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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.
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Partner: UNT Press
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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
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Partner: UNT Press
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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
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Partner: UNT Press
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Follow de Drinkin' Gou'd

Description: This volume includes information about the play-party in Oklahoma, folklore of Texas birds, tall tales, folk anecdotes, Texas folk songs and ballads, and other folklore (back cover). The index begins on page 185.
Date: 2000
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
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Partner: UNT Press
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The Texas Folklore Society: Volume 3, 1971-2000

Description: Book containing information about the publishing history of the Texas Folklore Society, as well as anecdotes about the gatherings of the Society, information about past presidents of the Society, and Society by-laws. The index begins on page 219.
Date: 2000
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
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Partner: UNT Press

[The Better to See You With]

Description: Photographs of the 2001-2002 artist's book competition winner "The Better to See You With" created by Herman Iselin. Wolf fur binding and embroidered red velvet end papers enclose pages with the story of Little Red Riding Hood embossed in Braille. The book was designed as a concept piece, which would allow a blind child to experience the story of Little Red Riding Hood. The cover of the book is a square shaped blob of grey fur. Image 2, top of closed book. The grey fur of the cover can be seen,… more
Date: 2001/2002
Creator: Iselin, Herman
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Audience at crypto conference]

Description: Photograph of a speaker giving a speech on stage at the Southern Crypto Conference regarding Bigfoot sightings and the formation of the Texas Bigfoot Research Center (TBRC). The photo is taken from behind the audience.
Date: October 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Image
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Close up of Bigfoot]

Description: Photograph of the face of a Bigfoot statue on display at the Southern Crypto Conference that discussed the creature's sightings and the formation of the Texas Bigfoot Research Center (TBRC). The photo is a close up of the statue.
Date: October 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Image
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Crypto's face]

Description: Photograph of the face of a Bigfoot statue on display at the Southern Crypto Conference that discussed Bigfoot sightings and the formation of the Texas Bigfoot Research Center (TBRC). The photo is a close up.
Date: October 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Image
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Drawings of Bigfoot]

Description: Photograph of a collection of Bigfoot drawings being displayed at the Southern Crypto Conference that discussed Bigfoot sightings and the formation of the Texas Bigfoot Research Center (TBRC).
Date: October 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Image
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Bigfoot's face]

Description: Photograph of the face of a Bigfoot statue on display at the Southern Crypto Conference that discussed Bigfoot sightings and the formation of the Texas Bigfoot Research Center (TBRC). The photo is a close up of the statue.
Date: October 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Image
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Bigfoot statue]

Description: Photograph of a statue of Bigfoot on display at the Southern Crypto Conference that discussed the creature's sightings and the formation of the Texas Bigfoot Research Center (TBRC).
Date: October 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Image
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Camera crew and statue]

Description: Photograph of a camera crew posing around a Bigfoot statue outside of the Southern Crypto Conference that discussed Bigfoot sightings and the formation of the Texas Bigfoot Research Center (TBRC). The statue's head rests in the foreground.
Date: October 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Image
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Camera crew at night]

Description: Photograph of a camera crew posing behind a Bigfoot statue outside of the Southern Crypto Conference that discussed Bigfoot sightings and the formation of the Texas Bigfoot Research Center (TBRC). The statue's face is visible in the foreground.
Date: October 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Image
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Speaker at crypto conference]

Description: Photograph of a guest speaker giving a speech at the Southern Crypto Conference on Bigfoot sightings and the formation of the Texas Bigfoot Research Center (TBRC).
Date: October 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Image
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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