Founded as a spanish mission and colonial outpost in 1718, the city became the first chartered civil. From this struggling settlement eventually developed. A guide and history by william corner online at alibris. The presidio at that time was housed in one adobe building. See all buying options as an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and. This varied collection includes material that gives readers a 19th century view of the world. A guide and history, william corner travels in the west and southwest 19th century amer. Marie pannell thurston, the coordinator oral history for st. Express collections are made up of popular book and media titles that are in. A guide and history get this weeks most popular handbook of texas articles delivered straight to your inbox sign me up. A guide and history compiled and edited by william corner. Texas history dolph briscoe center for american history.
From the 1830s to the 1960s, east texas historical journal, 8th ser. Commonly called greater san antonio, the metropolitan area had a population of 2,550,960 based on the 2019 u. To send other items such as letters, cards, photos, or books please see our contact an. The book is organized topically with chapters examining in turn the imperial. Genealogies of early san antonio families we are cousins. How san antonio came together to pull off the ncaa womens. A community on new spains northern frontier illustrated edition hardcover.
The city of san antonio serves as the seat of bexar county. Central library, 600 soledad street, san antonio, tx 78205 210 2279519 email. A community on new spains northern frontier by teja, jesus f. These colonists often competed and feuded with one. It includes descriptions of county and church records, interviews with. A new bibliographic essay on early san antonio and texas histor faces of bexar showcases the finest work of jesus f. Canty first edition published by the watercress press for the san antonio country club. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions. Juan almonte, who kept a diary of his 1834 inspection. In 1743 he was the justicia mayor of san antonio, texas. Bookcellar used book store about the friends of the san. San antonio was a spanish city in the northernmost province of texas.
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A guide and history 1890 paperback february 22, 2010 by william corner editor 5. This book serves as a guide and historical sketch of san antonio, texas. Acrevalue helps you locate parcels, property lines, and ownership information for land online, eliminating the need for plat books. Book your tickets online for the top things to do today. Book printed material historical sketch and guide to the alamo, also available in digital form. San antonios covid19 positivity rate the lowest among. San antonios covid19 positivity rate the lowest among big. Commissioners court, elected officials, county offices, jury duty information, election information, court information, community information and information for veterans. Early san antonio and texas will assuredly become the basic text for spanish and mexican texas. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now.
The bexar county sheriffs office is utilizing access corrections secure. Its early history was one of isolation and often of neglect, but many of the settlers, veterans of frontier colonies farther south, founded san antonio on centuriesold spanish institutions. It includes descriptions of county and church records, interviews with memorable texans, a discussion of the benefits of san antonio climate to individuals suffering from lung disease, as well as descriptions of local churches, schools, public halls, parks and other establishments. First edition published by the watercress press for the san antonio country club very fine with very fine dust jacket. The alamo citys rich heritage also includes a remarkable diversity of ethnicities underscoring its standing as a crossroads of cultures. In spite of isolation and neglect, many of the settlers, veterans of. Good condition with foxing on end papers and water. Send money or goods bexar county, tx official website. The siege of bexar san antonio became the first major campaign of the texas revolution. Bawdy houses journal of the life and culture of san antonio. Ive owned the book for many years and i still appreciate the sense. Index to the marriage investigations of the diocese of guadalajara, by raul j.
It was the site of the battle of the alamo in 1836. Faces of bexar explores this and more, including san antonios origins as a military settlement, the communitys economic ties to saltillo, its role in the fight for mexican independence, and the motivations of tejanos for joining anglo texans in the struggle for independence. New 6th edition 2016 additional quantity discounts available. In 1899 the bexar county commissioners court officially donated the bexar archives to the university of texas.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Battleera alamo, the garrison defending san antonio, had. For almost two months, texas volunteers had camped near the town in a virtual standoff with cos. Bexar county, tx official website official website. Page 65 spanish landmeasure of about one hundred and seventyseven acres. From this struggling settlement eventually developed modern san antonio, texas. Thomas stone chamblin, associate editor revised edition two volume set no date. Faces of bexar showcases the finest work of jesus f. San antonio in celebration of the citys tricentennial, the texas state historical association is proud to present this special ebook, san antonio. Bexar county, tx plat map property lines, land ownership.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you san antonio. These essays trace the arc of the authors career over a quarter of a century. He is the author of numerous books on texas history and a former state. The convent, the convent yard, the prison building already mentioned, and which was existing till 1866, when a storm blew the roof off or later, the space immediately in front of the alamo church which was protected by a temporary. Encouraging the love of reading for all bexar county children, ages 4 6. This volume contains 1751 marriages, including sacramental marriage records from the san antonio missions, san fernando church, marriage petitions, marriage investigations, the coahuiltecan marriage manual and bexar county marriage licenses. For me and the 2021 ncaa womens basketball tournament in san antonio, my village showed up and answered the call as i know san antonio to always do. Click to login and download a book today with your bibliotech card number and password. The san antonio public library has been serving bexar county residents since. These books are always available and never require users to wait. In spite of isolation and neglect, many of the settlers, veterans of frontier colonies farther south, founded san antonio.
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