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The History of the Texas Folklore Society, 1971-2000 Vol 3
This is the third volume in a history of the Texas Folklore Society. Covering the years 1971 to 2000, it begins with the move from Wilson Hudson's editorship at the University of …
Cowboys, Cops, Killers, and Ghosts
This Publication of the Texas Folklore Society has something for everyone. The first section features a good bit of occupational lore, including articles on cowboys—both legendary …
Celebrating 100 Years of the Texas Folklore Society, 1909?2009
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 …
Built in Texas
A study of folk building in Texas. It ranges across the state in word and photograph to explore the building by settlers who tarried on the timbered lands of East Texas and built …
Folklore in Motion
The adventurous spirit of Texans has led to much travel lore, from stories of how ancestors first came to the state to reflections of how technology has affected the customs, …
First Timers and Old Timers
“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. …
Thirty-three Years, Thirty-three Works
Francis Edward “Ab” Abernethy served as the Secretary-Editor of the Texas Folklore Society for over three decades, managing the organization’s daily operations and helping it grow. …
Hide, Horn, Fish, and Fowl
What would cause someone to withstand freezing temperatures in a cramped wooden box for hours on end, or stand in waist-high rushing waters, flicking a pole back and forth over and …
Legends and Life in Texas
There is sometimes a fine line between history and folklore. This Publication of the Texas Folklore Society tells stories about real-life characters from Texas’s history, as well …
Inside the Classroom (and Out)
Inside the Classroom (and Out) examines folklore and its many roles in education. Several articles explore teaching in rural school houses in the early twentieth century, while …