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Come and Take It
Come and Take It is a talk show about Texas, by Texans. Three friends born and raised in Texas share their views on the state’s history, culture, and just what it means to be Texan.
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#96: Emily West and the Yellow Rose of Texas
30 minutes
Download MP3 audioWhile folklore has lifted The Yellow Rose of Texas to an exalted position, who is the real person behind the story and the classic song?
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Great article with about the legend that the Yellow Rose of Texas was inspired by Emily West.
An article with great primary source material as well as interesting conjecture from our friends at Texas A&M.
The official website of the Emily Morgan Hotel At least they acknowledge that the story is more legend than fact.
Two articles from the wonderful Handbook of Texas Online:
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