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- The Octopus Marooned
- Short story set in Texas.
- The Unprofitable Servant
- Unfinished short story set in New York.
- Rolling Stones
- This work is a collection of short stories, sketches, letters, and poems by O. Henry. The volume was named after the periodical the Rolling Stone, of which O. Henry was editor. It was published posthumously and includes a photograph of O. Henry, taken in 1909 shortly before his death.
- The Independent: O. Henry and the Patriot
- "Mr. Steger [O. Henry's] literary executor, made a trip to Texas not long ago in search of the early work of O. Henry and some of the material he gathered is presented here."
- A Fog in Santone
- A short story set in San Antonio. "The only story by O. Henry not hitherto published--the last echo of his days of popularity."
- On O. Henry's Trail
- "Some interesting fact-news discovered by the literary executor of the great author."
- Born and Raised in No'th Ca'llina
- This article is the first part of Arthur W. Page's biography of O. Henry, "Little Pictures of O. Henry." It addresses O. Henry's early life and is illustrated with photographs and sketches.
- 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.
- About New York with O. Henry
- Article excerpted from a literature magazine providing a description of the places in New York that O. Henry used as settings for many of his short stories. The article is illustrated with photographs.
- The New York Days
- This article is the fourth part of Arthur W. Page's biography of O. Henry, "Little Pictures of O. Henry." It addresses O. Henry's time in New York and is illustrated with photographs.
- Another Glimpse
- Excerpt from an issue of "The Bookman" magazine including the cover, table of contents and a note from the editor about the reception of Arthur W. Page's "Little Pictures of O. Henry" series. Includes a letter to the editor written by Robert H. Davis about the author's first impressions of O. Henry. Illustrated by a self-portrait of O. Henry.
- My Friend O. Henry
- A biography of O. Henry.
- O. Henry and New Orleans
- A description of the places in New Orleans that O. Henry used as settings for many of his short stories. The article is illustrated with photographs.
- Drafting table
- Drafting table with a single metal pedestal. This drafting table was used at the Texas General Land Office around 1915.
- Drafting table
- Drafting table with a single metal pedestal. This drafting table was used at the Texas General Land Office around 1915.
- Flat files
- Oak flat files in four sections, stacked vertically. The base has four legs and there is a box top as well as 14 drawers with metal pulls. These files were used to store documents and maps at the Texas General Land Office around 1915.
- Flat files
- Oak flat files in two sections, stacked vertically. There are paneled sides with 10 drawers and brass nameplates. These files were used to store documents and at the Texas General Land Office around 1915.
- Flat files
- Oak flat files in three sections, stacked vertically. There are paneled sides, box top, eight drawers with dark metal nameplates. These files were used to store documents and maps at the Texas General Land Office around 1915.
- Flat files
- Wood flat files in three sections, stacked vertically. The base has four legs, box top and 15 drawers with metal pulls. These files were used to store documents and maps at the Texas General Land Office around 1915.
- The O. Henry index
- Index to O. Henry's written works includes a biography of O. Henry. Index starts on page 25.
- O. Henry Biography
- This work is the first biography of O. Henry.
- Wind of Destiny
- This work is a collection of fictional letters written by O. Henry.
- O. Henry
- Biography and literary analysis of O. Henry's life and works.
- Waifs and Strays
- This work contains short stories by O. Henry and critical and biographical analyses of his life and works, which were written by various contributors.
- O. Henryana
- This work was published posthumously.
- The Crucible
- A poem entitled "The Crucible" by O. Henry turned into a song by Alexander McFayden.
- Letters to Lithopolis
- This work is a collection of letters from O. Henry to Mabel Wagnalls.
- 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 Caballero's Way
- Short story about a young desperado from the Texas-Mexico border.
- Advertisement for complete O. Henry collection
- Advertisment offering 274 O. Henry stories in one volume.
- [Advertisement letter for complete O. Henry collection]
- Advertising letter offering 274 O. Henry stories in one volume.
- Advertising postal card for complete O. Henry collection
- Advertisement offering 274 O. Henry stories in one volume.
- [Letter from Christopher Morley to John Stahl]
- Letter signed by Chirstopher Morley declining an invitation by Mr. Stahl of the Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
- 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.
- Excerpt pages from The Caliph of Baghdad
- Excerpt pages from "The Caliph of Baghdad" relevant to J.W. Maxwell’s certifying claim with copy of receipt to PH Hatzfeld’s.
- In O. Henry's Memory
- Photo essay includes images of O.Henry's life in Austin, including the Hill City Quartette, houses O. Henry lived in, sketches by O. Henry and letters by his daughter Margaret Porter.
- O. Henry to illustrate "Indian Depredations in Texas"
- Negative image of affidavit concerning Jossiah [sic] Willbarger employment of O. Henry to illustrate "Indian Depredations in Texas," 10 November 1932, signed by N.A. Rector
- Statement by Judge J.W. Maxwell
- Regarding William S. Porter's note on some debt he owed Hatzfeld and Co.
- Advertisement for O. Henry Bibliography
- Lengthy advertisement for an O. Henry Bibliography.
- O. Henry's cradle
- Back of postcard reads: "Cradle in which O. Henry was rocked."
- School attended by O. Henry
- Postcard with an illustration of a small, one-story building surrounded by a fence with a forest in the background; text beneath the image says, "Little School House Where O. Henry Went to School." Printed text on the back of the postcard reads: "This is the only school that O. Henry (Wm. Sydney Porter) ever attended. He was taught by his Aunt, Miss Lina Porter, and left this school when he was only fifteen."
- O. Henry's Pen Name
- Letter entitled, "O. Henry’s Pen Name," on the possible origin of his pseudonym.
- O. Henry Book has Wealth of Fact
- Newspaper clipping containing a review of the "O. Henry Bibliography."
- O. Henry As I Knew Him
- Article from unknown magazine where Mrs. Porter discusses her experience being courted by O. Henry
- O. Henry Relics Guarded by State Land Office
- Photo essay containing images of photos, maps, and documents describing the General Land Office Archives holdings related to O. Henry. Includes a photo of Land Commissioner Bascom Giles standing next to O.Henry's drafting table in the Land Office.
- Letter from Witter Bynner to Mary
- Correspondence regarding a book order from Doubleday.
- Rinehart Fall List 1954: "The Heart of O. Henry"
- Publisher’s announcement. Rinehart & Co. 1954, of Dale Kramer’s "The Heart of O. Henry"
- Letter from Dudley Frasier to Charles Green
- Letter regarding the wife of an associate of O. Henry living in Austin.
- Letter from Dudley Frasier to Trueman O'Quinn
- Letter regarding complimentary copy of "The Heart of O. Henry" to Trueman O'Quinn
- Letter from Trueman O'Quinn to Dudley Frasier
- Letter thanking Frazier for copy of "The Heart of O. Henry." O'Quinn mentions that he reviewed the book for KTBC-TV.