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Bear Hunting in Tennessee; From Narrative of the Life of David Crockett of the State of Tennessee (1834) by David Crockett, edited by Angel Price (11/96). Electronic Text Center, University of Virginia Library. This is a story . . . that emphasized Crockett's reputation as a great bear hunter--one of the first mighty hunters in Southwestern humor. Unlike Thorpe's later creation of the mighty hunter, Jim Doggett, Crockett's role is used to further the myth that allowed Crockett to become a legend of the old West within his lifetime and for years to come."
"To Whom Was This Sacrifice Useful?" The Center for American History exhibition showcases examples from the Center's archival collections relating to the history of the Texas Revolution. Items included in this online exhibit are a daguerreotype of the mission church of the Alamo, which is the earliest datable photograph taken in Texas; the battle plan at the Alamo; and the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Sunrise in his Pocket The Life, Legend, and Legacy of Davy Crockett. Information and photos on a 2002 exhibit at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum.
"More Than Just the Facts, Ma'am," by Wayne Alan Brenner, is an Austin Chronicle article (6/14/02) with discussion of a historical play associated with the exhibit.
Was "Brother David" a Mason? No lodge records exist but the Gr. Lodge of Texas believes he was and honored him in death by declaring him so.
Alamo Images: Changing Perceptions of a Texas Experience. A Humanities Exhibition organized by DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University
Davy Crockett and Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett: This page lists biographical/historical resources as well as folklore about the Crocketts, Davy and his mythical wife of Appalachian Tall Tales, Sally Ann. Not all the Crockett stories are Appalachian but Crockett was from Tennessee in real life and his fictional wife Sally Ann was born in the Kentucky mountains in some tales. (Crockett was really married to Polly Finley, in 1806, and after her death to Elizabeth Patton.)
Ghosts
of the Alamo: Is Davy still fiddling? "Who ya gone ah call?" "ALAMO
PARANORMAL, INC!!!!"
The Alamo, Part 2 is a fake movie site.
A Japanese site for John Wayne's "The Alamo." (And yes, they spell it "Aramo" here...)
Davy Crocket: King of the Sockdolager features words coined by Crockett.
The Many Faces of Davy Crockett traces the evolution of Davy in folklore.
David's birthplace is surrounded by a monument and a school (which David would run from, if you believe his autobiography).
The Crockett Tavern is where David and several thousand bedbugs were raised.
The Elizabeth Crockett Monument celebrates David's second wife.
The Alamo: Five Hours that Changed History is a site that discusses the entire Alamo saga, as well as David's death (check out the FAQ).
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library contains a wealth of Alamo information.
Texas Rangers at the Alamo? How many men rode in?
The
Davy Crockett Craze Home Page chronicles the 1950's fad.
The Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard in Los Olivos, California, is owned by man who gave us the 20th Century's most famous portrayal of David Crockett. This place sells some great wine. Trust me. Have a designated driver present to drive you back to the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn & Spa or Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort on the beach in Santa Barbara, because you won't be sober enough (just three bucks to sample a half-dozen wines). Fess, an extremely nice man, sign autographs from his office at the vineyard all the time. (If you can't make it out there, you can order from Fess online.)
Born on a Mountaintop?: Davy Crockett, Tall Tales, and History, 2002. Detailed lesson plans for grades 3-5, with excerpts from and links to historical texts on Crockett. An NEH Edsitement site.
Davy Crockett. Links to internet resources in Tall Tales section of the Internet School Library Media Center.
Davy Crockett Commemorative Stamp designed by a fifth grader for a tall tales project, Fairland Elementary School, Md., 1997.
What if Houston Arrived at the Alamo? Would there have been a President Crockett? This guy thinks so...
The Davy Crockett Warhead, "the smallest and lightest nuclear weapon ever deployed by the U.S. military," makes sure that Santa Ana won't win next time.
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Music: "The Ballad of Davy Crockett"(Disney)