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Singin' Texas

Collected information about popular folk music of Texas, including songs about hunting, love, nature, dancing, and religion, as well as information about the history of folk music in the state. The index begins on page 181.

Date: 1983

Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Press

San Antonio de Bexar: A Guide and History

This book serves as a guide and historical sketch of San Antonio, Texas. It includes descriptions of county and church records, interviews with memorable Texans, a discussion of the benefits of San Antonio climate to individuals suffering from lung disease, as well as descriptions of local churches, schools, public halls, parks and other establishments. Sidney Lanier's Historical Sketch is included beginning on page 68.

Date: 1890

Creator: Corner, William

Item Type: Book

Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries

A Good Tale and a Bonnie Tune

Volume of miscellaneous folklore about Texas and Mexico, including Mexican folktales, Texas folk songs, information about Texas streams and information about racial discrimination in the South. The index begins on page 273.

Date: 1964

Creator: Texas Folklore Society

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Press

In the Shadow of History

Collection of Texan and Mexican folklore, including stories about the Navajo Indians, the Alamo, Jim Bowie, various folk characters, tortilla making, and other humorous anecdotes. The index begins on page 181.

Date: 1980

Creator: Texas Folklore Society

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Press

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

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Press

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: 1994

Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Press

[Funeral Program for Susan Elizabeth Mayfield, April 25, 2015]

Funeral program for Susan Elizabeth Mayfield, born October 9, 1957 and died April 11, 2015. The funeral was held April 25, 2015 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, officiated by Very Rev. Kevin P. Fausz. Funeral arrangements were made through Dellcrest Funeral Home and she was buried in Cross Catholic Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Date: April 25, 2015

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: San Antonio Public Library

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 90, July 1986 - April, 1987

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 449.

Date: 1986/1987

Creator: Texas State Historical Association

Item Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

Partner: Texas State Historical Association