https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/36027ee16cd09fa1a70c8c33380ff575.pdf 31e193825d217fc1002ee778283706bc PDF Text Text Alta Loma Number Creator Title 1 Lara Eernisse Alta Loma Article Format Date(s) Description n.d. Describing the history of the town of Alta Loma � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/530ea42c56ff215d07c2abf13074e557.pdf 7afd85d812397166a346e8637ec59c72 PDF Text Text Bacliff Number 1 Creator Title Gallaway, Alecya The Clifton-by-the-Sea Community: A Texas Historical Commission Subject Marker Application Submitted to the Galveston County Historical Commission Format Date(s) Description Article n.d. Describing the history of the Bacliff community and the Clifton-by-the-Sea resort � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/4f4ab674e0c8e8b4b20e10b0f4a59491.pdf 6fecadc4a6108ee88f57959e6732f514 PDF Text Text Bolivar Peninsula Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 High Island Article March 15, 1996 Describing the history of High Island on Bolivar Peninsula Article May 24, 1972 Describing the history of High Island on Bolivar Peninsula Article n.d. Describing the history of the Bolivar Peninsula 2 3 4 Texas Historical Commission Rogers, Chester (Houston Chronicle News-Life) Block, W. T. Simon, Janice (Galveston Daily News) High Island Was Home of Gulf Pirates Bolivar Peninsula: Scene of Slaving, Smuggling, Filibustering, and Farms Home of the gods: High Island truly a city set on a hill Article Description March 15, 1995 Describing the history of High Island on Bolivar Peninsula � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/067db67d4f11d2322253f47cac5bbefa.pdf 6f709aaf61cf4a159b145427c60305b3 PDF Text Text Dickinson Number 1 Creator Mrs. Dean Neugent (Weed 'N Wish Corporation) Title Format Dickinson, Texas: An Outline of History Article Date(s) Description 1969 Describes the history of Dickinson, Texas � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/50695db02ecc1feff677c10b4c07dbb1.pdf 896495aedf5ec745d3cf07d299667d33 PDF Text Text Friendswood - Fig Industry Number Creator 1 Baker, Joycina Seelock, H. Lynn (Houston Chronicle Magazine) 2 Title The Fig Industry in Friendswood, Texas Format Date(s) Article 1995 Description Describing the history of the fig industry in Friendswood, Texas October 18, 1959 Describing the process of canning and shipping figs in Friendswood, Texas They Planted "Magnolias…" Then the Figs Came Article � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/eaed2f96930b0008e0f7a378620e343c.pdf 706372db89cb382e8e2428431b52637e PDF Text Text Hitchcock Number Format Creator Title 1 Dorothy B. Peterson Application for Texas Historical Commission Marker for Camp Wallace, Texas Article 2 Lara Eernisse (Santa Fe, TX) Lent Munson Hitchcock 3 Dorothy Baker Peterson U.S. Naval Air Station Article Article Date(s) Description October 2, 1995 Describes the historical significance of Camp Wallace for historical designation by the Texas Historical Commission n.d. Describes the life of Lent Munson Hitchcock and his role in the development of Galveston n.d. Describes the role of the U.S. Naval Air Station in Hitchcock during World War II � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/13c42c9e1a2bd63d73f7200a8746460e.pdf 7cb27a8f26486bedade69e1670934af8 PDF Text Text San Leon Number Creator 1 Title Format Date (s) Did you get your share? Article [1910] Description Announces the increased property valuations by the Comptroller of Texas for 1910 2 San Leon Company Where the Magnolia Fig Industry is developed on commercial basis Article 1925 3 T.H. Pace Buy a lot in San Leon n.d. Describes the Magnolia Fig Industry in the Galveston County region, primarily focusing on San Leon growers Describes the properties available for purchase in San Leon n.d. Describes the rich soil and ideal location of San Leon n.d. Describes the town of San Leon, including descriptions of property, transportation, maps, development plans, utilities, and prices 4 5 Article T.H. Pace, General Agent, Western Land Corporation, San Leon Townsite and Orange and Fig Orchards Houston, Texas Article C.S. Woods, President, Western Land Corporation, Article, Houston, Texas The Bright Spot of Texas Map � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/8ebb32050a8f63045f614c08dced9ebd.pdf 9f7473a42a6a395f3fa3aff069ae3f85 PDF Text Text Galveston - Battle of Galveston 1863 Number Creator 1 Wygant, Alice Chambers (Galveston County Historical Museum) Title Format The Battle of Galveston January 1, 1863 Article 2 Unknown Drawing of Battle of Galveston by contemporary Image eyewitness n.d. 3 No Author Kuhn's Wharf Map 2012 4 Unknown n.a. Notes n.d. 5 Civil War sites Advisory Battle Summary: Commission (CWSAC) Battle Summaries, National Park Service Galveston, TX Article Date(s) n.d. n.d. 6 Texas State Library and Archives Commission 1863: The Tide Turns Part 1 Article 7 Zerfas, Lew (USS Fort Henry Living History Unit) Ferryboats Go to War Article n.d. U.S. Naval Historical Center Online Library of Selected Images n.d. 8 Image n.d. Description Describes the events of the Battle of Galveston during the American Civil War Photocopy of an image of the Battle of Galveston drawn by an eyewitness; image courtesy of Rosenberg Library, Galveston, TX and published in Battle on the Bay: the Civil War Struggle for Galveston by Edward T. Cotham Present-day Google Street Map of Kuhn's Wharf Thirteen pages of notes on the Battle of Galveston during the Civil War from a variety of sources, including books and websites Two battle summaries for Galveston, Texas during Civil War, including dates, casualities, location, and description of operations Describes the steps taken by the Confederate Army to retake Galveston Describes the use of ferryboats as Civil War ships, includes a table of 20 New York City ferryboats that served as Navy gunboats during the war Four images from the U.S. Department of the Navy depicting various scenes from the Civil War battle along the Texas Coast near Galveston � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/674b2648409fb8847e74dca93727a91a.pdf 0c2855bd2aa54901e58067ce4b7c1936 PDF Text Text Galveston - Central High School Number 1 2 3 Creator Title Format Date(s) Galveston Daily News Angela Jackson (Galveston Daily News) Angela Jackson (Galveston Daily News) Central High School Centennial Article August 18, Special issue describing the history of Central High School in 1985 Galveston, Texas, includes original newspaper print copy Central High School a reminder of happiness Article March 15, A group of former Central High School students remember their 1998 time at the school (part of a three-part series about the school) Article March 16, Describes the school's earliest days, the effects of integration, and the construction of a new building in 1954 1998 Old Central High a critical link in a proud history Description � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/3c0e14897f5af645bdba05864ab5cba8.pdf 2c55588bb52ece044eb3063b00c053a2 PDF Text Text Galveston - Fort Crockett Number Creator 1 Title Betty Harman Fort Crockett Galveston, Texas Format Date(s) Description Article n.d. Describing the history of Fort Crockett on Galveston Island � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/6167c3d481cd634579a1b891ef8a71bd.pdf 88de265aecb3ac042e0b77e4417aeb57 PDF Text Text La Marque - History Number Creator 1 City of La Marque 2 The La Marque Times Title Charter of the City of La Marque Nine have served as LM mayors Klyng, Jane Dobbin (The La Marque Times) Gary, Vera Bell (The La Marque Times) Perthuis, Klyng families among article & early settlers images Bells, Brittons first black families of LM Article 3 4 5 The La Marque Times Outlook '86 Format Date(s) Description Book 1957 City charter. images 6-29-1983 Photos of nine LM Mayors from 1953 to 1983. 6-29-1983 3-21-1984 Newspaper 3-26-1986 Discusses the early settlers and history of La Marque, includes photos of Perthuis & Klyng family members Discusses the history of some of the first black families in Galveston County. Special section of paper dedicated to the history of La Marque, includes multiple articles and photos, many historic. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/3b4a80b6b33621f76c1fcdea0891457c.pdf c43a0e83ff2884f7e721be30f7443727 PDF Text Text (L.M.) Churches - First Baptist Church of La Marque Number Creator 1 Becky Fuller (Texas City Sun) Title Format Date(s) In the beginning…:LM's First Baptist celebrates its roots, and an old red schoolhouse Article June 12, 1999 Description Describes the history of the First Baptist Church from 1939 until 1999, includes images of original church building and 60th anniversary committee members � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/edde940a7581766bc70450db5e727b66.pdf 0a080b4bdc70e89e825abae225f78a2c PDF Text Text (L.M.) Churches - First Christian Church of La Marque Number Creator Rick Cousins (Galveston Daily 1 News) Jennifer Reynolds (Galveston Daily 2 News) 3 4 5 Jennifer Reynolds (Galveston Daily News) Title Format Date(s) Description First Christian celebrates 80th anniversary Article July 18, 2015 Describing the history and upcoming 80th anniversary of First Christian Image July 18, 2015 Image 1935 Image July 18, 2015 Image n.d. Showing Rex Teter, pastor of First Christian in La Marque Showing First Christian Church under construction Showing First Christian Church in 2015 Showing First Christian Church's choir during a service � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/6f10459678bf73c17f4a86d294c174a5.pdf 5a0b1015c6eacafbd8fcb131a508118c PDF Text Text (L.M.) Churches - Paul's Union Church of La Marque Number Creator Title Format 1 Texas City Sun Paul's Union Church celebrates centennial Article 2 Becky Fuller (Texas City Sun) Remembering Rev. Walker: Longtime Paul's Union pastor dies Article Texas City Sun Union Church at La Marque opened in 19th Century 3 Article Date(s) Description Describing the history of the oldest church in La Marque from 1895 along with plans for an upcoming June 24, 1995 centennial celebration Describing the life and service of Rev. George Walker who served as pastor of Paul's Union Church from August 28, 1999 1970-1974 Describing the history of the church from 1895 to 1936, includes an November 27, image of the church building and 1936 serving pastor Rev. Harry Burch � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/27e5d471a859b0aee90d53e53437e4e6.pdf 8fd6816511959b6d8b9c6c9ceeccf389 PDF Text Text (L.M.) Churches - Trinity Lutheran Number Creator 1 2 3 Rick Cousins (Galveston Daily News) Rick Cousins (Galveston Daily News) Title Format A Brief History of Trinity Lutheran Church Article Trinity Lutheran has seen 70 years of changes Article Trinity Lutheran set for its Polka Service Article Date(s) April 12, 2008 Description Describes the history of Trinity Lutheran Church of La Marque from 1937-1984 Describes the history of Trinity Lutheran Church of La Marque from 1938-2008 November 2, 2013 Describing Trinity Lutheran's annual Polka Service n.d. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/9743da396e67da3ae65a060966ce790c.pdf be78a30c13445c2172470d21037037b3 PDF Text Text Virginia Point - History Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Guy, R. S. My Dear Children, Letter 3-11-1864 2 Galveston Daily News Some Virginia Point History Article 12-18-1910 Description Letter from R. S. Guy to his children written from Virginia Point while he was serving during the Civil War; provides a description of the area. Transcribed or manuscript draft of article for Galveston Daily News that gives the history of Virginia point from the 1830s to the 1860s. spring 1981 Discusses what little remains of the dilapidated structures of Virginia Point as part of the Interurban Railway system during the first half of the twentieth century. Includes photos. 3 LaCroix, Rebecca (firewheel) Virginia Point's Fading History Article 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/e526a3ca1efd5a5c44f91d089650da77.jpg 7de9474736c1d4be87ccfb6533c932bf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource A list of all the items in the vertical file, along with document sheet for each folder. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mayfield, Theresa; Broussard, Brenda Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05 January 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Title A name given to the resource Vertical File Index Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vertical Files: "Neighboring Communities" Subject The topic of the resource <ul> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/945">Alta Loma - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/946">Bacliff - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/947">Bolivar Peninsula -History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/948">Dickinson - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/949">Friendswood - Fig Industry</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1083">Galveston - Battle of Galveston 1863</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1084">Galveston - Central High School</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1085">Galveston - Fort Crocket</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/950">Hitchcock - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1233">La Marque - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1232">La Marque - Churches - First Baptist Church of La Marque</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1086">La Marque - Churches - First Christian Church of La Marque</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1087">La Marque - Churches - Paul's Union Church of La Marque</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1088">La Marque - Churches - Trinity Lutheran</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/952">San Leon - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1234">Virginia Point - History</a></li> </ul> Description An account of the resource Alphabetical listings of Vertical File for "Neighboring Communities" group. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6 January 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF