http://www.library.unt.edu Finding aids for materials held in the Rare Book & Texana Collections of the University of North Texas Libraries. daily 1 2007-07-01T09:07:58Z http://www.library.unt.edu/rarebooks/finding-aids/dorothy-howard-collection/the-dorothy-howard-collection Dorothy Howard, author on children's games and folklore, graduated from NTSTC in 1923 and taught in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Nebraska. She published extensively, including poetry, articles and books (Dorothy's World: Childhood in Sabine Bottom, 1902-1910, (1977), and Pedro of Tonalá (1989)). No publisher EHoyensk Special Collection Finding Aid 2007-07-27T20:39:36Z Entry Page http://www.library.unt.edu/rarebooks/finding-aids/the-latin-american-collection/the-latin-american-collection A finding aid to selected materials on Latin America in the holdings of the Rare Book & Texana Collections. Includes original and facsimile materials, maps, travel accounts, and materials from the 1500's to the present. No publisher JSheehan Special Collection Finding Aid 2007-07-17T17:41:48Z Entry Page http://www.library.unt.edu/rarebooks/finding-aids/larry-mcmurtry-collection Finding aid to the Larry McMurtry Collection, a part of the Rare Book & Texana Collections. Includes manuscripts, papers, and published volumes. Larry McMurtry, noted author and screenwriter, earned a B.A. from NTSU in 1958. A native of Texas, McMurtry's works include Horseman, Pass By; Leaving Cheyenne; Lonesome Dove; and Cadillac Jack. No publisher JSheehan Special Collection Finding Aid 2008-02-01T17:11:41Z Entry Page http://www.library.unt.edu/rarebooks/finding-aids/mbs-exhibition-catalog-index An index to the catalogs of the Miniature Book Society annual Competition. No publisher EHoyensk Finding Aid 2007-07-12T19:31:34Z Entry Page http://www.library.unt.edu/rarebooks/finding-aids/the-mary-webb-collection/the-mary-webb-collection Information about British poet and author Mary Webb and the Mary Webb Collection housed in the Rare Book & Texana Collections. Includes a finding aid to the collection. The Mary Webb materials include first editions, important printings, manuscript materials, books about Mary Webb, and related works about Shropshire. No publisher ehoyensk Special Collection Finding Aid 2008-01-31T21:24:42Z Entry Page http://www.library.unt.edu/rarebooks/finding-aids/pat-warde/pat-warde After her untimely death from cancer, friends and family established the Pat Warde Memorial Collection of Southern Letters to honor Pat's dedication to libraries, learning, and education. The collection contains first editions, signed copies, and important research works on southern literature and poetry. No publisher ehoyensk Special Collection Finding Aid 2008-01-31T21:25:26Z Entry Page http://www.library.unt.edu/rarebooks/finding-aids/slavery/slavery The Rare Book & Texana Collections contains a significant collection of materials on slavery in the New World. This finding aid highlights some of the items available to researchers, and includes a variety of anti- and pro-slavery materials. No publisher EHoyensk Special Collection Finding Aid 2007-07-27T18:11:39Z Entry Page http://www.library.unt.edu/rarebooks/finding-aids/texas-county-and-city-histories/texas-county-and-city-histories The Texas County Histories Collection showcases the rich tapestry and proud heritage of Texas and Texans as represented by the volumes held in the Rare Book & Texana Collections. Stories of early pioneers, hopeful immigrants, lawbreakers, and the heritage of those here now are all part of the history of Texas, her cities, and counties. No publisher EHoyensk Special Collection Finding Aid 2007-08-29T15:40:41Z Entry Page http://www.library.unt.edu/rarebooks/finding-aids/texas-maps/texas-maps From early 1700's explorers' discoveries to tourist maps of the mid 1900's, the Texas Maps Collection in the Rare Book & Texana Collections houses a notable group of maps showing the changing look of Texas. Significant items include maps showing land grants, early settlements, and the growth of the railroads. No publisher JSheehan Special Collection Finding Aid 2007-07-27T20:28:00Z Entry Page http://www.library.unt.edu/rarebooks/finding-aids/willa-cather-collection/willa-cather-collection Willa Cather, noted author of such important works as Death Comes For The Archbishop, My Antonia, and Saphira and the Slave Girl, is represented in the Rare Book & Texana Collections by a significant collection of first, special, signed, and noted editions, as well as works about Cather. No publisher EHoyensk Special Collection Finding Aid 2007-07-17T18:02:17Z Entry Page http://www.library.unt.edu/rarebooks/finding-aids/norwood/norwood NTSU Alumni Warren Norwood crafted several universes for his devoted fans. Sentient ships, exotic aliens, time travel, Mayan gods of the Underworld, and a host of sympathetic characters made the 13 novels and countless articles and poetry enduring works. The Norwood Collection includes drafts, notes, correspondence, notebooks, and associated materials. No publisher EHoyensk Warren Norwood Rare Books Finding Aid Science Fiction Manuscripts Special Collection 2008-01-22T23:10:29Z Entry Page