Legends & Lore of the Texas Capitol
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———. “Tolbert’s Texas: Witness Doesn’t Remember Firebug.” Dallas Morning News, May 25, 1959.
Chapter 7
Cox, Mike. “Digging at Old Capitol Turns Up Political Dirt.” Austin American-Statesman, February 20, 1973.
Miller, Thomas Lloyd. The Public Lands of Texas, 1519–1970. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1972, 186–87.
Moore, Gary L., Frank A. Weir, John E. Keller, R. Whitby Jarvis, Cathrine H. Yates, K. Joan Jelks and Phillip A. Bandy. Temporary Capitol of Texas 1883–1888: A History and Archeology. Austin: Texas Highway Department Publications in Archeology, 1972.
Chapter 8
Austin Statesman. “Excursion to Oatmanville.” February 24, 1884.
Bankston, James Scott. “An Informal Look at Oak Hill History.” Oakhill Gazette, December 6, 2001.
Jackson, Jack M., and Elton R. Prewitt, principal investigator. “A Cultural Resource Evaluation of a Portion of the Convict Hill Quarry Site (41TV267), Travis County, Texas.” Letter Report No. 308. Austin: Prewitt and Associates, Inc. Consulting Archeologists, June 1985.
Johnson, Mary M, ed. Oak Hill–Cedar Valley Pioneers. Austin: Oak Hill-Cedar Valley Pioneer Association, 1956.
Miller, Donna Marie. “Oak Hill’s Old-Timers Tell Tales About ‘Good’ Ol Days.” Accessed September 15, 2016. www.donnamariemillerblog.com.
Rips, Catherine. “Striped Shirts on the Hill.” Free & Easy (Austin, TX), March 15–April 15, 1976.
Wiese, Nanette. “Travelers Get History, Meals at Convict Hill.” Austin Citizen, October 21, 1971.
Chapter 9
Dobie, J. Frank. Cow People. Austin: University of Texas Press, 1964, 25–37.
Casad, Dede Weldon. Farwell’s Folly: The Rise and Fall of the XIT Ranch in Texas. Dallas, TX: privately published, 2012, 64–67.
Cates, Ivan. The XIT Ranch: A Texas Legacy. Channing, TX: Hafabanna Press, 2008, 9–14, 76.
Dalhart Texan. “XIT Brand Originator in Dalhart.” August 6, 1938.
Fort Worth Daily Gazette. “The Panhandle.” January 30, 1888.
Haley, J. Evetts. The XIT Ranch of Texas and the Early Days of the Llano Estacado. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1953, 76–78.
Handbook of Texas Online. “Blocker, Abner Pickens.” Accessed February 6, 2012. https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fbl25.
Miller, Mick. “Cattle Capitol: Misrepresented Environments, Nineteenth Century Symbols of Power, and the Construction of the Texas State House, 1879–1888.” Master’s thesis, University of North Texas, 2010, passim.
Pampa (TX) Daily News. “Famed Driver Invented XIT Cattle Brand.” September 13, 1938.
Chapter 10
Austin and Its Architecture. Austin: Austin Chapter American Institute of Architects/Women’s Architectural League, 1976, 18–23.
Carefoot, Jean. “State Capitol Marks 100th Anniversary.” Texas Libraries (Winter 1987–88): 99–111.
Fowler, Mike, and Jack Maguire. The Capitol Story: Statehouse in Texas. Austin: Eakin Press, 1988, 53–55, 66–68.
Miller, Mick. “Cattle Capitol: Misrepresented Environments, Nineteenth Century Symbols of Power, and the Construction of the Texas State House, 1879–1888.” Master’s thesis, University of North Texas, 2010, passim.
Williamson, Roxanne. Austin, Texas: An American Architectural History. San Antonio, TX: Trinity University Press, 1973, 90–95.
Chapter 11
Fowler, Mike, and Jack Maguire. The Capitol Story: Statehouse in Texas. Austin: Eakin Press, 1988, 68.
Galveston Daily News. “Concerning the Capitol, the Dome Matter Fully Discussed.” December 6, 1887.
The Land Commissioners of Texas: 150 Years of the General Land Office. Austin: General Land Office, 1986, 38–40.
Walsh, W.C. “Memories of a Texas Land Commissioner, W.C. Walsh.” Southwestern Historical Quarterly 44, no. 4 (April 1941): 481–87.
Chapter 12
Austin Weekly Statesman. “Mr. Wilke’s Statement.” May 3, 1888.
———. “Painful Accident.” July 10, 1884.
Chicago Tribune. “The New Texas Capitol.” February 9, 1888.
Fort Worth Gazette. “The New Capitol: The Blackmailing Controversy Comes to a Head on the Eve of the Acceptance of the Building.” May 1, 1888.
Fowler, Mike, and Jack Maguire. The Capitol Story: Statehouse in Texas. Austin: Eakin Press, 1988, 84.
Galveston News. “Great Sensation in Austin Concerning the New State Capitol.” May 1, 1888.
Miller, Mick. “Cattle Capitol: Misrepresented Environments, Nineteenth Century Symbols of Power, and the Construction of the Texas State House, 1879–1888.” Master’s thesis, University of North Texas, 2010, passim.
Chapter 13
Austin Statesman. “An Occasion of Gladness, the Granite Capitol Dedicated.” May 17, 1888.
Gould, Lewis L. Alexander Watkins Terrell: Civil War Soldier, Texas Lawmaker, American Diplomat. Austin: University of Texas Press, 2004, 77–78.
Handbook of Texas Online. “Terrell, Charles Vernon.” Accessed August 5, 2003. https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fte18.
Harper’s Weekly. “The New State Capitol, Austin, Texas.” May 12, 1888.
Rogers, Bob. “Terrell Sword Saw ‘Service’ in Capitol Rite.” Austin Statesman, July 19, 1954.
Terrell, C.V. The Terrells: 85 Years Texas to Atomic Bombs. Austin: privately published, 1948, 214–15.
Texas Public Employee. “Capitol Dedication Was a Gala Day in 1888.” August 1964, 5–7, 18.
Chapter 14
Austin Statesman. “Arbor Vitae on Capitol Grounds ‘Shame,’ Says Native-Bred Author.” July 29, 1931.
Fowler, Mike, and Jack Maguire. The Capitol Story: Statehouse in Texas. Austin: Eakin Press, 1988, 91–93.
Giedraitis, John P. “Trail of Trees at the Capitol.” Austin: Friends of the Parks, Inc., 1989.
Ward, Mike. “Restoring Texas’ Great Walk.” Austin American-Statesman, September 21, 1996.
Chapter 15
Raines, C.W. “The Alamo Monument.” Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association 6 (April 1903).
Shuffler, R.H. “Monument to Texas’ Patriotism and Poor Taste.” Houston Chronicle Texas Magazine, October 24, 1995.
Telegraph and Texas Register. March 24, 1836.
Chapter 16
Fowler, Mike, and Jack Maguire. The Capitol Story: Statehouse in Texas. Austin: Eakin Press, 1988, 92.
Handbook of Texas Online. “Henderson, James Wilson.” Accessed October 3, 2016. https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fhe15.
Chapter 17
Anderson, Jean. The Texas Bluebonnet. Austin: University of Texas Press, 1986, 13–16.
Dasch, Rowena. Interview with author, October 6, 2016.
Elliott, Janet. “How Bluebonnets Became State Flower.” Houston Chronicle, March 23, 2008.
Chapter 18
Cox, Mike. My Only Lasting Words. Austin: Windmill Press, 1972, 6–9.
El Paso Herald. “San Antonio’s Courier to Taft Reaches Austin.” August 3, 1909.
Gardner, William H. “Just Like the Old Days: That Cloud Hanging Over the Legislature This Year Had a Familiar Ring.” Texas Star, June 20, 1971, 10.
McKinney (TX) Weekly Democrat-Gazette. “O’Reilly Delivers Invitation.” September 30, 1909.
O’Reilly, Tex, and Lowell Thomas. Born to Raise Hell: The Life Story of Texas O’Reilly, Soldier of Fortune. New York: Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1936, 159–60.
Chapter 19
Bryant, John. “Death Fall Is Recalled by Painter.” Austin American-Statesman, October 6, 1968.
Presley, Merikaye. “Dizzying Heights Hazard in Capitol Dome Painting.” Austin American-Statesman, October 6, 1968.
Chapter 20
Burka, Paul. “North Toward Dome.” Texas Monthly (February 2007).
Caro, Robert A. The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Path to Power. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1982, 298–301.
Cheavens, Dave. “Mid
gets on Honeymoon after Statehouse Rites.” Austin Statesman, December 21, 1945.
Fowler, Mike, and Jack Maguire. The Capitol Story: Statehouse in Texas. Austin: Eakin Press, 1988, 171.
Ward, Mike. The Capitol of Texas: A Legend Is Reborn. Atlanta, GA: Longstreet Press Inc., 1995, 18, 162.
Chapter 21
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. “Capitol Invaded, UT Demonstrators Routed at Austin.” May 6, 1969.
Chapter 22
Debo, Darrell. Burnet County History: A Pioneer History, 1847–1979. Vol. 1. Burnet, TX: Burnet County Historical Commission, 1979, 53–58.
Harry, Landa. As I Remember… San Antonio, TX: Carleton Printing Company, 1945, 43–44
Myers, JoAnn. Interview with author, October 5, 2016.
Nash, J.P. “Texas Granites.” University of Texas Bulletin, no. 1725 (May 1, 1917): 4.
Weddle, Robert S. “Granite Mountain: A Rock for a Horse.” Southwest Heritage (December 1968).
Williamson County Historical Commission. “Granite for the State Capitol Historical Marker.” Accessed August 26, 2016. williamson-county-historical-commission.org.
Chapter 23
“Celebrating the Texas Capitol: A Celebration Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Groundbreaking Monday, February 1, 1983–Austin, Texas.” Texas 1986 Sesquicentennial Commission and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 1982.
Fehrenbach, T.R. “Capitol Captures Texas State of Mind.” Austin American-Statesman, January 31, 1982.
Kuempel, George. “Capitol Centennial Celebration Set.” Dallas Morning News, January 31, 1982.
Texas Highways. “Our Capitol Celebrates 100 Years.” August 1988, 44–45.
Chapter 24
Austin American-Statesman. “One-Millionth Texas Capitol Holiday Ornament for Sale to Highest Bidder.” December 12, 2013.
Chariton, Wallace Owen. Texas Centennial: The Parade of an Empire. Dallas: privately published, 1979, passim.
Colorado County Citizen (Columbus TX). “State Capitol Guardian Reminiscent.” November 10, 1932.
Currens, Christopher (State Preservation Board). E-mail to author, October 11, 2016.
Galveston Daily News. “Capitol Souvenir.” March 1, 1885.
Hoggatt, Philip. Interview with author, July 13, 2016.
Marshall, Howard C. “Souvenir Hunters Invade Capitol of Texas Recent Days.” Corsicana Daily Sun, May 31, 1938.
State Preservation Board. “Capitol Artifacts and Documents Gallery.” Accessed October 7, 2016. www.tspb.texas.gov.
Valley Morning Star (Harlingen, TX). “Capitol Dedication Souvenir Is Found.” July 1, 1938.
Chapter 25
Abernethy, Francis Edward, ed. Legendary Ladies of Texas. Denton: University of North Texas Press, 1994, 57–58.
Fry, Dale. “Veil of Time Shrouds Origin of Capitol Statue.” The Highlander (Marble Falls, TX), January 24, 1985.
“The Original Goddess of Liberty from the Texas State Capitol.” Austin: Texas Memorial Museum, n.d. (circa 1995).
Sechelske, Ingood. “The Goddess: Myths and Mysteries.” Texas Historian 47, no. 5 (May 1987): 11–12.
Texas Public Employee. “Mystery Shrouds Lady Atop Capitol Dome.” April 1963.
Chapter 26
Associated Press. “Independence Day Is Celebrated at State’s Capitol.” March 4, 1930.
Austin Statesman. “Old Tools Found on Capitol Job.” August 29, 1963.
Corsica Daily Sun. “Old Money Discovered.” July 29, 1915.
Cox, Mike. “Those Who Helped Build Capitol Have ‘Treasure’ Beneath House.” Austin American-Statesman, September 24, 1978.
Handbook of Texas Online. “McCallum, Jane Legette Yelvington.” Accessed October 2, 2016. https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fmc07.
———. “Texas Declaration of Independence.” Accessed October 2, 2016. https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/mjtce.
Ward, Mike. The Capitol of Texas: A Legend Is Reborn. Atlanta, GA: Longstreet Press Inc., 1995, 86.
Chapter 27
Bowden, J.J. “Title Cloud Over the Texas Capitol.” Password 19, no. 1 (Spring 1974).
Cofer, H.E. “The Chambers’ Claim to the Capitol of Texas.” Texas Law Review 9, no. 60 (1931).
Fowler, Mike, and Jack Maguire. The Capitol Story: Statehouse in Texas. Austin: Eakin Press, 1988, 20–22
Potts, Robert J., Jr. “Cloud Over the Capitol Grounds.” Texas Parade, October 1963.
Chapter 28
Austin Statesman. “State Comptroller Love Shot to Death in Capitol.” July 1, 1903.
Castro, April. “Spooky Politics: Texas Capital Home to Ghosts.” USA Today, October 28, 2008.
Chariton, Wallace O., Charlie Eckhardt and Kevin R. Young. Unsolved Texas Mysteries. Plano, TX: Wordware Publishing, 1991, 57–66.
Chicago Tribune. “Murders Texas Official.” July 1, 1903.
Handbook of Texas Online. “Love, Robert Marshall.” Accessed August 31, 2016. https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/flo29.
Zeller-Plumer, Jeanine Marie. Haunted Austin. Charleston, SC: The History Press, 2010, 53–63.
Chapter 29
Frink, Cheryl Coggins. “Myth Meets History under the Dome.” Austin American-Statesman, May 1, 1988.
Henderson, Jim. “Color of Capitol’s Granite From Marble Falls Puts State Legend in Question.” Houston Chronicle, March 9, 2003.
Selby, W. Gardner. “Letter Writer Says Texas Capitol Built Facing South in Memory of Battle at Goliad.” Austin American-Statesman, July 24, 2015.
Texas State Preservation Board. “Capitol Myths and Legends.” Accessed August 16, 2016. www.tspb.texas.gov.
Ward, Mike. “Capitol Legends Long on Life, Short on Fact.” Austin American-Statesman, April 17, 1995.
———. The Capitol of Texas: A Legend Is Reborn. Atlanta, GA: Longstreet Press Inc., 1995, 93, 104.
Chapter 30
Airhart, Ellen. “Science Scene: Texas Capitol’s Granite Emits Trace Radiation.” Daily Texan, October 22, 2015.
Austin American. “Cooling Set for Capitol, Land Office.” November 29, 1955.
Austin Weekly Statesman. “The Capitol Elevator.” June 14, 1888.
Cox, Patrick, and Michael Phillips. The House Will Come to Order: How the Texas Speaker Became a Power in State and National Politics. Austin: University of Texas Press, 2010, 157–61.
Dewlen, Al. The Session. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1981, 45.
Fowler, Mike, and Jack Maguire. The Capitol Story: Statehouse in Texas. Austin: Eakin Press, 1988.
Kuempel, George. “Halls of Capitol Brothel Site?” Austin American, August 15, 1970.
Leiss, Karen. “Capitol Emits Radiation.” Austin Citizen, April 9, 1979.
Pinckney, Roger. Interview with author, October 1, 2016.
Terrell, C.V. The Terrells: 85 Years Texas to Atomic Bombs. Austin: privately published, 1948, 212–13.
United Press International. “Smooching at State Capitol.” August 16, 1970.
Wall, E.L. “Old ‘Colonial Capitol’ Plan Proposed with 2 Additional Wings.” Houston Chronicle, March 2, 1958.
Ward, Mike. The Capitol of Texas: A Legend Is Reborn. Atlanta, GA: Longstreet Press Inc., 1995, 45–45, 61, 65.
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