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Bailey's Light: Saga of Brit Bailey and Other Hardy Pioneers
Book highlighting the life and times of James Britton Bailey, who first came to Texas in 1818. This work covers his interactions with Stephen F. Austin, and his journeys through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Index starts on page 131.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Golson, Josephine Polley
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Merchant to the Republic
Biographical account of the Dieterich Family's life in Texas from around 1834 to 1860, including details concerning the Santa Fe Expedition. Index begins on page 207.
Date:
1958
Creator:
Bonham, Dora Dieterich, 1902-
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Through the Years: Reminiscences of Pioneer Days on the Texas Border
Biographical account of the Kelsey Family's arrival to Texas and their adoption of Hannah Rebecca Allen. The book spans the time period from their arrival through World War One. Index begins on page 177.
Date:
1952
Creator:
Kelsey, Anna Marietta, 1863-
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ten Thousand Texas Daughters: A Biographical Novel based on the Intimate Life Story of Mrs. Elli Moore Townsend
Historically-inspired novel based on events from the life of Elli Moore Townsend.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Montgomery, Marg-Riette
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Elizabeth Mcanulty Owens: The Story of Her Life
Reminiscences from Elizabeth Owens' daughters discussing her life and the history of the town of Victoria, Texas.
Date:
1936
Creator:
Owens, Elizabeth McAnulty, 1827-1905
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Adobe Walls Bride: The Story of Billy and Olive King Dixon
Story of the lives of Billy and Olive King Dixon in the Texas Panhandle from recollections and historical research. This book covers their marriage, parenthood, home building, etc. in the Texas Panhandle. Index begins on page 275.
Date:
1955
Creator:
McCarty, John L. 1901-1974
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Alone by the Sea: The Story of Jane Wilkinson Long, Mother of Texas
Historical narrative of the live of Jane Wilkinson Long, wife of James Long who led a filibustering attempt into Texas in 1819. This work covers her early marriage life in Louisiana and her subsequent life in Texas.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Moore, Effie Missouria Pitchford
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Woman of Texas: Mrs Percy V. Pennybacker
Book discussing the role of Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker, originally born in Petersburg, Virginia, who worked to expand the woman's place in American society. Index begins on page 359.
Date:
1941
Creator:
Richmond, Rebecca
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Lady and a Lone Star Flag
Book discussing the history of Texas and of the creation of the Lone Star Flag by Joanna Elizabeth Troutman, which was lost at Goliad after the massacre there.
Date:
1936
Creator:
Pope, Henry David
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cynthia Ann Parker
Book examining the story of Cynthia Ann Parker, captured at age nine by Comanche Indians. This study looks at her life during her time with the Comanches, including her marriage to Peta Nocona, and her subsequent recapture by white soldiers when she was thirty-four.
Date:
1959
Creator:
Jackson, Grace
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Her Name Was Ann: A Pioneer Teacher in Texas
Story of Ann Thompson Morriss, born in Mississippi, who moved to Texas with her family in 1848. The book covers the family's arrival to America through Morriss's life and teaching career in the state.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Morriss, Annie Mae
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Circus: Cinders to Sawdust
Book discussing the history of the circus in American history, and the contributions it made to American society. Index begins on page 262.
Date:
1959
Creator:
O'Brien, Esse Forrester
System:
The UNT Digital Library
There's No Return
Fictional story of the relationship between characters Jim and Fanny.
Date:
1937
Creator:
Holland, Claudia Jones
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Miss Ella of the Deep South of Texas
Historical narrative of the life of Ellen Talbot and the region of Texas the author calls the "Deep South of Texas," meaning that area near the Gulf that combines elements of the West with those of the Deep South.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Allen, Arda Talbot, 1889-
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Women Tell the Story of the Southwest
Historical accounts of the pioneer women on the frontier in Texas. This volume contains these women's experiences in the American Southwest. Index begins on page 377.
Date:
1940
Creator:
Wooten, Mattie Lloyd
System:
The UNT Digital Library
In Those Days: Memoirs of Edwards Plateau
Autobiographical account of living on a Texas ranch in the Edwards Plateau area.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Winslow, Edith Black
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Education of Women in Texas
Study of the history of women's education in Texas. This work discusses the foundations of education in Texas and the factors that influenced the growth of women's education within the state. The index begins on page 179.
Date:
1957
Creator:
Aiken, Wreathy Price
System:
The UNT Digital Library