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Texas Slave Cases

Description: A document composed of brief descriptions of all cases in Texas where the enslaved served as plaintiffs, victims, property, or criminal defendants. The list was compiled by a criminal defense attorney who wanted to help historians with their research into legal cases involving enslaved people in Texas. The court cases are categorized in sections listed in the Table of Contents on page 2: Slaves under Spanish and Mexican Law, Freeing Slaves, Free Negroes of African Descent who Sold Themselves, C… more
Date: 2018-08~
Creator: Hampton, Keith S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

History of Water in the San Antonio River Valley

Description: This document provides a history of the San Antonio River Valley, following the development of water use and control with the establishment of San Antonio in 1691 through 1920.
Date: September 1970
Creator: Wilson, William Feathergail
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

History of the Palm Valley Lutheran Church

Description: Paper documenting the history of the Palm Valley Lutheran Church from 1836 to 1963, including information on membership, pastors, building programs, the cemetery, school, and notable events. A personal description of the family history of the author and his relation to the church can be seen on the last page.
Date: 1963?
Creator: Behrens, Teddy
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

Sgt. Gary Schutza

Description: Autobiographical paper of Sgt. Gary Schutza's military service. He briefly describes his family and childhood, his decision to join the United States Marine Corps, and his experiences serving during the Korean War.
Date: ~2011
Creator: Schutza, Gary
Partner: History of West Museum

Cibolo Creek Watershed Project in Kendall County, Texas

Description: Paper about the Cibolo Creek Watershed Project, including a history of Cibolo Creek's activity and its affects on surrounding areas, such as floods and droughts. A record of events surrounding the new Boerne Lake Reed Dam is also included.
Date: July 12, 2014
Creator: Edmonds, Bettie
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Mexican American Folklore: A Bibliography

Description: Paper discussing a course outline for a course in Mexican American Folklore. The course outline is followed by a bibliography of Mexican American Folklore that is divided into sections corresponding to the course outline.
Date: December 17, 1977
Creator: Graham, Joe Stanley, 1940-1999
Partner: Texas A&M University Kingsville

Psychological Warfare

Description: Paper written on methods and uses of psychological warfare that includes an examination at the end with true/false questions on the reading.
Date: April 1962
Creator: United States. Air Force.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Reading, 'Riting, and 'Rithmaetic: Early Education in the Big Bend Country

Description: This is a research paper written by Cynthia Lee Rogers for an American History Class at Marfa High School. It describes the schools in the Big Bend area from 1880s -1940. The early pioneers began a school system in Marfa around 1885 with a one room school house and one teacher. Other schools included public, private and parochial. Some wealthy families hired governesses to tutor their children. Private school were often created by neighboring ranchers who would hire a teacher for their collec… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Rogers, Cynthia Lee
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Reflections of an Immigrant

Description: Autobiogrpahy of John E. Lasovica, describing his childhood in Liptal, a town in modern-day Czech Republic, how his family immigrated to West, Texas, and his adult life in Hopewell, Virginia. His discusses how he learned to speak English, moving for various jobs, and his family.
Date: March 1984
Creator: Lastovica, John E.
Partner: History of West Museum

The Boerne Village Band, Past and Present

Description: A history of the Boerne Village Band, a local band in Boerne, Texas, founded by Karl Dienger. The paper also explores Dienger's background, documents changes to the band, and provides dates for future performances.
Date: April 1994
Creator: Schelfrahn, Rudolf R.
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Assessment of Air Pollution Impacts from Ethanol Production Plants

Description: Summary: "This paper reviews ethanol production technology as it relates to air pollution potentials. Discussions of emission sources, control technologies, clean air regulations, and control costs are provided" (front cover).
Date: June 1981
Creator: Avant, Robert V., Jr. & Wallin, Gary I.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Life of the Bogel Family

Description: This report is a brief biography of William Woodworth Bogel and his children, focusing in particular on Gus Bogel and his wife, Annie Maude Bogel.
Date: 1966
Creator: Belt, Becky
Partner: Marfa Public Library

The Dropout Dilemma: Searching for Formulas That Work

Description: Report on people who drop out of school with a focus on vocational education as a way to find people another option to traditional schooling.
Date: June 1988
Creator: Texas Council on Vocational Education
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

The History of the Catholic Churches of Marfa

Description: Research paper written by Lupita Valenzuela for a class at Marfa High School on December 7, 1969. The paper is about the history of the Catholic Church in Marfa, Texas.
Date: December 7, 1969
Creator: Valenzuela, Lupita
Partner: Marfa Public Library

How to Get Started with Your Family History

Description: Document providing introductory information about how to begin researching genealogy and family history.
Date: unknown
Creator: Dallas Genealogical Society
Partner: Dallas Genealogical Society

[Reaching For The Stars: Jacqueline Cochran and the WASPs]

Description: Research presentation paper on Jacqueline Cochran and the Women Airforce Service Pilots, with a bibliography, list of display items, and list of closing music.
Date: unknown
Creator: Johnston, Tracie
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

A Christian Looks at Homosexuality

Description: A few pages of a sermon discussing a Christian viewpoint on the morality of homosexuality.
Date: unknown
Creator: Quillon, Dr. Roger T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Black Leadership Position Paper

Description: Document discussing the Socialist Workers Party's actions, condemning their divisive actions, and supporting their termination from all activities of Latin-American assistance.
Date: April 18, 1981
Creator: Greene, Rick; Richardson, Lynda; Salas, Mario Marcel & Sanders, John H.
Partner: Private Collection of Mario Marcel Salas

First Reunion Round Rock Institute Students.

Description: Paper documenting a reunion of former Round Rock Institute students that took place on Sunday, July 12, 1931. A list of attendees can be seen starting on page 4. Pencil notes and corrections made by an unknown person can be seen on several pages.
Date: 1931~
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

The Border Patrol, It's History and Organization in Marfa

Description: Report by Mark Covington for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1966. It tells the history of the U.S. Border Patrol in Marfa, Texas, why it was necessary and some of the laws governing immigration. There are stories about liquor and dope smuggling, wetbacks, and activities during WWII.
Date: November 21, 1966
Creator: Covington, Mark
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Mitchell Family History]

Description: Research paper written by Laura M. Bailey about her ancestors and her grandmother, Laura, in particular. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1975.
Date: 1975
Creator: Bailey, Laura M.
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Biography of Jesse Blackwell]

Description: This report gives a brief overview of the life of Jesse Blackwell, telling about his family and career as an educator.
Date: 1969~
Creator: Valenzuela, Velma
Partner: Marfa Public Library
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