Books


Title Description
Bosque County: Land and People A compilation of family stories submitted by people from Bosque County. Published by the Bosque County Historical Commission (BCHC) in 1985. It is no longer in print but the BCHC has given permission for it to be published online and hosted by the Portals of Texas History.
Lost and Found or Three Months with the Wild Indians

A brief sketch of the Life of Ole T. Nystel, embracing his experience while in captivity to the Comanches, and subsequent liberation from them. Published by the Bosque Memorial Museum in 1994. Introduction and notes by Derwood Johnson. It has been scanned and published online, hosted by the Portals of Texas History.

Meridian College Gives a comprehensive history of Meridian College in Meridian TX. Written in 1979 by Rebecca D. Radde, chair of the Bosque County Historical Commission. It has been scanned and published online, hosted by the Portals of Texas History.
Bosque Primer, An Introduction to the History of Bosque County Discusses the history of Bosque County, Texas from before European explorers came into the area up until around 1941. The information in the book covers immigration, Indian raids, Civil War years, and railroads. Written in 1976 by Rebecca D. Radde, chair of the Bosque County Historical Commission. It has been scanned and published online, hosted by the Portals of Texas History.
Norwegian Settlements in Bosque County Discusses the immigration and settlement of Norwegian settlers in Bosque County, Texas and covers families and their settlements once they arrived here. Written in 1979 by Oris E. Pierson.
The History of Education in Bosque County, Texas Discusses the history of education in Bosque County, containing photographs, documents, various tables, and some copies of sheet music. The book contains information concerning the early schools in the county up through the Clifton schools in the 1930's. Published in 2004, this is the Master's Thesis of Alvin L. Bronstad originally written in 1933.

Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Bosque County
Directory of the men and women from Bosque County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served.
The Old Mill Consists of a number of historical accounts from people living in Bosque County, Texas; the accounts also include strange stories from the area. The book also talks about historical buildings within the county. Written by Clyde Duke in 1925.
Methodists in the Meridian Area Discusses the history of Methodists in the Meridian, Texas area. It includes information about the background and pioneers who moved into the area originally, and the organization of the First United Methodist Church. Written in 1981 by Rebecca D. Radde, chair of the Bosque County Historical Commission.
Early History of Bosque County Discussion of the early history of Bosque County. Written in 1904 by H. J. & C. M. Cureton, it was read at the Old Settlers Reunion and Semi-Centennial Celebration of the Organization of Bosque County at Meridian Texas on July 4, 1904.