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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 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
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: 2017
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: 2017
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
Convair Report to Supervision, Number 1032, November 8, 1978 (open access)

Convair Report to Supervision, Number 1032, November 8, 1978

Newsletter written for supervisors working at the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing news about events and activities, workplace reminders, and other relevant information.
Date: November 8, 1978
Creator: Adams, Richard E.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Convair Report to Supervision, Number 1034, December 13, 1978 (open access)

Convair Report to Supervision, Number 1034, December 13, 1978

Newsletter written for supervisors working at the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing news about events and activities, workplace reminders, and other relevant information.
Date: December 13, 1978
Creator: Adams, Richard E.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Convair Report to Supervision, Number 1040, March 22, 1979 (open access)

Convair Report to Supervision, Number 1040, March 22, 1979

Newsletter written for supervisors working at the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing news about events and activities, workplace reminders, and other relevant information.
Date: March 22, 1979
Creator: Adams, Richard E.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roy A. Adams to Truett Latimer, February 17, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Roy A. Adams to Truett Latimer, February 17, 1961]

Letter from Roy A. Adams to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 402.
Date: February 17, 1961
Creator: Adams, Roy A.
Object Type: Letter
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
[Letter from Mason W. Altman to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Mason W. Altman to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1955]

Letter from Mason W. Altman to Truett Latimer discussing support for a bill to turn Arlington State College into a four year university.
Date: January 19, 1955
Creator: Altman, Mason W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
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
[Letter from R. M. Armstrong to Texas Brokers, List #3, August 3, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from R. M. Armstrong to Texas Brokers, List #3, August 3, 1953]

Letter from R. M. Armstrong to Texas Brokers, list #3 discussing the "Texas in Review" show and the featuring of Imperial Sugar Company on the show. The stations and times of Imperial Sugar Company's showings are listed.
Date: August 3, 1953
Creator: Armstrong, Robert Markle
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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 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
[Telegram from Willard Barr, April 2, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from Willard Barr, April 2, 1955]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Willard Barr regarding congratulating Latimer on standing up in favor of the Trinity River Authority.
Date: April 2, 1955
Creator: Barr, Willard
Object Type: Letter
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
[Letter from Ronald Blackwell to Truett Latimer, March 28, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Ronald Blackwell to Truett Latimer, March 28, 1959]

Letter from Ronald Blackwell to Truett Latimer informing him that the Texas Angus Association recommends the passage of the bill relating to the licensing of Livestock Auction Markets. He believes the bill will have a stabilizing effect on the cattle producers of Texas.
Date: March 28, 1959
Creator: Blackwell, Ronald
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from V. W. Boswell, April 2, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from V. W. Boswell, April 2, 1955]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from V. W. Boswell regarding thanking Representative Latimer for supporting the Trinity River Valley's right to control resources and functions of the Trinity River.
Date: April 2, 1955
Creator: Boswell, V. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Brachman to I. H. Kempner, March 19, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from S. Brachman to I. H. Kempner, March 19, 1945]

Letter from S. Brachman to I. H. Kempner discussing the edits made to the Hillel brochure and expressing that he does not see the point in identifying the Hillel Building as a place to combat anti-Semitism. He also fully agrees with the idea of hiring a general solicitor for the Hillel fund to continue to round up donors when the other chairmen become too busy. He also apologizes for leaving the Sunday meeting early.
Date: March 19, 1945
Creator: Brachman, S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History