Contains approximately 1,600 documents focused on six different phases of Black Freedom: Slavery and the Abolitionist Movement (1790-1860), The Civil War and the Reconstruction Era (1861-1877), and The Contemporary Era (1976-2000). Documents represent a selection of primary sources available in several ProQuest databases, including American Periodicals, Black Abolitionist Papers, ProQuest History Vault, ProQuest Congressional, Supreme Court Insight, and Alexander Street’s Black Thought and Culture. 1790-2000
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Encyclopedia of more than 800 entries relating to the Civil War in the Lone Star State, including all units from Texas in the Confederate Army, and biographies of Texans who held the rank of major or higher. Enriched with illustrations (provided by the Lawrence T. Jones III Texas Photographs Collection at Southern Methodist University), maps and photographs. 1861-1865
Encyclopedia of more than 1,250 entries highlighting the impact the city of Houston has had on Texas, the nation, and the world. Details the city's diverse culture, events, landmarks, businesses, and organizations, as well as biographies. Includes images, maps, and photographs. 19th century to present
Encyclopedia of more than 1,200 entries, detailing the contributions and influences of Tejanos on the state Texas, including historically significant men and women, events, places, organizations, and themes. Includes images and maps. 19th century to present
Encyclopedia of more than 1,000 entries focused on topics related to the history of medicine in Texas, including notable biographies, overviews of prominent healthcare facilities, and details of epidemics within Texas communities.The first state-based online medical encyclopedia in the United States. A collaboration of the Texas State Historical Society (TSHA), the Texas Medical Association (TMA), and the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). 19th century to present
Encyclopedia of almost 900 entries related to the history of Texas Music, past and present, with hundreds of images and audio samples, and including biographies and contributions of influential Texas musicians. 19th century to present
Encyclopedia of women who have shaped the history of Texas, at home, across the state, nationally, and abroad. Includes images, photographs, and maps. 19th century to present.