Category Archives: reference question

I enjoyed Kathryn Stockett’s novel, The Help. Can you suggest other historical fiction by and about women?

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Humanities Specialist

That’s a great question…..and right in the middle of National Women’s History Month!                  Here are a few authors to consider: Kathleen Grissom – The Kitchen House (2010) Beth Hoffman – Saving CeeCee Honeycut … Continue reading →

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What was the role of women in the Civil War?

Posted on March 8, 2012 by History and Social Sciences Specialist

 One of the best books written on the subject is by Drew Gilpin Faust, current president of Harvard University, titled Mothers of Invention, a winner of the Francis Parkman Prize in 1997. The subject heading United States — History — … Continue reading →

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Can the library supply historical stock quotes?

Posted on February 23, 2012 by mark.gilman

It is tax time again and lots of people need to know the price of a stock at the time they purchased it, which could be decades ago. You can always call the Business & Technology unit (214-670-1608) and we … Continue reading →

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Does the library have materials, speeches, and writings by the Jamaican entrepreneur, publisher, and orator Marcus Garvey?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by History and Social Sciences Specialist

We have primary and secondary sources on figures like Marcus Garvey, proponent of Black Nationalism and Pan Africanism, in the History and Social Sciences Department. Search the catalog with the subject heading Garvey, Marcus, 1887-1940 and you will find a large … Continue reading →

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When will tax forms for 2011 be available at the Library?

Posted on January 14, 2012 by mark.gilman

The personal income tax forms and booklets–1040 series and schedules–are  now available at the Central Library on the 6th floor and at a few of our Branch locations. You may call our service desk at 214-670-1468 to confirm availability.  Both … Continue reading →

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