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Bulletin of the Texas Archeological Society, Volume 88, 2017
Annual journal of the Texas Archeological and Paleontological Society documenting research and findings of members as well as activities of the organization.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Texas Archeological Society
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transborder Aquifers: A Summery of Aquifer Properties, Policies, and Planning Approaches for Texas, Surrounding States and Mexico
Report on the study of groundwater in Texas, nearby states, and in Mexico.
Date:
April 2017
Creator:
Petrossian, Rima; George, Peter; Bradley, Robert G.; Backhouse, Sarah; Boghici, Radu & Olden, Mark O.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Efforts to Address Seasonal Agricultural Import Competition in the NAFTA Renegotiation
This report discusses a proposal by the U.S. in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations that would allow U.S. agricultural producers of certain fruits and vegetables to more easily file an injury claim regarding imports from Mexico. It includes details regarding the proposal, Mexican produce imports statistics, and arguments for and against the proposal.
Date:
December 7, 2017
Creator:
Johnson, Renée
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Why is Violence Rebounding in Mexico?
This report discusses violence in Mexico fueled by organized crime cartels and the rising homicide rate which for 2017 based on preliminary reports will be above 18 per 100,000 persons. The rate in 2016 was 16.2 per 100,000. Various possible causes of the increase in violence discussed are the fragmentation of the Sinaloa Cartel, the increase in heroin trafficking and sales in the U.S., and the removal of major cartel bosses by the Mexican military leading to a power struggle in the organizations.
Date:
November 8, 2017
Creator:
Beittel, June S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
NAFTA Renegotiation and Modernization
This report provides a brief overview of The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the role of Congress in the renegotiation process. It discusses key issues that are likely to be discussed during the current negotiations, and it provides a discussion of policy implications for Congress going forward.
Date:
October 12, 2017
Creator:
Villarreal, M. Angeles & Fergusson, Ian F.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
NAFTA and Motor Vehicle Trade
This report discusses the development of U.S. motor vehicle production under the North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA) and analyzes the North American motor vehicle market, including production, plant locations, and continental trade patterns. It summarizes the motor vehicle rules of origin in NAFTA and compares them with similar requirements in other trade agreements, and examines how the potential changes in NAFTA might affect the motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts industries in the United States.
Date:
July 28, 2017
Creator:
Canis, Bill; Villarreal, M. Angeles & Jones, Vivian C.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Selective Lineage of Mexican Bassoonists
Spanish settlers brought the precursor to the bassoon, el bajón, to Mexico in the late sixteenth century. Documentation of the bassoon was intermittently from the sixteenth century on, the current playing traditions were not established until the second half of the twentieth century. Bassoon education in Mexico flourished in the 1970's because several bassoonists became expatriates, and chose to live and work in Mexico for the entirety of their careers. Two major pedagogues, Lazar Stoychev and Jerzy Lemiszka paved the way for the current Mexican bassoon community. This dissertation presents a selective lineage of bassoonists who have held positions in major Mexican orchestras and universities since the mid-twentieth century. The purpose of this study is to recognize the contributions these players and teachers have given to the bassoon world. In recent years, Mexican bassoonists have commissioned hundreds of works for the bassoon and this significant achievement has placed the Mexican bassoon community in an upward trajectory. To place these players in proper historical context, a brief history of classical music institutions in Mexico since the sixteenth century is given. This dissertation documents the history and pedagogy of recent bassoonists in Mexico via a cohesive family tree.
Date:
August 2017
Creator:
Cruz, Jorge, Jr.
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
North American Free Trade Agreement: Notification for Renegotiation
This report discusses the fate of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) after the Trump Administration sent a 90-day notification to Congress of its intent to begin talks with Canada and Mexico to renegotiate NAFTA.
Date:
May 19, 2017
Creator:
Villarreal, M. A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cross-Border Energy Trade in North America: Present and Potential
This report provides an overview of the United States' energy trade with Canada and Mexico. For the principal energy commodities, it summarizes estimates of the resource potential for the three countries, recent energy production, and expectations for future production.
Date:
January 24, 2017
Creator:
Parfomak, Paul W.; Campbell, Richard J. & Pirog, Robert
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mexican-U.S. Relations: Increased Tensions
This report describes the increased tensions in Mexican-U.S. relations after Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto canceled an upcoming meeting with President Donald J. Trump following exchanges between the two leaders over social media concerning U.S. policies toward Mexico.
Date:
February 1, 2017
Creator:
Ribando Seelke, Clare & Villarreal, M. A.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-Mexican Security Cooperation: The Mérida Initiative and Beyond
This report begins with a brief discussion of security challenges in Mexico and Mexico's security strategy. It then provides information on congressional funding and oversight of the Mérida Initiative, with details about each of the program's four pillars. The report concludes by raising policy issues that Congress may wish to consider.
Date:
January 18, 2017
Creator:
Ribando Seelke, Clare & Finklea, Kristin
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
"El Chapo" Guzmán's Extradition: What's Next for U.S.-Mexican Security Cooperation?
This report discusses the extradition of notorious drug trafficking kingpin JoaquÃn "El Chapo" Guzmán.
Date:
February 3, 2017
Creator:
Ribando Seelke, Clare; Beittel, June S. & Rosen, Liana W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bodies of Evidence: A Qualitative Analysis of the Lived Experiences of Female Central American and Mexican Asylum Seekers in Dallas
This work addresses the experiences of female asylum seekers from Central and Mexico currently living in Dallas, TX. The main purpose is to analyze how these women engage in the gendered processes of both migrating to and accessing legal resources and protection within the United States. As the women move through male-dominated spaces in their home country, the borderlands, and the asylum court they must challenge the patriarchal institutions that attempt to silence their narratives and criminalize their bodies. Their physical wounds become evidence in the courtroom, while outside of the courtroom their movements are monitored and tracked through multiple mechanisms of state control: ankle monitors, detention centers, ICE check-ins. They face intersectional discrimination as they are targeted as both women and immigrants. However, these female asylum seekers are not victims. They constantly display agency as they represent themselves in court, find solace in their faith, and form community with each other.
Date:
May 2017
Creator:
Kober, Ryan K.
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Embracing Internationalism: An Examination of Mario Lavista with an Analysis of Cinco Danzas Breves
Mario Lavista (b.1943) is widely acknowledged as one of Mexico's foremost living composers. Having acquired his music education in his native Mexico and in Europe alike, he is similar to numerous other Latin composers who were building a career in the latter half of the twentieth century. During this time, composers were relying on international aspects of avant-garde techniques, and using nationalistic Latin rhythms and melodies less. Lavista embraced internationalism, and aimed to compose works devoid of identifiable elements of nationalism. This document argues that the absence of nationalistic elements in Lavista's music has affected his notoriety outside of Mexico. The role of nationalism is assessed through a brief examination of influential Mexican composers and educators prior to 1950, followed by a discussion of education and composition in the latter half of the twentieth century. These aspects are investigated with regard to Lavista's education and resulting compositional style. A theoretical analysis of Cinco Danzas Breves para quinteto de alientos (1994) serves as a representative example of Lavista's compositional style and influence. This document aims to highlight and increase exposure of Mexican composers outside of Latin America who do not compose nationalistic music.
Date:
May 2017
Creator:
Thiemann, Amy
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-Mexican Water Sharing: Background and Recent Developments
This report describes U.S.-Mexican water sharing of the Colorado and Rio Grande rivers pursuant to binational agreements. The International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) is charged with addressing issues that arise during application of binational water treaties.
Date:
March 2, 2017
Creator:
Carter, Nicole T.; Mulligan, Stephen P. & Ribando Seelke, Clare
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Import Taxes on Mexican Crude Oil
This report discusses the possibility raised by the Trump administration of imposing a 20% tax, or fee, on imports from Mexico, presumably including imports of crude oil.
Date:
February 9, 2017
Creator:
Pirog, Robert & Parfomak, Paul W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Journey of Coronado, 1540-1542, from the City of Mexico to the Grand Canon of the Colorado and the Buffalo Plains of Texas, Kansas and Nebraska
Compilation of translated texts describing the explorations of Coronado and his companions as they traveled in Central American and parts of present-day United States, with some supplementary historical notes for context.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Winship, George Parker, 1871-1952
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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:
2017
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Happy Hunting Ground
Collection of popular folklore from Central and South America, including Mexican ballads, primitive art, cowboy dances, reptile myths, superstitions, Indian pictographs, and other folktales. The index begins on page 127.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society & Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hunters & Healers: Folklore Types & Topics
Volume of Texan and Mexican folklore, including stories about hunting, folk medicine, ballads, religion and other folklore. The index begins on page 169.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Legendary Ladies of Texas
Collection of historical anecdotes providing "a study of Texas women and the conflicting images and myths that have grown up about them" (back cover). The index begins on page 225.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Golden Log
Volume of popular Texas folklore, including information about unusual Texas place names, folktales about spiders, folktales about witchcraft, ghosts and superstitions, and information about early petroleum geologists. The index begins on page 167.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hecho en Tejas: Texas-Mexican Folk Arts and Crafts
Book about Texas and Mexican folk arts and crafts, including paper crafts, quilting, weaving, sculpture, yard art, saddle-making, and other folk crafts. The index begins on page 349.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Bounty of Texas
This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society contains a miscellany of Texas, Mexican and Spanish folklore, including information about hunting, canning, cooking, and other folklore. The index begins on page 225.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library