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Coyote Wisdom

Description: This volume contains popular folklore of Mexico and Texas, including animal folk stories, Navajo creation myths, discussions about folk characters, discussions about the philosophy of folklore, and other miscellaneous folk stories. The index begins on page 293.
Date: 1938
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Partner: UNT Press
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Survey of the Intramural Athletic Program of Brackenridge High School, San Antonio, Texas, to Determine the Status of this Program as Compared with Standards Set by Previous Studies

Description: This thesis is the result of an examination of a recently added intramural sports program at Brackenridge High School in San Antonio, Texas. Value and benefits are explored while, also, describing the planning and implementation of the program.
Date: August 1939
Creator: Forehand, George W.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Rosita's Bridge on the San Antonio River Walk, 3]

Description: Photograph of a portion of the San Antonio River Walk. A small bridge, Rosita's Bridge, that goes across the river leads to both parts of the Arneson River Theater which includes a small outdoor stage and seating. Weeping willow trees loom over the river and into the image. Multiple buildings can be seen in the background, including the Briscoe Western Art Museum.
Date: [1939..]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of the public library in San Antonio]

Description: Photograph of the public library in San Antonio, Texas, taken from across the street. Several leafless trees grow in a lawn in front of the large building, partially obstructing the view. The Art Deco style structure has rows of vertical windows and a decorative carving wrapped around at the top. This building is now the Briscoe Western Art Museum.
Date: [1930..]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of a woman in a striped dress]

Description: A portrait of a woman posing in a collared, striped dress with puffy sleeves. Her dark hair is neatly styled and she looks towards the camera with a smile. The wall behind her is covered in floral-print wallpaper.
Date: [1930..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of a woman in a striped dress, 2]

Description: A portrait of a woman in a striped dress. The woman sits on her knees before a wall covered in floral wallpaper and rests her hands in her lap. She looks down, away from the camera. Her dark hair is neatly styled and her dress is collared with vertical stripes running down the front and short, puffy sleeves.
Date: [1930..1950]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[San Antonio River Walk covered in snow]

Description: Photograph of the San Antonio River Walk covered in snow. A pathway runs alongside the river and buildings can be seen on the other side of the pathway. The opposite side of the river is filled with trees and has a small pathway.
Date: [1939..]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of a couple posing in front of a floral-print background, 3]

Description: Photograph of a man and a woman posing together in front of a wall covered in floral-print wallpaper. The woman sits on the left on a low, cushioned chair and holds onto the man who kneels down next to her. She looks at the camera with a smile, while he looks towards her. Her dark hair is neatly styled and she wears a patterned dress. The man's hair is combed back and he wears a grid checked dress shirt with dark pants. A door with sheer curtains hanging over its window is visible on the right.
Date: [1930..1950]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of a couple posing in front of a floral-print background]

Description: Photograph of a man and a woman posing together in front of a wall covered in floral-print wallpaper. The woman drapes an arm over the man's shoulders and they look towards each other with wide smiles. The woman sits on the left. Her dark hair is neatly styled and she wears a collared dress with vertical stripes running down the front. The man's hair is combed back and he wears a dress shirt with dark pants.
Date: [1930..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of automobiles parked on the street by a crowded pavilion]

Description: Photograph of automobiles parked on both sides of a street in San Antonio, Texas. Greenery stands in the foreground, out of the camera's focus. Across the street, many individuals gather around a pavilion that stands in a landscaped area. Tall buildings stand the background, partially obstructed by trees that grow around the pavilion.
Date: [1939..]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

River Walk, San Antonio, Texas, 1938

Description: Photograph of a man sitting with his head down on his arms on the River Walk in San Antonio. The river is visible behind him and a staircase leading up to the street is in the foreground, on the left side of the image.
Date: 1938
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Man resting his head at Riverwalk]

Description: Photograph of a man seated near the edge of the San Antonio Riverwalk. He rests his head on his folded arms, possibly crying. Three pigeons stand nearby him. The man appears to be dressed in business attire. A staircase is visible on the left.
Date: [1930..1950]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Southwestern Lore

Description: Collection of a miscellany of Texas and Mexican folklore, including folk stories about treasure hunters, cowboys, Native Americans, and razorback hogs, as well as myths, customs and other superstitions. The index of song material begins on page 192 and the general index begins on page 193.
Date: 1931
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Partner: UNT Press

[Buildings in San Antonio]

Description: Photograph of buildings in San Antonio. The photograph was taken from a park area in the city and in the foreground of the image there is a sidewalk that is lined with bushes and plants. This opens out to a grassy area that is surrounded by a stone wall that has an open iron gate. There is a stone building on the far left side of the image and there are palm trees in the grassy area. On the other side of the stone wall is a road and there are tall buildings on the other side of the road. One of… more
Date: [1930..1950]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Man resting his head at Riverwalk]

Description: Photograph of a man seated near the edge of the San Antonio Riverwalk. He rests his head on his folded arms, possibly crying. Three pigeons stand nearby him. The man appears to be dressed in business attire. A staircase is visible on the left.
Date: [1930..1950]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Two-story building in San Antonio]

Description: Photograph of a small, two-story building in San Antonio. A wooden staircase leading to the second story is visible. A "for sale" sign can be seen in the window of the second story.
Date: [1935..1945]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of three Spanish women]

Description: Photograph of three Spanish women standing out on a patio at Casa Rio, Fine Mexican Food restaurant, and talking amongst themselves, the women are wearing aprons around their dresses and little books are seen sticking out of their pockets. One woman is holding a small piece of paper in her left hand, presumed to be a customer's order. Their portrait was taken across some foliage that makes up the garden.
Date: [1930..]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Rosita's Bridge on the San Antonio River Walk]

Description: Photograph of a portion of the San Antonio River Walk. A small bridge, Rosita's Bridge, that goes across the river leads to both parts of the Arneson River Theater which includes a small outdoor stage and seating. Weeping willow trees loom over the river and into the image. Multiple buildings can be seen in the background, including the Briscoe Western Art Museum.
Date: [1939..]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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