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The Texarkana Gateway to Texas and the Southwest (open access)

The Texarkana Gateway to Texas and the Southwest

This text gives an overview of the places and resources in Texas with an emphasis on the locations where the railroads run through the state. Indexes start on page 220.
Date: 1896
Creator: Texas & Pacific Railway
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 100, July 1996 - April, 1997 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 100, July 1996 - April, 1997

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 533.
Date: 1997
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 93, July 1989 - April, 1990 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 93, July 1989 - April, 1990

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 575.
Date: 1990
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
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
Folk Art in Texas (open access)

Folk Art in Texas

This book describes popular folk art of Texas, including basket weaving, hat-making, yard art, sculptures, murals, cemetery art, quilt-making, tattoo art, and other miscellaneous folk art. The index begins on page 198.
Date: 1985
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
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
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gayle Reaves-King (open access)

Gayle Reaves-King

This article is a short biography of journalist Gayle Reaves-King, based on an oral history discussing her childhood, education, and career.
Date: 2012
Creator: Alford, Jimmy
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Gayle Reaves-King, April 4, 2012 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Gayle Reaves-King, April 4, 2012

Interview with Gayle Reaves-King,a journalist in Fort Worth, Texas. The interview includes biographical information about her life growing up, her educational background, family life, and her career with The Dallas Morning News and other newspapers.
Date: April 5, 2012
Creator: Ayers, Cesta & Reaves-King, Gayle
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Southwest Retort, Volume 20, Number 9, May 1968 (open access)

Southwest Retort, Volume 20, Number 9, May 1968

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. Published monthly during long academic semesters. This issue includes news for the regional meeting in Austin, Texas.
Date: May 1968
Creator: American Chemical Society. Dallas/Fort Worth Section.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Southwest Retort, Volume 21, Number 2, October 1968 (open access)

Southwest Retort, Volume 21, Number 2, October 1968

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. Published monthly during long academic semesters. This issue includes news for the regional meeting in Austin, Texas.
Date: October 1968
Creator: American Chemical Society. Dallas/Fort Worth Section.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Southwest Retort, Volume 21, Number 3, November 1968 (open access)

Southwest Retort, Volume 21, Number 3, November 1968

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. Published monthly during long academic semesters. This issue includes information for the regional meeting in Austin, Texas.
Date: November 1968
Creator: American Chemical Society. Dallas/Fort Worth Section.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Southwest Retort, Volume 21, Number 4, Decenber 1968 (open access)

Southwest Retort, Volume 21, Number 4, Decenber 1968

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. Published monthly during long academic semesters. This issue includes the technical program for the regional meeting in Austin, Texas.
Date: December 1968
Creator: American Chemical Society. Dallas/Fort Worth Section.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Texas News Review] (open access)

[News Script: Texas News Review]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a Tarrant county crime probe that included gamblers and a corrupt sheriff, a crime committee in the Texas House of Representatives having its first session, a month-long revival in Fort Worth hosted by Billy Graham, a round up of notable visitors in Dallas and Fort Worth, an art exhibit opening in Dallas, a fashion show, and, finally, an Alaskan visiting the continental United States for the first time in 26 years.
Date: April 1, 1951
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Texas news review] (open access)

[News Script: Texas news review]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering major Texas news stories from the past week.
Date: August 12, 1951
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: The week in review] (open access)

[News Script: The week in review]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the events of the past week, including news about the ICT insurance company in Dallas, Charlie Mae Allen's court case, and the return to jail of James Edward Skinner.
Date: February 23, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: The week in review] (open access)

[News Script: The week in review]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the police shooting of two infamous Dallas bank robbers after a chase, along with details of their past crimes. The package continues with ongoing coverage of severe statewide flooding, an explosion at a Dallas grocery store, an unsuccessful anti-segregation filibuster in the Texas Senate, the production of the final B-36 Bomber at the Corvair plant in Fort Worth, and the retirement of the nation's oldest railroad conductor.
Date: May 4, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: The week in review] (open access)

[News Script: The week in review]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a review of the week's most notable news stories.
Date: August 3, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Newspaper Clipping: TMA Reins Presented To Dr. Owen] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: TMA Reins Presented To Dr. Owen]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Dr. May Owen becoming the 95th president of the Texas Medical Association, and other events that transpired at a TMA annual session. The article also discusses legislation concerning federal-oriented health insurance plans. The article also includes a photo Dr. Louis M. Orr, and a photo of Dr. Owen accepting a gavel from the out-going president, Dr. Harvey Renger, as president-elect, Dr. Franklin W. Yeager, looks on.
Date: April 13, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Mr. C. Lincoln Williston, December 2, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Mr. C. Lincoln Williston, December 2, 1968]

Letter from Dr. May Owen to Mr. C. Lincoln Williston, thanking him for approving a Hall of Science and history. She also briefly discusses the project itself.
Date: December 2, 1968
Creator: Williston, C. Lincoln
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Harriet Cunningham, October 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Harriet Cunningham, October 23, 1959]

Letter from Dr. May Owen to Harriet Cunningham discussing to pieces of writing Dr. Owen would like Miss Cunningham or Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to critique: an editorial and a presentation to a women's club. She also mentions that a meeting in Dallas, on Aging, went well.
Date: October 23, 1959
Creator: Owen, May
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper clippings about Dr. May Owen receiving the Texas Medical Association Service Award] (open access)

[Newspaper clippings about Dr. May Owen receiving the Texas Medical Association Service Award]

Two newspaper clippings of articles about Dr. May Owen receiving the Texas Medical Association Service Award. One of the articles includes a photo of Dr. Owen.
Date: October 5, 1969
Creator: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photocopied photos of Dr. May Owen] (open access)

[Photocopied photos of Dr. May Owen]

A collection of photocopied photographs with Dr. May Owen in them. Each page has one photo, with a caption of the photo and an alphabetical delineation (A-J) corresponding to a list on the first page. The list has detailed information about the photos, mostly taken from the captions.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper clippings: Event honoring women, and announcement of Dr. May Owen's death] (open access)

[Newspaper clippings: Event honoring women, and announcement of Dr. May Owen's death]

Newspaper clippings of two articles. The first discusses nine women being honored at the second annual "Party of the Year," and details some of their individual accomplishments. The second article announces Dr. May Owen's death.
Date: {1951-02-04,1988-04-14}
Creator: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History