Description

Discover the rich tapestry of Smith County’s history with the “Chronicles of Smith County, Texas”! Published by the Smith County Historical Society in 1962, this captivating series delves into the county’s past with informative articles, stunning photographs, detailed maps, and insightful tables.

Each issue, presented in a convenient 8.5 x 11-inch softcover format, offers a unique glimpse into the stories and events that have shaped the community. Whether you’re a history buff or a curious reader, the Chronicles promise to engage and enlighten you with every page!

Table of Contents:

• Front Cover: Photograph by Vicki Betts

• Inside Front Cover: Listing of the staff of the Chronicles

• For the Citizens of East Texas: The Desegregation of Tyler State Park, by Vicki Betts, pages 2-9

• Bootleggers in Smith County: History and Reminiscences, by Randal B. Gilbert, pages 10-20

• Lifting as We Climb:  A History of the Utopia Club, by Carol Kehl, pages 21-25

• A Caddo Occupation, by Mark Thacker, pages 26-28

• Personal Experiences of Lindsey Zollars during the Civil War, edited by Vicki Betts & Randal B. Gilbert, pages 29-38

• Photos from our Past: Ice Cream School for Neil-Simpson’s Drug Store 1965, page 39

• Programme of the Second Annual Commencement, Tyler Colored High School, Tyler, Texas, May 31, 1895, page 40

• 100 Years Ago at Texas College, page 41

• Six Smith County Baptist Churches:  Histories from the Tyler Newspaper, pages 42-49

• 1861 Minutes of the Commissioners Court, abstracted by Vicki Betts, pages 50-65

• Photos from Our Past: James R. Adams, by Vici Betts, page 66

• Smith County Tax Rolls 1849: Part II, by Andrew L. Leath, pages 67-85

• 100 Years Ago in Tyler Daily Courier-Times, compiled by Vicki Betts, pages 86-88

• Inside Back Cover: Contributors to this Issue and Special levels of Membership to the Society

• Back Cover: Artwork by Dana Adams

Check out our Chronicles Index – a compilation of our four published books of indexes and the unpublished volumes of indexes. Note: this does not include this issue as yet but it will shortly.