Texana
Texana is a term used by libraries, archives, and museums to designate materials related to the state of Texas and its history, culture, and people. It encompasses items created in Texas as well as works about Texas, its regions, and Texan communities. Texana collections can include books, manuscripts, maps, newspapers, photographs, audiovisual materials, prints, ephemera, artifacts, and art.
The scope generally covers broad historical periods—from the colonial era and the founding of Texas through
In libraries and archives, Texana is often arranged as a distinct collection or subject area and may
Texana collections are valuable resources for researchers, educators, genealogists, and curators seeking insight into Texas’s past