Primary Sources
Crisp, James E. Sleuthing The Alamo: Davy Crockett’s Last Stand and Other Mysteries of the Texas Revolution. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2005.
Sleuthing the Alamo: Davy Crockett’s Last Stand on Other Mysteries of the Texas Revolution provided information on documents that are rarely considered when Alamo
discussions occur. The book has famous quotations from some of the commanders at the Battle of the Alamo as well as information regarding what actually occurred during the Battle of the Alamo. The book was a
good resource because it helped me “look at the big picture” and see both sides of the Alamo.
Fradin, Dennis B. The Alamo. Tarrytown, NY: Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2007.
The Alamo is a great resource containing both information and pictures regarding the Battle of the Alamo. The book is filled with quotations from commanders of the
Alamo as well as some of the soldiers who participated in the conflict. Through the book, I learned of the final speech Travis gave to his soldiers as they were preparing to defend the Alamo against the prevailing
Mexican forces.
Levy, Janey. The Alamo: A Primary Source History of the Legendary Texas Mission. New York, NY: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 2003.
The Alamo: A Primary Source History of the Legendary Texas Mission was
an excellent resource that helped me develop my topic. Dairies, letters, agreements between the two parties, and quotations filled the pages of this resource. I was able to experience the Alamo as if I was there,
and the picture that was depicted aided me as I investigated the struggle of the Alamo.
Lone Star Internet. http://www.lone-star.net/mall/texasinfo/alamo-battle.htm. 2007.
This resource is both a primary and a secondary resource because of the vast amount of information provided. Within the website the reader can find a quotation from
General Sam Houston. The reader can also find other quotations from William Travis and other men who died during that time period. The quotations are important because they link past and present so that people
today can get a glimpse of what the Alamo was like.
Lone Star Junction. http://www.lsjunction.com/events/alamo.htm. 1996.
This website contains commentary from some of the heroes of the Alamo like Davy Crockett and Sam Houston. This commentary is crucial because it allows research to be
conducted easily and accurately. With quotations from these key people we learn how they felt during the Battle of the Alamo.
Temple, Teri and Bob. Remember the Alamo. Vero Beach, FL: Rourke Publishing LLC, 2007.
Remember the Alamo provided first hand information from the time of the Alamo. In the book there were diaries and letters written by powerful figures such as Santa Anna
or General Martin Perfecto de Cos. These were the figures that led the Battle of the Alamo so it was important to be able to see and read the original text. Also included in the book were short biographies that gave
insight on how each person fit into the puzzle of the Alamo.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission. http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/treasures/republic/alamo-01.html.
This resource has quotations from William Travis while in the midst of the Battle of the Alamo. One letter was written on March 3, 1836, three days before the battle
was over. In the letter Travis realizes that the fight is over and that in a few days the battle would be over.
Secondary Sources
Britton, Tamara L. The Alamo. Edina, MN: ABDO Publishing Company, 2004.
This book had beautiful pictures of the Alamo today and the Alamo in the past. In fact, the photo for my homepage was courtesy of this resource. The book also contained
a timeline that put the information in a simplistic form that was easy to understand.
Crisp, James E. Sleuthing The Alamo: Davy Crockett’s Last Stand and Other Mysteries of the Texas Revolution. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2005.
This book was informative because it did not limit the scope of the battle to just one side, Texan or Mexican. Both sides of the conflict were well depicted. With this
additional information I was able to more deeply discuss the Battle of the Alamo.
Fradin, Dennis B. The Alamo. Tarrytown, NY: Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2007.
This book contained information unavailable in many of the other Alamo resources such as the number of soldiers that were predicted to have fought in the Alamo and legends
that are still present today. With an easy to read layout and pictures illustrating the events of the Battle of the Alamo this was definitely an educational resource.
Habig, Marion A. The Alamo Chain of Missions: A History of San Antonio’s Five Old Missions. Chicago, Illinois: Franciscan Herald Press, 1968. Publishing 1997, Pioneer Enterprises, revised edition.
This book contains an in-depth analysis of what the Alamo was prior to the great battle. The pages were filled with factual information regarding the way a mission was run
and people who would have lived in the mission. Some of the information obtained from this resource can be found on the “History” page of my website.
Huffines, Alan C. The Blood of Nobel Men: An Illustrated Chronology of the Alamo Siege and Battle. Austin, Texas: Eakin Press, 1999.
In this book the author describes, in detail, the events of the Alamo starting several days before and ending several days after. The resource was informative because it
game me insight that could not be obtained from other resources.
Kramer, Eric. HTML: Your Visual Blueprint for Designing Effective Web Pages. New York, NY: Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2000.
HTML: Your Visual Blueprint for Designing Effective Web Pages assisted me in designing my website. This resource was excellent in that it gave an outline of how to
build a website. To build the website, I began with a general template and began personalizing the site to make it mine. I owe my work strictly to this resource because of the information it contained.
Levy, Janey. The Alamo: A Primary Source History of the Legendary Texas Mission. New York, NY: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 2003.
This was probably one of my best resources because it not only covered mass amounts of information, but it also included photos of major events surrounding the Alamo.
The source gave historically accurate information without diluting the message, as is often done. Also, a good thing about this source was that it covered the events prior, during, and after the Battle of the Alamo.
Lone Star Internet. http://www.lone-star.net/mall/texasinfo/alamo-battle.htm. 2007.
This website was especially interesting because it discussed the myths and the false misconceptions that people have about the Alamo.
Often time people remember the legends of the Alamo with victors like Davy Crockett but actually forget to “Remember the Alamo!” Another thing I enjoyed about this resource was the wide variety of information that could
be found within the pages.
Lone Star Junction. http://www.lsjunction.com/events/alamo.htm. 1996.
This website had quite a bit of information but unfortunately the information was relatively general. However, the website was not a total loss because it did provide detailed
biographies. These biographies were informative and accompanied by photos of men like Davy Crockett and William Travis.
Nofi, Albert A. The Alamo and the Texas War of Independence, September 30, 1835 to April 21, 1836. New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1994.
This resource provided a wide variety of information regarding the events of the Alamo. In the source were not only the facts of the Alamo, but also political events,
military matters, and legends surrounding the battle. Also, the book shared both sides of the Alamo and told what the Mexicans were thinking as well as adding the American perspective.
Sides, Hampton. Blood and Thunder: An Epic of the American West. New York, NY: Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group, 2006.
Blood and Thunder discusses some of the events that occurred after the Battle of the Alamo. Primarily focusing on the 1840’s, the novel gives a perspective on the relationship
between Native Americans and Mexicans after the Texas Revolution. This book was informative because it not only recapped the story of the Alamo, but it showed the lasting effects that the battle had on the two cultures.
Sons of the South. http://www.sonofthesouth.net/texas/battle-alamo.htm. 2003-2007.
This website was useful because it provided an outstanding discussion in regards to the way the Alamo actually occurred. Through the resource I learned the bravery that all the soldiers
had to endure during the Battle of the Alamo. Men like William Travis sacrificed their lives making them the true heroes.
Temple, Teri and Bob. Remember the Alamo. Vero Beach, FL: Rourke Publishing LLC, 2007.
This source was an excellent place to find information arranged in a fact after fact manner. The book went in chronological order and was accompanied which pictures of important people,
events, and documents of the Alamo. The book furthered my knowledge of the Alamo through the detailed information it provided.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission. http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/treasures/republic/alamo-01.html. 2005.
Thanks to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, I learned additional information about the events that occurred prior to the Battle of the Alamo. Even before the Alamo,
hundreds of people died trying to defend Texan land against the strong power of Santa Anna. These are the battles that always seem to be lost, however, through this resource I discovered the importance of the battles that are
often forgotten.
The Alamo. http://www.thealamo.org/main.html.
This website was incredibly useful and gave me a relatively detailed version of the Alamo. Discussing the events prior to the Battle of the Alamo this resource opened my eyes to the
fact that the Alamo went through so many different occupants. The site also had a brief analysis including both the insurgent’s point of view plus the view of a centralist. Finally, the website provided the reader with various myths
and misconceptions. The page was very informative in sorting information and deciding what was fact and what was simply exaggerated.
The Alamo Site. http://www.thealamofilm.com/battle-of-the-alamo.shtml. 2003-2007.
This source was primarily used for photos because of the massive selection that the site provided. Pictures of Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, Santa Anna, and William Travis accompanied
with captions telling about each photo and explaining the significance of the photo.
Thompson, Frank. The Alamo: A Cultural History. Dallas, TX: Taylor Trade Publishing, 2001.
The Alamo: A Cultural History was an informative resource that looked upon the Battle of the Alamo in comparison to battle such as D-Day or the Battle of Gettysburg. The book took put a new
spin on some pivotal concepts that changed history and the world. Also, discussed were poems, films, and literary works that have been made from the Alamo. From this resource, I discovered that it is not the size of the battle that makes
it significant; the significance lies in the outcome.
Music
Tiomkin, Dimitri. “Crockett and the Tennesseans Enter the Alamo.” Original Release 17 Oct 1960. The Alamo (Soundtrack). Legacy/Columbia, 1995.
This piece was used on the “Aftermath” page because it was solemn and calm. The piece was used to set the melancholy mood, a sense of what may have been felt after the Battle of the Alamo.
Tiomkin, Dimitri. “Davy Crockett and Flaca (‘I’m Gonna Tell You Something, Flaca…’).” Original Release 17 Oct 1960. The Alamo (Soundtrack). Legacy/Columbia, 1995.
This piece was a wonderful introduction that introduced the reader with the text. The piece was used on the “Home” page of my website.
Tiomkin, Dimitri. “Intermission.” Original Release 17 Oct 1960. The Alamo (Soundtrack). Legacy/Columbia, 1995.
“Intermission” was used on “Road to War” as well as the “Process Paper” to add to the page as well as to build suspense.
Tiomkin, Dimitri. “Love Scene.” Original Release 17 Oct 1960. The Alamo (Soundtrack). Legacy/Columbia, 1995.
“Love Scene” is a slow piece that has a heart-felt message mixed in the middle. Since the “Heroes” page was meant to be a contribution to those who fought in the Battle of the Alamo the music brought
an emotional connection that adds to the overall feel after the battle was over.
Tiomkin, Dimitri. “Santa Anna.” Original Release 17 Oct 1960. The Alamo (Soundtrack). Legacy/Columbia, 1995.
The piece “Santa Anna” is upbeat and sounds like an attack. Therefore, the piece was used on the “Battle” page of my website.
Tiomkin, Dimitri. “The Mexicans Arrive.” Original Release 17 Oct 1960. The Alamo (Soundtrack). Legacy/Columbia, 1995.
This piece of music was used on multiple pages of my website such as the “History” page and also in the “Annotated Bibliography”.
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