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Rolling Stones

Description: This work is a collection of short stories, sketches, letters, and poems by O. Henry. The volume was named after the periodical the Rolling Stone, of which O. Henry was editor. It was published posthumously and includes a photograph of O. Henry, taken in 1909 shortly before his death.
Date: 1912
Creator: Henry, O., 1862-1910
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Farm Ballads

Description: Collection of poems and lyrics to farm ballads.
Date: 1901
Creator: Carleton, Will, 1845-1912
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

[Bouldin Family Scrapbook]

Description: The first half of the scrapbook is composed of newspaper articles that have been pasted onto the pages and some that were inserted in between the book's pages. The articles are from Confederate states and contain news, poems, and stories centered around the Civil War and the time after. The second half of the book served as a ledger for the family to keep track of their expenses.
Date: unknown
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

Dear Stranger by B. F. Maiz

Description: Copy of the B. F. Maiz book of poems entitled Dear Stranger. The poems have strong religious themes and a picture of the author is used as the front cover.
Date: 1978
Creator: Maiz, B. F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Sparks: Fire Prevention Rhymes, Stories and Playlets

Description: Educational book for young readers containing rhymes, poetry, and brief stories intended to improve reading skills and comprehension while teaching students fire safety and prevention.
Date: 1926
Creator: Hobbs, Valine
Partner: Dallas Firefighters Museum

Camões' Feast

Description: Book discussing the art installation, "Camões Feast,"originally exhibited at the Mexic-Arte Museum in YEAR. The book also includes biographical information on Luís Vas de Camões, Sérgio de Castro Pinto, Caetano Veloso, Olga Savary, Affonso Romano de Sant'Anna, Frederico Barbosa, Haroldo de Campos, Manoel de Barros, Antonio Cícero, and Regina Vater.
Date: December 2001
Creator: Vater, Regina; McMillan, Megan; Stampleman, Suzel; Glasgow, Thays & Mieli, Mario
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

West is Best!: Local Community History 1850-2015 [Teacher's Guide]

Description: Booklet describing the history of West, Texas for students along with individual activities, group projects, and suggestions about online resources for additional research. This teacher's guide also includes introductory information and sections related to the activities ("What's in it for the kids?") and to the implementation of the curriculum as it relates to TEKS ("13E.10. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies, Elementary, Beginning with School Year 2011-… more
Date: 2015~
Creator: Davis, Margie Mashek
Partner: Private Collection of M. M. Davis

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

Description: 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

100 Love Sonnets

Description: This is a translation of Chilean author Pablo Neruda's book "100 Love Sonnets" originally published in 1960 that includes the original Spanish poems and English translations.
This item is restricted from view until January 1, 2114.
Date: 2014
Creator: Neruda, Pablo & Tapscott, Stephen
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Miss Flora McFlimsy

Description: Poetry published by Mrs. E.C. Kent, inspired by her memories of the series on "Miss Flora McFlimsy" published in Harper's Monthly.
Date: 1885
Creator: Kent, E.C.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Down Historic Trails of Fort Worth and Tarrant County

Description: Book of historic people, places, and things in Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Texas. It includes photographs of the subjects and some line illustrations in the text.
Date: 1949
Creator: Arlington Heights Junior Historians
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

Lakeway: The First 25 Years & Earlier Times Around the Colorado River

Description: Book documenting "an expanded history that includes more information about Texas, Austin and the general area of the Hill Country as it relates to Lakeway. It also includes expanded Lakeway research with more personal anecdotes and an extended time frame" (p. xxiii).
Date: 2007
Creator: Varner, Byron D.
Partner: City of Lakeway

Nostalgia

Description: A book of poetry written by Harriet Garrett. Contents: Nostalgia -- Spring and Autumn -- Thoughts of Home -- The Land of Yesterday -- Memories -- To You, My Friend -- To a Friend in California -- An Old Refrain -- The Great Adventure -- The Return of a Soldier -- On Reading Two Poems of the World War -- The Message -- Shadows -- Mother -- The Valley of the Shadow -- On the Death of My Father -- “Hope Springs Eternal” -- Dear Lads of Mine -- Dear, Familiar Faces -- One More River -- America -- … more
Date: 1941
Creator: Garrett, Harriet
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

West is Best!: Local Community History 1850-2015 [Student Book]

Description: Booklet describing the history of West, Texas for students along with individual activities, group projects, and suggestions about online resources for additional research.
Date: 2015~
Creator: Davis, Margie Mashek
Partner: Private Collection of M. M. Davis

[Cline Clipping Book #1]

Description: Ledger containing a compilation of clippings featuring primarily creative works, such as stories, jokes, illustrations, and poems.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cline, Cornelia Dearing
Partner: Private Collection of Priscilla Goin

[Cline Clipping Book #2]

Description: Ledger containing a compilation of clippings featuring primarily creative works, such as stories, jokes, illustrations, and poems.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cline, Cornelia Dearing
Partner: Private Collection of Priscilla Goin

Heidi

Description: Early edition of Heidi by Johanna Spyri. The cover is made of a cream colored fabric which may have been white and yellowed with age. The illustration on the cover is one looking at a lit fireplace. Above the mantle is the title and author's name. On the mantle is a box with a handle, a clock, a hat, and a stack of books held together by a strap. In front of the fireplace is a boy in a tie, sitting and reading at a desk. Next to him is a dog with a ball next to it. On the spine is another illus… more
Date: 1930~/1949~
Creator: Spyri, Johanna
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Tears and Glory

Description: Book of poetry focused on the topics of war, peace, memories, patriotism, faith, life, and death. It describes patriotism, grief, and the commemoration of those who served and their families left behind in World War I and World War II.
Date: 1947
Creator: Garrett, Harriet
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Far Horizons

Description: Book of poetry dedicated to Harriet Garrett's students at Tivy High School. Poem topics are focus on living, the seasons, reflections, faith and prayer, peace, and Christmastide.
Date: 1957
Creator: Garrett, Harriet
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission
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