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[Clara Evans' Wedding Journal]

Journal belonging to Clara Evans detailing her relationship with John T. Willis, Sr., from their first meeting to their wedding. Newspaper announcements, wedding invitations, fabric samples from Clara Evans' bridal trousseau, pressed flowers, and photographs have been pasted into the book, along with descriptions of important events written by Clara Evans. It also contains articles pertaining to the Willises' Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1967.

Date: 1917/1967

Creator: Willis, Nannie Clara Evans

Location: 31.554850009752382 -97.15775699999995

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

Texas Nature Observations and Reminiscenses

This book serves as a "treatise on insect and animal life" (p. 4) in and around San Antonio, Texas. It discusses the life patterns and behavior of Texas insects, fish, reptiles and other animals, as well as the hunting practices of the time, all in great detail and with accompanying photographs.

Date: 1913

Creator: Menger, R.

Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries

The Menace, an Exposition of Quackery Nostrum Exploitation and Reminiscences of a Country Doctor

This book serves to expose fraudulent doctors, practitioners and other professionals who treat individuals without the proper licenses. It includes detailed descriptions of malpractice, letters from a fake professor, newspaper advertisements for fake treatments and cures, as well as other miscellaneous prosecutions in Bexar County, Texas.

Date: 1914

Creator: Dixon, Chas. D. (Charles D.)

Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries

Round the Levee

Collection of Texas and Mexican folklore, including stories about folk songs and party games, religious beliefs of the Hasanias Indians, horse stories, and information about the history of the Texas Folklore Society. The index begins on page 108.

Date: 1916

Creator: Thompson, Stith

Partner: UNT Press