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Texas Folklore Society Publications
6
Rare Book and Texana Collections
4
Proceedings of the Philosophical Society of Texas Annual Meetings
3
Texas County Inventories
3
Frances Marion Allen Collection
1
Harris and Eliza Kempner
1
Texas State Publications
1
University of North Texas Press
1
World War Two Collection
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[Allen Family and friends photograph album]
Photograph album of Allen family and friends ranging from the 1890s through the 1920s. Images include snapshots of people participating in outdoor activities and recreation, outdoor scenes, houses and industrial buildings, travel, group portraits, and some studio portraits. None of the images are labeled with names, locations, or dates, although a few of the beach and swimming images are recognizable as Galveston, Texas.
Date:
[1890..1929]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
In the Shadow of History
Collection of Texan and Mexican folklore, including stories about the Navajo Indians, the Alamo, Jim Bowie, various folk characters, tortilla making, and other humorous anecdotes. The index begins on page 181.
Date:
1980
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Torpedoes in the Gulf: Galveston and the U-Boats, 1942-1943
Book detailing the experience of those in Galveston during the time of World War II and the German U-Boats.
Date:
1995
Creator:
Wiggins, Melanie, 1934-
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Galveston County courthouse, Galveston, Texas, Volume 3
Inventory of records of Galveston County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 3 describes the records of the District Clerk, District Attorney, County Court, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Constable, and Medical Examiner. Provides a separate listing of Galveston County records. Also includes an index.
Date:
1980
Creator:
Texas County Records Inventory Project
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Legends of Texas
Collection of popular Texas legends, including tales about buried treasure, the supernatural, pirates, origins of Texas flowers, and other miscellaneous legends. The index begins on page 271.
Date:
1984
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Inventory of county records, Galveston County courthouse, Galveston, Texas, Volume 2
Inventory of records of Galveston County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 2 describes the records of the Tax Assessor and Collector. Provides a separate listing of Galveston County tax records. Also includes an index.
Date:
1980
Creator:
Texas County Records Inventory Project
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Galveston County courthouse, Galveston, Texas, Volume 1
Inventory of records of Galveston County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 1 describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Auditor, Purchasing Agent, County Road Department, Beach and Parks Department, and County Engineer. Provides a separate listing of Galveston County records. Also includes an index and a list of Galveston County records deposited in the Galveston County Historical Museum.
Date:
1980
Creator:
Texas County Records Inventory Project
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1982
Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 3 & 4, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The theme of the conference was "Texas Courts and Criminal Justice."
Date:
1983
Creator:
Philosophical Society of Texas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1991
Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 6-8, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The theme of the conference was "Turbulent Times for Healthcare."
Date:
1992
Creator:
Philosophical Society of Texas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Follow de Drinkin' Gou'd
This volume includes information about the play-party in Oklahoma, folklore of Texas birds, tall tales, folk anecdotes, Texas folk songs and ballads, and other folklore (back cover). The index begins on page 185.
Date:
2000
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 2005
Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 2-4, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The theme of the conference was "Medicine and Medical Policy in the 21st Century."
Date:
2012
Creator:
Philosophical Society of Texas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas and Southwestern Lore
Collection of popular folklore from Texas and the Southwest, including ballads, cowboy songs, Native American myths, superstitions and other miscellaneous folk tales. It also contains the proceedings of the Texas Folklore Society. The index begins on page 243.
Date:
1927
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Folklore of Texan Cultures
This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society contains popular folklore of various ethnic and religious groups residing in Texas, including songs, myths, legends, and other essays. The index begins on page 363.
Date:
1974
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Rainbow in the Morning
Collection popular folklore of Texas, including work songs, reptile myths, ballads and other folk songs of the South. The index begins on page 185.
Date:
1975
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Kempner Scrapbook 1948-1951]
Scrapbook documenting Kempner family starting with newspaper clipping of the death of Mrs. H. Kempner. It includes newspaper clippings, detail wedding lists, letterhead, and other ephemera.
Date:
1946~/1951~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Great Galveston Disaster, Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times
This book covers the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the United States' deadliest natural disaster. It includes accounts from survivors and eyewitnesses, and photos of the devastation.
Date:
1900~
Creator:
Lester, Paul
System:
The Portal to Texas History