John F. Kennedy had a unique impact on the city of Fort Worth as it was his last stop before his fateful journey to Dallas. This collection features some of the JFK-related materials housed in the Fort Worth Library Archives. Many of these materials are related to the dedication of the JFK Tribute in Fort Worth, which took place on …
The Tarrant County Land Grant collection contains the early deeds to land in Tarrant County as granted by the State of Texas. Tarrant County was established in 1849 and named after General Edward H. Tarrant, a commander for the Republic of Texas. Historical documents dated 1854-1884 are highlighted in the collection including deeds …
In October of 1890, several ex-Confederates met in Fort Worth and organized the Robert E. Lee Camp #158 of the United Confederate Veterans (UCV). The primary purpose for the creation of the UCV was to garner greater recognition and support for the ex-Confederate soldiers and their families. The materials represented here are merely a …
George D. Fox and his wife traveled extensively around the country and photographed the places they visited. This digital collection represents a small percentage of photos of that Fox artfully arranged and preserved in 53 albums. He took pictures in most of the major cities in the United States, but he focused a great deal on Fort …
The focus of the Virginia Reilly collection is the establishment and operation of the Carnegie Public Library in Fort Worth. The collection consists of correspondence, pamphlets, and statements. The majority of correspondence is addressed to or from Mrs. Charles (Jennie S.) Scheuber. Also featured, is a letter dated June 30, 1899 from …
The Genealogy, History & Archives Unit of the Fort Worth Library has a large collection of family history data including federal census, books, and periodicals. The collection focuses on Texas and the South, but also includes a considerable amount of information on the Midwest and the original thirteen states. The unit also collects primary and secondary materials on the history of Fort Worth, its institutions, organizations, and peoples. Moreover, it is the official archives for the City of Fort Worth municipal government.
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