O. Henry Collection - 18 Matching Results

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Adventures in Neurasthenia
Short story written by O. Henry when he was in residence in Asheville, North Carolina and addresses themes of alcoholism and the author's relationship with his father.
An Afternoon Miracle
Short story set along the Texas/Mexico border.
The Atavism of John Tom Little Bear
Short story about the character Jeff Peters.
Buried Treasure
Short story developed during O. Henry's time working as a draftsman at the Texas General Land Office.
The Caballero's Way
Short story about a young desperado from the Texas-Mexico border.
A Call Loan
Short story set in Texas.
The Fourth in Salvador
Short story about a man celebrating July Fourth in South America.
The Handbook of Hymen
Short story about a man and a very helpful book.
Hostages to Momus
Short story about a graft and kidnapping.
Jimmy Hayes and Muriel
Short story about a company of Texas Rangers.
The Last of the Troubadours
Short story set in Texas
Map of Kent County
Cadastral map of Kent County, Texas in the Panhandle Plains region. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch). Shows boundaries and ownership of land, including that of several railroad companies. Compiled and drawn by William S. Porter, later known as the short story writer O. Henry. Map is notable for its landscape drawings near the top.
Patent 87, Volume 40-A
This document was issued to the Houston & Texas Central Railroad Company as the final instrument in the land grant process, assigning ownership to the railroad company for 640 acres in Tom Green County, section 21, block 20, as described in the patent. O. Henry wrote a fictional account of illegal proceedings concerning a land certificate, Bexar Scrip 2692, in the short story "Bexar Scrip 2692.” This is the patent that ultimately gave land ownership to the railroad via that certificate.
The Ransom of Red Chief
Short story about the kidnap and ransom of a wealthy Alabaman's son.
Remorse
A three-stanza poem by O. Henry and published under the pen name S. H. Peters.
Texan Days
This article is the second part of Arthur W. Page's biography of O. Henry, "Little Pictures of O. Henry." It addresses O. Henry's time in Texas and is illustrated with photographs.
The Texas Trail of O. Henry
Newspaper article includes sketches and photos of O. Henry and friends. Describes O.Henry's life and his time in Austin.
The Whirligig of Life
Short story about a couple's divorce and remarriage.
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