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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

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

Economic Development Sales Tax

Description: This document provides information on economic development sales taxes including what municipalities are eligible to impose the tax and how the tax revenue can be used.
Date: December 2011
Creator: Combs, Susan
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Texnet Payment Instructions Booklet

Description: This document provides an overview of our Texnet system and how to transmit payment information. (Taxpayer Letter).
Date: December 2012
Creator: Combs, Susan
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Automate your TERP monitoring

Description: This document provides information on how to Automate Your Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) Monitoring.
Date: December 2012
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

General Information Guide for Families of Offenders

Description: This pamphlet provides information about programs intended to assist and support criminal offenders and their loved ones.
Date: December 2010
Creator: Texas. Department of Criminal Justice.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Voluntary Implementation of Forestry Best Management Practices in East Texas

Description: "This report documents the findings of BMP implementation monitoring for 150 sites evaluated between June 28, 2010, and September 9, 2011, and represents the eighth round conducted by Texas Forest Service." (p. 5).
Date: December 2011
Creator: Duncan, Chris; Coup, Chuck & Simpson, Hughes
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Texnet Payment Instructions Booklet

Description: This document provides an overview of our Texnet system and how to transmit payment information. (Taxpayer Letter).
Date: December 2016
Creator: Texas. Comptroller's Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Abilene Board of Commissioners Minutes: 1914-1921]

Description: Ledger containing minutes of the Board of Commissioners in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from December 3, 1914 to December 9, 1921.
Date: 1914-12-03/1921-12-09
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Partner: Abilene Public Library

Peoples Home Telephone Company

Description: The Peoples Home Telephone Company Directory contains phone numbers and addresses of businesses and residents in Denton and the surrounding area. The directory also includes advertisements for local businesses. The Peoples Home Telephone Company compiled the directory on December 1, 1918.
Date: December 1, 1918
Creator: Peoples Home Telephone Company
Partner: Denton Public Library

A Study of Rural Schools in Travis County, Texas

Description: Book describing the economic conditions, social conditions, finances, facilities and curriculum in Travis County Schools.
Date: December 1, 1916
Creator: Davis, Edward Everett, 1881-
Partner: UNT Libraries

Condition of Texas. Message from the President of the United States, Upon the subject of the political, military, and civil condition of Texas.

Description: This booklet includes the text of an address by President Andrew Jackson to Congress regarding the independence of Texas as well as various letters written by Henry M. Morfit who went to Texas in order to report about the conditions to the Secretary of State.
Date: December 22, 1836
Creator: Jackson, Andrew & Morfit, Henry M.
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

Migration of Our Feathered Friends

Description: This report discusses the migration of birds in the United States with descriptions and illustrations of those that are found in Texas and the Gulf Coast area.
Date: December 13, 1971
Creator: Gilly, Debra K.
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Anne Jordan Childers

Description: This is a paper describing Anne Jordan Childers
Date: December 21, 1967
Creator: Browne, Joe
Partner: Marfa Public Library

The Childers Family

Description: This is a paper describing the Childers family.
Date: December 13, 1972
Creator: Oliver, Margaret
Partner: Marfa Public Library

The Rock House

Description: This is a paper describing both Casa Piedra, "The Rock House," and the people who lived in Casa Piedra.
Date: December 13, 1972
Creator: Arce, Hugh
Partner: Marfa Public Library
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