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2001: A Texas Folklore Odyssey

Description: This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society "contains a sample of the research that members of the Society were doing at the turn of the millennium as represented at the 1998, 1999, and 2000 meetings." The volume covers "a wide variety of contemporary and historical topics," including baby lore, stories about notable women, stories about food and cooking, information about the Model T Ford, and more (inside front cover). The index begins on page 339.
Date: 2001
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press

Aunt Puss & Others: Old Days in the Piney Woods

Description: Collection of memorable and comical stories about Emma Wilson Emery's family members, including her Aunt Puss, Uncle Lum, Uncle Noah, Aunt Chlo and others.
Date: 1969
Creator: Emery, Emma Wilson
Partner: UNT Press

Texas Family Land Heritage Registry, [Volume 13], 1994-1995

Description: Book commemorating Family Land Heritage Day with descriptions of the honorees from 1994 to 1995 -- including important dates, people, and biographical information -- along with an index and other related information.
Date: August 1997
Creator: Texas. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Seidenstickers in Texas Since 1855

Description: Book containing a detailed family history for the Seidensticker family, who immigrated to Comfort, Texas from Germany in 1855. This book was compiled for the 2007 Seidensticker family reunion.
Date: 2007
Creator: Stewart, Anne
Partner: Anne and Mike Stewart Collection

Yoakum Community: The First Hundred Years 1887-1987

Description: History of the community of Yoakum, Texas and surrounding areas, including information about the people and families, businesses, agriculture, and social organizations. Index starts on page 386.
Date: 1987
Creator: Yoakum Sesquicentennial/Centennial Book Committee
Partner: Carl and Mary Welhausen Library

The History of Leonard, Texas: Volume 2

Description: Book discussing the history of Leonard, Texas including descriptions of the main institutions, major events, lists of families living in the city, photographs, and lists of the graduating classes of Leonard High School.
Date: 2005
Creator: Leonard Preservation League
Partner: Fannin County Historical Commission

Family Histories of Bennett Allen Nance and Archie Carlisle Lebus

Description: Family histories and biographical information (including photographs, records, and other materials) compiled as part of a personal genealogical project. The book is grouped into five sections: Bennett Allen Nance Family History; Archie Carlisle Lebus Family History; Nance Family Group Sheets; LeBus Family Group Sheets; and Simple Register Report - Descendants of Bennett and Archie LeBus Nance. Index starts on page 284.
Date: 2014
Creator: Croft, Lucy Ann Nancy
Partner: UNT Libraries

Family Histories of Lloyd Ollie Croft and Gertrude Kathlena Koenning

Description: Family histories and biographical information (including photographs, records, and other materials) compiled as part of a personal genealogical project. The book is grouped into five sections: Lloyd Ollie (Olie) Croft Family History; Gertrude Kathlena Koenning; Croft Family Group Sheets; Koenning Family Group Sheets; and Simple Register Report - Descendants of Lloyd and Gertrude Koenning Croft. Index starts after page 239.
Date: 2015
Creator: Croft, Lucy Ann Nancy
Partner: UNT Libraries

Elizabeth Mcanulty Owens: The Story of Her Life

Description: Reminiscences from Elizabeth Owens' daughters discussing her life and the history of the town of Victoria, Texas.
Date: 2018
Creator: Owens, Elizabeth McAnulty, 1827-1905
Partner: UNT Libraries

Matches

Description: Fictional narrative featuring characters Deacon Speckham, Matilda Markham, and various historical individuals.
Date: 2018
Creator: Foster, Mary Evans
Partner: UNT Libraries

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

First-Born, Middle Child, Caboose: Stories about birth order and family relationships

Description: Compilation of personal anecdotes and reminiscences about topics related to family relationships, collected from people living in or around Grayson, Texas. It includes biographical information for each person. A cumulative index (volumes 1-6) starts on page 135.
Date: 2007
Creator: Lincecum, Jerry Bryan, 1942- & Redshaw, Peggy A.
Partner: Austin College

[Allie Brown Journal]

Description: Genealogy book created for Bessie and Harry Brown. Included is an alphabetical index of names with corresponding page numbers to stories and information related to the different family groups.
Date: July 3, 1921
Creator: Brown, Allie
Partner: Lena Armstrong Public Library

Fannin County Folks & Facts

Description: Compilation of information and stories about Fannin County, Texas including chapters for the history of the county, home life, vocations, education, transportation, activities, and family histories.
Date: 1977
Creator: Bonham Public Library
Partner: Fannin County Historical Commission

Family Land Heritage Ceremony Commemorative Program: 2016

Description: Commemorative program for a Family Land Heritage Ceremony to recognize families that run farms and ranches in Texas. It provides information about the event and also includes listings for all of the honorees, organized by length of operation.
Date: 2016
Creator: Texas. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Family Land Heritage Ceremony Commemorative Program: 2018

Description: Commemorative program for a Family Land Heritage Ceremony to recognize families that run farms and ranches in Texas. It provides information about the event and also includes listings for all of the honorees, organized by length of operation.
Date: 2018
Creator: Texas. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

The Loving Family in Texas (1843 - 1953)

Description: Biographical sketches and accounts related to the history of the Loving family, as well as genealogical lists. It is separated into three parts: James and Margaret Morgan Loving, Dallas County; Oliver and Susan Morgan Loving, Parker and Palo Pinto Counties; Abraham and Susannah Pipkin Loving, Grayson County.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cullar, W. Clytes Anderson (Willie Clytes Anderson), 1920-
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Photograph album belonging to the Cossette family]

Description: Family album containing photographs of children, adults, and animals. Selected photos have captions in French or English. Photos of soldiers at Camp Fannin in Tyler, Texas are included.
Date: unknown
Partner: Palestine Public Library

Memories of Nelly Levy Berg: Her Life in Germany and her First Ten Years in America, 1910-1948

Description: Biographical narrative about Nelly Levy Berg and her family, detailing her early life in Germany (now part of Poland) and subsequent immigration to Houston, Texas. It also discusses World War II and the effects of the Holocaust on her extended family. The author (Berg's daughter) also describes a modern-day trip to Eastern Europe to revisit the locations.
Date: 1995
Creator: Wulfe, Lorraine
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Diary of Minnie Howard Walker: 1943-1947]

Description: Five-year diary of Minnie Howard Walker from January 1, 1943 through December 31, 1947.
Date: 1943-01-01/1947-12-31
Creator: Walker, Minnie Maud Howard
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Diary of Minnie Howard Walker: 1948-1951]

Description: Diary of Minnie Howard Walker from January 1, 1948 through January 28, 1951.
Date: 1948-01-01/1951-01-28
Creator: Walker, Minnie Maud Howard
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center
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