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Drill Bits, Picks, and Shovels: A History of Mineral Resources in Oklahoma (open access)

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
El valor literario del Lázaro de 1555: género, evolución y metamorfosis (open access)

El valor literario del Lázaro de 1555: género, evolución y metamorfosis

Spanish-language book discussing the literary importance of the classic masterpiece "Lazarillo de Tormes" originally written in 1555, which, according to the note on the back cover, was scorned by critics. Bibliography starts on page 163.
Date: 2017
Creator: Beckman, Pierina E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oklahoma's Forgotten Indians (open access)

Oklahoma's Forgotten Indians

Book containing historical information about Native American tribes in North America from the 17th Century until the late 19th Century and discussing their move to Indian Territory. Index begins on page 119.
Date: 2017
Creator: Smith, Robert E., 1937-1994
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Interpreting Religion: The Phenomenological Approaches of Pierre Daniël Chantepie de la Saussaye, W. Brede Kristenses, and Gerardus van der Leeuw (open access)

Interpreting Religion: The Phenomenological Approaches of Pierre Daniël Chantepie de la Saussaye, W. Brede Kristenses, and Gerardus van der Leeuw

Book discussing the phenomenological approaches to religion originally constructed by Pierre Daniël Chantepie de la Saussaye, W. Brede Kristenses, and Gerardus van der Leeuw. Index starts on page 163.
Date: 2017
Creator: James, George Alfred
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oklahoma's Governors, 1955-1979: Growth and Reform (open access)

Oklahoma's Governors, 1955-1979: Growth and Reform

Book discussing the history of individual governors of Oklahoma from 1955 to 1979; each chapter is a biographical sketch of a different governor and their actions in office. Index begins on page 271.
Date: 2017
Creator: Fischer, LeRoy Henry, 1917-
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Mark of Heritage (open access)

Mark of Heritage

Book discussing the history of Oklahoma's heritage, including descriptions about the state's historic sites and museums; also included is a folded map of over 270 historical markers in the state. Index begins on page 207.
Date: 2017
Creator: Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975; Shirk, George H. & Franks, Kenny Arthur, 1945-
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Of the Earth: Oklahoma Architectural History (open access)

Of the Earth: Oklahoma Architectural History

Book discussing the history of architecture in Oklahoma, including the prehistoric architecture and territorial architecture; contains a section of photographs of various buildings across the state. Index starts on page 131.
Date: 2017
Creator: Meredith, Howard L. & Meredith, Mary Ellen
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Early Military Forts and Posts in Oklahoma (open access)

Early Military Forts and Posts in Oklahoma

Book discussing the history behind the early forts and military camps in Oklahoma, including Fort Towson, Fort Gibson, and Fort Washita. Index begins on page 129.
Date: 2017
Creator: Faulk, Odie B.; Franks, Kenny Arthur, 1945- & Lambert, Paul F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Railroads in Oklahoma (open access)

Railroads in Oklahoma

Book discussing the history of the railroads in Oklahoma, including stories of individual railroads and their effects on the Indian population in the state. Index begins on page 164.
Date: 2017
Creator: Hofsommer, Donovan L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cities of Oklahoma (open access)

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
Special Education: A Beginner's Guide to Serving All Students (open access)

Special Education: A Beginner's Guide to Serving All Students

This collection of writings from preservice teachers at the University of North Texas is intended as a brief guide to special education. Through an interview with special education expert and diagnostician, Jennifer Cantu, M.Ed., unpack nuances within the field of special education. Intended to be both a starting point and an ongoing reference source for educators new to service of special needs students, this book seeks to instill a sense of direction, pride, and accomplishment as ones take some early steps toward effectively serving special education learners. The book also show what special needs students can achieve through individualized accommodations and modifications. The four main sections of the book include: Understanding the basic rights and language of special education -- Understanding disability conditions and demonstrating how to meet the individual needs of a student -- Interview with a special education expert, Jennifer Cantu, diagnostician, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Texas -- Acquiring special education certification in Texas.
Date: 2017
Creator: Watson, Cindy; Cantu, Jennifer & Nancy Terry, Nancy
System: The UNT Digital Library
Understanding Metadata: What is Metadata, and What is it For? (open access)

Understanding Metadata: What is Metadata, and What is it For?

This book provides a comprehensive overview of information about an item's creation, name, topic, features, and more updates NISO's 2004 advice on the subject and follows on the Research Data Management Primer published in 2015. It demystifies a type of information that is ubiquitous in our lives but that can be challenging to produce, store, and understand. Coverage includes topics such as metadata types, standardization, and use in the cultural heritage sector and in the broader world. The Primer is accompanied by plentiful examples of metadata at work.
Date: 2017
Creator: Riley, Jenn
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest 1825-1916: Volume 5 (open access)

The Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest 1825-1916: Volume 5

Re-print of a historical compilation of Native American papers in the American Southwest region from 1825 to 1916. Index begins on page 395.
Date: 2017
Creator: Winfrey, Dorman H. & Day, James M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wood County, 1850-1900 (open access)

Wood County, 1850-1900

This text gives an overview of Wood County, Texas from roughly 1850 to 1900. It includes historical sketches of various aspects of life in the county as well as anecdotes. Genealogical information and documentation are also included for pioneer families in the area.
Date: 2017
Creator: Wood County Historical Society
System: The Portal to Texas History
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 (open access)

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
System: The Portal to Texas History
Illustrations of the Birds of California, Texas, Oregon, British and Russian America (open access)

Illustrations of the Birds of California, Texas, Oregon, British and Russian America

Re-print of a field guide to different species of birds in North America, including illustrations of some birds, also listed in Appendix II. Index begins on page 293.
Date: 2017
Creator: Cassin, John, 1813-1869
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Journeys of Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, Volume 2 (open access)

The Journeys of Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, Volume 2

Second volume of biographical accounts related to the explorations of René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle in North America including memoirs, accounts, and narratives of his discovery and exploration down the Mississippi River.
Date: 2017
Creator: Cox, Isaac Joslin
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest 1825-1916: Volume 2 (open access)

The Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest 1825-1916: Volume 2

Re-print of a historical compilation of Native American papers in the American Southwest region from 1825 to 1916. Index begins on page 443.
Date: 2017
Creator: Winfrey, Dorman H. & Day, James M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest 1825-1916: Volume 3 (open access)

The Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest 1825-1916: Volume 3

Re-print of a historical compilation of Native American papers in the American Southwest region from 1825 to 1916. Index begins on page 359.
Date: 2017
Creator: Winfrey, Dorman H. & Day, James M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
To Become a Texian: The Letters and Journeys of Caroline Cox Morgan and Her Family, 1839-1857 (open access)

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
The Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest 1825-1916: Volume 4 (open access)

The Indian Papers of Texas and the Southwest 1825-1916: Volume 4

Re-print of a historical compilation of Native American papers in the American Southwest region from 1825 to 1916. Index begins on page 459.
Date: 2017
Creator: Winfrey, Dorman H. & Day, James M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Dictionary of the Atakapa Language: Accompanied by Text Material (open access)

A Dictionary of the Atakapa Language: Accompanied by Text Material

Volume contains all the Atakapa linguistic material known to be in existence in 1932. Includes nine Atakapa texts with English translations, an Atakapa-English dictionary, and an index to the Atakapa dictionary.
Date: 2013
Creator: Gatschet, Albert S. (Albert Samuel), 1832-1907 & Swanton, John Reed, 1873-1958
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Texas Scrap-Book: Made up of the History, Biography, and Miscellany of Texas and its People (open access)

A Texas Scrap-Book: Made up of the History, Biography, and Miscellany of Texas and its People

Re-print of a historical and biographical account of the earl history of Texas until around 1846; the book is divided into four parts: historical, biography, miscellany, and statistical. Index begins on page 659.
Date: 2017
Creator: Baker, D. W. C. (De Witt Clinton), 1832-1881
System: The Portal to Texas History
Life and Adventures Of "Billy" Dixon, of Adobe Walls, Texas Panhandle (open access)

Life and Adventures Of "Billy" Dixon, of Adobe Walls, Texas Panhandle

Biography of Billy Dixon detailing his life on the Texas frontier and his part in the fight at Adobe Walls (1874), based on his personal narratives.
Date: 2017
Creator: Dixon, Billy
System: The Portal to Texas History