Texas -- History
Found in 1657 Collections and/or Records:
“The City – The Country”, undated
Material donated includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings containing author's articles as well as manuscripts, drafts and notes. One book to the backlog “Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest” by J. Frank Dobie, signed by author and dated 1948; UT Press 1943; in very fragile condition with stain on front cover; paperback housed in tuxedo box.
“The Cowboy”, undated
Material donated includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings containing author's articles as well as manuscripts, drafts and notes. One book to the backlog “Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest” by J. Frank Dobie, signed by author and dated 1948; UT Press 1943; in very fragile condition with stain on front cover; paperback housed in tuxedo box.
“The Cowboy, 1975”, 1975
Material donated includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings containing author's articles as well as manuscripts, drafts and notes. One book to the backlog “Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest” by J. Frank Dobie, signed by author and dated 1948; UT Press 1943; in very fragile condition with stain on front cover; paperback housed in tuxedo box.
"The Dallas Institute", undated
Material donated includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings containing author's articles as well as manuscripts, drafts and notes. One book to the backlog “Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest” by J. Frank Dobie, signed by author and dated 1948; UT Press 1943; in very fragile condition with stain on front cover; paperback housed in tuxedo box.
The Day (New London, CT) “Thousands View Body of Slain Rebel Chief”, July 21, 1923
Donated collection includes a map and various newspapers from across the country that document the U.S. – Mexico Conflict during the early 20th century and antique spurs of various sizes and styles that are presumed to date back to Spanish Colonial times. Also included is a Spanish colonial bit ring from the 1700s.
“The Dreamers of Aztlan” original proposal Dec 14 1993”, December 14, 1993
Material donated includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings containing author's articles as well as manuscripts, drafts and notes. One book to the backlog “Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest” by J. Frank Dobie, signed by author and dated 1948; UT Press 1943; in very fragile condition with stain on front cover; paperback housed in tuxedo box.
“The Explosion: 50 Years Later, Texas City Still Remembers,” Houston Chronicle, newspaper-two copies , April 13, 1997
This collection consists of materials related to Bill Minutaglio’s book City on Fire, chronicles the explosion of two ships in 1947 that devastated Texas City, Texas and his biography on Molly Ivins. Most of the material is related to research for these two books, but there are some documents related to the production of the books including drafts. Original titles are in quotation marks.
“The German Epistle”, undated
Material donated includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings containing author's articles as well as manuscripts, drafts and notes. One book to the backlog “Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest” by J. Frank Dobie, signed by author and dated 1948; UT Press 1943; in very fragile condition with stain on front cover; paperback housed in tuxedo box.
“The Legacy of Little Left Hand”, undated
Material donated includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings containing author's articles as well as manuscripts, drafts and notes. One book to the backlog “Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest” by J. Frank Dobie, signed by author and dated 1948; UT Press 1943; in very fragile condition with stain on front cover; paperback housed in tuxedo box.
“The Listening Monster”, undated
Material donated includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings containing author's articles as well as manuscripts, drafts and notes. One book to the backlog “Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest” by J. Frank Dobie, signed by author and dated 1948; UT Press 1943; in very fragile condition with stain on front cover; paperback housed in tuxedo box.
“The Oil Patch”, undated
Material donated includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings containing author's articles as well as manuscripts, drafts and notes. One book to the backlog “Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest” by J. Frank Dobie, signed by author and dated 1948; UT Press 1943; in very fragile condition with stain on front cover; paperback housed in tuxedo box.
The Post Express, Vol. 57 No. 233, Rochester, New York, March 11, 1916
Materials donated by Todd Blomerth of the Post Express, Los Angeles Evening Herald, and The Atlanta Constitution newspapers from November 3, 1915-March 25, 1916. These newspapers report on border troubles during the Mexican Revolution
“The Proposal” – proposal for book about Gonzales, undated
Material consists of research for Minutaglio’s book about the Attorney General, titled The President’s Counselor: The Rise to Power of Alberto Gonzales. Included are memorandums from Gonzales to Bush, biographical information on Gonzales such as his military records, transcripts of interviews, and numerous news clippings and other information from the internet. Original titles are in quotation marks.
“The State of the State of Texas”, January 1985
Material donated includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings containing author's articles as well as manuscripts, drafts and notes. One book to the backlog “Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest” by J. Frank Dobie, signed by author and dated 1948; UT Press 1943; in very fragile condition with stain on front cover; paperback housed in tuxedo box.
“The Town That Will Never Die”; written by Mrs. Thelma Avant, undated
This collection consists of research materials for the book,Dallas 1963 by Bill Minutaglio and Steven L. Davis. Much of the collection is an assortment of research on Lafitte, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Dallas, Texas, and photos taken during the 1960’s. This collection also includes emails and drafts of Dallas 1963. The folder titles preceding a semicolon reflect Minutaglio’s original descriptions.
“The Weekender Articles”, 1998
Material donated includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings containing author's articles as well as manuscripts, drafts and notes. One book to the backlog “Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest” by J. Frank Dobie, signed by author and dated 1948; UT Press 1943; in very fragile condition with stain on front cover; paperback housed in tuxedo box.
“Thomas Dewey, Harry S. Truman”, undated
Material donated includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings containing author's articles as well as manuscripts, drafts and notes. One book to the backlog “Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest” by J. Frank Dobie, signed by author and dated 1948; UT Press 1943; in very fragile condition with stain on front cover; paperback housed in tuxedo box.
“Threadgills Eddie Wilson”, undated
Material donated includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings containing author's articles as well as manuscripts, drafts and notes. One book to the backlog “Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest” by J. Frank Dobie, signed by author and dated 1948; UT Press 1943; in very fragile condition with stain on front cover; paperback housed in tuxedo box.
Three folders, News, undated
Material donated includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings containing author's articles as well as manuscripts, drafts and notes. One book to the backlog “Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest” by J. Frank Dobie, signed by author and dated 1948; UT Press 1943; in very fragile condition with stain on front cover; paperback housed in tuxedo box.
Three pairs of unnumbered and unidentified spurs, undated
Donated collection includes a map and various newspapers from across the country that document the U.S. – Mexico Conflict during the early 20th century and antique spurs of various sizes and styles that are presumed to date back to Spanish Colonial times. Also included is a Spanish colonial bit ring from the 1700s.