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Texan Collection (#3)

"Texan: A Tapestry of History, Culture

Background imageTexan Collection: Eight related persons... in search of employment as pea pickers, on US80, Imperial Valley, CA, 1939

Eight related persons... in search of employment as pea pickers, on US80, Imperial Valley, CA, 1939
Eight related persons just arriving in this roadster from Texas. In search of employment as pea pickers. On U.S. 80. Imperial Valley, California

Background imageTexan Collection: Tuberose, c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)

Tuberose, c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
618129 Tuberose, c.1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

Background imageTexan Collection: Texas Landscape, 1934 (oil on canvas)

Texas Landscape, 1934 (oil on canvas)
1072262 Texas Landscape, 1934 (oil on canvas) by Dawson-Watson, Dawson (1864-1939); 50.8x40.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Barrett Collection, Dallas, Texas; British, out of copyright

Background imageTexan Collection: North American AT-6D Texan F-BJBM

North American AT-6D Texan F-BJBM M (msn 88-14510), of Air France S.F.P.. Date: 1960

Background imageTexan Collection: Mitchells Map of Texas, 1835 (litho) (detail of 241191)

Mitchells Map of Texas, 1835 (litho) (detail of 241191)
DHS241192 Mitchells Map of Texas, 1835 (litho) (detail of 241191) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Background imageTexan Collection: Mitchells Map of Texas, 1835 (litho) (for detail see 241192) (b / w photo)

Mitchells Map of Texas, 1835 (litho) (for detail see 241192) (b / w photo)
DHS241191 Mitchells Map of Texas, 1835 (litho) (for detail see 241192) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Background imageTexan Collection: Texas Cowboy, c. 1890 (oil on canvas)

Texas Cowboy, c. 1890 (oil on canvas)
PNP244895 Texas Cowboy, c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageTexan Collection: La Reunion carpenter tools (steel and wood)

La Reunion carpenter tools (steel and wood)
DHS212793 La Reunion carpenter tools (steel and wood) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Background imageTexan Collection: Portrait of Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana (1794-1876), c. 1858 (oil on linen)

Portrait of Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana (1794-1876), c. 1858 (oil on linen)
NYH154222 Portrait of Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana (1794-1876), c.1858 (oil on linen) by L Ouvrier, Paul (fl.1858); 78.7x63.5 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageTexan Collection: Camp wagon on a Texas roundup, c. 1900 (b / w photo)

Camp wagon on a Texas roundup, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
5052500 Camp wagon on a Texas roundup, c.1900 (b/w photo) by Jackson, William Henry (1843-1942); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageTexan Collection: Texas Rangers armed with revolvers and Winchester rifles, 1890 (b / w photo)

Texas Rangers armed with revolvers and Winchester rifles, 1890 (b / w photo)
PNP386873 Texas Rangers armed with revolvers and Winchester rifles, 1890 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American

Background imageTexan Collection: Memorial to Colonel James E Rudder Cricqueville church

Memorial to Colonel James E Rudder Cricqueville church
Cricqueville is just behind Pointe du Hoc where Texan Rudder landed with his 2nd Ranger Battalion. The figure in the picture is former mayor, Louis Devin, who raised the Memorial

Background imageTexan Collection: The Texian Grand March, 1836 (engraving) (b / w photo)

The Texian Grand March, 1836 (engraving) (b / w photo)
DHS242193 The Texian Grand March, 1836 (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Background imageTexan Collection: Anson Jones, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b / w photo)

Anson Jones, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b / w photo)
DHS242177 Anson Jones, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Background imageTexan Collection: David G. Burnett, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b / w photo)

David G. Burnett, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b / w photo)
DHS242180 David G. Burnett, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Background imageTexan Collection: West Texas room tile (ceramic)

West Texas room tile (ceramic)
DHS212784 West Texas room tile (ceramic) by American School, (20th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; eDallas Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Background imageTexan Collection: Street map of Dallas, Texas, 1872 (colour litho)

Street map of Dallas, Texas, 1872 (colour litho)
DHS212726 Street map of Dallas, Texas, 1872 (colour litho) by Brosius, Herman (1851-1917) (attr. to); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; eDallas Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Background imageTexan Collection: US 5th Ranger Battalion Omaha Beach Normandy

US 5th Ranger Battalion Omaha Beach Normandy
The two Ranger Battalions - the 2nd and the 5th - were commanded by Texan Lt Colonel James E Rudder. The 2nd were charged with taking Pointe du Hoc and the 5th 5th Pointe de la Percee

Background imageTexan Collection: A small town walking in the prairies (colour litho)

A small town walking in the prairies (colour litho)
2808882 A small town walking in the prairies (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A town walking in the prairies)

Background imageTexan Collection: A street in Mexico during the Revolution

A street in Mexico during the Revolution
various people look on as a group of soldiers ride through the streets of Mexico City, during the Texas Revolution. Date: 1835

Background imageTexan Collection: Soldiers in Mexican Texas

Soldiers in Mexican Texas
A group of soldiers riding through Texas, then part of the Republic of Mexico. Date: 1843

Background imageTexan Collection: Untitled - Field of Bluebonnets (oil on canvas)

Untitled - Field of Bluebonnets (oil on canvas)
1069920 Untitled - Field of Bluebonnets (oil on canvas) by Onderdonk, Julian (1882-1922); 59.4x100 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; bequest of Margaret M. Ferris; American, out of copyright

Background imageTexan Collection: Texas Declaration of Independence: Unanimous declaration of independence

Texas Declaration of Independence: Unanimous declaration of independence
695966 Texas Declaration of Independence: Unanimous declaration of independence, printed by Baker and Bordens, 2 March 1836 (litho) by American School

Background imageTexan Collection: General Sam Houston, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b / w photo)

General Sam Houston, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b / w photo)
DHS242178 General Sam Houston, from Texas History Scrapbook (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Background imageTexan Collection: Bridge over Trinity River, Dallas (colour litho)

Bridge over Trinity River, Dallas (colour litho)
DHS212786 Bridge over Trinity River, Dallas (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; eDallas Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Background imageTexan Collection: Official Portrait of President John Tyler by George P. A. Healy, 1859 (oil on canvas)

Official Portrait of President John Tyler by George P. A. Healy, 1859 (oil on canvas)
2622344 Official Portrait of President John Tyler by George P. A. Healy, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Healy, George Peter Alexander (1813-1894); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTexan Collection: Charles Goodnight (b / w photo)

Charles Goodnight (b / w photo)
PNP244856 Charles Goodnight (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goodnight (1836-1929); ); Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageTexan Collection: Texas Secession Ordinance, 8th January 1861 (print) (b / w photo)

Texas Secession Ordinance, 8th January 1861 (print) (b / w photo)
DHS242189 Texas Secession Ordinance, 8th January 1861 (print) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Background imageTexan Collection: Grand National Democratic Campaign Poster, 1844 (colour litho)

Grand National Democratic Campaign Poster, 1844 (colour litho)
DHS212790 Grand National Democratic Campaign Poster, 1844 (colour litho) by Currier, Nathaniel (1813-88); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Background imageTexan Collection: The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, USA in the 1890a s

The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, USA in the 1890a s
6116859 The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, USA in the 1890As by American Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: The Alamo at San Antonio, Texas, USA in the 19th century)

Background imageTexan Collection: Near Stevens Park W. Dallas, 1930 (pastel on masonite)

Near Stevens Park W. Dallas, 1930 (pastel on masonite)
1069680 Near Stevens Park W. Dallas, 1930 (pastel on masonite) by Martin, John Breckinridge (1857-1938); 40x55.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageTexan Collection: East Dallas House in Snow, 1913 (pastel on paper)

East Dallas House in Snow, 1913 (pastel on paper)
1069682 East Dallas House in Snow, 1913 (pastel on paper) by Martin, John Breckinridge (1857-1938); 40.9x50.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Maggie Joe and Alexandre Hogue; American

Background imageTexan Collection: Klappenbach Ranch Near Johnson City, Texas, 1885 (oil on canvasboard)

Klappenbach Ranch Near Johnson City, Texas, 1885 (oil on canvasboard)
1072275 Klappenbach Ranch Near Johnson City, Texas, 1885 (oil on canvasboard) by Lungkwitz, Carl Hermann Frederick (1813-91); 18.4x26.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Barrett Collection

Background imageTexan Collection: Seawall and beach, Galveston, Texas, 1910-20 (b / w photo)

Seawall and beach, Galveston, Texas, 1910-20 (b / w photo)
779198 Seawall and beach, Galveston, Texas, 1910-20 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTexan Collection: Election Proclamation by the Governor! (elections before the Civil War)

Election Proclamation by the Governor! (elections before the Civil War)
695996 Election Proclamation by the Governor! (elections before the Civil War), 15th June 1860 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 60x46.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Background imageTexan Collection: George M. Dallas, pub. 1844 (colour litho)

George M. Dallas, pub. 1844 (colour litho)
2646243 George M. Dallas, pub. 1844 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Mifflin Dallas (1792-1864)

Background imageTexan Collection: Stock Share for Trinity River Navigation Co. 1895 (litho)

Stock Share for Trinity River Navigation Co. 1895 (litho)
DHS212788 Stock Share for Trinity River Navigation Co. 1895 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; eDallas Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Background imageTexan Collection: Samuel A. Maverick (1803-70) (b / w photo)

Samuel A. Maverick (1803-70) (b / w photo)
PNP245424 Samuel A. Maverick (1803-70) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageTexan Collection: The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, USA (engraving)

The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, USA (engraving)
5997402 The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, USA (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, USA)

Background imageTexan Collection: Tejano Ranchers, 1877 (colour litho)

Tejano Ranchers, 1877 (colour litho)
873035 Tejano Ranchers, 1877 (colour litho) by Walker, James (1818-89); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageTexan Collection: Driving the Herd, 1904 (oil on masonite)

Driving the Herd, 1904 (oil on masonite)
1066515 Driving the Herd, 1904 (oil on masonite) by Reaugh, Charles Franklin (Frank) (1860-1945); 61x121.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Dallas Art Association Purchase; American

Background imageTexan Collection: North American AT-6D Texan D-FDOK

North American AT-6D Texan D-FDOK (msn 121-42441, ex 44-81719), 81719 was operated by the 22nd Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 36th Fighter-Bomber Group, USAFE, at Furstenfeldbruck, Germany

Background imageTexan Collection: North American AT-6D Texan N7448C

North American AT-6D Texan N7448C (msn 121-422, ex 44-81494), at San Fernando on 7 May 1965. Date: 1965

Background imageTexan Collection: North American T-6G Texan N6FD

North American T-6G Texan N6FD (msn 168-109) Built as 49-3005 for the United States Air Force. Recently, on 16 August 2012, with Omega 1 Corp, Middletown, DE registered as N109NA. Date: 1976 to 1981

Background imageTexan Collection: USAF - United States Air Force - Boeing B-17G

USAF - United States Air Force - Boeing B-17G
United States Army Air Force - United States Air Force - Boeing B-17G, seen, presumably, at Shaw Field or a satellite field

Background imageTexan Collection: Samuel Franklin Cody (1867- 1913), Wild West showman and early pioneer of manned flight

Samuel Franklin Cody (1867- 1913), Wild West showman and early pioneer of manned flight

Background imageTexan Collection: Alamo Mission, San Antonio, Texas. Site 1836 battle between Texas patriots

Alamo Mission, San Antonio, Texas. Site 1836 battle between Texas patriots and Mexican army




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"Texan: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Resilience" From the iconic Texas flag that symbolizes the indomitable spirit of its people to the historic battle at Mier in 1842, Texan pride runs deep. The drilling rigs scattered across churchyards in Kilgore serve as a constant reminder of the state's rich oil heritage. The image of an oil gusher erupting in Houston captures the essence of Texas' economic prowess and its significant contribution to America's energy industry. It was here that tragedy struck when President Kennedy's motorcade passed through Dallas on that fateful day in 1963, forever etching his assassination into Texan history. Sam Houston, a legendary figure who played a pivotal role in shaping Texas as we know it today, stands tall among Texans' heroes. And soaring above is the North American SNJ-2 Texan N66082 aircraft, representing their unwavering spirit and love for aviation. Venturing off Route 66 leads us to Conway Bug Ranch - an eccentric display made entirely from VW Beetles - showcasing Texans' unique creativity and sense of humor. Meanwhile, Wimberley proudly displays its Texas state flag art as a testament to local artistic expression. With "A Texans eye view of the USA, " one can appreciate the vastness and diversity within this great state. Cowboys wrangling bucking broncos on ranches exemplify their rugged determination while photographs captured during Amarillo's Dust Bowl remind us how resilience has always been woven into their DNA. And finally, Pilatus PC-9 ZG969 soars through Texan skies with grace and precision – embodying both technological advancement and military strength. In every corner of this vast land lies evidence of what it means to be a true Texan: fierce loyalty to tradition blended with an unyielding drive for progress.