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Robert Darden and Petra Carey discuss the colorful Rufus C. Burleson. Burleson is credited with the oldest landmarks we see at Baylor University today, including "Old Main" and Burleson Hall, the first two permanent buildings on campus. And that fact that there is a female student population at Baylor also is due to Burleson and his wife Georgia.…
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When people think of Texas, they conjure up images of tumbleweeds, oil wells and, of course, cowboys. Everyone lives on a ranch, rides a horse and wears a cowboy hat. In fact, Texas is still a frontier state that is just as wild in the 21st century as it was in the 19th century. Or is it? Join the Treasures of the Texas Collection as we investigate…
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When people think of Texas, they conjure up images of tumbleweeds, oil wells and, of course, cowboys. Everyone lives on a ranch, rides a horse and wears a cowboy hat. In fact, Texas is still a frontier state that is just as wild in the 21st century as it was in the 19th century. Or is it? Join the Treasures of the Texas Collection as we investigate…
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Nestled in the heart of Waco, Texas, William Cameron Park is one of the largest municipal parks in the nation. It contains hiking and biking trails, fishing spots, a disc golf course and more, not to mention the natural scenery. It is also a living monument to the city's struggles and successes. Join the Treasures of the Texas Collection as we look…
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Old Man River is one of America's great iconic songs and it is the voice of rolling baritone of Jules Bledsoe that most people associate with the song. He's unjustly forgotten today, but he has an intriguing story to tell. Spend some time with this fascinating, pioneering African American singer and composer on Treasures of the Texas Collection.…
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There are entire libraries filled with books on the Civil War -- the battles, the heart-aches, the generals, and those who kept the home fires burning. But on the next Treasures of the Texas Collection, we'll hear the words of a host of unlikely heroes -- some unheard for more than 150 years. Long-lost diaries, funny stories, tall tales, and courag…
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Pat Morris Neff was man of many identities. Some people remember him as the Texas governor who created the state park system. Others may recall his days as McLennan County Attorney. And still others will think of him as the man who brought Baylor University back from the brink of extinction in the 1930s. Join the Treasures of the Texas Collection a…
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There is an old Native American legend that claims Waco, Texas is immune to tornadoes. The Wacoan Indians selected the area for a settlement because it was situated in a geological recess surrounded by hills and bluffs. But on Monday, May 11, 1953, everyone realized how wrong they had been -- dead wrong. Join the Treasures of the Texas Collection a…
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