DRT members donate Texas history books to Breckenridge Library
Billie O’Neal and Helen Haddock, members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, recently donated two books to the Breckenridge Library: “Remember the Alamo” by Paul Walker and “Captain Putnam for the Republic of Texas” by James Haley.
“Remember the Alamo: Texians, Tejanos, and Mexicans Tell Their Stories” by Paul Robert Walker is a 2007 juvenile nonfiction book that offers a perspective on the Battle of the Alamo by including the viewpoints of all sides: Texians (American/European-born Texans), Tejanos (Mexican-born Texans), and Mexicans. It is recommended for ages 10 and up, and it is the winner of the 2007 June Franklin Naylor Award from the Daughters of the Republic of Texas for the best book for children on Texas history.
“Captain Putnam for the Republic of Texas” is a novel by James Haley. It tells the tale of Capt. Bliven Putnam who embeds himself within a top-secret mission during the Texas Revolution. It is a part of Haley’s Bliven Putnam Naval Adventure series.
March is designated as Texas History Month by the State of Texas in honor of the Texans who helped shape the history of the state and in recognition of events throughout Texas’ history.
Throughout the month, there are several key dates, including:
- March 2 — Texas Independence Day and also Sam Houston’s birthday (1793)
- March 6 — Alamo Heroes Day
- March 27 — Goliad Heroes Day
On Saturday, March 21, the Picketville Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will sponsor a showing of the 2004 movie “The Alamo” at 2 p.m. at the National Theatre in Breckenridge. Alamo historian Kolby Lanham will introduce the movie by speaking and showing stills from the film coupled with images of historical documents, artifacts and photographs, to provide a historical analysis of the movie.
Click the following link for more details about the movie: Local DRT group to sponsor free showing of 2004 ‘The Alamo’ movie on March 21
Cutline, top photo: Billie O’Neal, left, and Helen Haddock, members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, recently donated two books about Texas history to the Breckenridge Library. (Courtesy Photo)
