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2001: A Texas Folklore Odyssey

Description: This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society "contains a sample of the research that members of the Society were doing at the turn of the millennium as represented at the 1998, 1999, and 2000 meetings." The volume covers "a wide variety of contemporary and historical topics," including baby lore, stories about notable women, stories about food and cooking, information about the Model T Ford, and more (inside front cover). The index begins on page 339.
Date: 2001
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press

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

T for Texas: a State Full of Folklore

Description: Collection of popular folklore of Texas, including information about crafts, stories about vampires, stories about peyote ceremonies, prison folklore, folk songs, and other miscellaneous folk tales.
Date: 1982
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press

Juneteenth Texas: Essays in African-American Folklore

Description: Volume of essays about African-American folklore, including reminiscences of African-American folk culture in Texas, studies of specific genres of folklore, information about Texas-African food-ways, studies of specific performers, information about songs and other folklore. The index begins on page 353.
Date: 1996
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press

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

Observations & Reflections on Texas Folklore

Description: Collection of popular folklore of Texas, including stories about hunting, warfare, religion, Texas traditions, and other miscellaneous folk tales. The index begins on page 149.
Date: 1972
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press

Paisanos: A Folklore Miscellany

Description: Collection of Texas and Mexican folklore, including "folk tales, folklore in journalism, reflections on the lore of the past, and some analyses of folklore generally" (inside of the front cover).
Date: 1978
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press

Singin' Texas

Description: Collected information about popular folk music of Texas, including songs about hunting, love, nature, dancing, and religion, as well as information about the history of folk music in the state. The index begins on page 181.
Date: 1983
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press

Sonovagun Stew: A Folklore Miscellany

Description: This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society contains popular Texas folklore, including cowboy and gaucho songs, information about boat-making and other folk crafts, religious anecdotes, and other miscellaneous stories of early cowboy life in Texas. The index begins on page 165.
Date: 1985
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press

The Texas Folklore Society: Volume 1, 1909-1943

Description: Book describing the history and publications of the Texas Folklore Society between the years of 1909 and 1943. It includes information about "public songs and ballads; superstitions, signs and omens; cures and peculiar customs; legends; dialects; games, plays and dances; riddles and proverbs" (inside front cover). The index begins on page 317.
Date: 1992
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press

The Texas Folklore Society: Volume 3, 1971-2000

Description: Book containing information about the publishing history of the Texas Folklore Society, as well as anecdotes about the gatherings of the Society, information about past presidents of the Society, and Society by-laws. The index begins on page 219.
Date: 2000
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press

What's Going On? (In Modern Texas Folklore)

Description: Volume of "a collection of essays by contemporary folklorists who are writing about the customs and traditions and the songs and the stories that are going on now" (inside the front cover). It includes information about the folklore of cowboys, rodeos, chain letters and marijuana, as well as information about country, swing and gospel music. Index begins on page 301.
Date: 1976
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press

The Family Saga: A Collection of Texas Family Legends

Description: Series of family anecdotes, collected from authors across the state of Texas describing general family history, how families arrived in Texas, and experiences related to the Civil War, Indians, animals, religion, ghosts, feuds, historic figures, and various other topics. Index starts on page 349.
Date: 2003
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward; Lincecum, Jerry Bryan & Vick, Frances Brannen, 1935-
Partner: UNT Press

[Abilene City Council Minutes: 1980-1982]

Description: Ledger containing minutes of the City Council in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from August 1980 through February 1982.
Date: 1980-08-14/1982-02-11
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Partner: Abilene Public Library

[Abilene City Council Minutes: 1982]

Description: Ledger containing minutes of the City Council in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from February to December 1982.
Date: 1982-02/1982-12
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Partner: Abilene Public Library

[Abilene City Council Minutes: 1983]

Description: Ledger containing minutes of the City Council in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from January to July 1983.
Date: 1983-01/1983-07
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Partner: Abilene Public Library

[Abilene City Council Minutes: 2003]

Description: Ledger containing minutes of the City Council in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from January 9, 2003 to December 18, 2003.
Date: 2003-01-09/2003-12-18
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Partner: Abilene Public Library

[Abilene City Council Minutes: 2004]

Description: Ledger containing minutes of the City Council in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from January 8, 2004 to December 16, 2004.
Date: 2004-01-08/2004-12-16
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Partner: Abilene Public Library

[Abilene City Council Minutes: 2005]

Description: Ledger containing minutes of the City Council in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from January 13, 2005 to December 20, 2005.
Date: 2005-01-13/2005-12-20
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Partner: Abilene Public Library

[Abilene City Council Minutes: 2006]

Description: Ledger containing minutes of the City Council in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from January 5, 2006 to December 21, 2006.
Date: 2006-01-05/2006-12-21
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Partner: Abilene Public Library

[Abilene City Council Minutes: 2007]

Description: Ledger containing minutes of the City Council in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from January 11, 2007 to December 20, 2007.
Date: 2007-01-11/2007-12-20
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Partner: Abilene Public Library

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1916-1917

Description: Catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1917~
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1919-1920

Description: Catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: July 1919
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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