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Publications of the Texas Folklore Society
63
The Oklahoma Series
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Fred H. and Ella Mae Moore Texas History Reprint Series
10
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7
The Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest 1825-1916
5
Oklahoma's Governors
4
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Ten Thousand Texas Daughters: A Biographical Novel based on the Intimate Life Story of Mrs. Elli Moore Townsend
Historically-inspired novel based on events from the life of Elli Moore Townsend.
Date:
2018
Creator:
Montgomery, Marg-Riette
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Alone by the Sea: The Story of Jane Wilkinson Long, Mother of Texas
Historical narrative of the live of Jane Wilkinson Long, wife of James Long who led a filibustering attempt into Texas in 1819. This work covers her early marriage life in Louisiana and her subsequent life in Texas.
Date:
2018
Creator:
Moore, Effie Missouria Pitchford
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Boundaries of Oklahoma
Book discussing the history of Oklahoma's borders and boundaries, including the borders of the Indian nations within the territory and those of the individual counties. Index starts on page 137.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Morris, John W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Drill Bits, Picks, and Shovels: A History of Mineral Resources in Oklahoma
Historical book analyzing Oklahoma's mineral resources such as oil, gas, and coal and the impact these had on the state's individuals, as well as the potential for future development in these areas. Index starts on page 186.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Morris, John W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Geography of Oklahoma
Historical book discussing the geography of Oklahoma, including the climate, physical environment, minerals composition, and the evolving cities and transportation system; the book also contain maps to illustrate the temperature ranges, population, etc. Index starts on page 175.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Morris, John W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cities of Oklahoma
Book discussing the history of Oklahoma's cities and metropolitan areas, including pictures and maps of the areas; some chapters deal with oil towns and others deal with multi-purpose cities. Index begins on page 161.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Morris, John W., 1907-1982
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Her Name Was Ann: A Pioneer Teacher in Texas
Story of Ann Thompson Morriss, born in Mississippi, who moved to Texas with her family in 1848. The book covers the family's arrival to America through Morriss's life and teaching career in the state.
Date:
2018
Creator:
Morriss, Annie Mae
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of the Revolution in Texas, Particularly of the War of 1835 & '36; Together With the Latest Geographical, Topographical, and Statistical Accounts of the Country, From the Most Authentic Sources. Also, an Appendix.
Book outlining the history of the Texas Revolution and a description of Texas geography, with a map, as well as an appendix containing personal accounts and text excerpts about specific events.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Newell, Chester
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Spanish Explorers in the Southern United States, 1528-1543
Book containing three translated narratives of early Spanish explorers in what would become the Southern United States. This includes the paths taken by the explorers, the people they encountered, and hardships they endured.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Alvar, 16th cent. & Castañeda de Nájera, Pedro de, 16th cent.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and His Companions From Florida to the Pacific, 1528-1536
Translation of the original narrative by Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca, about his trip across North America, as well as historical notes and supporting documentation, such as other personal accounts.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Alvar, active 16th century & Bandelier, Adolph Francis Alphonse, 1840-1914
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Circus: Cinders to Sawdust
Book discussing the history of the circus in American history, and the contributions it made to American society. Index begins on page 262.
Date:
2018
Creator:
O'Brien, Esse Forrester
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fighting Men of the Indian Wars: A Biographical Encyclopedia of the Mountain Men, Soldiers, Cowboys, and Pioneers Who Took Up Arms During America's Westward Expansion
This book "is a compendium of America's Indian Wars and the mountain men, soldiers, cowboys and pioneers who took part in them" (dust-jacket). It includes information about all the major American Indian battles, the lives of notable men who fought in the battles, and the combat techniques employed. The index begins on page 247.
Date:
2017
Creator:
O'Neal, Bill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Elizabeth Mcanulty Owens: The Story of Her Life
Reminiscences from Elizabeth Owens' daughters discussing her life and the history of the town of Victoria, Texas.
Date:
2018
Creator:
Owens, Elizabeth McAnulty, 1827-1905
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Folk Songs
Collection of musical scores, including Anglo-American love songs, ballads, comic songs, spirituals and party songs, as well as Afro-American spirituals and secular songs. The index begins on page 187.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Owens, William A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Through Unexplored Texas: Notes Taken during the Expedition Commanded by Captain Randolph Barnes Marcy, United States Army, in the Summer and Fall of 1854
Book about the 1854 expedition lead by Randolph Barnes Marcy through the frontier of Texas. Includes meetings with settlers and Native Americans, geography, and wildlife.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Parker, W. B. (William B.)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
To Become a Texian: The Letters and Journeys of Caroline Cox Morgan and Her Family, 1839-1857
Edited collection of transcribed letters written to and from Caroline Cox Morgan with the addition of contextual information and notes about the family history. Index starts on page 172.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Peel, Ann Macklin & Morgan, Caroline Cox
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Lady and a Lone Star Flag
Book discussing the history of Texas and of the creation of the Lone Star Flag by Joanna Elizabeth Troutman, which was lost at Goliad after the massacre there.
Date:
2018
Creator:
Pope, Henry David
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Woman of Texas: Mrs Percy V. Pennybacker
Book discussing the role of Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker, originally born in Petersburg, Virginia, who worked to expand the woman's place in American society. Index begins on page 359.
Date:
2018
Creator:
Richmond, Rebecca
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ranch and Range in Oklahoma
Reprint of a book containing historical information about ranching in Oklahoma during the cattle drive era, as well as maps showing the different cattle drive trails that ran from Texas through Oklahoma. Index begins on page 122.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Skaggs, Jimmy M.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Frontier Adventurers: American Exploration in Oklahoma
Historical book concerning American explorers in Oklahoma; each chapter discusses a different individual, three or more in some chapters, and their adventures through the state. Selected index starts on page 151.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Stout, Joseph A., Jr.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Best of Texas Folk and Folklore: 1916-1954
This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society contains information about folklore in Texas and Mexico, including folk songs and ballads, ghost stories, Mexican animal tales, sermons, stories about games and celebrations, folklore of Texas plants, and information about folk remedies. The index begins on page 349.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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:
2017
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
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:
2017
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:
2017
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
System:
The UNT Digital Library