On March 2, 1836 – 177 years ago – 59 men met at Washington-on-the-Brazos and declared Texas a sovereign and independent republic, free from Mexican tyranny. The remarkable actions of extraordinary men and women – both before and after that momentous occasion – form part of the legend that has made our state so brilliant and unique. The battles fought at Goliad, the Alamo, and San Jacinto are well-known events in our state’s formidable beginnings, but they are only a part of Texas’s rich and illustrious past.
March is Texas History Month. Take advantage of this month-long celebration to read about some of the men, women, and events that have made Texas the great state that it is today.
Biographies of Famous Texans and Texas History
DATABASES
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Biography in Context (Gale)
A comprehensive database of biographical information on more than 185,000 people throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas. Not in Library: Enter your library barcode number to begin.
Texas Reference Center
Comprehensive database containing full-text journals, publications, newspapers, books and primary source documents covering Texas history, ethnic & cultural diversity, gender studies, literature, biographies, public health, business as well as home & garden and sports & leisure. Not in Library: Enter your library barcode number to begin.
INTERNET LINKS
Lone Star Junction – Biographies of Texas heroes, Texas symbols, and Texas songs.
New Handbook of Texas Online - Hundreds of articles on Texas history, geography, culture, and biographies of famous Texans.
Portraits of Texas Governors - A brief biography and a summary of accomplishments for each past Texas governor, as well as a timeline of historical events and two primary-source documents from each administration.
Native American Tribes of Texas
INTERNET LINKS
Texas Indians – provides historical and cultural information about the Native American tribes of Texas.
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