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Texas Methodist Centennial Yearbook: The Story of Methodism During the Last One Hundred Years in Texas. Illustrated With Some Twenty-five Hundred Portraits of Persons and Places.

Description: Texas Methodist Centennial Yearbook includes six sections. From the table of contents: Section I: This section deals with the careers of Bishop H. A. Boaz and Bishop A. Frank Smith--The early beginnings of Methodism in England under John Wesley with illustrations of his family and religious life--His experiences in America--Early days in Texas--Pioneer Methodist educational institutions along with present-day ones--Early leaders of Texas Methodism--Sketches of important events--Portraits of var… more
Date: 1934
Creator: Nail, Olin W.
Partner: Archives of the Central Texas Conference United Methodist Church

The Medicine Man in Texas

Description: Book outlining the early history of medicine and of medical societies in Texas, along with brief biographical sketches of prominent physicians by county. It includes excerpts of newspaper articles, association meeting minutes, and other sources documenting practices over time.
Date: 1930
Creator: Red, Mrs. George Plunkett
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

Inventory of the County Archives of Texas: Number 247, Wilson County (Floresville)

Description: Annotated inventory of archives housed in the Wilson County Courthouse as of 1939. It also provides a historical sketch of the county along information on the housing, care, and accessibility of the records and references constitutional provisions and laws specifically applicable to Wilson County. Chronological and subject/entry indexes start on pages 85 and 87.
Date: 1939
Creator: Texas Historical Records Survey
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Inventory of the County Archives of Texas: Number 94, Guadalupe County (Seguin)

Description: Annotated inventory of archives housed in the Guadalupe County Courthouse as of 1939. It also provides a historical sketch of the county along information on the housing, care, and accessibility of the records and references constitutional provisions and laws specifically applicable to Guadalupe County. Chronological and subject/entry indexes start on pages 349 and 352.
Date: 1939
Creator: Texas Historical Records Survey
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Texas Centennial Scrapbook

Description: Scrapbook documenting Texas history compiled for a contest in honor of the Texas centennial, including portraits of famous Texans; clippings from newspapers and magazines; and pamphlets for the centennial events in Dallas, Galveston, San Antonio, Del Rio and other regions in Texas.
Date: 1936
Creator: Levy, Doris Rae
Partner: Fort Worth Jewish Archives

History of Armstrong County, Volume 2

Description: The Armstrong County Histories are a compilation of biographical stories about the Armstrong County pioneers prior to 1900. According to the foreward in Volume I: "Information supplied by members of these families make stories rich in romance, tragedy and humor, revealing the sturdy character of those who built our county. The book is made up of these family histories supplemented by ranch and community histories, articles of civic interest, church and cemetery stories, 'tall tales' by old ti… more
Date: 1939
Creator: The Woman's Development Club
Partner: Armstrong County Museum

Inventory of the county archives of Texas : Sabine County, no. 202

Description: Inventory of the records of Sabine County housed in the Sabine County Courthouse as of 1937. Begins with a historical sketch of the county along with a governmental organization chart, outline of the records system, and information on the housing, care, and accessibility of the records. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder and Clerk of the County, District Court, County Court, Justice of the Peace Courts, Grand Jury, County Attorney, Sheriff, Constable, T… more
Date: June 1939
Creator: Historical Records Survey.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

The City of Houston from Wilderness to Wonder

Description: This book gives an overview of the history of the City of Houston, Texas, covering "The Beginning of Houston and Houston Up to the Civil War."
Date: 1936
Creator: Allen, O.F.
Partner: UNT Libraries

A History of Grayson County, Texas

Description: This book covers the early history of Grayson County, including early pioneers, industry, and development.
Date: 1936
Creator: Lucas, Mattie Davis & Hall, Mita Holsapple
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

History of Armstrong County, Volume 1

Description: The Armstrong County Histories are a compilation of biographical stories about the Armstrong County pioneers prior to 1900. According to the foreward: "Information supplied by members of these families make stories rich in romance, tragedy and humor, revealing the sturdy character of those who built our county. The book is made up of these family histories supplemented by ranch and community histories, articles of civic interest, church and cemetery stories, 'tall tales' by old timers."
Date: 1939
Creator: The Woman's Development Club
Partner: Armstrong County Museum

Southwestern Lore

Description: Collection of a miscellany of Texas and Mexican folklore, including folk stories about treasure hunters, cowboys, Native Americans, and razorback hogs, as well as myths, customs and other superstitions. The index of song material begins on page 192 and the general index begins on page 193.
Date: 1931
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Partner: UNT Press

Tone the Bell Easy

Description: Volume of Texas and Mexican folklore, including folktales about witches, superstitions, slavery, folk cures, folk songs and other legends. The index begins on page 190.
Date: 1932
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Partner: UNT Press

Man, Bird and Beast

Description: Collection of Texas and Mexican folklore, including stories about folk medicine and ranch remedies, folk songs, legends and other folklore. The index begins on page 176.
Date: 1930
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Partner: UNT Press

Coyote Wisdom

Description: This volume contains popular folklore of Mexico and Texas, including animal folk stories, Navajo creation myths, discussions about folk characters, discussions about the philosophy of folklore, and other miscellaneous folk stories. The index begins on page 293.
Date: 1938
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Partner: UNT Press
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