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Winchester Warriors: Texas Rangers of Company D, 1874-1901

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The Texas Rangers were institutionally birthed in 1874 with the formation of the Frontier Battalion. They were tasked with interdicting Indian incursions into the frontier settlements and dealing with the lawlessness running rampant throughout Texas. In an effort to put a human face on the Rangers, Bob Alexander tells the story of one of the six companies of the Frontier Battalion, Company D. Readers follow the Rangers of Company D as—over time—it transforms from a unit of adventurous boys into a reasonably well-oiled law enforcement machine staffed by career-oriented lawmen. Beginning with their start as Indian fighters against the Comanches and Kiowas, Alexander explores the history of Company D as they rounded up numerous Texas outlaws and cattle thieves, engaged in border skirmishes along the Rio Grande, and participated in notable episodes such as the fence cutter wars. Winchester Warriors is an evenhanded and impartial assessment of Company D and its colorful cadre of Texas Rangers. Their laudable deeds are explored in detail, but by the same token their shameful misadventures are not whitewashed. These Texas Rangers were simply people, good and bad—and sometimes indifferent. This new study, extensively researched in both primary and secondary sources, will appeal to scholars …
Date: August 15, 2009
Creator: Alexander, Bob
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

The Sutton-taylor Feud: the Deadliest Blood Feud in Texas

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The Sutton-Taylor Feud of DeWitt, Gonzales, Karnes, and surrounding counties began shortly after the Civil War ended. The blood feud continued into the 1890s when the final court case was settled with a governmental pardon. Of all the Texas feuds, the one between the Sutton and Taylor forces lasted longer and covered more ground than any other. William E. Sutton was the only Sutton involved, but he had many friends to wage warfare against the large Taylor family. The causes are still shrouded in mystery and legend, as both sides argued they were just and right. In April 1868 Charles Taylor and James Sharp were shot down in Bastrop County, alleged horse thieves attempting to escape. During this period many men were killed “while attempting to escape.” The killing on Christmas Eve 1868 of Buck Taylor and Dick Chisholm was perhaps the final spark that turned hard feelings into fighting with bullets and knives. William Sutton was involved in both killings. “Who sheds a Taylor's blood, by a Taylor's hand must fall” became a fact of life in South Texas. Violent acts between the two groups now followed. The military reacted against the killing of two of their soldiers in …
Date: February 15, 2009
Creator: Parsons, Chuck
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Celebrating 100 Years of the Texas Folklore Society, 1909-2009 (open access)

Celebrating 100 Years of the Texas Folklore Society, 1909-2009

The Texas Folklore Society is one of the oldest and most prestigious organizations in the state. Its secret for longevity lies in those things that make it unique, such as its annual meeting that seems more like a social event or family reunion than a formal academic gathering. This book examines the Society’s members and their substantial contributions to the field of folklore over the last century. Some articles focus on the research that was done in the past, while others offer studies that continue today. For example, L. Patrick Hughes explores historical folk music, while Meredith Abarca focuses on Mexican American folk healers and the potential direction of research on them today. Other articles are more personal reflections about why our members have been drawn to the TFS for fellowship and fun. This book does more than present a history of the Texas Folklore Society: it explains why the TFS has lasted so long, and why it will continue.
Date: December 15, 2009
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Southwest Retort, Volume 61, Number 6, February 2009 (open access)

Southwest Retort, Volume 61, Number 6, February 2009

This publication of the Dallas-Fort Worth Section of the American Chemical Society includes information about research, prominent scientist, organizational business, and various other stories of interest to the community.
Date: February 2009
Creator: American Chemical Society. Dallas/Fort Worth Section.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Southwest Retort, Volume 61, Number 7, March 2009 (open access)

Southwest Retort, Volume 61, Number 7, March 2009

This publication of the Dallas-Fort Worth Section of the American Chemical Society includes information about research, prominent scientist, organizational business, and various other stories of interest to the community.
Date: March 2009
Creator: American Chemical Society. Dallas/Fort Worth Section.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Southwest Retort, Volume 62, Number 4, December 2009 (open access)

Southwest Retort, Volume 62, Number 4, December 2009

This publication of the Dallas-Fort Worth Section of the American Chemical Society includes information about research, prominent scientist, organizational business, and various other stories of interest to the community.
Date: December 2009
Creator: American Chemical Society. Dallas/Fort Worth Section.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Regional Highlights from Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States (open access)

Regional Highlights from Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States

This fact sheet describes climate change scenarios in the Great Plains region of the United States.
Date: 2009
Creator: U.S. Global Change Research Program
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Regional Highlights from Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States (open access)

Regional Highlights from Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States

This fact sheet describes climate change scenarios in Southwest region of the United States.
Date: 2009
Creator: U.S. Global Change Research Program
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
College of Music Program Book 2008-2009: Ensemble & Other Performances, Volume 1 (open access)

College of Music Program Book 2008-2009: Ensemble & Other Performances, Volume 1

Fall/spring performances program book from the 2008-2009 school year at the University of North Texas College of Music.
Date: 2009
Creator: University of North Texas. College of Music.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
College of Music Program Book 2008-2009: Ensemble & Other Performances, Volume 2 (open access)

College of Music Program Book 2008-2009: Ensemble & Other Performances, Volume 2

Fall/spring performances program book from the 2008-2009 school year at the University of North Texas College of Music.
Date: 2009
Creator: University of North Texas. College of Music.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
College of Music Program Book 2008-2009: Ensemble & Other Performances, Volume 3 (open access)

College of Music Program Book 2008-2009: Ensemble & Other Performances, Volume 3

Fall/spring performances program book from the 2008-2009 school year at the University of North Texas College of Music.
Date: 2009
Creator: University of North Texas. College of Music.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
College of Music Program Book 2008-2009: Student Performances, Volume 2 (open access)

College of Music Program Book 2008-2009: Student Performances, Volume 2

Student performances program book from the 2008-2009 school year at the University of North Texas College of Music.
Date: 2009
Creator: University of North Texas. College of Music.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
College of Music Program Book 2008-2009: Summer & Departmental Recitals (open access)

College of Music Program Book 2008-2009: Summer & Departmental Recitals

Summer performances and departmental recital program book from the 2008-2009 school year at the University of North Texas College of Music.
Date: 2009
Creator: University of North Texas. College of Music.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal Evacuation Policy: Issues for Congress (open access)

Federal Evacuation Policy: Issues for Congress

This report discusses federal evacuation policy and analyzes potential lessons learned from the evacuation of individuals from Hurricane Katrina. Several issue areas that might arise concerning potential lawmaking and oversight on evacuation policy are also highlighted. This report will be updated as significant legislative or administrative changes occur.
Date: March 30, 2009
Creator: Lindsay, Bruce R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Alert Systems for Missing Adults in Eleven States: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Alert Systems for Missing Adults in Eleven States: Background and Issues for Congress

This report discusses the emerging development of nationwide alert systems to recover missing adults, such as those with mental impairment (such as Alzheimer's disease), developmental disabilities, or suicidal tendencies. This report provides an overview of such alert systems in 11 states: Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas, and Virginia. This report also provides a discussion of issues for Congress to consider with respect to the federal role, if any, in developing state alert programs for missing adults.
Date: May 7, 2009
Creator: Fernandes, Adrienne L. & Colello, Kirsten J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Counterpoint, 2009 (open access)

Counterpoint, 2009

The newsletter for the University of North Texas College of Music includes information about the faculty, staff, alumni, and activities of the College of Music.
Date: 2009
Creator: University of North Texas. College of Music.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 522, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 2, 2009 (open access)

The Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 522, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: December 2, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 121, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 14, 2009 (open access)

Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 121, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: April 14, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 404, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 24, 2009 (open access)

The Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 404, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 24, 2009

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: September 24, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 416, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 1, 2009 (open access)

The Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 416, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 1, 2009

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: October 1, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 318, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 5, 2009 (open access)

The Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 318, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: August 5, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 466, Ed. 1 Friday, October 30, 2009 (open access)

The Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 466, Ed. 1 Friday, October 30, 2009

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: October 30, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 422, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 6, 2009 (open access)

The Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 422, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: October 6, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 454, Ed. 1 Friday, October 23, 2009 (open access)

The Greensheet (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 454, Ed. 1 Friday, October 23, 2009

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: October 23, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History