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A Bride on the Old Chisholm Trail in 1886

Description: Tales of Mrs. Mary Taylor Burton's experience on the Old Chisholm Trail and living on a ranch with her husband in the southwest.
Date: 2018
Creator: Bunton, Mary Taylor
Partner: UNT Libraries

Swamp Angel

Description: Fictional portrayal of an individual's life in the southeastern portion of Missouri.
Date: 2018
Creator: Jenkins, Delia Cash
Partner: UNT Libraries

The Encyclopedia of Texas

Description: This book provides a biographical view of Texas and its history. The book uses many narratives of the individuals who helped shape Texas history. The book also includes profiles of: the public school system in Texas; banking; the public school system; the State Fair; the Cotton Industry; oil history; and histories of select towns, such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, Burkburnett, Ellis County, Waco, San Antonio, Galveston, and many others.
Date: 2017
Creator: Davis, Ellis Arthur & Grobe, Edwin H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

History of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War, and Other Items of Interest.

Description: Book describing the causes of the Spanish American War, the incident with the Battleship Maine, African Americans in the Navy, African Americans on San Juan Hill, Roosevelt, McKinley, Buffalo Soldiers, African American officers and regiments. General themes include civil rights and prejudice.
Date: 2017
Creator: Johnson, Edward A. (Edward Austin), 1860-1944
Partner: Other

Through the Years: Reminiscences of Pioneer Days on the Texas Border

Description: Biographical account of the Kelsey Family's arrival to Texas and their adoption of Hannah Rebecca Allen. The book spans the time period from their arrival through World War One. Index begins on page 177.
Date: 2018
Creator: Kelsey, Anna Marietta, 1863-
Partner: UNT Libraries

There's No Return

Description: Fictional story of the relationship between characters Jim and Fanny.
Date: 2018
Creator: Holland, Claudia Jones
Partner: UNT Libraries

A Dictionary of the Atakapa Language: Accompanied by Text Material

Description: Volume contains all the Atakapa linguistic material known to be in existence in 1932. Includes nine Atakapa texts with English translations, an Atakapa-English dictionary, and an index to the Atakapa dictionary.
Date: 2013
Creator: Gatschet, Albert S. (Albert Samuel), 1832-1907 & Swanton, John Reed, 1873-1958
Partner: UNT Libraries

Circus: Cinders to Sawdust

Description: Book discussing the history of the circus in American history, and the contributions it made to American society. Index begins on page 262.
Date: 2018
Creator: O'Brien, Esse Forrester
Partner: UNT Libraries

Forgotten Texas Census: First Annual Report of the Agricultural Bureau of the Department of Agriculture, Insurance, Statistics, and History, 1887-88

Description: Book containing a county by county census of Texas taken in 1887-1888. Information tallied includes such things as divorces, marriages, number of workers, church affiliation, and ethnic makeup. There is also a overview of state institutions, mineral wealth, geography, and miscellaneous information from the time.
Date: 2017
Creator: Foster, L. L.
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Women Tell the Story of the Southwest

Description: Historical accounts of the pioneer women on the frontier in Texas. This volume contains these women's experiences in the American Southwest. Index begins on page 377.
Date: 2018
Creator: Wooten, Mattie Lloyd
Partner: UNT Libraries

Remembering School Days

Description: A collection of reminiscences, each preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author.
Date: 2017
Creator: Lincecum, Jerry Bryan & Redshaw, Peggy A.
Partner: Austin College

Charreada: Mexican Rodeo in Texas

Description: Collection of photographs and essays documenting the charreada rodeo tradition and its history in Texas. Index starts on page 97.
Date: 2017
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward; Rendon, Al; Hambric, Julia, 1952- & Woolley, Bryan
Partner: UNT Press

History of Hutchinson County, Texas: 104 Years, 1876-1980

Description: History book describing Hutchinson County, Texas, featuring local history, photographs, illustrations, and biographies.
Date: 2017
Creator: Hutchinson County Historical Commission
Partner: Hutchinson County Genealogical Society

More Texas Family Secrets

Description: A collection of reminiscences, each preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author.
Date: 2017
Creator: Lincecum, Jerry Bryan & Redshaw, Peggy A.
Partner: Austin College

The Clock and the Storyteller: Memoirs of Shirley Clark

Description: Book of collected autobiographical anecdotes of Shirley Clark about her family and life in Texas as part of a humanities project at Austin College.
Date: 2017
Creator: Clark, Shirley; Lincecum, Jerry Bryan & Redshaw, Peggy A.
Partner: Austin College

The Karankawa Indians, The Coast People of Texas.

Description: Book describing the history and customs of the Karankawa Indians. Index starts on page 101.
Date: 2017
Creator: Gatschet, Albert S. (Albert Samuel), 1832-1907
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

Puro Mexicano

Description: Collection of popular Mexican folklore, including folk songs, folk tales, myths, legends, and other essays. The index begins on page 256.
Date: 2017
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Partner: UNT Press
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