Primary Source Sets
The resources in this primary source set are intended for classroom use. Click on a thumbnail image to view the original resource and download link for viewing and saving. PDF documents are available for download and use in your classroom discussions.
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The Journey of Cabeza de Vaca
Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca's first hand account of his journey from Florida to the Pacific Ocean between 1528 and 1536. PDF
America Noviter Delineata
A map of the New World from 1633. PDF
Carte du Mexique et de la Floride
This is a map that was hand drawn in 1722 based upon reports brought back to France from the survivors of the La Salle expedition. It was one of the first maps to accurately depict the course and mouth of the Mississippi River. PDF
Stephen F. Austin Book
Stephen F. Austin's account of the establishment of the Austin Colony and an English translation of the laws and documents related to the founding of the colony is the first book printed in Texas. PDF
Letter Concerning Lorenzo de Zavala
This unsigned letter was written in 1833 and discussed the means to remove Lorenzo de Zavala from the State of Mexico. PDF
1835 Map of Texas
This map of Texas in 1835 shows land grants, territories, and many Texas landmarks. PDF
Texian Loan
This Texian Loan Certificate was issued in 1836 to raise money to fund the Texas Revolution. It was signed by Stephen F. Austin. PDF
Davy Crockett and the Siege at the Alamo
Davy Crockett's heroic fight at the Battle of the Alamo. PDF
Biography of Private Alfonso Steele
A book that contains Alfonso Steele's first hand account of the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836. PDF
Map of Mexico and the Republic of Texas
This map of Mexico and the Republic of Texas was drawn in 1838. PDF
Letter Written by Sam Houston
This letter was written by Sam Houston during his second term as President of the Republic of Texas in 1843. PDF
Certificate of Election Signed by Anson Jones
This is a Certificate of Election signed by the last president of the Republic of Texas Anson Jones in 1845. PDF
Republic of Texas Land Grant
A land grant from 1845 signed by Anson Jones. PDF
Life of J. W. Holston
This manuscript is a handwritten chronicle of the life of J. W. Holston who was born in Mississippi in 1863 and moved to Texas as a child. As an adult he worked as a cowboy and served as a Texas Ranger. PDF
Mortgage Bond Signed by Santa Anna
This $500 mortgage bond was presented to Henry G. Northon and Virgil Whitcomb by Antonio López de Santa Anna using property and palaces in Mexico as security. PDF
1883 Map of Denton
A birdseye map of Denton, Texas drawn by Augustus Koch in 1883. PDF
