Like many of the previous 62 volumes produced by the Texas Folklore Society, this one presents articles on diverse topics and individuals, some not frequently discussed, by professional folklorists an
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 as personal reflectio
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 over—in many cases
Every society has its local folklore concerning death. Untiedt (English, Stephen F. Austin University) has collected a miscellany of stories form the state of Texas. Some are scholarly studies of symb
“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. The secret to our lo
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 annual meeting that seem
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 ones and the relativ
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. He edited two dozen
Texas has a large population who has lived on both sides of the border and created a folkloric mix that makes Texas unique.Both Sides of the Border gets its name from its emphasis on recently research
