“Nothing has been left out of here except a brief mention of the spawning habits of the lamprey eel and a recipe for fried grits.” – Don Gillis, The Unfinished Symphony Conductor (1967)

On a university campus, "May" is nearly synonymous with "graduation" for those lucky students who have completed their programs. There is no shortage of materials in The Portal to Texas History and the UNT Digital Library documenting commencement exercises, including historical UNT ceremonies.

Nearly a hundred rare World War II-era War Department Manuals are now available in the UNT Digital Library--providing us with a snapshot of Army life and an understanding of the equipment and field techniques used during the war.

So just what is the Carpa Cubana?  Basically, they were circus performers.

Infrastructure

The Portal to Texas History Launches Redesigned Web Site

DENTON (UNT).   It’s history in the making as two dynamic proponents of Texas history join

In early September, the Portal to Texas History team uploaded 67 volumes of early Texas law.  The Texas Reports contain decisions of the Supreme Court of the State of Texas beginning in