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Lone Star Blue and Gray: Essays on Texas in the Civil War

Description: Book containing sixteen essays from the Southwestern Historical Quarterly and other scholarly journals. The essays are related to the state of Texas during the Civil War and cover such topics as military actions, Texan feelings towards the Union, and supply issues.
Date: 1995
Creator: Wooster, Ralph A.
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Proceedings for The Border Environment: An Exchange

Description: Proceedings of the Border Environment conference in El Paso, including a framework for positive action, possible partnerships between the US and Mexico, environmental concerns at the border, multi-language translations, and more.
Date: 1994
Creator: Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. Office of Pollution Prevention and Recycling.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Archivos de Laredo: Documentos Referentes a Los Indios

Description: Transcription of materials in both Spanish and English from the Laredo Archives, held by St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas; the documents contain information related to the activities of American Indians in Texas and Mexico during the late 1700s and early 1800s. A topical index starts on 88.
Date: 1998
Creator: Wood, Robert D.
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

El Rancho in South Texas: Continuity and Change From 1750

Description: This book discusses the history of ranching in South Texas, illustrated with photographs that were part of "the first major exhibit to examine the private cattle ranch in South Texas, held in 1994 in the John E. Connor Museum in Kingsville, Texas" (p. ix). Index starts on page 117.
Date: 1994
Creator: Graham, Joe S.
Partner: UNT Press

Archivos de Laredo: Documents for the History of Laredo

Description: Translation and summaries of materials from the Laredo Archives, held by St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas; the documents contain information related to the history of Laredo, including religion, political life, ordinances and laws, education, military life, and land questions.
Date: October 1999
Creator: Wood, Robert D.
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

"Surrounded by Dangers of All Kinds": The Mexican War Letters of Lieutenant Theodore Laidley

Description: This book contains a collection of letters written by Lieutenant Theodore Thadeus Sobieski (T. T. S.) Laidley between 1845 and 1848. The letters discuss life as a soldier during the Mexican War; most of the letters were written from various stations in Mexico. Each letter is bracketed by editorial commentary on the historical context and the collection is prefaced by a brief biography of Laidley's life prior to the first letter. Index starts on page 179.
Date: 1997
Creator: McCaffrey, James M., 1946- & Laidley, Theodore, 1822-1886.
Partner: UNT Press

The History of Texas; or, the Emigrant's, Farmer's, and Politician's Guide to the Character, Climate, Soil and Productions of That Country: Arranged Geographically from Personal Observation and Experience

Description: Book containing a history of Texas and acts as a guide to the area during period of Anglo colonization. Includes observations of the land, critiques of the people who lived there, and a translated Mexican Constitution. Index starts on page 339.
Date: 1990
Creator: Edward, David B. (David Barnett), 1790-1870
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Mexican Traditional Toys and Miniatures

Description: Book discussing an exhibit of traditional Mexican children's toys. The book includes a description of the exhibit, a catalog of the pieces, and photos of several of the pieces in the exhibition.
Date: 1996
Creator: Rivera, Juan Coronel & Kahlo, Cristina
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1993

Description: Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 3-5, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The theme of the conference was "U.S.A., Texas and Mexico: With NAFTA or Without?"
Date: 1994
Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas
Partner: Philosophical Society of Texas

Corners of Texas

Description: This volume contains popular folklore of Texas, including information about folk music, folk arts and crafts, history of Texas, prominent Texas writers, and other miscellaneous folklore. The index begins on page 285.
Date: 1993
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press

Women in Early Texas

Description: Book containing biographies of fifty women who were involved with the development of Texas. The women come from a wide variety of classes and ethnic groups, and many of the authors are descended from their subjects.
Date: 1993
Creator: Carrington, Evelyn M.
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

A Texas Legacy The Old San Antonio Road And The Caminos Reales: A Tricentennial History, 1691-1991

Description: This document details the history and significance of the Old San Antonio Road, a transportation corridor between Texas and Mexico. It also outlines a program to identify, preserve, and maintain features/properties related to the corridor while sharing information with visitors, tourists, and the public.
Date: January 1991
Creator: McGraw, A. Joachim; Clark, John Wilburn, 1943- & Robbins, Elizabeth A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Legendary Ladies of Texas

Description: 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
Partner: UNT Press

Hecho en Tejas: Texas-Mexican Folk Arts and Crafts

Description: Book about Texas and Mexican folk arts and crafts, including paper crafts, quilting, weaving, sculpture, yard art, saddle-making, and other folk crafts. The index begins on page 349.
Date: 1991
Creator: Graham, Joe S.
Partner: UNT Press

[News Story Log: January 1 to June 30, 1990]

Description: Logbook from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, documenting the names, locations, and run-times of video-taped news segments that aired each day from January through June in 1990.
Date: 1990-01/1990-06
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Texas State Travel Guide: 1993

Description: Travel guide for the state of Texas containing information of interest to tourists including events, parks and historic sites, recreation opportunities, and other attractions. Index to cities and attractions starts on page 256.
Date: 1993
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Alleyton, Texas: Back Door to the Confederacy

Description: This book contains the history of Alleyton, Texas, which is located in Colorado County. The book includes information about the Alley family, the founding of Alleyton, reminiscences and recollections, as well as the establishment of railroads, local businesses, schools, and churches.
Date: 1993
Creator: Harrison, William H.
Partner: Nesbitt Memorial Library
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