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Adobe Walls Bride: The Story of Billy and Olive King Dixon

Description: Story of the lives of Billy and Olive King Dixon in the Texas Panhandle from recollections and historical research. This book covers their marriage, parenthood, home building, etc. in the Texas Panhandle. Index begins on page 275.
Date: 2018
Creator: McCarty, John L. 1901-1974

Alone by the Sea: The Story of Jane Wilkinson Long, Mother of Texas

Description: Historical narrative of the live of Jane Wilkinson Long, wife of James Long who led a filibustering attempt into Texas in 1819. This work covers her early marriage life in Louisiana and her subsequent life in Texas.
Date: 2018
Creator: Moore, Effie Missouria Pitchford

Bailey's Light: Saga of Brit Bailey and Other Hardy Pioneers

Description: Book highlighting the life and times of James Britton Bailey, who first came to Texas in 1818. This work covers his interactions with Stephen F. Austin, and his journeys through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Index starts on page 131.
Date: 2018
Creator: Golson, Josephine Polley

Cynthia Ann Parker

Description: Book examining the story of Cynthia Ann Parker, captured at age nine by Comanche Indians. This study looks at her life during her time with the Comanches, including her marriage to Peta Nocona, and her subsequent recapture by white soldiers when she was thirty-four.
Date: 2018
Creator: Jackson, Grace

A Dictionary of the Atakapa Language: Accompanied by Text Material

Description: Volume contains all the Atakapa linguistic material known to be in existence in 1932. Includes nine Atakapa texts with English translations, an Atakapa-English dictionary, and an index to the Atakapa dictionary.
Date: 2013
Creator: Gatschet, Albert S. (Albert Samuel), 1832-1907 & Swanton, John Reed, 1873-1958

Education of Women in Texas

Description: Study of the history of women's education in Texas. This work discusses the foundations of education in Texas and the factors that influenced the growth of women's education within the state. The index begins on page 179.
Date: 2018
Creator: Aiken, Wreathy Price

Fiesta

Description: Book discussing with San Antonio's Fiesta de San Jacinto, held in April, and Honey Merrick's relationship with the celebration.
Date: 2018
Creator: Brassell, Georgie

Gone are the Days

Description: Collection of anecdotes by the author describing her family and memories of growing up in Utopia, Texas.
Date: 2018
Creator: Burns, Annalee

Her Name Was Ann: A Pioneer Teacher in Texas

Description: Story of Ann Thompson Morriss, born in Mississippi, who moved to Texas with her family in 1848. The book covers the family's arrival to America through Morriss's life and teaching career in the state.
Date: 2018
Creator: Morriss, Annie Mae

A Lady and a Lone Star Flag

Description: Book discussing the history of Texas and of the creation of the Lone Star Flag by Joanna Elizabeth Troutman, which was lost at Goliad after the massacre there.
Date: 2018
Creator: Pope, Henry David

Matches

Description: Fictional narrative featuring characters Deacon Speckham, Matilda Markham, and various historical individuals.
Date: 2018
Creator: Foster, Mary Evans

Merchant to the Republic

Description: Biographical account of the Dieterich Family's life in Texas from around 1834 to 1860, including details concerning the Santa Fe Expedition. Index begins on page 207.
Date: 2018
Creator: Bonham, Dora Dieterich, 1902-

Miss Ella of the Deep South of Texas

Description: Historical narrative of the life of Ellen Talbot and the region of Texas the author calls the "Deep South of Texas," meaning that area near the Gulf that combines elements of the West with those of the Deep South.
Date: 2018
Creator: Allen, Arda Talbot, 1889-
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