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About
Using a broad definition of Texana – not just materials about Texas, but works by Texas writers, works printed/published in Texas, and the work of Texas artists and illustrators – UNT Libraries’ Special Collections houses unique items that showcase the diverse history, culture, and art of the Lone Star State.
The Texana Collections are supported by the Porter-Evans Endowment, established by former UNT librarian Louise Evans in honor of Hinton Porter and G.L. “Jake” Evans. Mr. Porter, a long-time friend of Louise Evans, had a career as a railway conductor, merchant marine in WWII and was a successful rancher in Ponder, Texas. Mr. Evans, the donor’s brother, served in the US Army field artillery corps during WWII and was a contract builder in Texas for many years.
Featured Books and Collections
Books published by the Naylor Company (San Antonio)
Books by and about Texas printer Carl Hertzog
Texas County History Collection
Judge Sarah T. Hughes Papers - This collection consists of primarily textual materials documenting the legal, political, judicial, and activist career of Sarah Tilghman Hughes (1896-1985).
Lorene Jackson Western Art Collection - A collection of papers and prints with a primary focus on western artist and author Will James.
Margaret Parx Hayes Collection - The collection documents Hayes work in U.S. Foreign Relations through the State Department in both Latin America and Southeast Asia, and her later work as an elected official in Gainesville, TX.
Steve Brooks Papers - A collection of handbills, concert posters, T-shirts, publications, ephemera, and original artworks created by graphic designer Steve Brooks from the 1970s to 2000s.
Steven Fromholz Papers - This collection consists of material related to the life and work of Steven Fromholz, original Outlaw country music member, Texas Music Legends Hall of Fame inducted singer-songwriter, published author and 2007 Texas Poet Laureate.
Paul Noak Papers - The collection documents the activities of Paul Noack in his capacity as researcher of cattle trails history and as member and officer of the Great Western Cattle Trails Association.
Hamilton County Minute Detachment, Mounted Texas Rangers, Lieut. Gentry Commd'g: manuscript,1860
Digital Collections and Exhibits
Digital Collection: Texas Maps
Digital Collection: Steve Brooks Art and Illustration
Digital Collection: Caldwell County Photography and Oral History Collection
Digital Exhibit: Major General Olinto Mark Barsanti
Digital Exhibit: Dallas/Fort Worth Black Living Legends
Digital Collection: Books and Documents Relating to the Annexation of Texas, 1836-1856
