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Collecting Memories
This is the time of year for families, friends and good memories. And a perfect time to collect memories of others, to be inspired by the trials and triumphs of our loved ones. Do you know where your parents spent … Continue reading
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Butterfield Overland Mail Trail
When I was in elementary school in Jacksboro, my parents took my brother and me to the steps of the First Presbyterian Church to watch the Stage Coach come through town. Since he and I were avid Lone Ranger fans, … Continue reading
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The Home Front
This month I have been asked to present a program I call “The Home Front” to a couple of audiences. By the Home Front, I mean the United States from 1914 through 1918, the period then known as the Great … Continue reading
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The First World War in Colour
Once again I have discovered something I consider extremely interesting, although I am not certain how many others will. Yes, it’s that fascination I have with World War I. We can all probably rattle off at least five or ten … Continue reading
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A Distinctly Unique Courthouse Dedication
County courthouse dedications were times of great celebration throughout the state of Texas. Everyone in the county turned out for the occasion that usually included lengthy speeches by prominent speakers, lots of food and reminisces, and local entertainment. They lasted … Continue reading
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Odds and Ends
Occasionally I find myself with great materials that are too brief to incorporate into a whole article. Today is one of those articles where I try to include a few different topics in this space. The first item involves the Lone … Continue reading
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The Hawkins Ranch in Texas: From Plantation Times to the Present
Margaret Lewis Furse, in writing about her family ranch in Matagorda County, has created a unique entry in the traditional agricultural histories often published by university presses. Ms. Furse, traces the evolution of the Hawkins Plantation from its beginning in … Continue reading
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Water Elevators
Fires were the cause of so much damage and destruction of towns and cities throughout history. The other night I watched a PBS special on Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament in London. What we know today as … Continue reading
Hunt County
I recently made an interesting discovery that supported a couple of ideas I have held for sometime now. First, Hunt County is a fairly good-sized area. But most importantly, it is full of history. There are more than a few … Continue reading
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Saving German Records
On Monday, the 16th of September 1751, Christian Nagel and other male passengers aboard the Ship Nancy were taken upon arrival in the Port of Philadelphia to the office of The Worshipful, William Plumsted, Esquire, and Mayor of the City … Continue reading
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