This collection consists of materials relating to Thomas Jefferson Rusk, including his family Bible, a letter written to his brother David Rusk during his service in the United States Senate, and newspaper columns by Lucille Fain based on Rusk correspondence held in this and other repositories. The collection documents Rusk's personal life, political career, and enduring historical legacy in Texas.

Original documents, photocopies, typescripts, and newspaper clippings relating to Bean's life and activities. Included in the collection is an agreement to use a Salt Lick in 1835 and an 1835 bond for debts owed.

Biographical sketch of Parmer, a Texas Revolution participant and Convention delegate (1835-1836), with material on Parmer's involvement in the Fredonian Rebellion (1826-1827) in an Indian battle near Gonzalez, as well as activities of Parmer's son, Isom. Includes Palmer/Parmer family history material.

East Texas family history; programs from various organizations; church, Masonic, cemetery and school records; letters; photographs; and notes about Captain Cooper's house.

Papers and stamped envelopes that belonged to S. S. Greer of Appleby, Texas.

"Bestselling author Jeff Guinn combines exhaustive research with surprising, newly discovered material to tell the real tale of two kids from a filthy Dallas slum who fell in love and then willingly traded their lives for a brief interlude of excitement and, more important, fame. "Go Down Together" has it all—true romance, rebellion against authority, bullets flying, cars crashing, and, in the end, a dramatic death at the hands of a celebrity lawman."

This collection contains reminiscences and poems by Mrs. Boone documenting her family history, childhood, community life, and personal reflections in East Texas and later West Texas from the late nineteenth through the mid-twentieth century. The volume includes genealogical information on the Davis, Johnson, Price, and Boone families, recollections of life in San Augustine and Abilene, and poems addressing family, religion, aging, nature, and everyday experiences.

Included in Miss Brewer's gift are correspondence, newspaper articles, and photographs relating to Crocket, among them being views of some of his carvings.

The collection consists correspondences, newspapers articles, and research concerning the Texas Historical Foundation and East Texas.

This collection contains newspaper clippings, letters and other correspondence,  business proposals, committee meeting minutes, brochures, maps, and photographs.  Also included in the collection are a historic Bible from 1947, a community service award,  an unused baby book, and photographs of former sheriff A.J. Spradley.