Texas

Half a Heart

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Mississippi

Fiction and Drama - Primary Sources: Other Writers

Neiman-Marcus: Innovators in Fashion and Advertising

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The Man Who Stayed in Texas: Galveston's Rabbi Henry Cohen, a Memoir

H. I. I. Cohen, “The Man Who Stayed in Texas: Galveston's Rabbi Henry Cohen, a Memoir”, in Lone Stars of David: The Jews of Texas, Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press, 2007, pp. 78-92.

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The Galveston Movement: Its First Year

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Henry Castro, Pioneer and Colonist

H. Cohen, “Henry Castro, Pioneer and Colonist”, Publications of the American Jewish Historical Society, vol. 5, pp. 39-43, 1897.

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The Jews in Texas

H. Cohen, “The Jews in Texas”, Publications of the American Jewish Historical Society, vol. 4, pp. 9-19, 1896.

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Settlement of Jews in Texas

H. Cohen, “Settlement of Jews in Texas”, Publications of the American Jewish Historical Society, vol. 2, pp. 139-153, 1894.

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The Man Who Stayed in Texas: The Life of Rabbi Henry Cohen

A. Cohen and Cohen, H., The Man Who Stayed in Texas: The Life of Rabbi Henry Cohen. New York: Whittlesey House, 1941.

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A Light in the Prairie: Temple Emanu-El of Dallas, 1872-1997

G. Cristol, A Light in the Prairie: Temple Emanu-El of Dallas, 1872-1997. Fort Worth: Texas Christian University Press, 1998.

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A Light in the Prairie: Temple Emanu-El of Dallas 'On the Trail of the Iron Horse'

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Home on the Range: Mayer Halff's Cattle Empire

P. Dearen, “Home on the Range: Mayer Halff's Cattle Empire”, in Lone Stars of David: The Jews of Texas, Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press, 2007, pp. 50-63.

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Henry Cohen: Messenger of the Lord

S. A. Dreyfus, Henry Cohen: Messenger of the Lord. New York: Bloch Publishing Co., 1963.

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In Jewish Texas: A Family Reunion

S. Ely, In Jewish Texas: A Family Reunion. Fort Worth: Texas Christian University Press, 1998.

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Jack Ruby: The Many Faces of Oswald's Assassin

D. Fingeroth, Jack Ruby: The Many Faces of Oswald's Assassin. Chicago: Chicago Review Press, 2023.

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By the Brazos and the Trinity they Hung Up their Harps: Two Jewish Immigrants in Texas

J. George, “By the Brazos and the Trinity they Hung Up their Harps: Two Jewish Immigrants in Texas”, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, 1991.

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El Paso: The Wild West Welcomes Holocaust Survivors

M. R. Gladstein and Cohen, S. D., “El Paso: The Wild West Welcomes Holocaust Survivors”, in Lone Stars of David: The Jews of Texas, Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press, 2007, pp. 239-254.

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The Changing Jewish Community of Dallas, Texas, 1959

I. L. Goldberg, “The Changing Jewish Community of Dallas, Texas, 1959”, Western States Jewish History, vol. 31, pp. 195-212, 1999.

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Dressing Modern Maternity: The Frankfurt Sisters of Dallas and the Page Boy Label

K. Goldman, Dressing Modern Maternity: The Frankfurt Sisters of Dallas and the Page Boy Label. Lubbock, TX: Texas Tech. UP, 2013.

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Jewish Fringe, Texas Fabric: Nineteenth Century Immigrants Living Texas Reality and Myth

K. Goldman, “Jewish Fringe, Texas Fabric: Nineteenth Century Immigrants Living Texas Reality and Myth”, Texas A&M, 2003.

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Memories of Two Generations: A Yiddish Life in Russia and Texas

A. Gurwitz, Prero, A., and Stone, B., Memories of Two Generations: A Yiddish Life in Russia and Texas. Tuscaloosa, AL: U of Alabama P, 2016.

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Most Politics is Local

S. Gutow and James, L. B., “Most Politics is Local”, in Lone Stars of David: The Jews of Texas, Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press, 2007, pp. 212-226.

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David Lefkowitz of Dallas: A Rabbi for All Seasons

J. B. Guzman, “David Lefkowitz of Dallas: A Rabbi for All Seasons”, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, 2000.

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West of Neiman's: Best Little Department Store in Sweetwater

J. B. Guzman, “West of Neiman's: Best Little Department Store in Sweetwater”, in Lone Stars of David: The Jews of Texas, Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press, 2007, pp. 172-182.

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Family Fictions

R. Hall, Family Fictions. New York: Penguin, 1991.

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Fiction and Drama - Primary Sources: Other Writers

The Jewish Texans

H. Hyman, The Jewish Texans. San Antonio: University of Texas at San Antonio, Institute of Texas Cultures, 1984.

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The Jewish Community in Early Waco

H. Hyman, “The Jewish Community in Early Waco”, Waco Heritage & History, vol. 13, no. Winter, pp. 1-52, 1982.

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Oleander Odyssey: the Kempners of Galveston, Texas, 1854-1980s

H. Hyman, Oleander Odyssey: the Kempners of Galveston, Texas, 1854-1980s. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University Press, 1990.

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Sam Perl: Mr. Friendship and Mr. Temple Beth-El of Brownsville, Texas

H. Joseph, “Sam Perl: Mr. Friendship and Mr. Temple Beth-El of Brownsville, Texas”, Locus, vol. 5, pp. 145-161, 1992.

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100 Years of Jewry in San Antonio

F. R. Kallison, “100 Years of Jewry in San Antonio”, Trinity University, San Antonio, 1977.

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Was It a Duel or a Murder?: A Study in Texan Assimilation

F. R. Kallison, “Was It a Duel or a Murder?: A Study in Texan Assimilation”, American Jewish Historical Quarterly, vol. 62, no. March, pp. 314-320, 1972.

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The Jewish Story and Memories of Marshall, Texas

A. D. Kariel, “The Jewish Story and Memories of Marshall, Texas”, Western States Jewish History, vol. 14, pp. 195-206, 1982.

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Henry Cohen: The Life of a Frontier Rabbi

J. Kessler, Henry Cohen: The Life of a Frontier Rabbi. Austin, TX: Eakin Press, 1997.

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Temple B'nai Israel: The History of a BOI

J. Kessler, Temple B'nai Israel: The History of a BOI. Austin, TX: Nortex Press, 2004.

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The Harness Maker's Dream: Nathan Kallison and the Rise of South Texas

N. Kotz, The Harness Maker's Dream: Nathan Kallison and the Rise of South Texas. Ft. Worth, TX: Texas Christian UP, 2013.

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Rabbi Abraham Blum: From Alsace to New York by way of Texas and California

W. M. Kramer and Clair, R., “Rabbi Abraham Blum: From Alsace to New York by way of Texas and California”, Western States Jewish Historical Quarterly, vol. 12, pp. 73-88; 170-184; 266-281, 1979.

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Henry J. Labatt (1832-1900): Pioneer Lawyer of California and Texas

W. M. Kramer, “Henry J. Labatt (1832-1900): Pioneer Lawyer of California and Texas”, Western States Jewish History, vol. 28, pp. 155-173, 1996.

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Chicano Jews in South Texas

C. M. Larralde, “Chicano Jews in South Texas”, UCLA, 1978.

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In Search of the History of the Texas Patriot Moses A. Levy

D. Leeson, “In Search of the History of the Texas Patriot Moses A. Levy”, Western States Jewish History, vol. 21 & 22, pp. 291-306; 22-37, 1989.

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Opening Legal Doors for Women: Hermine Tobolowsky

G. Leff, “Opening Legal Doors for Women: Hermine Tobolowsky”, in Lone Stars of David: The Jews of Texas, Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press, 2007, pp. 233-238.

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A Jew Views Black Education: Texas - 1890

W. Levy, “A Jew Views Black Education: Texas - 1890”, Western States Jewish Historical Quarterly, vol. 8, no. July, pp. 351-360, 1976.

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Leo Meyer: texas and Oklahoma Settler and Politician

J. Lovett, “Leo Meyer: texas and Oklahoma Settler and Politician”, Western States Jewish History, vol. 26, pp. 55-64, 1993.

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"Hebrew in Harlingen: An Examination of Jewish Community Development in the Rio Grande Valley"

G. Lyle, “"Hebrew in Harlingen: An Examination of Jewish Community Development in the Rio Grande Valley"”, Journal of South Texas, vol. 37, no. 1, 2023.

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The Jews of Houston: An Ethnographic Study

E. Maas, The Jews of Houston: An Ethnographic Study. New York: AMS Press, 1989.

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The Synagogue in Corsicana, Texas

J. Manaster, “The Synagogue in Corsicana, Texas”, East Texas Historical Journal, vol. 28, pp. 16-24, 1990.

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Galveston, Ellis Island of the West

B. Marinbach, Galveston, Ellis Island of the West. Albany: State University of New York Press, 1983.

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Memories of Rabbi Henry Cohen as I Knew Him

M. M. Marks, “Memories of Rabbi Henry Cohen as I Knew Him”, Western States Jewish History, vol. 18, pp. 120-125, 1986.

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Hurrah for Texas!: The Diary of Adolphus Stern, 1838-1851

A. McDonald, Hurrah for Texas!: The Diary of Adolphus Stern, 1838-1851. Waco, TX: Texian Press, 1969.

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Diaries / Letters

The Whole Damn Deal: Robert Strauss and the Art of Politics

K. McGarr, The Whole Damn Deal: Robert Strauss and the Art of Politics. New York: Public Affairs, 2011.

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Comfort and Discomfort: Being Jewish in Fort Worth

R. Mecklenberger, “Comfort and Discomfort: Being Jewish in Fort Worth”, in Lone Stars of David: The Jews of Texas, Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press, 2007, pp. 268-280.

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The Zale Story: Diamonds for the Rough

L. Miller, “The Zale Story: Diamonds for the Rough”, in Lone Stars of David: The Jews of Texas, Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press, 2007, pp. 148-161.

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Zayda Was a Cowboy

J. Levitt Nislick, Zayda Was a Cowboy. Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society, 2005.

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Fiction and Drama - Primary Sources: Other Writers

"The Constitution, Corpus Christi, and the Statue on the Bay"

M. Jo O'Rear, “"The Constitution, Corpus Christi, and the Statue on the Bay" ”, Southern Jewish History, vol. 27, pp. 91-116, 2024.

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Pioneer Jewish Texans: Their Impact on Texas and American History for Four Hundred Years, 1590-1990

N. Ornish, Pioneer Jewish Texans: Their Impact on Texas and American History for Four Hundred Years, 1590-1990. Dallas: Texas Heritage Press, 1989.

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Pioneer Jews of waco

M. Podet, “Pioneer Jews of waco”, Western States Jewish History, vol. 21, pp. 195-219, 1989.

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Jacob de Cordova and the Origins of Waco

M. Podet, “Jacob de Cordova and the Origins of Waco”, Waco Heritage & History, vol. 16, no. Spring, pp. 1-7, 1986.

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Jacob de Cordova: A Jew, Deep in the Heart of Texas

H. Preece, “Jacob de Cordova: A Jew, Deep in the Heart of Texas”, Western States Jewish History, vol. 29, pp. 67-73, 1997.

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Personality, Politics, and the Price of Justice: Ephraim Frisch, San Antonio's 'Radical' Rabbi

K. Preuss, “Personality, Politics, and the Price of Justice: Ephraim Frisch, San Antonio's 'Radical' Rabbi”, American Jewish History, vol. 85, no. September, pp. 263-288, 1997.

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"Moshe Cahana, Ethical Zionism, and the Application of Jewish Nationalism to Civil Rights Struggles in the American South"

T. R. Riggio Quevillon, “"Moshe Cahana, Ethical Zionism, and the Application of Jewish Nationalism to Civil Rights Struggles in the American South"”, Southern Jewish History, vol. 23, pp. 125-165, 2020.

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Neither Fish nor Fowl: A Mercantile Jewish Family on the Rio Grande

M. S. Riskind, Neither Fish nor Fowl: A Mercantile Jewish Family on the Rio Grande. Lubbock: Texas Tech University Press, 2024.

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Zionism on the West Texas Plains

S. Rockoff, “Zionism on the West Texas Plains”, Southern Jewish History, vol. 15, pp. 169-195, 2012.

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Immigration and Assimilation: The Jewish Community of Houston, 1900-1925

S. Rockoff, “Immigration and Assimilation: The Jewish Community of Houston, 1900-1925”, University of Texas at Austin, 1995.

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Deep in the Heart of Palestine: Early Zionism in Texas

S. Rockoff, “Deep in the Heart of Palestine: Early Zionism in Texas”, in Lone Stars of David: The Jews of Texas, Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press, 2007, pp. 93-108.

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Six-Tenths of a Percent of Texas

K. Roseman, “Six-Tenths of a Percent of Texas”, in Lone Stars of David: The Jews of Texas, Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press, 2007, pp. 204-211.

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Sangers: Pioneer Texas Merchants

L. J. Rosenberg, Sangers: Pioneer Texas Merchants. Austin: Texas State Historical Association, 1978.

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Levy L. Laurens: An Early Texan Journalist

I. Rosenwaike, “Levy L. Laurens: An Early Texan Journalist”, American Jewish Archives, vol. 27, no. April, pp. 61-66, 1975.

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Deep in the Heart of Texas

S. Rosinger, “Deep in the Heart of Texas”, in Lives and Voices: A Collection of American Jewish Memoirs, Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society of America, 1972.

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Southeast Texas Picture Story

G. Salinger, “Southeast Texas Picture Story”, Western States Jewish History, vol. 24, pp. 157-159, 1992.

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The Southern Rio Grande Valley: A Picture Story

G. Salinger, “The Southern Rio Grande Valley: A Picture Story”, Western States Jewish History, vol. 24, pp. 17-27, 1991.

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Chicanos of Jewish Descent in Texas

R. Santos, “Chicanos of Jewish Descent in Texas”, Western States Jewish Historical Quarterly, vol. 15, pp. 327-333, 1983.

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Forty Acres and a Shul: 'It's as Easy as Dell'

C. Schechter, “Forty Acres and a Shul: 'It's as Easy as Dell'”, in Lone Stars of David: The Jews of Texas, Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press, 2007, pp. 255-267.

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The Early Jews of Houston

H. F. Schlam, “The Early Jews of Houston”, Ohio State University, 1971.

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Changing Perspectives: Black-Jewish Relations in Houston during the Civil Rights Era

A. Schottenstein, Changing Perspectives: Black-Jewish Relations in Houston during the Civil Rights Era. Denton: U of North Texas P, 2021.

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The Galveston Movement: The Letters of Annie E. Johnson and Jacob Schiff

A. Shankman, “The Galveston Movement: The Letters of Annie E. Johnson and Jacob Schiff”, Atlanta Historical Journal, vol. 23, no. Fall, pp. 77-84, 1979.

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West Texas Wildcatters: From Immigrant to Patron Saint Rita

B. Shlachter, “West Texas Wildcatters: From Immigrant to Patron Saint Rita”, in Lone Stars of David: The Jews of Texas, Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press, 2007, pp. 111-124.

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Abraham Levi: Father of Victoria Jewry

R. Shook, “Abraham Levi: Father of Victoria Jewry”, Western States Jewish Historical Quarterly, vol. 9, pp. 144-154, 1977.

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Hyman Judah Schactel, Congregation Beth Israel, and the American Council for Judaism

K. Stanton, “Hyman Judah Schactel, Congregation Beth Israel, and the American Council for Judaism”, Southern Jewish History, vol. 22, pp. 127-150, 2019.

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Raisins & Almonds...and Texas Oil: Jewish Life in the Great East Texas Oil Field

J. Statman, Raisins & Almonds..and Texas Oil: Jewish Life in the Great East Texas Oil Field. Austin, TX: Sunbelt Eakin Press, 2004.

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East Texas oil Boom: From New Jersey Boy to Scrap Metal King

J. Statman, “East Texas oil Boom: From New Jersey Boy to Scrap Metal King”, in Lone Stars of David: The Jews of Texas, Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press, 2007, pp. 125-134.

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"The Galveston Dispora: A Statistical View of Jewish Immigration Through Texas, 1907-1913"

B. Edward Stone, “"The Galveston Dispora: A Statistical View of Jewish Immigration Through Texas, 1907-1913"”, Southern Jewish History, vol. 21, pp. 121-176, 2018.

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The Chosen Folks: Jews on the Frontiers of Texas

B. Stone, The Chosen Folks: Jews on the Frontiers of Texas. Austin: University of Texas Press, 2010.

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On the Frontier: Jews without Judaism

B. Stone, “On the Frontier: Jews without Judaism”, in Lone Stars of David: The Jews of Texas, Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press, 2007, pp. 18-32.

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Edgar Goldberg and the Texas Jewish Herald: Changing Coverage and Blended Identity

B. Stone, “Edgar Goldberg and the Texas Jewish Herald: Changing Coverage and Blended Identity”, Southern Jewish History, vol. 7, pp. 71-108, 2004.

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Edgar Goldberg and Forty Years of the Texas Jewish Herald, Houston, Texas: 1907-1937

B. Stone, “Edgar Goldberg and Forty Years of the Texas Jewish Herald, Houston, Texas: 1907-1937”, Western States Jewish History, vol. 30, pp. 290-314., 1998.

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Ride 'em Jewboy: Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewish Mystique

B. Stone, “Ride 'em Jewboy: Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewish Mystique”, Southern Jewish History, vol. 1, pp. 23-42, 1998.

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The Zale Corporation: A Texas Success Story

T. Wayne Stringer, “The Zale Corporation: A Texas Success Story”, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, 1984.

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Neiman-Marcus, Texas: The Story of the Proud Dallas Store

F. Tolbert, Neiman-Marcus, Texas: The Story of the Proud Dallas Store. New York: Henry Holt and Co., 1953.

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"Frances Rosenthal Kallison: Historian at Home in the Saddle"

H. Weiner, “"Frances Rosenthal Kallison: Historian at Home in the Saddle"”, in Texas Women and Ranching: On the Range, at the Rodeo, and in Their Communities, 2019, pp. 141-160.

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Little Synagogues across Texas

H. Weiner and Miller, L., “Little Synagogues across Texas”, in Lone Stars of David: The Jews of Texas, Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press, 2007, pp. 185-205.

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Jewish Junior League: The Rise and Demise of the Fort Worth Council of Jewish Women

H. Weiner, Jewish Junior League: The Rise and Demise of the Fort Worth Council of Jewish Women. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University Press, 2008.

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'These One-Sex Organizations': Clubwomen Create Communal Institutions

H. Weiner, “'These One-Sex Organizations': Clubwomen Create Communal Institutions”, in Lone Stars of David: The Jews of Texas, Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press, 2007, pp. 64-77.

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Neiman Marcus: Al Neiman, a Princely Pauper

H. Weiner, “Neiman Marcus: Al Neiman, a Princely Pauper”, in Lone Stars of David: The Jews of Texas, Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press, 2007, pp. 162-171.

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Romoval Approval: The Industrial Removal Office Experience in Fort Worth, Texas

H. Weiner, “Romoval Approval: The Industrial Removal Office Experience in Fort Worth, Texas”, Southern Jewish History, vol. 4, pp. 1-44, 2001.

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Jewish Stars in Texas: Rabbis and their Works

H. Weiner, Jewish Stars in Texas: Rabbis and their Works. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University Press, 1999.

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The Mixers: The Role of Rabbis Deep in the Heart of Texas

H. Weiner, “The Mixers: The Role of Rabbis Deep in the Heart of Texas”, in Dixie Diaspora: An Anthology of Southern Jewish History, no. September, Tuscaloosa: University of Alabama Press, 2006, pp. 55-101.

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Confederate Stories: The Sanger Brothers of Weatherford, Dallas, and Waco

G. Whitfield, “Confederate Stories: The Sanger Brothers of Weatherford, Dallas, and Waco”, in Lone Stars of David: The Jews of Texas, Waltham, MA: Brandeis University Press, 2007, pp. 33-49.

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The Civil War

There's Jews in Texas?

D. Winegarten, There's Jews in Texas?. Norfolk, VA: Poetica Magazine, 2012.

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Fiction and Drama - Primary Sources: Southern Jewish Writers

Deep inthe Heart: The Lives and Legends of Texas Jews

R. Winegarten and Schechter, C., Deep inthe Heart: The Lives and Legends of Texas Jews. Austin, TX: Eakin Press, 1990.

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"Bifocality in Jewish Identity in the Texas-Jewish Experience"

S. Wolitz, “"Bifocality in Jewish Identity in the Texas-Jewish Experience"”, in Jewries at the Frontier: Accommodation, Identity, Conflict, Urbana: University of Illionois Press, 1999, pp. 185-208.

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