By Daniel Schwen [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)%5D, from Wikimedia Commons. Periodicals Texas Highways – magazine published monthlyContinue reading “Texas Traveling”

Drive Texas Map

Are you planning a Texas road trip anytime soon? Then you should definitely check out the online Drive Texas map created by the Texas Department of Transportation. This map provides up-to-date information on Texas road conditions. It\’s a handy resource to consult before going on any road trip. Each icon on the map represents aContinue reading “Drive Texas Map”

Erath County Sheriff Murdered 140 Years Ago to be Honored

This coming Sunday, June 25, a ceremony will be held to dedicate a monument on the east side of the county courthouse to the first known peace officer in Erath County killed in the line of duty, James Mastin. Free electronic resources at the Portal to Texas History and the Library of Congress website wereContinue reading “Erath County Sheriff Murdered 140 Years Ago to be Honored”

Tarleton Thursdays – Stephenville Historic Resources Survey

In the spring semester of 2015, Dr. T. Lindsay Baker, W.K. Gordon endowed chair in history, and his students in HIST 5309 (Historic Preservation) and HIST 4350 (Special Topics) partnered with the City of Stephenville to identify and document historic, mostly commercial structures within a 25 block area surrounding the Erath County Courthouse and theContinue reading “Tarleton Thursdays – Stephenville Historic Resources Survey”

Tarleton Thursdays: From Our Day at the State Capitol, March 21, 2017

Senate Resolution 426, issued at Tarleton State University Day at the State Capitol on March 21, 2017, in honor of Tarleton\’s centennial as a member of the Texas A&M University System (click on the image to enlarge it). This proclamation will be added to the University Archives.

Ancestry.com Texas

Did you know? Free access to Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) records that have been digitized by Ancestry is available to Texas residents. Go to https://www.tsl.texas.gov/arc/ancestry and follow the instructions given on that page! I have a membership with Ancestry.com, but I followed these steps to successfully create a free account for access toContinue reading “Ancestry.com Texas”