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There is sometimes a fine line between history and folklore. This publication from the Texas Folklore Society tells stories about real-life characters from Texas's history, as well as personal reflections about life from diverse perspectives throughout the last century. All of these works capture something of our past, if only to carry it on and keep it alive for generations to come.

Inside the Classroom (and Out) examines folklore and its many roles in education. Several articles explore teaching in rural school houses in the early twentieth century, while others provide insight into more serious academic scholarship in the field of folklore itself. One chapter looks at the "early years, " including works about day care centers, scout programs, children's books, and the basic definition of what we mean by "folklore." Anot...

This publication of the Texas Folklore Society has something for everyone. It features occupational lore, including articles on cowboys—both the legendary and the relatively unknown. T also includes a unique, personal look at a famous outlaw, and a teacher's passion for encouraging her students to discover their own family culture, as well as unusual weddings, somewhat questionable ways to fish, and one woman's love affair with a bull.

No matter how sophisticated or technologically advanced we become, there is still something within that beckons us to "the hunt." This desire creates the customs, beliefs, and rituals related to hunting--for deer, hogs, as well as fish and snakes, etc. These rituals and customs lead to some of our most treasured folklore.

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 longevity is simply the constant replenishment of our body of contributors ... These works - and the people who produced them - represent the secret behind the history of the Texas Folklore Society, as well as its future. - Kenneth L. Untied

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. This publication of the Texas Folklore Society celebrates Ab Abernethy's years of leadership in collecting, preserving, and presenting the folklore of Texas and the Southwest.

Includes articles on a variety of topics, examining the cultural roles women fill, folklore of particular groups, including oil field workers, mail carriers, doctors, engineers, police officers, horse traders, and politicians. This work looks at how folklore and history complement one another.

The adventurous spirit of Texans has led to much travel lore, from stories of how ancestors first came to the state to reflections of how technology has affected the customs, language, and stories of life "on the go." This work contains traditional "Gone to Texas" accounts and articles about people or methods of travel from days gone by.

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 seems more like a social event or family reunion than a formal academic gathering. This book examines the Society's members and their substantial contributions to the field of folklore over the last century. Some articles focus on the research that wa...

Examines the lore of death and whatever happens afterward. This work looks at places where people are buried, either permanently or temporarily. It also explores some of the stranger stories about what happens after we're gone, and offers some philosophical musings about death in general, as well as our connection to those who have gone before.