As the oldest state agency in Texas, the GLO Archives holds maps and documents spanning five centuries. In addition to showcasing Texas and the Americas, much of this content features the United States at various stages of its development.
To support social studies teachers who teach U.S. history, the GLO offers an extensive selection of digital primary sources suitable for classroom use. It has an especially strong collection of maps showing European colonization of North America, westward expansion of the United States, railway development, and the U.S.-Mexico War and American Civil War. Visit the Texas GLO Map Database and Store to locate suitable maps for your needs.
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For more information about the GLO’s Voices of Veterans program, please visit voicesofveterans.org.