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"Surrounded by Dangers of All Kinds": The Mexican War Letters of Lieutenant Theodore Laidley
This book contains a collection of letters written by Lieutenant Theodore Thadeus Sobieski (T. T. S.) Laidley between 1845 and 1848. The letters discuss life as a soldier during the Mexican War; most of the letters were written from various stations in Mexico. Each letter is bracketed by editorial commentary on the historical context and the collection is prefaced by a brief biography of Laidley's life prior to the first letter. Index starts on page 179.
Date:
1997
Creator:
McCaffrey, James M., 1946- & Laidley, Theodore, 1822-1886.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
El Rancho in South Texas: Continuity and Change From 1750
This book discusses the history of ranching in South Texas, illustrated with photographs that were part of "the first major exhibit to examine the private cattle ranch in South Texas, held in 1994 in the John E. Connor Museum in Kingsville, Texas" (p. ix). Index starts on page 117.
Date:
1994
Creator:
Graham, Joe S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Good Tale and a Bonnie Tune
Volume of miscellaneous folklore about Texas and Mexico, including Mexican folktales, Texas folk songs, information about Texas streams and information about racial discrimination in the South. The index begins on page 273.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Coffee in the Gourd
Collection of miscellaneous folklore of Texas and Mexico, including folk songs, information about Indian pictographs, legends, superstitions, and weather lore. The index begins on page 105.
Date:
1923
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Corners of Texas
This volume contains popular folklore of Texas, including information about folk music, folk arts and crafts, history of Texas, prominent Texas writers, and other miscellaneous folklore. The index begins on page 285.
Date:
1993
Creator:
Abernethy, Francis Edward
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Coyote Wisdom
This volume contains popular folklore of Mexico and Texas, including animal folk stories, Navajo creation myths, discussions about folk characters, discussions about the philosophy of folklore, and other miscellaneous folk stories. The index begins on page 293.
Date:
1938
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
System:
The UNT Digital Library
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
Features and Fillers: Texas Journalists on Texas Folklore
Collection of popular folklore of Texas, including information about animals, folk music, weather lore, folk beliefs, legends, folk medicine, poetry and other folktales. The index begins on page 229.
Date:
1999
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Folk Travelers: Ballads, Tales and Talk
This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society contains popular folklore of Texas and Mexico, including traveling anecdotes, folk ballads, folklore in natural history, as well as information about black and white magic, Western animals, and cattle brands. The index begins on page 259.
Date:
1953
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
System:
The UNT Digital Library
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
The TCEQ Border Initiative
This document provides information on Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's (TCEQ) individual projects and their works with local, state, and federal stakeholders to maximize efforts to improve the environment of the U.S.-Mexico border region.
Date:
October 2011
Creator:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Queer, Quaint Old San Antonio: Its Climate in Throat and Lung Diseases
This book is about the climate of San Antonio, Texas, and its potential benefits to individuals suffering from lung illness and disease.
Date:
1895
Creator:
Fisher, C. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
San Antonio de Bexar: A Guide and History
This book serves as a guide and historical sketch of San Antonio, Texas. It includes descriptions of county and church records, interviews with memorable Texans, a discussion of the benefits of San Antonio climate to individuals suffering from lung disease, as well as descriptions of local churches, schools, public halls, parks and other establishments. Sidney Lanier's Historical Sketch is included beginning on page 68.
Date:
1890
Creator:
Corner, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Comfort Women in Comfort History
Book about the history of notable women in Comfort, Texas. The book discusses female school teachers, journalists, religious leaders, free thinkers, artists, authors, and other women who made significant contributions to the establishment of the city of Comfort.
Date:
2008
Creator:
Stewart, Mike & Stewart, Anne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ernst Hermann Altgelt: Founder of Comfort, Texas
Book about Ernst Hermann Altgelt, the founder of Comfort, Texas. It includes information about Altgelt and his family, and information about the establishment of the city.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Stewart, Anne & Stewart, Mike
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Madero y sus detractores, por varios maderistas.
Book containing short essays (sometimes anonymous) on the theme of revolutionary politics, many works relating to Francisco Madero, the Mexican president who was assassinated in 1913. Notably, it was published in El Paso, Texas by supporters in exile.
Date:
1917
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Manifiesto del C. Gral Francisco Villa a la nación y documentos que justifican el desconocimiento del C. Venustiano Carranza como primer jefe de la revolución.
Book with copies of communications between generals in the north of Mexico and the Carranza government.
Date:
1914
Creator:
Villa, Pancho, 1878-1923.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mexico. El triunfo de la revolucion o el grito de un pueblo.
This work provides a personal account regarding the author’s struggle against the Diaz regime. It includes as an introduction a letter to Francisco I. Madero, whom the author terms the caudillo of the Mexican Revolution. Includes text of resignations of Porfirio Díaz and Francisco Madero.
Date:
1911
Creator:
Illán, Rafael
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Attack on Ciudad JuáRez and the Incidents From the 14th to the 18th of June
This piece was written to provide a firsthand account regarding the attack on Ciudad Juárez by Villistas and related events. It also provides information regarding the effects of the battle on El Paso, Texas and includes named civilian casualties. The official American response is also noted.
Date:
1919
Creator:
Enciso Durán, Xavier
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Heroica defensa de Ciudad Juárez : la verdad de los hechos, caracter y valor del soldado mexicano; invasión de tropas americanas y su pronta evacuación
This work provides an account of what the author terms the “heroic defense” of Ciudad Juarez against Pancho Villa’s forces. It also includes correspondence by Villa to the military garrison urging their surrender. Notably, it describes American involvement (and brief incursion into Mexico) and the Mexican embassy’s response to it in El Paso, where the work was published.
Date:
1919
Creator:
Velasco, Felipe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Apuntes sobre el petroleo mexicano
This work, presented to the 26th Mexican Federal Congress, focuses on the Mexican oil industry. It details its origins, development, and capital investments. It also notes its production and profitability to the nation. It calls for legislation and nationalization.
Date:
1913
Creator:
Flores Fonseca, Manuel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El Atila del sur
Novel with illustrations consisting of line drawings, photographic reproductions, and cartoons. It provides anecdotal information and interviews as well as a fictionalized account of his life. The work focuses not only on Zapata’s military achievements, but also personal information. Includes text of El Plan de Ayala, Zapata's manifesto on land reform.
Date:
1913
Creator:
Ribot, Hector
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El ataque a Ciudad Juarez y los acontecimientos del 14 al 18 de Junio
This piece provides a firsthand account of the attack on Ciudad Juarez by Villistas and related events, including the American incursion. It also provides information regarding the effects of the battle on El Paso, Texas and includes named civilian casualties. The official American response is also noted.
Date:
1919
Creator:
Enciso Durán, Xavier
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El conflicto personal de la revolución mexicana
Provides an account of the personal conflict felt by the author regarding the Mexican Revolution and the ensuing reign of Venustiano Carranza. The pamphlet calls for an end to caudillos; however, it is sympathetic to Villa. Although written during Chocano’s travels to New Orleans, it was published in El Paso, Texas.
Date:
1914?
Creator:
Chocano, José Santos, 1875-1934.
System:
The Portal to Texas History