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Diamond Bessie & The Shepherds (open access)

Diamond Bessie & The Shepherds

This volume contains popular folklore of Texas, including folk dramas, myths, folk music, stories about farming and agriculture, religious folk stories, and information about folk customs, dances and folk art. The index begins on page 157.
Date: 1972
Creator: Hudson, Wilson M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The History and Treasures of St. David's Church (open access)

The History and Treasures of St. David's Church

This text discusses the history of St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas and various important members, in two parts. According to the summary on the book flap: "Part I, a detailed account of the Church's founders and its clergy, is enlivened by incidents both tragic and humorous....Part II gives a description and analysis of most of the Church's treasures, including its quaint stained glass windows."
Date: 1976
Creator: Tanner, Daisy Barrett
System: The Portal to Texas History
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
Hunters & Healers: Folklore Types & Topics (open access)

Hunters & Healers: Folklore Types & Topics

Volume of Texan and Mexican folklore, including stories about hunting, folk medicine, ballads, religion and other folklore. The index begins on page 169.
Date: 1971
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Jim Earthman, August 17, 1971 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Jim Earthman, August 17, 1971

Interview with Representative Jim Earthman regarding his experiences while a member of the 62nd Texas State Legislature.
Date: August 17, 1971
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Earthman, Jim
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Willard Wall, July 12, 1977 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Willard Wall, July 12, 1977

Interview with Willard Wall, a Army WWII veteran from Austin, Texas. Willard discusses his experiences on Oahu during the attack on Pearl Harbor, including his entry into the Army, assignment to Schofield Barracks, the morning of the attack, and preparations of the island for invasion afterwards.
Date: July 11, 1977
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Wall, Willard
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
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Folklore of Texan Cultures (open access)

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
[Campaign training and leadership conference program] (open access)

[Campaign training and leadership conference program]

A program from the Campaign Training and Leadership Conference sponsored by the Texas Democratic Party on August 26 & 27, 1977.
Date: August 1977
Creator: Texas Democratic Party
System: The UNT Digital Library
Travis County Clerk Records: Commissioners Court Minutes 13 (open access)

Travis County Clerk Records: Commissioners Court Minutes 13

Travis County Commissioners Court minutes from September 1970 to February 1972, documenting proceedings of county administrative court. Business transacted includes classification and expenditure of county funds, approval of claims, levy of taxes, care of paupers, construction and maintenance of public buildings and roads, management of other county works, calling of bids and letting of contracts, designation of election precincts, appointments of election judges, calling of elections, and approval of bonds of county officials. Arranged chronologically by date of proceeding.
Date: 1970-09/1972-02
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Travis County Clerk Records: Commissioners Court Minutes 14 (open access)

Travis County Clerk Records: Commissioners Court Minutes 14

Travis County Commissioners Court minutes from November 1971 to February 1973, documenting proceedings of county administrative court. Business transacted includes classification and expenditure of county funds, approval of claims, levy of taxes, care of paupers, construction and maintenance of public buildings and roads, management of other county works, calling of bids and letting of contracts, designation of election precincts, appointments of election judges, calling of elections, and approval of bonds of county officials. Arranged chronologically by date of proceeding.
Date: 1971-11/1973-02
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1974 (open access)

Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1974

Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held November 29 & 30, 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 "Social Equality and Human Diversity."
Date: 1975
Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Stuart Henry, January 11, 1979 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Stuart Henry, January 11, 1979

Interview with Stuart Henry, an environmentalist from Austin, Texas, regarding his upbringing and family, work in the air and water conservation movements, involvement with environmental societies, interactions with the Corps of Engineers, and work as a lobbyist for the Sierra Club.
Date: January 11, 1979
Creator: Smallwood, J. B. & Henry, Stuart
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Alonzo W. Jamison, July 30, 1968 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Alonzo W. Jamison, July 30, 1968

Interview with Alonzo W. Jamison, a former Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives from Denton, Texas. The interview includes Jamison's experiences as a member of the Special Session of the Sixtieth Legislature. It also includes his personal views on appropriations, revenue bills, the budget-making process, the legislature's relationship with Governor John Connally, liquor legislation, and urban-rural conflict.
Date: February 6, 1970
Creator: Kamp, H. W. & Jamison, Alonzo W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with O. J. Curry, March 29, 1979 (open access)

Oral History Interview with O. J. Curry, March 29, 1979

Interview with Dr. O. J. Curry from Santa Anna, Texas, the first dean of the School of Business at NTSU. Curry discusses his family history, childhood, education, becoming a teacher and high school principal, his marriage, getting his doctorate, the Great Depression, his time at the University of Arkansas and other institutions, his work with the petroleum industry during World War II, coming to NTSU, building the School Business, much about his tenure as dean, and his thoughts on business and education.
Date: March 29, 1979
Creator: Jenkins, Floyd
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Story of the Governor's Mansion (open access)

The Story of the Governor's Mansion

Document detailing the Governor's Mansion including its appearance, its location, information regarding its opening, its construction, its historical importance, and the purposes of the areas.
Date: 1971
Creator: Smith, Ima Mae
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ben Bynum, September 22, 1971 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Ben Bynum, September 22, 1971

Interview with Ben Bynum, a public relations consultant and a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives from Amarillo. Bynum shares his experiences and personal views as a member of the Regular and First Special Sessions of the Sixty-second Legislature. He also discusses revenue bills, the corporate profits tax, the Sharpstown stock-fraud scandal, legislative ethics, the "Dirty Thirty", appropriations, redistricting, and his personal legislation.
Date: September 22, 1971
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Bynum, Ben
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Grant Jones, August 21, 1979 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Grant Jones, August 21, 1979

Interview with Grant Jones, an insurance executive and a Democratic member of the Texas Senate from Abilene, concerning his experiences and personal views as a member of the Sixty-sixth Legislature. Jones discusses his appointment as chairman of the Finance Committee, the Legislative Budget Board and the budget-making process, Comptroller Bob Bullock, Governor William Clements, the appropriations bill, tax relief legislation, public school financing, the Peveto bill, "Killer Bees," and consumer legislation.
Date: August 21, 1979
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Jones, Grant
System: The UNT Digital Library
Inventory of county records, Travis County courthouse, Austin, Texas, Volume 2 (open access)

Inventory of county records, Travis County courthouse, Austin, Texas, Volume 2

Inventory of records of Travis County housed in the Travis County courthouse in Austin. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the District Clerk, Adult Probation, Domestic Relations - Juvenile, District Attorney, County Clerk as Clerk of the County Court, County Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Medical Examiner, Sheriff, and Constable. Also provides a list of Travis County records and an index.
Date: 1978
Creator: Adams, Kate; Fortin, Maurice G.; Riney, James E. & Dunn, Brother William
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Travis County courthouse, Austin, Texas, Volume 1 (open access)

Inventory of county records, Travis County courthouse, Austin, Texas, Volume 1

Inventory of records of Travis County housed in the Travis County courthouse in Austin. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, Auditor, Personnel Department, County School Superintendent, County Engineer, Veterans County Service Officer. Also provides a list of Travis County records and an index.
Date: 1978
Creator: Adams, Kate; Fortin, Maurice G.; Riney, James E. & Dunn, Brother William
System: The Portal to Texas History