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The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 44, July 1940 - April, 1941

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 533.
Date: 1941
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Texian Stomping Grounds

Description: Collection containing sketches of post-war life in East Texas, including descriptions of early recreations and games, stories about Southern food and cooking, religious anecdotes, Negro folk tales, a first-hand account of a Negro folk play about the life of Christ, and other miscellaneous folklore. The index begins on page 159.
Date: 1941
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Partner: UNT Press

[Postcard of "Linden," Home of Mr. A. M. Feltus]

Description: Postcard of a white two story building with a terrace and green window shutters, described as " "Linden," Home of Mr. A. M. Feltus, Natchez, Miss." The back of the postcard adds, " "Linden" is one of the extremely old mansions of Natchez - known to have existed as far back as 1790. Fan lights and door side lights feature Gallery. The Gallery is 98 ft. long, supported by columns being made of a solid piece of timber hand hewn and hand polished." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard… more
Date: April 1, 1941
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Letter and envelope: From H. C. Gilliland to T. N. Carswell - December 22, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas from H. C. Gilliland, Cleveland, Mississippi dated December 22, 1941. Gilliland explains that he read the article written by Edward Meeman in which was answered the question regarding Americanism, and though Carswell did not address his inquiry "What is Americanism?" to him, he could not resist this opportunity to reply. The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record.
Date: December 22, 1941
Creator: Gilliland, H. C.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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