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Backwoods to Border

Description: Book about folklore in Texas, including folk songs, ghost stories, Mexican animal tales, anecdotes about lawyers, folklore about Texas plants, riddles and miscellaneous legends. The index begins on page 225.
Date: 1943
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
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Partner: UNT Press

[Letter from David S. Kennard to his sister, March 24, 1862]

Description: Letter from David S. Kennard from Eagle Grove, Galveston County, to his sister discussing a fire in Houston and his regiment's plans to march to Arkansas. He is not sure if he will get to go home on the way. He received a letter from John Hawthorp saying their relations were well. Also mentioned in the letter is that three or four of the boys have measles.
Date: March 24, 1862
Creator: Kennard, David S.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 101, July 1997 - April, 1998

Description: The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 557.
Date: 1998
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 38, July 1934 - April, 1935

Description: The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 307.
Date: 1935
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

[Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, February 21, 1951]

Description: Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner discussing being called for Jury duty for the spring term of the Green County Circuit Court. He talks about being dismissed in the past due to cotton operations, but as cotton will be out of season, he cannot get out of this call. He informs Mr. Kempner that he will still be available after 5'oclock in the afternoon most days even if he is called in to serve on a jury.
Date: February 21, 1951
Creator: Gatz, William L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, July 5, 1950]

Description: Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing Mrs. Kempner's upcoming trip to Plantersville and telling her not to expect him as he is too sick, but that Bill would meet her in St. Louis or Memphis. Bertig then comments on tensions between Russia and the United States saying that it must be settled whether that be by World War III or otherwise. Mr. Bertig then says there has been good growing weather, but they could use a little rain. Finally, he mentions that Mary Jean Kempne… more
Date: July 5, 1950
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, June 30, 1950]

Description: Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner thanking Dan for sending a clipper but informs him that he had already ordered one himself. He then asks if the Kempner's plan on traveling abroad this year with the rising tensions with Russia. Mr. Bertig says the weather has been great for the cotton crop, but everyone is afraid if bugs and weevils.
Date: June 30, 1950
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library
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