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Folklore: in All of Us, in All We Do

Description: Compilation of articles about various topics related to folklore organized into five chapters by subject: "The first tackles this issue of folklore and its relationship to history, with some of the articles trying to provide some of that folkloric filler to historical facts. Another chapter focuses on women; one features various types of occupational lore; and another is a tongue-in-cheek look at 'shady characters' such as police officers, politicians, and horsetraders. A final chapter has no t… more
Date: December 15, 2006
Creator: Untiedt, Kenneth L.
Partner: UNT Press

Both Sides of the Border: A Scattering of Texas Folklore

Description: Collection of Tex-Mex folklore and related essays, including papers presented at Texas Folklore Society meetings. The book is organized into four topical categories: I. Remembering Our Ancestors, II. Texas-Mexican Folklore, III. Miscellaneous Memorabilia, and IV. The Family Saga (Cont'd).
Date: November 15, 2004
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward & Untiedt, Kenneth L.
Partner: UNT Press

First Timers and Old Timers: the Texas Folklore Society Fire Burns On

Description: The Texas Folklore Society has been alive and kicking for over one hundred years now, and I don’t really think there’s any mystery as to what keeps the organization going strong. The secret to our longevity is simply the constant replenishment of our body of contributors. We are especially fortunate in recent years to have had papers given at our annual meetings by new members—young members, many of whom are college or even high school students. These presentations are oftentimes given during s… more
Date: December 15, 2012
Creator: Untiedt, Kenneth L.
Partner: UNT Press

Celebrating 100 Years of the Texas Folklore Society, 1909-2009

Description: The Texas Folklore Society is one of the oldest and most prestigious organizations in the state. Its secret for longevity lies in those things that make it unique, such as its annual meeting that seems more like a social event or family reunion than a formal academic gathering. This book examines the Society’s members and their substantial contributions to the field of folklore over the last century. Some articles focus on the research that was done in the past, while others offer studies that… more
Date: December 15, 2009
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Partner: UNT Press

Folklore in Motion: Texas Travel Lore

Description: Collection of folklore stories and personal anecdotes that relate to travel in Texas, grouped into broad topics that include historic and modern modes of transportation. Index starts on page 281.
Date: December 15, 2007
Creator: Untiedt, Kenneth L.
Partner: UNT Press

[National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Avenger Field]

Description: Nomination materials submitted to the National Register of Historic Places regarding Avenger Field near Sweetwater, Texas. The materials include a history of the field, maps, photographs, and other supporting documents, as well as documents about the nomination process and drafted text.
Date: April 15, 1996
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Location: None
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Disaster Actions and First Aid

Description: This book "provides training material in disaster actions and first aid as a part of the General Military Training Program (p. 1)."
Date: June 15, 1966
Creator: United States. Department of the Air Force.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Instrument Flying: Basic and Advanced

Description: Special edition of a technical manual containing training documentation on three subjects related to instrument flying. The name, "Hottman, W. B." is written in the top left corner of the cover, followed by a handwritten note about returning the manual.
Date: January 15, 1944
Creator: United States. Army Air Forces.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Company Orders Book, June 15, 1864-June 1865]

Description: Company order book with special orders, many of them for promotions and demotions. They include demotions for robbing a paroled rebel soldier, incompetence, intoxication, and disorderly behavior. There is an order that all men must turn in all civilian and rebel clothing. The book also appears to have been used for schoolwork and drawing by children at some later date. It also includes some song lyrics or poetry. Many pages are cut out of the back of the book and some pages partially miss… more
Date: June 15, 1864
Creator: U.S. War Department
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Instrument Flying: Basic and Advanced, Special Edition

Description: Special edition of a textbook titled "Instrument Flying: Basic and Advanced," published January 15, 1944. It is split into three sections, all with different creation and publication dates. The first section is titled "Instrument Flying: Basic without Radio Aids" or Technical Order No. 30-100A-1, published June 1, 1943. The second section is titled "Instrument Flying: Advanced with Radio Aids" or Technical Order No. 30-100B-1, published January 15, 1944 to replace T. O. No. 30-100B-1 dated Octo… more
Date: January 15, 1944
Creator: Army Air Forces
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

University of North Texas Requests for Legislative Appropriations For Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015

Description: Report submitted by the University of North Texas to the Texas 81st regular legislature requesting appropriations to fund university programming and activities. It includes an overview of the university's goals, summaries of appropriations requests for fiscal years 2014 and 2015, and supporting documentation.
Date: October 15, 2012
Creator: University of North Texas
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January - May 1896]

Description: Sales ledger kept by Martin O'Connor documenting shipments, merchandise sold to customers, bills receivable, and other account balance information.
Date: 1896-01-15/1896-05-26
Creator: O'Connor, Martin
Partner: Texas Coastal Bend Collection

Amarillo College Requests for Legislative Appropriations: 1996 and 1997

Description: Report submitted by Amarillo College to the Texas 73rd regular legislature requesting appropriations to fund programming and activities. It includes an overview of the institution's goals, summaries of appropriations requests for fiscal years 1996 and 1997, and supporting documentation.
Date: July 15, 1994
Creator: Amarillo College
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

The Last Days of Camp Wolters, 15 August 1946

Description: This pamphlet describes the last eight months of Camp Wolters, during which time it was closed down, and its personnel were transferred to positions in other places.
Date: August 15, 1946
Creator: Coing, Edward E.
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

Bird Burden

Description: Bird book sketchbook created by UNT student Amy Cole, also titled The Beast. The sketchbook contains illustrated drawings and handwriting descriptions by Cole. The sketchbook also contains printed images of plant and animal life.
Date: January 15, 2020
Creator: Cole, Amy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Allison Ketchersid - Recursive Sketchbook]

Description: Recursive sketchbook created by UNT student Allison Ketchersid. The sketchbook contains medieval manuscript images and handwriting descriptions by Ketchersid.
Date: January 15, 2020
Creator: Ketchersid, Allison
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Instrument Flying: Basic and Advanced

Description: Special edition of a technical manual containing training documentation on three subjects related to instrument flying. A blotch of dark ink is smeared on the front covered.
Date: January 15, 1944
Creator: United States. Army Air Forces.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Oral History Interview with Van B. Cross, May 15, 1976

Description: Interview with Army Air Corps veteran Van B. Cross. The interview includes Cross' personal experiences at Hickam Field with the 14th Bombardment Squadron during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: May 15, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Cross, Van B.
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Oscar H. Sauer, May 15, 1976

Description: Interview with Navy veteran Oscar H. Sauer. The interview includes Sauer's personal experiences while aboard the battleship USS California during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: May 15, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Sauer, Oscar E.
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with James T. Kerns, May 15, 1976

Description: Interview with James Kerns, U.S. Navy veteran, concerning his experiences while aboard a motor launch in Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941.
Date: May 15, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Kerns, James T.
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with W. B. Ray, May 15, 1976

Description: Interview with Wilburn Ray, U.S. Navy veteran, concerning his experiences aboard the destroyer USS Worden during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: May 15, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Ray, Wilburn B.
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

San Simon Cattle Company: Stockholders Minute Book

Description: Book of meeting minutes from the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company stockholders meetings. Oaths from the members and the by-laws of the company are written into the beginning of the book.
Date: 1885-09-15/1917-12-10
Creator: San Simon Cattle and Canal Company
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Proceedings of the Predator Control Summit, January 15, 1980

Description: Text of papers presented at the Predator Control Summit held January 15, 1980 at Austin, Texas. The Predator Control Summit, the first of its kind in Texas, was planned in an effort to resolve the problem of extreme losses of livestock due to predation.
Date: January 15, 1980
Creator: Predator Control Summit (1980 : Austin, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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