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W.S. Benson
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 Lone Star Justice A Biography of Justice Tom C.
Clark
written by Evan A.
Young
Justice Tom C. Clark,
the only native Texan to serve on the Supreme Court, was in the thick of
the changes sweeping the land during his term on the court 1949 to 1967.
This highly readable account captures Clarks distinctly Texas character
and his turbulent era.
160 pages, 6 in. x
9 in., bibliography, photos, index
Paperback ...711-6
...$12.95
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Texans All Series
- from the Institute of Texan Cultures
The Texans All Set
of 5 softcover 60.00
The Mexican Texans
...307-7... $10.95
The Asian Texans
...312-3... $10.95
The African Texans
...350-6 ...$10.95
The European
Texans ...352-2... $12.95 T
The Indian Texans
...354-9... $10.95
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 Lone Star
Ladies: A Travel Guide to Women's History in Texas
by Melinda Rice Crisscrosses
the state biographies and sites devoted to the famous and infamous.
Includes directions, fees, hours.
275 pages, 5.5 x
8.5 in., illustrations, Age 11 up
Paperback ...847-3
...$18.95
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 The Mexican Texans
by Phyllis McKenzie
In The Mexican Texans,
author Phyllis McKenzie uses historical narrative and many photographs to
explore how time has shapaed the identity of Mexican Texans and their
continued contribution in Texas through more than six generations.
McKenzie presents vivid descriptions of the language, music, values, and
celebrations that enriches life in Texas today. Special features include:
58 images,
biographical sketches, poetry selections, Spanish document excerpts.
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 The
European Texans
By Allan O. Kownslar
The European Texans
highlights the contributions of those who immigrated to Texas from the
numerous countries of Europe. With photographs and first hand accounts,
author Allan Kownslar introduces readers to the life and cultures of the
French, English, Scottish, Irish, Dutch, Belgian, Swiss, Danish,
Norwegian, Swedes, Germans, Wend, Poles, Czechs, Hungarians, Italian,
Greek, and Slavic Texans.
90 images,
biographical sketches, personal letters, and recipes for ethnic foods.
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 The Asian Texans
by Marilyn D. Brady
In The Asian Texans,
author Marilyn Brady introduces readers to the languages, religions, and
cultures of those who immigrated to the Lone Star State from Asia.
Organized by region, the book presents the lives and contributions of the
Chinese, Japanese, East Indian, Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino, Laotian,
and Cambodian who have come to Texas. Special features include:
61 images,
biographical sketches, newspaper article excepts, timeline.
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 The African Texans
by Alwyn Barr
In The African Texans,
author Alwyn Barr considers each era and the challenges that faced
African Texans and the social and cultural contributions that they have
made in the Lone Star State. With wonderful photographs and first-hand
accounts, this book expands readers understanding of African American
history in Texas Special features include:
59 images,
biographical sketches, newspaper article excerpts, court case excerpts.
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 The Indian Texans
by James M. Smallwood
Years before Texas
became the Lone Star state, or even a Spanish territory, Indian Texans
called this land home. From prehistory through the arrival of the
European and Americans and to the status of Indians in the 21st century
Smallwood traces the survival and revivial of the native people. In The
Indian Texans, James Smallwood highlights each Texas tribe using first
hand sources that provide readers with a deeper understanding of our
cultural roots. Special features include:
62 images,
biographical sketches, journal excerpts, creation stories.
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