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America's Exiles: Indian Colonization in Oklahoma (open access)

America's Exiles: Indian Colonization in Oklahoma

Book detailing the history of various Indian tribes that were forced to move from their lands in the East by the expanding United States, and their colonization in Oklahoma during a large portion of the 19th Century. Index starts on page 149.
Date: 1976
Creator: Gibson, Arrell Morgan
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bibliographical Control of Afro-American Literature, Volume 1: Papers Presented at a Conference (open access)

Bibliographical Control of Afro-American Literature, Volume 1: Papers Presented at a Conference

These papers are a compilation presented at a conference on bibliographic control of Afro-American literature. The papers discuss issues in cataloging and archiving African-American literature including relevant subject headings, sources of texts, and collection development. Index starts on page 293.
Date: 1976
Creator: Totten, Herman L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Bibliographical Control of Afro-American Literature, Volume 2: Presentations and Discussions (open access)

Bibliographical Control of Afro-American Literature, Volume 2: Presentations and Discussions

These papers are a compilation of presentations at a conference on bibliographic control of Afro-American literature. The text includes speeches and discusses regarding the topics as well as a summary of conference recommendations.
Date: 1976
Creator: Totten, Herman L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Bosque Primer: An Introduction to the History of Bosque County (open access)

Bosque Primer: An Introduction to the History of Bosque County

Book discussing the history of Bosque County, Texas from before European explorers came into the area up until around 1941. The information in the book covers immigration, Indian raids, Civil War years, and railroads. Bibliography begins on page 56.
Date: 1976
Creator: Radde, Rebecca D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Two Hundred and Fifty Years: History of Alto, Texas, 1686-1936 (open access)

Two Hundred and Fifty Years: History of Alto, Texas, 1686-1936

This text is a compilation of research regarding the history of Alto, Texas and creative poetry about the town. It includes biographical information about pioneers and influential people in the history of the town; the origins of Alto and development of schools and churches; historic notes about the Cherokee Indians and fighting that took place in the area; and other historical aspects of the area. A postscript, including a glossary, starts on page 37.
Date: 1976
Creator: Cole, Nell M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tyler & Smith County, Texas: An Historical Survey (open access)

Tyler & Smith County, Texas: An Historical Survey

This book gives an overview of the history of Tyler, Texas and Smith County through a series of essays written by community members on various social and historical topics. A List of Illustrations is on page viii and the Table of Contents is on page ix; the index starts on page 279.
Date: 1976
Creator: Glover, Robert W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Theatre Under the Stars Guild Scrapbook: 1976-1977] (open access)

[Theatre Under the Stars Guild Scrapbook: 1976-1977]

Scrapbook documenting the Theatre Under the Stars program, including photographs, programs, newspaper clippints, and other items. The Theatre Under the Stars Guild is an organization that assists the main organization by coordinating events, parties, and fundraising.
Date: 1976/1977
Creator: Theatre Under the Stars Guild
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interviews with John Plath Green, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interviews with John Plath Green, 1974

Interview with John Plath Green, an attorney and U.S. Army WWII veteran, concerning his experiences as the officer in charge of the liberation of American and other Allied prisoners-of-war in Japan at the end of World War II.
Date: {1976-02-06,1976-03-01}
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Green, John Plath
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mark of Heritage (open access)

Mark of Heritage

Book discussing the history of Oklahoma's heritage, including descriptions about the state's historic sites and museums; also included is a folded map of over 270 historical markers in the state. Index begins on page 207.
Date: 1976
Creator: Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975; Shirk, George H. & Franks, Kenny Arthur, 1945-
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1975 (open access)

Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1975

Proceedings of the 11th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
Date: 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
History and Reminiscences of Denton County (open access)

History and Reminiscences of Denton County

This book gives an overview of Denton County including the history of various time periods and specific aspects of the area as well as reminiscences of citizens. Index starts on page 408.
Date: 1976
Creator: Bates, Ed. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
What's Going On? (In Modern Texas Folklore) (open access)

What's Going On? (In Modern Texas Folklore)

Volume of "a collection of essays by contemporary folklorists who are writing about the customs and traditions and the songs and the stories that are going on now" (inside the front cover). It includes information about the folklore of cowboys, rodeos, chain letters and marijuana, as well as information about country, swing and gospel music. Index begins on page 301.
Date: 1976
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
System: The UNT Digital Library
Eanes: A History of the School and Community (open access)

Eanes: A History of the School and Community

Text describing the Eanes community and the history of the school district. It discusses the origins of the city of Austin and the development of the school, with transcribed supporting documents.
Date: 1976
Creator: Depwe, Dorothy McRae
System: The Portal to Texas History
Methodology and criteria for siting energy plants in Idaho (open access)

Methodology and criteria for siting energy plants in Idaho

This study contains a review of energy plant siting criteria, methodologies, guidelines and programs that are being considered today in this country. A preliminary screening approach for siting energy plants in Idaho is presented and a detailed hierarchical classification system for siting criteria has been developed. Methodology for using the criteria is suggested. Experience of a workshop trying to identify problems of implementing a ranking and rating for siting energy plants in the general situation for Idaho is reported. A brief analysis is presented on the needs for regulations and legislation to implement a future program of evaluation that would benefit utilities, the planning agencies, and the regulatory agencies operating within the state of Idaho.
Date: June 1976
Creator: Warnick, C. C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Bulletin of McMurry College, 1976-1977 (open access)

Bulletin of McMurry College, 1976-1977

Bulletin describes the governance, faculty, course offerings, and campus life of McMurry College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: May 1976
Creator: McMurry College
System: The Portal to Texas History
Blue Skies and Prairie (open access)

Blue Skies and Prairie

Illustrated book describing Okeene, Oklahoma family histories.
Date: 1976?
Creator: Okeene Historical Committee
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, 1976-77 (open access)

Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, 1976-77

The Council Fire is the student handbook of McMurry College in Abilene, Texas and includes information about the rules and regulations of the school as well as general information about student governance and campus life.
Date: 1976
Creator: McMurry College
System: The Portal to Texas History
OS Ranch Steer Roping & Art Exhibit, October 2-3, 1976 (open access)

OS Ranch Steer Roping & Art Exhibit, October 2-3, 1976

Catalog for the OS Ranch Steer Roping & Art Exhibit in Post, Texas. Includes cowboy artwork, photographs of events, the previous year's award winners, and sponsor advertisements.
Date: 1976
Creator: OS Ranch Steer Roping and Art Exhibit Committee
System: The Portal to Texas History
Excavations at the Harris County Boys' School Cemetery: Analysis of Galveston Bay Area Mortuary Practices (open access)

Excavations at the Harris County Boys' School Cemetery: Analysis of Galveston Bay Area Mortuary Practices

An archaeological report on the excavations, research, and cultural findings at several closely grouped aboriginal burial sites in the Galveston Bay area.
Date: September 1976
Creator: Aten, Lawrence E.; Chandler, Charles K.; Wesolowsky, Al B. & Malina, Robert M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The History of Frisco 1902-1976 (open access)

The History of Frisco 1902-1976

Compiled history of Frisco, Texas including information about its origins and founding, prominent historic persons in the community, schools and churches, and other information about life in the city.
Date: April 1976
Creator: Frisco Bicentennial Society
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wood County, 1850-1900 (open access)

Wood County, 1850-1900

This text gives an overview of Wood County, Texas from roughly 1850 to 1900. It includes historical sketches of various aspects of life in the county as well as anecdotes. Genealogical information and documentation are also included for pioneer families in the area.
Date: 1976
Creator: Wood County Historical Society
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara Jordan Scrapbook, August 5 - December 16, 1976 (open access)

[Barbara Jordan Scrapbook, August 5 - December 16, 1976

Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, texts, and photographs related to Senator Barbara Jordan.
Date: 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of North Texas State University, 1976-1977, Undergraduate (open access)

Catalog of North Texas State University, 1976-1977, Undergraduate

The North Texas State University Undergraduate Bulletin includes information about class offerings as well as general information about the university (academic calendar, admissions and degree requirements, financial information, etc.) about research, and about the colleges and schools on campus. Index starts on page 156.
Date: April 1976
Creator: North Texas State University
System: The UNT Digital Library
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1975 (open access)

Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1975

Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 5 & 6, 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 "The Desert is Blooming."
Date: 1976
Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History