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- [News Clip: Thurber]
- Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
- [News Clip: The man who killed a town]
- Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a story about Colonel William G. Butler who sought economic revenge on the town of Helena, Texas for the 1884 murder of his son. Butler sold his land to a railroad company with the stipulation that the railroad bypass Helena. This story includes footage of the abandoned town.
- Ghost Towns of Texas
- Newspaper clippings regarding biography of R.E.B. Baylor, history of Baylor University, and memorial to R.E.B. Baylor, ca. 1900-1920
- [Structures in Shafter ghost town]
- Photograph of partial ruins in abandoned Shafter, Texas. Mountains are visible in the background. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: About twenty-three million dollars worth of silver was extracted by 1942 when the price of silver dropped, and mining was no longer profitable. Cinnabar, source of mercury, was mined and processed at Terlingua for many years" (p. 8).
- [Cylindrical structures in Shafter ghost town]
- Photograph of two large, cylindrical structures in abandoned Shafter, Texas. Mountains are visible in the background. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Silver was discovered by John W. Spencer in 1883 and with Col. W. R. Shafter, who was stationed at Ft. Davis, gained the necessary capitol to organize the Presidio Mining Company" (pp. 7-8).
- [Shafter ghost town]
- Photograph of a series of partial ruins and lots in abandoned Shafter, Texas. Mountains are visible in the background. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Once this ghost town, Shafter, was the producer of an important source of income, silver" (p. 7).
- [Plaque at Helena]
- Photograph of a Texas Historical Commission marker about the ghost town Helena, Texas. A chain link fence, trees, and a building are visible in the background.
- Singers and Storytellers
- Collection of popular folklore of Texas, including personal anecdotes about storytellers and singers, as well as folk songs, myths, and ghost stories. The index begins on page 295.
- Elida: Bonnie Little City of the Plains
- Pamphlet advertising the new town of Elida in west Texas and describing information about the locale including business opportunities and climate.
- The Texas Historian, Volume 32, Number 3, January 1972
- Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
- [Thurber research]
- Research for an article about Thurber, Texas that was published in the June 2005 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
- The Junior Historian, Volume 25, Number 2, November 1964
- Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
- Italian -- Texans
- Video recording of an amateur production about the Italian American experience in Texas that appears to have been created for the fourth Italian Symposium of Texas held in Bryan, Texas in September 1984. North Texas State University (now UNT) professor Dr. Samuel J. Marino introduces the production and references Texas Woman's University professor of Government, Cavaliere Valentine J. Belfiglio's 1983 book, The Italian Experience in Texas, which this production was based on. Dr. Marino traveled to Texas towns that historically had Italian communities and filmed interviews with residents, as well as scenery and exteriors of local Italian owned businesses. Dr. Marino narrates the video from a script he wrote with Alfonso Nicosia. The visuals are of a poor quality and are often overexposed and blurry.
- Singers and Storytellers
- Collection of popular folklore of Texas, including personal anecdotes about storytellers and singers, as well as folk songs, myths, and ghost stories. The index begins on page 295.
- [News Script: Last frontier]
- Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the history and landscape of Big Bend and its nearby communities in West Texas.
- The Junior Historian, Volume 7, Number 1, September 1946
- Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
- The Junior Historian, Volume 3, Number 4, January 1943
- Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
- The Junior Historian, Volume 3, Number 6, May 1943
- Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
- The Junior Historian, Volume 20, Number 1, September 1959
- Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
- The Junior Historian, Volume 18, Number 1, September 1957
- Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
- The Junior Historian, Volume 20, Number 4, January 1960
- Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
- Thurber: Liveliest ghost town in Texas.
- Text for an article about Thurber, Texas that was published in the June 2005 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
- Essentials: Thurber and Surrounds
- Text about attractions in Thurber, Strawn, and Mingus, Texas that was published in the "Essentials" section of a June 2005 Texas Highways magazine article.
- [Query letter from Randy Mallory to Jill Lawless about Thurber]
- Query letter from Randy Mallory to Jill Lawless for a Texas Highways magazine article about Thurber, Texas.
- [News Clip: Venus Texas]
- B-roll video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about the small town of Venus, Texas (previously known as Gossip, Texas).
- [Timeless Elegance: Capturing Victorian Splendor at Thurber's Old Miners Cabin]
- Immerse yourself in the grandeur of yesteryears as the Old Miners Cabin in Thurber, Texas, becomes a stage for Victorian charm. Enthusiasts clad in exquisite period attire gather, freezing moments in time against the backdrop of this ghost town's remains. Once a bustling coal-mining hub with a population reaching 8,000 to 10,000, Thurber's echoes of prosperity resonate in this photograph. Today, its legacy lingers as a testament to history, nestled in the northwest corner of Erath County, seventy-five miles west of Fort Worth.
- [Elegance Amidst Relics: A Glimpse of Thurber's Miner's House]
- Step into the past with this captivating photograph capturing a man adorned in a dapper three-piece suit and a timeless hat, striking a pose at the historic Miner's House in Thurber, Texas. Amidst the remnants of this once-thriving coal-mining town, the gentleman stands as a modern-day tribute to an era of refinement and labor. Thurber, now a ghost town, once thrived as a bustling community, and the Miner's House stands as a silent witness to its vibrant history. Nestled in the northwest corner of Erath County, seventy-five miles west of Fort Worth, this evocative image transports us to a time when elegance and industry converged.
- [Melodies of the Past: Cowboy Band Serenade at Thurber's Vintage Cafe]
- Transport yourself to a bygone era captured in this enchanting photograph. A charismatic cowboy band takes center stage, serenading patrons at an old-world cafe in Thurber. Amidst the rustic charm, two couples are swept away by the music, dancing in each other's arms. The captivating scene encapsulates the fusion of timeless melodies, historic ambience, and joyful moments, painting a vivid vignette of Thurber's enduring allure.
- [Smokestack Restaurant: Where History and Flavor Converge]
- Step into history at Smokestack Restaurant, Thurber's culinary gem since 1971. Once housed in Thurber's original drugstore, now reborn within the historic Texas & Pacific Mercantile building, we pay homage to the town's past. Our name honors a towering smokestack that powered Thurber, while our cuisine delights modern palates. Visit us in downtown Thurber, where time-honored bricks and flavors entwine.
- [Echoes of Elegance: Victorian Splendor at the Old Miners Cabin, Thurber, Texas]
- Step into a time capsule of Victorian opulence as history and fashion converge outside the Old Miners Cabin in Thurber, Texas. Adorned in resplendent traditional attire, individuals capture moments reminiscent of a bygone era against the backdrop of this once-thriving coal-mining town. Though now a ghost town, Thurber's vibrant past resonates through this image, harking back to a time when it flourished as the heart of Texas' bituminous-coal industry from 1918 to 1920. The legacy of a population that once thrived, now preserved in the picturesque ruins of Thurber, awaits discovery in the northwest corner of Erath County, seventy-five miles west of Fort Worth.
- [Unveiling History: Exploring the W.K. Gordon Museum in Thurber, Texas]
- Unveil Thurber's rich history at W.K. Gordon Museum, where stories of the past come alive. Delve into interactive exhibits showcasing Thurber's industrial legacy through artifacts and motion films. Wander by reconstructed landmarks, from the grand opera house to the iconic Snake Saloon. Nestled in the ghost town's heart, this museum preserves Texas' industrial heritage, bridging generations.
- [Rediscovering History: Unveiling Thurber's Legacy at W.K. Gordon Museum]
- Immerse yourself in the past at W.K. Gordon Museum, a gateway to Thurber's vibrant heritage. Engage with interactive exhibits, from artifacts to captivating motion films, weaving the tale of the town's industrial saga. Wander through reconstructed landmarks like the grand opera house and iconic Snake Saloon. Embraced by Thurber's ghostly whispers, this museum preserves Texas' industrial essence, fostering a timeless connection between eras.
- [Savoring History: Culinary Delights at Smokestack Restaurant, Thurber]
- Immerse in a taste of history at Smokestack Restaurant, nestled in Thurber's heart. Founded in 1971 within an old drugstore, it rekindles memories for families along I-20. After a fire in 1992, the restaurant found new life within the historic Texas & Pacific Mercantile, built with Thurber's original bricks. Amidst this living heritage, dine under the watchful 128-foot smokestack that once powered Thurber, relishing in a blend of flavors and stories.
- [Whispers of Faith: Rediscovering an Ancient Greek Cross in Thurber's Ghostly Embrace]
- Amidst the echoes of a once vibrant community, Thurber, Texas, reveals a poignant relic of devotion - an aged and rusted Greek cross. Standing as a testament to the faith that once flourished in this now-ghost town, the cross stands weathered by time yet enduring in its significance. Within the enigmatic charm of Thurber's remnants, this cross offers a glimpse into the spiritual tapestry that once adorned the landscape. A haunting reminder of a town's bygone era, Thurber's ghostly presence persists in the northwest corner of Erath County, a mere seventy-five miles west of Fort Worth.
- [Echoes of the Past: W.K. Gordon Museum, Thurber Time Travel]
- Embark on a captivating journey at W.K. Gordon Museum, Thurber's time capsule. Engage with interactive exhibits, from artifacts to motion films, unraveling the town's industrial tapestry. Stroll past meticulously reconstructed landmarks, including the grand opera house and legendary Snake Saloon. Nestled within Thurber's ghostly embrace, this museum preserves Texas' industrial narrative, connecting generations through history's threads.
- Italian Texans (Original Takes)
- Amateur production about the Italian American experience in Texas that may have been created for the Italian Symposium of Texas in September 1984. This video is the unedited original shots for the completed "Italians in Texas" documentary film. North Texas State University professor Dr. Samuel J. Marino was the lead for the piece, which was based off of Texas Woman's University professor of Government, Valentine J. Belfiglio's 1983 book, "The Italian Experience in Texas". Drs. Belfiglio and Marino traveled to Texas towns that historically had Italian communities and filmed interviews with residents, as well as scenery. At various intervals the video cuts out and goes to a blue screen or a screen with colored bars. Two of these times, one at about three minutes in and then again at the end of the footage, footage from television are played. The first is a scene from "Scarecrow and Mrs. King" and later is the AT&T logo, a McDonald's commercial, and a preview for a miniseries titled "The Last Days of Pompeii" that is voiced-over with a news announcement. The main piece though is made up of various takes and clips that went into making the Italians in Texas film.