From local politics to news stories on the military, energy, water. The evolution of tejano culture is closely tied to the missions in san antonio. Austin issues orders to his military subordinates in oct. General austins order book for the campaign of 1835.
A glimpse into the early days of the san antonio police department. Tissing in april 1975, and revised in january 1985 by claire d. Search americas historic newspaper pages from 17891963 or use the u. Includes ranking by industry, key administrators, and contact information. Duran 19342017 and his wife of sixtyfive years since 1954, amelia mellie duran nee jimenez. Edmondson and recollections of a tejano life, antonio menchaca in texas history, edited by timothy matovina and jesus f. Frederick charles chabot papers, 18371980, 19171959, dolph briscoe center for american history, the university of texas at austin. San antonio, tx the handbook of texas online texas. Fascinating for its unique historical photos, architectural drawings and paintings, with. Scholze created a wood carving that includes an alamo at the top, the lone star of texas, and the words libertatis cunabula which is latin for cradle of liberty.
San antonio, texas newspaper archives 18591977 now with san antonio obituaries and san antonio historical newspapers. We also provide tools to help businesses grow, network and hire. An environmental history of san antonio san antonio. History of the san antonio police department in texas. They came to toil investigates how the news reporting of this episode in immigration history created frames for representing mexicans and immigrants that persist to the present. Pioneering art historian jacinto quirarte, a noted precolumbian art expert and among the first scholars to recognize and write about the chicano art movement, died july 20 in san antonio. Davis set up a state police force under the police act, with authority to operate anywhere in the state known as the davis police. Now with san antonio obituaries and san antonio historical newspapers. That news has chronicled the history of the city, region. San antonio missions national historical park has been home to many peoples and cultures throughout history. Jan 29, 2015 also 150 years ago, the san antonio express a forebear of todays expressnews began to inform residents of news of note. Apr 01, 2020 there are some challenges to face when searching and accessing san antonio express news articles. See historical photos of where former slaves in san antonio lived during the 1930s and what the properties look like today.
San fernando cathedral on main plaza in san antonio. Paperboy visitors looking for the san antonio current, newspapers and obits in texas tx, often visit these local papers. San antonio bilingual newspaper ceased publication june 2018 microfilm. Many in san antonio s population of germanspeaking immigrants opposed slavery. By 1922, the newspapers circulation was over 16,000 readers, and the newspaper continued publication in spanish with some advertising in english. That same month, nine days later, mexicos president francisco i. They came to toil newspaper representations of mexicans and. This sixteen page pamphlet covers the citys sex industry in its heyday when it was located just south of market square. We are a community of women religious within the catholic church dedicating our lives to furthering the mission of jesus in the world. It is situated at the headwaters of the san antonio river on the balcones escarpment, about 80 miles km southwest of austin. San jacinto museum of history san jacinto museum of history. Denton, tx, and the national digital newspaper program.
San antonio, city, seat 1837 of bexar county, southcentral texas, u. Best regional book the independent book publishers association in this new, beautifully organized and illustrated book, fisher has produced a comprehensive account of every aspect of the san antonio rivers natural origins and social history. A guide to the frederick charles chabot papers, 18371980. You may contact the reference staff to make photocopies of specific. Serpent, charade, dead city, the unseen, in big trouble, bite me, the mystery box, ill never get out of. San antonio grew to become the largest spanish settlement in texas. San antonio public library card holders may use the san antonio express news database from home by logging in with their sapl library card number and password. Illustrated with sumptuous photography, the book showcases more than sixty traditional and contemporary recipes for enchiladas, as well as recipes for the salsas, salads, and sides that accompany them. San antonio conservation society san antonio conservation society. After the failure of spanish missions to the north of the city, san antonio became the farthest northeastern extension of the hispanic culture of the valley of mexico. Historian a founding father of utsa san antonio expressnews. This seal is the official emblem of the city of san antonio. San antonio public library san antonio public library. The congregation of divine providence was founded in alsacelorraine, france in 1762.
Where former slaves in san antonio lived san antonio. San antonio, texas newspaper archives newspaperarchive. An account of the colonial history of san antonio and texas casanova, rudy felix on. San antonio express news archives, aug 23, 1977, p. From its native american occupation, discovery by spanish explorers, old missions, the battle of the alamo, and the old west, the history and attractions of this beautiful city can entertain its visitors for days. I obtained this copy to give a friend just coming back to the states after a 4 year stint overseas. Today, 150 years later, san antonio is americas fastestgrowing big city and still making history. San antonio current newspaper from san antonio, texas tx. We are publishers, designers, and editors of top quality, privatelypublished books in san antonio. Fullimage of texas oldest major newspaper, which began as a weekly in 1865. Garza sets the story in san antonio, a city central to the formation of mexican american identity, and contrasts how the citys three daily newspapers. Aztec to texmex is an indepth exploration of one of mexicos most historic and popular foods. Can someone recommend some good history books about san antonio.
The sources listed below are available online, from the blume library, or from local san antonio area libraries. They came to toil newspaper representations of mexicans. Read the history of the san antonio expressnews, which was founded on sept. In 1995, several years after the original mariachi conference had ceased to exist, publicist and former mariachi musician cynthia munoz started a new chapter in san antonios mariachi festival history when she instituted the mariachi vargas extravaganza. The 64page fullcolor magazine, distributed free across the city, is printed. Ofrecen festivales y no saben como manejarlos son unos incompententes y asesinos. The san antonio business journal features local business news about san antonio.
Texas collection 18821977 portal to texas history 18831886. San antonio is a richly illustrated compilation of more than 150 years of coverage on the history and culture of the city, as told in the pages of the san antonio expressnews. A point of pride on san antonios eastside written by dr. Conexion includes world and national news, entertainment, sports, travel, business, religion, society, classified and much more. Interesting book explains why carribean cultures turned out so distinct from one another. View nina durans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. When it first appeared on february, 19, it met a real needmexicans residing temporarily in the united states desired to follow events in mexico, which was engulfed in the mexican revolution. The congregation celebrates over 150 years of service in texas and the southwestern united states this year. Daniel san miguel obituary san antonio, tx san antonio.
The espinosaolivaresaguirre expedition in 1709 explored the future site of san antonio and named the san. Newspaper directory to find information about american newspapers published between 1690present. Materials come from san antonio businesses, individuals, clubs and organizations, restaurants, and schools. Philips college is pround to announce the official history book of the college titled st.
San antonio, texas a mecca for history buffs legends. Historical photos show faces of former slaves living in san antonio. Schreiner university logan library schreiner university logan library. Read san antonio express news newspaper archives, aug 23, 1977, p. One of his editors, federico allen hinojosa, published a book in 1940 in. The move came days after the paper announced they were planning to cease print operations. San antonio, texas a mecca for history buffs legends of. This is an oldfashioned card file, held only at the center for american history on the utaustin campus. After selling books and newspapers for a while, lozano began work on a. Jan 19, 2004 the san antonio business journal features local business news about san antonio. Trinity university 18821992 and san antonio college 19671993 photo archive online access to selected issues through. San antonio is geographically large as well, with 368.
The san antonio business journal covers general business news. Edible san antonio, san antonios bimonthly food magazine, is published every eight weeks. Establishing a secure economic footing in the united states was difficult for the gonzalez family, which grew to include henry and his five siblings. Written in english and spanish, conexion has the perfect language mix for this. Marie pannell thurston, the coordinator oral history for st. A list of authors who have lived and worked in san antonio, texas score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it.
He was born on may 29, 1931 in san antonio, texas, to daniel and velia san miguel. Archived issues are available in digital format from the library of congress chronicling america online. Puerto rican cultural center music, dance, and culture of. Watercress press offers expert knowledge, experience, and an artistic sensibility to corporate clients and private individuals seeking publication. Read on as we take a closer look at tejano history, then and now. Can someone recommend some good history books about san. Stories san antonio missions national historical park u. The collection consists of printed materials related to the culture, history, and people of san antonio. The alamo, the citys historic fort, is a popular tourist draw. The city was for most of its history the capital of the spanish, later mexican, province of tejas. Ive owned the book for many years and i still appreciate the sense it brought to the history of texas and how that history was impacted by the early spanish settlers in the area around san antonio and south texas. Capturing the spirit of texas, san antonio is a mecca for history buffs. San antonio, texas share book recommendations with your. Spanish explorers first visited the site, then a camp of the payaya indians, in 1691.
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