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  Texas State Library and Archives Commission http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/
Home to the official archived history of Texas.
  Barker Center for American History http://www.cah.utexas.edu/
Supports research and education by acquiring, preserving, and making accessible research collections and by sponsoring exhibitions, conferences, symposia, oral history projects, publications, fellowships, and grant-funded initiatives.
  Texas Memorial Museum http://www.utexas.edu/tmm/
Established by the Texas Legislature to document, preserve, exhibit, and study the incredible natural and cultural heritage of the state.
  The Texas Historical Commission http://www.thc.state.tx.us/
A state agency based in Austin dedicated to historical preservation of Texas' architectural, archaeological, and cultural landmarks. Includes historic sites atlas, Texas Military Heritage, library, courthouse and main street preservation information, trivia, and fun facts.
  Texas Historic Sites Atlas Home Page http://atlas.thc.state.tx.us/
The Texas Historic Sites Atlas is a searchable database documenting more than 100,000 historic places and structures through site records and interactive maps.
  State Preservation Board http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/
Purpose is to preserve the State Capitol and General Land Office buildings and grounds. Includes information on visitor's center, special events, and Capitol restoration project.
  Humanities-Interactive http://www.humanities-interactive.org/
A collection of over 50 online educational exhibits sponsored by the Texas Humanities Resource Center. Great resource for a Texas History class.
  Portraits of Texas Governors - Texas State Library http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/governors/
Features official portraits, mini-biographies, names, timeline of significant events, historic documents, and rare photos. Includes archives, and links.
  Institute of Texan Cultures http://www.texancultures.utsa.edu/
An educational center dedicated to enhancing the understanding of the history and diverse cultures of Texas through exhibits, programs, and publications. Located in San Antonio.
  Texas State Cemetery http://www.cemetery.state.tx.us/
Includes history, restoration project, Texans buried there, and photographs.
  Texas Treasures http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/treasures/index.html
Features images of artifacts and historic documents held by the Texas State Archives, including the famous Travis letter from the Alamo.
  The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library http://www.drtl.org/
Part of the Alamo historical complex in San Antonio, Texas. The library has been developed and is supported and maintained by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas for the use of all researchers. The non-circulating collections pertain to the history of Texas, San Antonio, and the Alamo.
  The Texas Constitutions Digitization Project http://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/constitutions/
Presents the 12 historic constitutions of Texas spanning 1824-1836.
  Museum Exhibits http://www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org/exhibits.htm
Exhibits on display at the Texas Military Forces Museum located at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas.
  Sons of DeWitt Colony Texas http://www.tamu.edu/ccbn/dewitt/dewitt.htm
Events in the region covered by the colony in the period 1700-1846, current Caldwell, Comal, DeWitt, Fayette, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Jackson, Lavaca, Victoria and Wilson counties.
  Texas Arrowheads and Indian Artifacts http://www.texasarrowheads.com/
Photo gallery of arrowhead and artifact types found in Texas with information about lithic technology.
  The Texian Web http://www.tamu.edu/ccbn/dewitt/txweb/txwebmain.htm
Dedicated to the scholarly and historically accurate depiction of Texas History. This family-oriented educational resource is suitable for use by all ages.
  The Handbook of Texas Online http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/
A multidisciplinary encyclopedia of Texas history, geography, and culture.
  Texas Conservation History http://www.texaslegacy.org/
A guide to the records on individuals who have led in the effort to protect Texas natural resources.
  Texas Research Helps http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txgenweb/helps.htm
Directory of sites on history and genealogy in the state.
  Irish Colonies of Texas http://www.tamu.edu/ccbn/dewitt/irishcolframe.htm
History, biographies, settlers, and land titles about the Irish Colonies of Mexican Texas.
  ArrowHeads.Com http://www.arrowheads.com/
Artifact buyers and sellers. An online artifact auction.
  The Seguin Family Historical Society http://seguinfamilyhistory.com/index.html
Juan N. Seguin, Carvajal and related families' genealogies, with historical information on Seguin, along with news of modern observances.
  Texas State Historical Association http://www.tshaonline.org/
Dedicated to foster the appreciation, understanding, and teaching of the rich and unique history of Texas.
  Texas Almanac: Texas History http://www.texasalmanac.com/history/
Includes timeline, Travis leter from the Alamo, and highlights of the state's history.
  History of the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast http://www.wtblock.com/wtblockjr/
Articles by author and historian W. T. Block, Jr., who writes about the history of the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast.
  Fort Tours http://www.forttours.com/
Guide to historic road trips and battle grounds. Also describes the book Ghosts of The Cross Timbers.
  Roots-L Texas: Military http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/roots-l/USA/tx/military.html
Texas genealogical and historical information and links.
  El Mesteņo http://el-mesteno.com/
A magazine about Mexican-American culture and heritage in south Texas and Mexico.
  WPA Life Histories from Texas http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wpaintro/txcat.html
First person accounts of life in the state. Collected by the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration during the Depression.
  Scranton Texas http://www.members.tripod.com/~scrantontexas/
The history of a small rural community in west central Texas, from its establishment in the 19th century to its decline after World War II.
  Texas History and Culture http://pw2.netcom.com/~wandaron/txhist.html
Directory of links to sites about the history of the state.
  Texas History http://texashistory.info/
Brief history of the Lone Star State, including the Alamo, Sam Houston, and the Texas flag.
  Texana Living History Association http://www.texanalivinghistory.org
Provides first person living history presentations. Also provides 1800's campsites, and chuckwagon programs and Biographies of some famous 1800's Texans.
  The Myth and Meaning of Texas Independence http://www.texianlegacy.com/march2.html
A historical look at March 2, 1836.
  Texas Transportation Archive http://www.ttarchive.com
Places online special collections material relating to transportation history of Texas and the surrounding states. Primary emphasis is on railroad and forest history. Secondary emphasis is on the region's riverboat and stagecoach history.
  Texas Prehistory http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txcarson/prehistory.html
Article, with bibliography, on the study of prehistorical people and cultures in the state.
  Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Texas http://www.texasalmanac.com/history/declaration/
Text of the document.
  The Texas Record Project http://www.texasrecord.org/
A non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of historical photographs from around the state. Collections information, submission guidelines.
  World War II Units http://www.kwanah.com/txmilmus/wwiiunit.htm
History of the units from Texas.
  36th Division Association http://www.kwanah.com/txmilmus/gallery/36div.htm
History and photographs of the Texas Division.
  The Texas Empire - American Local History Network http://www.usgennet.org/usa/tx/state/
Offers information pertaining to exhibits and artifacts of historical significance. Provides assistance to contributors publishing data to internet community. Member ALHN. Includes links.

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