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Diego Rivera and the Revolution: Mexico in Times of Change

Book discussing Diego Rivera's life and works to accompany the exhibition of Rivera's work presented by the Diego Rivera Studio Art Museum and the Mexic-Arte Museum. The book includes several photographs from Rivera's life and a catalog of the works included in the exhibition.

Date: 1993

Creator: Pulido, Blanca Garduño & Estrada, Sylvia Orozco

Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

Looking Back, by Elizabeth Scott Scrivner Dickson

The personal narrative of Elizabeth Scott Scrivner Dickson of Paris. Includes family stories from the Paris Fire of 1916.

Date: 1997

Creator: Dickson, Elizabeth Scott Scrivner

Partner: Private Collection of Caroline R. Scrivner Richards

In the Line of Duty: Reflections of a Texas Ranger Private

This book contains a series of anecdotes about Lewis Rigler's life, focusing on his time as a law enforcement officer in Texas. He discusses his life growing up, various cases that he worked on as a Texas Ranger, and general observations that he gained from his job. Index starts on page 181.

Date: 1995

Creator: Rigler, Lewis C., 1914- & Rigler, Judyth Wagner

Partner: UNT Press

The Roy Bedichek Family Letters

This book is a collection of letters written by Roy Bedichek and letters written to him from other family members. Annotations and notes about the letters have been added as footnotes. Biographical information based on interviews of family members as well as genealogical charts of the Bedichek and Greer families are also included. Index starts on page 447.

Date: 1998

Creator: Bedichek, Jane Gracy, 1918- & Bedichek, Roy, 1878-1959

Partner: UNT Press

A Book Lover in Texas

This autobiographical text discusses Evelyn Oppenheimer's role as a reader and book reviewer in Texas. The book discusses both her life and opinions regarding books and various topics. A selection of her poetry and one of her short stories ("The Green Conscience") are also included. Index starts on page 153.

Date: 1995

Creator: Oppenheimer, Evelyn, 1907-

Partner: UNT Press

The National Cooperative Soil Survey of the United States

Document describes the origins and history of the Soil Survey with an emphasis on the time periods of 1899-1912, 1912-1920, 1920-1933, and 1933-1952. "For each of the four chronological periods, a brief introductory chapter describes the general political and administrative environment then prevailing, and a summary of the progress of the Soil Survey achieved under such an environment." (p. 36) Also provides information on early soil sampling, typing, mapping, and interpretation. Also tells… more

Date: October 1998

Creator: Gardner, David Rice

Partner: UNT Libraries

The History of Texas License Plates

Book describing the history of license plates in the state of Texas including an overview as well as specific information and images organized by decade (1907 through 1999). It also provides statistical and summary information about license and registration fees, administrative management, and manufacturing statistics, with a bibliography of sources (p. 255).

Date: March 1999

Creator: Texas. Vehicle Titles and Registration Division.

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

An American Saga: William George Hughes, 1859-1902

Biographical account of William George Hughes including his immigration from Britain, how he learned the ranching industry, and how he ran a successful sheep and horse ranching operation in Kendall County. The text is based on letters, interviews, newspaper articles, and other sources. Index starts on page 241.

Date: 1994

Creator: Perry, Garland A.

Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Women and Texas History: Selected Essays

Book containing thirteen essays presented at the Texas State Historical Association's "Women and Texas History" conference. The essays relate to the role of women in the history of Texas.

Date: 1993

Creator: Downs, Fane & Jones, Nancy Baker

Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Lost and Found; or Three Months with the Wild Indians: A Brief Sketch of the Life of Ole T. Nystel, Embracing his Experience While in Captivity to the Comanches, and Subsequent Liberation from Them

Autobiography of the life of Ole T. Nystel, detailing his early childhood, and his time spent as a Comanche captive. This book contains photographs of Nystel, and family members as well as a map of Bosque County and the surrounding area. Notes begin on page 25.

Date: 1994

Creator: Nystel, Ole T., 1853-1930.

Partner: Cleng Peerson Research Library at the Bosque Museum

Texas Millennium Book: The Way Things Used to Be

A collection of reminiscences, each preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author.

Date: 1999

Creator: Lincecum, Jerry Bryan, 1942- & Redshaw, Peggy A.

Partner: Austin College

Death Records, Hutchinson County, Texas: Persons who died in Hutchinson County but buried elsewhere, 1903-1987

Death Records, Hutchinson County, Texas: Persons who died in Hutchinson County but buried elsewhere, 1903-1987.

Date: 1990

Creator: Morrison, Cleo & Ferrell, Charlene McGraw

Partner: Hutchinson County Genealogical Society

Reflections of Mills County

Book compiled of photos collected from around Mill County, Texas. Notes are written on the inside title page, the first of which reads, "Joy Taylor Happy Anniversary 1943-1993 High School Graduation". The second note reads, "O'Quinn Family p. 133 Zepher p. 123". A section about the collector is printed on the last page.

Date: 1993

Creator: Shaw, Kenneth M. & Hime, Macalee Long

Partner: Jennie Trent Dew Library

MCCHC_E6-01

Historical compilation for the Melvin Evangelical Free Church in McCulloch County, Texas. This report includes a photograph and illustration of the church followed by a short history of the church from its creation around 1910 until its reopening in 1993.

Date: 1993-11?

Creator: Malmstrom, Virginia

Partner: McCulloch County Historical Commission

Freda: The Story of a Family of immigrants Who Left Småland, Sweden and Settled in Texas Around the End of the Nineteenth Century

Book discussing the life and times of Lillie Elfreda Young (Freda Young). The book contains chapters on her brothers and sisters as well as a few mentions of Swedish recipes. Index begins on page 165.

Date: 1999

Creator: Dunn, Charlotte V. Lund, 1935-

Partner: McCulloch County Historical Commission

Otto

Book discussing the life and times of Otto Henry Lund who came to America from Denmark. This book covers his journeys through Texas and his farming days and his marriage to Freda Young. Index begins on page 226.

Date: 1998

Creator: Dunn, Charlotte V. Lund, 1935-

Partner: McCulloch County Historical Commission

Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 1991-1992

Undergraduate catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas.

Date: 1991~

Creator: Abilene Christian University