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2001: A Texas Folklore Odyssey (open access)

2001: A Texas Folklore Odyssey

This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society "contains a sample of the research that members of the Society were doing at the turn of the millennium as represented at the 1998, 1999, and 2000 meetings." The volume covers "a wide variety of contemporary and historical topics," including baby lore, stories about notable women, stories about food and cooking, information about the Model T Ford, and more (inside front cover). The index begins on page 339.
Date: 2001
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Between the Cracks of History: Essays on Teaching and Illustrating Folklore (open access)

Between the Cracks of History: Essays on Teaching and Illustrating Folklore

Volume of twenty-one essays about folklore in Texas, including essays about police burials, railroads, graffiti, folk music, dance halls, and other folklore. The index begins on page 279.
Date: 1997
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
T for Texas: a State Full of Folklore (open access)

T for Texas: a State Full of Folklore

Collection of popular folklore of Texas, including information about crafts, stories about vampires, stories about peyote ceremonies, prison folklore, folk songs, and other miscellaneous folk tales.
Date: 1982
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Legendary Ladies of Texas (open access)

Legendary Ladies of Texas

Collection of historical anecdotes providing "a study of Texas women and the conflicting images and myths that have grown up about them" (back cover). The index begins on page 225.
Date: 1994
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Texas Folklore Society: Volume 1, 1909-1943 (open access)

The Texas Folklore Society: Volume 1, 1909-1943

Book describing the history and publications of the Texas Folklore Society between the years of 1909 and 1943. It includes information about "public songs and ballads; superstitions, signs and omens; cures and peculiar customs; legends; dialects; games, plays and dances; riddles and proverbs" (inside front cover). The index begins on page 317.
Date: 1992
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
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
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Family Saga: A Collection of Texas Family Legends (open access)

The Family Saga: A Collection of Texas Family Legends

Series of family anecdotes, collected from authors across the state of Texas describing general family history, how families arrived in Texas, and experiences related to the Civil War, Indians, animals, religion, ghosts, feuds, historic figures, and various other topics. Index starts on page 349.
Date: 2003
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward; Lincecum, Jerry Bryan & Vick, Frances Brannen, 1935-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1937 (open access)

Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1937

Yearbook for Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations. Name index is at the end of the book.
Date: 1937
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1974 (open access)

Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1974

Yearbook for Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations. Index starts on page 336.
Date: 1974
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 1998-2000 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 1998-2000

Graduate catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1997
Creator: Abilene Christian University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2010-2011 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2010-2011

Undergraduate catalog describes the governance, history, academic programs, course descriptions, and campus life of Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. Index begins on page 242.
Date: 2010
Creator: Abilene Christian University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2011-2012 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2011-2012

Undergraduate catalog describes the governance, history, academic programs, course descriptions, and campus life of Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. Index begins on page 241.
Date: 2011
Creator: Abilene Christian University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian University, 1979 (open access)

Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian University, 1979

Yearbook for Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations. Index starts on page 362.
Date: 1979
Creator: Abilene Christian University
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian University, 1987 (open access)

Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian University, 1987

Yearbook for Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations. Index starts on page 368.
Date: 1987
Creator: Abilene Christian University
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian University, 1996 (open access)

Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian University, 1996

Yearbook for Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations. Index starts on page 306.
Date: 1996
Creator: Abilene Christian University
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Shinnery Review, Volume 55, 1996 (open access)

The Shinnery Review, Volume 55, 1996

The Shinnery Review literary magazine of Abilene Christian University includes original short stories, essays, poetry, artwork, and other creative works.
Date: 1996
Creator: Abilene Christian University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: March 30-April 27, 1982 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: March 30-April 27, 1982

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran from March 30th to April 27th (fifth symphony and third pop concert) during the 32nd season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies.
Date: March 1982
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
University Press (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 79, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, November 22, 2002 (open access)

University Press (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 79, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, November 22, 2002

Semiweekly newspaper from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas that includes local, national, and campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 22, 2002
Creator: Achilles, Jenny
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Paducah Post (Paducah, Tex.), Vol. 80, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 20, 1986 (open access)

The Paducah Post (Paducah, Tex.), Vol. 80, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 20, 1986

Weekly newspaper from Paducah, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 20, 1986
Creator: Adams, Patty
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Keystone, Spring 2007 (open access)

The Keystone, Spring 2007

Semiannual newsletter of the Special Collections at the Texas State University Alkek Library discussing news, and events related to the Collections' staff, acquisitions, exhibitions, and other relevant topics.
Date: Spring 2007
Creator: Albert B. Alkek Library. Special Collections.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Colony Courier-Leader (The Colony, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 29, Ed. 1 Sunday, August 24, 2014 (open access)

The Colony Courier-Leader (The Colony, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 29, Ed. 1 Sunday, August 24, 2014

Weekly newspaper from The Colony, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 24, 2014
Creator: Aldaz, Gina
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Colony Courier-Leader (The Colony, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 35, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 12, 2014 (open access)

The Colony Courier-Leader (The Colony, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 35, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 12, 2014

Weekly newspaper from The Colony, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 12, 2014
Creator: Aldaz, Gina
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Cuero Record (Cuero, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 96, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 22, 1945 (open access)

The Cuero Record (Cuero, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 96, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 22, 1945

Daily newspaper from Cuero, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 22, 1945
Creator: Aldridge, C. C., Jr.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Cuero Record (Cuero, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 21, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 27, 1946 (open access)

The Cuero Record (Cuero, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 21, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 27, 1946

Daily newspaper from Cuero, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 27, 1946
Creator: Aldridge, C. C., Jr.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History