Dr. Gregg Cantrell
3958 Shannon Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 257-7035
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Topics of Expertise
Mexican Colonization
Texas Revolution
Republic of Texas
Early Statehood
Civil War and Reconstruction
Turn of the Century (1880s-1920s)
Texas Government and Politics
Presentations
1.
In Search of Stephen F. Austin
Summary:
Presents interesting, little-known facts about Stephen F. Austin's life, including material on his family relationships, personality,
and motivations.
Related Fourth Grade TEKS: 4.2(E), 4.19(A)
Related Seventh Grade TEKS: 7.2(E), 7.3(A)
Length:
30-45 minutes
Appropriate Audience: High School (14-18 yr olds), Adult
Setup Requirements:
None
2.
The Biographer as Detective: Stephen F. Austin as a Case Study
Summary:
Examines the challenges faced by a biographer, using the author's work on Stephen F. Austin as examples.
Related Fourth Grade TEKS: 4.2(E), 4.19(A)
Related Seventh Grade TEKS: 7.2(E), 7.3(A)
Length:
30-45 minutes
Appropriate Audience: Adult
Setup Requirements:
None
3.
Stephen F. Austin and the Tejanos, 1821-1836
Summary:
Examines Stephen F. Austin's attitudes toward, and relations with, Tejanos.
Related Fourth Grade TEKS: 4.2(E), 4.19(A)
Related Seventh Grade TEKS: 7.2(E), 7.3(A), 7.19(A)
Length:
30-45 minutes
Appropriate Audience: Adult
Setup Requirements:
None
Areas of Service
Anywhere
Anywhere within Texas
Within 150 Miles of Abilene
Within 150 Miles of Amarillo
Within 150 Miles of Brownsville
Within 150 Miles of Dallas/Fort Worth
Within 150 Miles of El Paso
Within 150 Miles of Houston
Within 150 Miles of San Antonio
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