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Comanche Texts (open access)

Comanche Texts

This book contains Comanche folktales, along with the English translations. They are broken into several sections which are listed (along with brief summaries of the stories) in the table of contents: coyote stories; fairy tales and fables; manners and morals; adventure; and obtaining and preparing food. Both the English and Comanche texts have numbered footnotes to line up the translation, explained in the Editor's Note (p. iii); there is also an Explanatory Note describing the Comanche transcription (p. xiii). A vocabulary list including an explanation starts on page 132.
Date: 1958
Creator: Canonge, Elliott D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Booming Mexia in the Roaring 20's (open access)

Booming Mexia in the Roaring 20's

Compilation of articles published during 1955 in The Waco-Times Herald, written by Nanine Simmons about the history of Mexia, Texas and focusing on the oil boom in the 1920s. The author includes a preface regarding the sources of her information and editorial notes for some of the articles to provide more context.
Date: March 1955
Creator: Simmons, Nanine
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cynthia Ann Parker (open access)

Cynthia Ann Parker

Book examining the story of Cynthia Ann Parker, captured at age nine by Comanche Indians. This study looks at her life during her time with the Comanches, including her marriage to Peta Nocona, and her subsequent recapture by white soldiers when she was thirty-four.
Date: 1959
Creator: Jackson, Grace
System: The UNT Digital Library
Circus: Cinders to Sawdust (open access)

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: 1959
Creator: O'Brien, Esse Forrester
System: The UNT Digital Library
Swamp Angel (open access)

Swamp Angel

Fictional portrayal of an individual's life in the southeastern portion of Missouri.
Date: 1953
Creator: Jenkins, Delia Cash
System: The UNT Digital Library
In Those Days: Memoirs of Edwards Plateau (open access)

In Those Days: Memoirs of Edwards Plateau

Autobiographical account of living on a Texas ranch in the Edwards Plateau area.
Date: 1950
Creator: Winslow, Edith Black
System: The UNT Digital Library
Red Moon Called Me: Memoirs of a Schoolteacher in the Government Indian Service (open access)

Red Moon Called Me: Memoirs of a Schoolteacher in the Government Indian Service

Memoirs of Gertrude Golden, sharing her experience working as a teacher within the Government Indian Service. The book details her experiences in Oregon, Fort Yuma, Oklahoma, Rapid City, and more.
Date: 1954
Creator: Golden, Gertrude
System: The UNT Digital Library
Adobe Walls Bride: The Story of Billy and Olive King Dixon (open access)

Adobe Walls Bride: The Story of Billy and Olive King Dixon

Story of the lives of Billy and Olive King Dixon in the Texas Panhandle from recollections and historical research. This book covers their marriage, parenthood, home building, etc. in the Texas Panhandle. Index begins on page 275.
Date: 1955
Creator: McCarty, John L. 1901-1974
System: The UNT Digital Library
Merchant to the Republic (open access)

Merchant to the Republic

Biographical account of the Dieterich Family's life in Texas from around 1834 to 1860, including details concerning the Santa Fe Expedition. Index begins on page 207.
Date: 1958
Creator: Bonham, Dora Dieterich, 1902-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Her Name Was Ann: A Pioneer Teacher in Texas (open access)

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: 1951
Creator: Morriss, Annie Mae
System: The UNT Digital Library
Ten Thousand Texas Daughters: A Biographical Novel based on the Intimate Life Story of Mrs. Elli Moore Townsend (open access)

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: 1950
Creator: Montgomery, Marg-Riette
System: The UNT Digital Library
Education of Women in Texas (open access)

Education of Women in Texas

Study of the history of women's education in Texas. This work discusses the foundations of education in Texas and the factors that influenced the growth of women's education within the state. The index begins on page 179.
Date: 1957
Creator: Aiken, Wreathy Price
System: The UNT Digital Library
Through the Years: Reminiscences of Pioneer Days on the Texas Border (open access)

Through the Years: Reminiscences of Pioneer Days on the Texas Border

Biographical account of the Kelsey Family's arrival to Texas and their adoption of Hannah Rebecca Allen. The book spans the time period from their arrival through World War One. Index begins on page 177.
Date: 1952
Creator: Kelsey, Anna Marietta, 1863-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Miss Ella of the Deep South of Texas (open access)

Miss Ella of the Deep South of Texas

Historical narrative of the life of Ellen Talbot and the region of Texas the author calls the "Deep South of Texas," meaning that area near the Gulf that combines elements of the West with those of the Deep South.
Date: 1951
Creator: Allen, Arda Talbot, 1889-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Fiesta (open access)

Fiesta

Book discussing with San Antonio's Fiesta de San Jacinto, held in April, and Honey Merrick's relationship with the celebration.
Date: 1951
Creator: Brassell, Georgie
System: The UNT Digital Library
Bailey's Light: Saga of Brit Bailey and Other Hardy Pioneers (open access)

Bailey's Light: Saga of Brit Bailey and Other Hardy Pioneers

Book highlighting the life and times of James Britton Bailey, who first came to Texas in 1818. This work covers his interactions with Stephen F. Austin, and his journeys through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Index starts on page 131.
Date: 1950
Creator: Golson, Josephine Polley
System: The UNT Digital Library
Alone by the Sea: The Story of Jane Wilkinson Long, Mother of Texas (open access)

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: 1951
Creator: Moore, Effie Missouria Pitchford
System: The UNT Digital Library
Ghost Towns of Texas (open access)

Ghost Towns of Texas

This book gives an overview of ghost towns in the state of Texas. Many of the towns are described with extended histories while others are simply noted with a statement of their locations. The book is split into four parts, according to the table of contents: Part I -- Utopia (La Reunion, Kristenstad, Bettina, Sisterdale, Panna Maria); Part II -- Religious Havens (Zodiac, Burning Bush, Kelsey, Marietta, Fairchilds); Part III -- Industrial Meccas (Thurber, Minera, Trinity City, Salado, Gibtown, Geraldine, Kellyville, New Birmingham, Albuquerque, Shafter, Tenoxtitlan, Clarksville, Aiken, Charcoal City, San Luis Pass, Bevilport, Senterfitt, Old Larissa, Nashville, Childers' Mill, Shanklin Mill, McGough Springs, Texana, Boonville, Springfield, Cincinnati, Pulaski, Tarrant, Buckner, Dresden Settlement, Chambers' Creek, Viesca); and Part IV -- Also-Rans (Other Ghosts). Bibliography starts on page 127; index starts on page 133.
Date: 1953
Creator: King, Dick
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Houston Story: A Chronicle of the City of Houston and the Texas Frontier From the Battle of San Jacinto to the War Between the States, 1836--1865 (open access)

The Houston Story: A Chronicle of the City of Houston and the Texas Frontier From the Battle of San Jacinto to the War Between the States, 1836--1865

This book gives an overview of the history of Houston, Texas told in narrative form. The history discusses the creation of the city of Houston as well as major events in Texas history between 1836 and 1865.
Date: 1951
Creator: Bartholomew, Ed Ellsworth
System: The Portal to Texas History
Governor's Message to the 56th legislature. (open access)

Governor's Message to the 56th legislature.

A message to Texas legislature about the economics of Texas, money issues within the government of Texas, Texas legislation, and other political issues in Texas.
Date: January 21, 1959
Creator: Price, Daniel
System: The Portal to Texas History
A History of Collin County, Texas (open access)

A History of Collin County, Texas

This book gives an overview of Collin County, Texas. The text discusses the geography and prehistoric aspects of the county as well as the history of the people in the region (including Native American tribes and settlers). The book has a bibliography (starting on p. 279) and an index (starting on p. 283).
Date: 1958
Creator: Stambaugh, J. Lee, b. 1889; Stambaugh, Lillian J., b. 1888 & Carroll, H. Bailey
System: The Portal to Texas History