The Historical Encyclopedia Of Texas / [Title Page] Prospectus Of The Historical Encyclopedia Of Texas. Historical. Educational. Geographical. Industrial. Biographical. Professional. Agricultural. Pictorial. Cavalcade Of Texas. One Hundred Years Of Progress Illustrated

Texas Historical Society

Publication: Texas Historical Society, 1936, NP

A publication covering all facts of interest about Texas with a large number of articles by leading Texans who are authorities on subjects treated. A reference work for public an private libraries, banks, corporations, business and professional offices, schools, hotels, newspapers, railroad trains, chambers of commerce and other civic organizations, and non-residents seeking information upon Texas. 10 1/2" x 7 7/8" in pictorial wrappers. [40]pp. Illustrations. Map. Double-column text. "A compendium of Texas with complete and accurate information upon every phase of life, industry and activity in every section of the state. Compiled from official sources, and attractively illustrated with large number of pictures and maps showing the development and progress of every district." Includes information about the history of Texas, its resources, industries, opportunities, attractions, oil production, agriculture to include live stock, rice industry, cotton raising, etc., the lumber industry, transportation facilities, finance, education, the Texas Centenial and Greater Texas and Pan American Expo, commerce and industry, politics, the various counties, cities and towns, etc. Articles written by James Allred (Governor), Cullen Thomas, Elizabeth H. West (former State Librarian), H.Y. Benedict (President of the University of Texas), Thomas Otto Walton (President, The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas), Bradford Knapp (President, The Texas Technological College of Lubbock),Dr. E.M. Waits (President, Texas Christian University), Dr. C.C. Selecman (President, Southern Methodist University), Dr. Edgar Odell Lovett (President, Rice University), Pat M. Neff (Former Governor and President of Baylor University), J. Edgar Pew (Past President, American Petroleum Institute), W.S. Farish (President, Standard Oil company of NJ), W.K. Morrow (President Standard Rice Milling Company), K.E. Womack (Ex-President Houston Cotton Exchange), E.B. Spiller (Past Secretary Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association), Amon G. Carter (Proprietor Fort Worth Star-Telegram), E.J. Keist (Proprietor of the Daily Times-Herald), R.W. Knox (Past President State Medical Association of Texas), Claude Pollard (Past President of the Texas Bar Association), and an article written by the Houston Post. Articles include "History of Houston," History of Dallas, "History of Fort Worth," "Cattle Raising in Texas," "Houston the Cotton Market," "The Rice Industry of Texas," "The Oil Industry of South Texas," "History of the Texas Oil Industry," articles about various universities, "Texas Centenial and Great Texas and Pan American Exposition," etc. Photographs of the Governors of Texas, aerial view of the Greater Texas and Pan America Expo grounds, important buildings, schools, cowboys, industries, oil wells, harbor scenes, cattle, street scenes, skylines, etc. At center is a double-page pictograph map of Texas with cameos of important individuals in Texas history along the borders. Light spotting and soiling to wrappers and first page along with light wear to the extremities. Very good. Rare.