Built in Texas (open access)

Built in Texas

Book describing folk building in Texas, including information about the construction of churches, cabins, sheds, barns, fences, and other folk building techniques. The index begins on page 277.
Date: 2000
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Built in Texas (open access)

Built in Texas

Book describing folk building in Texas, including information about the construction of churches, cabins, sheds, barns, fences, and other folk building techniques. The index begins on page 277.
Date: 2017
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: 2017
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 Texas Folklore Society: Volume 3, 1971-2000 (open access)

The Texas Folklore Society: Volume 3, 1971-2000

Book containing information about the publishing history of the Texas Folklore Society, as well as anecdotes about the gatherings of the Society, information about past presidents of the Society, and Society by-laws. The index begins on page 219.
Date: 2000
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Texas Folklore Society: Volume 3, 1971-2000 (open access)

The Texas Folklore Society: Volume 3, 1971-2000

Book containing information about the publishing history of the Texas Folklore Society, as well as anecdotes about the gatherings of the Society, information about past presidents of the Society, and Society by-laws. The index begins on page 219.
Date: 2017
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Newspaper Clipping: Texas News] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Texas News]

Newspaper clipping of a small collection of articles discussing news from around Texas. The items of interest include Dallas Public Library's collection of framed pictures; a television set stolen in Paris, Texas; the renaming of Air Freight, Inc., to Santa Fe Freight Co.; an army contract with Travos Inc. in Austin; and the Texas Medical Association's correction of claims by the California Medical Association that their President was the first woman to head a state medical society. On the back of the clipping are portions of comic strips.
Date: March 31, 1971
Creator: Athens Daily Review
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, August 3, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, August 3, 2000

Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, a pilot from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Sieker discusses his grandfather's immigration from Germany. In addition to his stories from his extensive flying career, he also talks about his service in the military during World War II, his various occupations throughout the years, and his work against the screwworm infestation.
Date: August 3, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Sieker, Robert Edward
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Scrapbook of John Briggs personal life and travel, 1987-1991] (open access)

[Scrapbook of John Briggs personal life and travel, 1987-1991]

Scrapbook documenting the personal life and travels of John Logan Briggs Jr. between 1987 and 1991, including color photographs, tickets, menus, business cards, receipts, clippings, stickers, and other records of travel. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community. This scrapbook also documents his time spent with friends and family.
Date: [1987..1991]
Creator: Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from L. E. Cowling to Truett Latimer, January 30, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from L. E. Cowling to Truett Latimer, January 30, 1953]

Letter from L. E. Cowling to Truett Latimer discussing opposition from many to an Insurance Policy Approval Bill, as it would give more authority to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners rather than the State Insurance Department.
Date: January 30, 1953
Creator: Cowling, L. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
From Hell to Breakfast (open access)

From Hell to Breakfast

Volume of popular folklore of Texas and Mexico, including religious anecdotes, stories about Native American dances, stories about petroleum and oil fields, folk songs, legends, customs and other miscellaneous folklore. The index begins on page 205.
Date: 1944
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mustangs and Cow Horses (open access)

Mustangs and Cow Horses

Collection of popular folklore of Texas and Mexico, including folktales, folk songs, ballads and other information about mustangs and horses. The index begins on page 425.
Date: 2017
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964; Boatright, Mody C. & Ransom, Harry H.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mustangs and Cow Horses (open access)

Mustangs and Cow Horses

Collection of popular folklore of Texas and Mexico, including folktales, folk songs, ballads and other information about mustangs and horses. The index begins on page 425.
Date: 1940
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964; Boatright, Mody C. & Ransom, Harry H.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mr. Jon R. Hornaday to Mr. Milton D. Krueger, March 23, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. Jon R. Hornaday to Mr. Milton D. Krueger, March 23, 1971]

Letter from Mr. Jon R. Hornaday to Mr. Milton D. Krueger discussing an article in The Associated Press about the first woman to be president of a state medical society.
Date: March 23, 1971
Creator: Hornaday, Jon R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper clippings: dispute between Texas Medical Association and California Medical Association] (open access)

[Newspaper clippings: dispute between Texas Medical Association and California Medical Association]

Seven newspaper clippings of the same press release (with different titles) in seven different publications. The article concerns the Texas Medical Associations refutation of the California Medical Association's claim that their society President, Dr. Roberta Fenlon, was the first female head of a state medical society. The article lists the three previous female heads of state medical societies: Dr. Evelyn F. Frisbie (New Mexico Medical Society, 1915-16), Dr. Leslie S. Kent (Oregon Medical Association, 1947-48), and Dr. May Owen (Texas Medical association, 1960-61).
Date: {1971-03-31..1971-04-02,1971-04-04,1971-04-08,1971-04-15}
Creator: Houston Chronicle
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Redistricting] captions transcript

[News Clip: Redistricting]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: August 27, 2003, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed V. Mead, April 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed V. Mead, April 27, 1961]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Ed V. Mead discussing the referral to committee of two bills sent by Mead, enclosing a copy of the San Angelo Standard Times, and stating that the Legislature's biennial appropriations amount to $2.57 billion and includes a new general sales tax.
Date: April 27, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Homer Garrison, October 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Homer Garrison, October 16, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Colonel Homer Garrison reporting an issue he and his friends experienced while on a highway.
Date: October 16, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul D. Marable, Jr. to Ed Mead] (open access)

[Letter from Paul D. Marable, Jr. to Ed Mead]

Letter from Paul D. Marable, Jr. to Ed Mead commending him for his remarks at their weekly Legislative Luncheon in Austin.
Date: 1961?
Creator: Marable, Paul D., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed V. Mead to J. E. Peavy, July 4, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Ed V. Mead to J. E. Peavy, July 4, 1959]

Letter from Ed V. Mead to J. E. Peavy congratulating him on his new commission.
Date: July 4, 1959
Creator: Mead, Ed V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bulletin of the Texas Archeological Society, Volume 26,1955 (open access)

Bulletin of the Texas Archeological Society, Volume 26,1955

Annual journal of the Texas Archeological Society documenting research and findings of members as well as activities of the organization.
Date: 1955
Creator: Texas Archeological Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bulletin of the Texas Archeological Society, Volume 36, 1965 (open access)

Bulletin of the Texas Archeological Society, Volume 36, 1965

Annual journal of the Texas Archeological Society documenting research and findings of members as well as activities of the organization.
Date: 1965
Creator: Texas Archeological Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bulletin of the Texas Archeological Society, Volume 69, 1998 (open access)

Bulletin of the Texas Archeological Society, Volume 69, 1998

Annual journal of the Texas Archeological Society documenting research and findings of members as well as activities of the organization.
Date: 1998
Creator: Texas Archeological Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coffee in the Gourd (open access)

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
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library