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: Tyler Daily Courier-Times, April 27, 1957

• Inside Back Cover: Listing of the staff of the Chronicles & Board Members

• Twister! The Tyler Tornado, April 27, 1957, by Vicki Betts; pages 2-17

• From Tyler to Hollywood:  Ralph Jester’s Journey, by Carol Kehl; pages 18-25

• Early Trails and Roads of Smith County, by Randal Gilbert; pages 26-35

• Reorienting Richard B. Hubbard’s Role in the Far East, by Melody Mott; pages 36-43

• Freeman Miller, “Giant Oak of His Race,” Passes; Pronounced One of God’s Nobleman, by Sledge Smith, Tyler Journal, April 26, 1935, edited by Vicki Betts; pages 44-47

• The History of Bethlehem (First) Baptist Church, Ross at Lollar, Tyler, Texas, edited by Vicki Betts; pages 48-59

• Baptist Hill Neighborhood and the Blakemore Family, by Vicki Betts and Brenda Choy; pages 60-61

• Presidents of the Smith County Historical Society, 1959-2023; pages 62-63

• Stories from Our Past: 100 Years Ago in the Tyler Daily Courier-Times; page 64

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

• Back Cover: Ralph Jester’s Costume Design for “Omar Khayyam,” 1957

Check out our Chronicles Index – a compilation of our four published books of indexes and the unpublished volumes of indexes.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.