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Folk Art in Texas

Description: 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
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Partner: UNT Press

Juneteenth Texas: Essays in African-American Folklore

Description: Volume of essays about African-American folklore, including reminiscences of African-American folk culture in Texas, studies of specific genres of folklore, information about Texas-African food-ways, studies of specific performers, information about songs and other folklore. The index begins on page 353.
Date: 1996
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
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Partner: UNT Press

The Texas Folklore Society: Volume 1, 1909-1943

Description: 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
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Partner: UNT Press

The Texas Folklore Society: Volume 2, 1943-1971

Description: Book describing the Texas Folklore Society "includes the publishing history of the TFS books, anecdotes about the gatherings of the Society [...] and the emphasis on singing beginning at Society gatherings" (inside the front cover). The index begins on page 311.
Date: 1994
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
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Partner: UNT Press

The Texas Folklore Society: Volume 3, 1971-2000

Description: Book containing information about the publishing history of the Texas Folklore Society, as well as anecdotes about the gatherings of the Society, information about past presidents of the Society, and Society by-laws. The index begins on page 219.
Date: 2000
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
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Partner: UNT Press

What's Going On? (In Modern Texas Folklore)

Description: 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
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Partner: UNT Press

Inventory of county records, Travis County courthouse, Austin, Texas, Volume 1

Description: Inventory of records of Travis County housed in the Travis County courthouse in Austin. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, Auditor, Personnel Department, County School Superintendent, County Engineer, Veterans County Service Officer. Also provides a list of Travis County records and an index.
Date: 1978
Creator: Adams, Kate; Fortin, Maurice G.; Riney, James E. & Dunn, Brother William
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Inventory of county records, Travis County courthouse, Austin, Texas, Volume 2

Description: Inventory of records of Travis County housed in the Travis County courthouse in Austin. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the District Clerk, Adult Probation, Domestic Relations - Juvenile, District Attorney, County Clerk as Clerk of the County Court, County Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Medical Examiner, Sheriff, and Constable. Also provides a list of Travis County records and an index.
Date: 1978
Creator: Adams, Kate; Fortin, Maurice G.; Riney, James E. & Dunn, Brother William
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Nuclear threat taught aides tough lesson]

Description: Newspaper clipping describing statements by former President John F. Kennedy's secretary of state Dean Rusk about political reactions during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The clipping only includes the front and back-page, and there are red markings in pen.
Date: October 18, 1987
Creator: Alexander, Andrew
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Oral History Interview with Teresa Perez-Wiseley, June 9, 2016

Description: Ms. Perez-Wiseley was raised in the west side of Corpus Christi. She witnessed some acts of racial and class discrimination, but was not directly subjected to it during her youth. While she was very involved in community and student affairs, she did not become involved in the Chicano movement until she attended UT in the early 70s. After being excluded from leadership position in the Young Democrats, she joined the Raza Unida Party and was a member of MAYO at UT. After college, she worked for t… more
Date: June 9, 2016
Duration: 2 hours 57 minutes 01 second
Creator: Arionus, Steve; Sinta, Vinicio & Perez-Wiseley, Teresa
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library

[Clipping: 'All agog' for JFK]

Description: Newspaper clipping discussing the 50th anniversary marking the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy, and how Austin was thrilled that the president would be stopping by after his visit of Dallas.
Date: November 22, 2013
Creator: Beach, Patrick
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

The Black Registry: 2001

Description: Annual directory listing contact information for businesses, churches, and social organizations in Austin that are Black owned and managed, along with local advertising. Information is categorized by the type of service and includes a name, address, and phone number.
Date: 2001
Creator: Black Registry Publishing Company
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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