Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Dawn at the Alamo: Portrait of James Bowie
Here is a portrait of famous Texan James Bowie by "Dawn at the Alamo" painter, Henry McArdle. Includes a link to a bio on Bowie as well as "a report written by Jim Bowie on the 1835 Indian situation in Texas."
Texas A&M University
Sons of De Witt: Susannah Wilkerson Dickinson, Alamo Widow and Survivor
This webpage on the life of Susannah Dickinson (1814-1883) includes the text of an interesting letter from Mexican General Santa Anna to the people of Texas, written after the Alamo.
PBS
New Perspectives on the West: Juan Seguin
Juan Seguin, a Mexican American Tejano who helped lead the Texas revolution and independence survived the Alamo but was then exiled from the new state, a victim of prejudice.
Other
The Texas Hill Country: Texas History
This site provides a wide range of unique and interesting articles and online books which focus on various aspects of Texas' history. Content ranges from the first people of Texas to the presidency of Anson Jones to a look at one of the...
San Jacinto Museum of History
San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Juan Nepomuceo Almonte
Read about Juan Almonte, an economist as well as commander who had to surrender to the Texans in the Battle of Jacinto.
Atomic Archive
Atomicarchive.com: The Manhattan Project
A collection of primary source documents on the Manhatten project and the decision to drop the Atomic Bomb on Japan in 1945. Content includes letters to and from J. Robert Oppenheimer, written deals and agreements, internal memorandums,...
Digital History
Digital History: The Texas Revolution
Why would American citizens emigrate to Spanish-held, and later Mexican-held Texas? Read about the reasons, their grievances against their Mexican rulers, and the eventual revolution that brought independence to Texas.
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Los Alamos Bradbury Science Museum: Us Dept of Energy
This museum site takes the visitor on an inside track of the Los Alamos Laboratory. Find out more about the mission of the laboratory when you visit this site.
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Los Alamos National Labs: Indium
A summary of basic data, along with information on the history, sources, uses and properties of indium.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Goliad Massacre
Political infighting among Texas politicians doomed military strength. In this Texas Library site read about the Goliad Massacre, which was a result of that confusion. Click on the maps and documents to seen enlargements. Links are...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: To Love the Beautiful: The Story of Texas State Parks
Learn much information about the history of Texas and in particular its state parks. Includes suggested reading material and links to related sites.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: The Siege of Bexar
This informative site from the Texas State Library tells of the siege of Bexar and includes several documents, including Gen. Cos' surrender terms, to click on to enlarge. Transcriptions are provided.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: The Grass Fight
Though brief, this section from the Texas State Library gives an account of Americans besieging Bexar (San Antonio), capturing Mexican pack animals, hoping to find gold, but finding only grass. Click on the document to go to a...
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Race for the Superbomb
This site explores the Cold War race to develop the hydrogen bomb, a weapon that would change the world. Content details all the people who were involved in the race for the H-Bomb, as well as notable events during this time period....
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History Celebrities: David (Davy) Crockett
This website contains a great biography on the life of Davy Crockett. It contains a wealth of information on his childhood, his personal life, his love of hunting, his political career, and his involvement in the Battle of the Alamo.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Amelia E. Barr
This site features the author Amelia E. Barr including the full text of seven novels including Prisoners of Conscience and Remember the Alamo.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Lt. Eli Helmick: 10th u.s. Infantry: Life Aboard the Transport Alamo
Excerpt from Spanish-American War era autobiography of Lt. Eli Helmick of the 10th U.S. Infantry provides his account of life aboard the transport "Alamo" and landings in Cuba.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: The Texas Republic: James Butler Bonham
Here is a very brief bio on James Butler Bonham, an Alamo defender. Includes a letter Bonham sent to Sam Houston on December 1, 1835.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: The Texas Republic David Crocket
Learn about David "Davy" Crockett, "one of the most famous figures of his day." This site includes a painting of him by William Henry Huddle as well as primary texts: "Claim on behalf of Crockett for $60 for sale of two rifles, January...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Davy Crockett (In Spanish)
Read about one of the most interesting early Americans. From Tennessee to Congress to the Alamo, find out what drove this extraordinary man.
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Los Alamos National Labs: Astatine
Basic statistics, history, and properties of the halogen element, astatine.
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