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1941: Texas Goes to War
Date: 1991
Creator: Lee, James Ward
Description: This book is a collection of essays discussing the role of Texans in World War II. It examines both the Texas soldiers fighting in the European and Pacific theaters as well as the Texans on the Homefront. The essays describe both the military and social aspects of the war. Index starts on page 241.
Contributing Partner: UNT Press
Permallink:digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28326/
A Book Lover in Texas
Date: 1995
Creator: Oppenheimer, Evelyn, 1907-
Description: 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.
Contributing Partner: UNT Press
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Fresh Ink: Behind the Scenes at a Major Metropolitan Newspaper
Date: 1995
Creator: Gelsanliter, David
Description: This book describes the work done at the Dallas Morning News newspaper office by taking a "behind-the-scenes" approach to discuss story selection, journalistic decisions, staff contributions, and community reactions. Although the text focuses on the week from November 4-10, 1991, it also looks at the history of the Dallas Morning News and major accomplishments of the newspaper.
Contributing Partner: UNT Press
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From Slave to Statesman: The Legacy of Joshua Houston, Servant to Sam Houston
Date: 1993
Creator: Prather, Patricia Smith, 1943-
Description: This biography discusses the life of Joshua Houston starting at around twelve years of age until his death in 1902. The text includes commentary on the historical context of his life and anecdotal accounts. Index starts on page 259.
Contributing Partner: UNT Press
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In the Line of Duty: Reflections of a Texas Ranger Private
Date: 1995
Creator: Rigler, Lewis C., 1914-
Description: 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.
Contributing Partner: UNT Press
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The LH7 Ranch in Houston's Shadow: The E.H. Marks' Legacy From Longhorns to the Salt Grass Trail
Date: 1991
Creator: Sizemore, Deborah Lightfoot
Description: This book gives an overview of the history of the LH7 ranch, near Houston, Texas starting with the father of Emil Henry Marks, who founded the ranch. The chapters include biographical information of people in the Marks family and other people connected to the ranch as well as historical aspects of the ranch and the community. Index starts on page 217.
Contributing Partner: UNT Press
Permallink:digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28334/
The Personal Correspondence of Sam Houston, Volume 1: 1839-1845
Date: 1996
Creator: Roberts, Madge Thornall
Description: This book is the first in a series of four volumes and contains collected correspondence to and from Sam Houston. According to information on the inside front cover, it includes letters "between Sam Houston and his wife, and their letters to other family members, family physicians, and close personal friends." The letters include footnotes that give clarification and context. The volume also has a bibliography, appendix, and index (which starts on page 377).
Contributing Partner: UNT Press
Permallink:digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9715/
The Personal Correspondence of Sam Houston, Volume 2: 1846-1848
Date: 1998
Creator: Roberts, Madge Thornall
Description: This book is the second in a series of four volumes and contains collected correspondence to and from Sam Houston, primarily between Houston and his wife. The letters include footnotes that give clarification and context. The volume also has a bibliography and index (which starts on page 391).
Contributing Partner: UNT Press
Permallink:digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9714/
The Personal Correspondence of Sam Houston, Volume 3: 1848-1852
Date: 1999
Creator: Roberts, Madge Thornall
Description: This book is the third in a series of four volumes and contains collected correspondence to and from Sam Houston. The letters include footnotes that give clarification and context. The volume also has appendices, a bibliography, and an index (which starts on page 493).
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Permallink:digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9713/
The Personal Correspondence of Sam Houston, Volume 4: 1852-1863
Date: 2001
Creator: Roberts, Madge Thornall
Description: This book is the fourth in a series of four volumes and contains collected correspondence to and from Sam Houston. The letters include footnotes that give clarification and context. The volume also has an appendix, addenda, bibliography, and an index (which starts on page 523).
Contributing Partner: UNT Press
Permallink:digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9712/