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A. Personal & Family Collection

 Record Group
Identifier: A
The Family and Personal Collection offer sources for the study of a variety of topics such as agriculture, economic conditions, the Civil War, the role of Texan women, and family history in Texas history. Such collections contain diaries, letters, land records, memoirs, and other papers collected by, and centered on, an individual or successive generations of a family. Among the collections is material from Karle Wilson Baker, Stephen F. Austin, Archie P. McDonald, and local NAACP leader Arthur Weaver. These collections document the social, cultural and economic history of East Texas from European colonialism to the present day and provide a view into southern culture and life.

Found in 376 Collections and/or Records:

Gerron S. Hite Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A-0377
Abstract The Gerron S. Hite Collection provides researchers with three boxes and one oversized container with material pertaining to cemeteries, mostly in Texas. Box one contains a collection of cemetery related material requests, monument bill of sale, headstone contracts, documents, field notes, and deeds from various Texas cemeteries dated 1893 to 1929. This material would be useful for researchers interested in the contracts and processes of internment in the late 18th to early 19th century. Box...
Dates: 1893 - 2009; Event: Donated 7/16/2021

Hardy Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A-0373
Abstract

The collection contains 1954 letters from Charles Hardy to his wife Joyce, 1960's letters from Agnes Campbell (Joyce's step-mother) to Joyce, photographs of Charles Hardy's family, and biographical materials on Charles and Joyce Campbell Hardy.

Dates: Event: Donated 6/7/2021

Edwin W. Gaston, Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A-0048
Abstract

This collection consists of correspondence with publishers, biographical material, reviews, newspaper clippings, and galley proofs relating to Gaston's books: The Early Novel of the Southwest (1961), Conrad Richter (1965), and Eugene Manlove Rhodes: Cowboy Chronicler (1967).

Dates: 1946-1977; Event: Donated in 1977

Willie Lee Glass Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A-0287
Abstract

This collection consists primarily of newspaper clippings and photographs (both originals and photocopies). Also present are nomination letters and letters of recommendation, copies of award certificates, biographical sketches, and several of Mrs. Glass’ publications. One item of note is an original Texas State Senate resolution granted in memorial of Willie Lee Glass in 1999.

Dates: Event: Donated 7/22/2012

Thad Sitton Research Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A-0268
Dates: 1931-1985

Crawford-Yancy-Scrogins Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A-0155
Abstract

The collection contains original documents, including legal and financial records, land papers, and personal correspondence concerning the Crawford, Yancy and Scroggins families, 1823-1902.

Dates: 1787-1902

Larry D. Thomas Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A-0262
Abstract

Poems, published materials, internet materials, third party materials, newspaper clippings, awards, photographs, and correspondence and letters with publishers, editors, writers, fans, friends, and organizations.

Dates: 1970-2022

Travis Benjamin Whitaker Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A-0296
Abstract

The newsletters contain items of interest to the Navy troops, news about the war abroad, and events in the Pacific. The third issue is dated two days after the United States dropped the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki, August 14, 1945. Of particular interest are the columns entitled “Hirihito’s Last Imperial Words,” “Dramatic News Comes After Three Days of Tense Waiting” and “War Timetable.”

Dates: 1944-1945

Josephus Brooks Account of Franklin B. Sublett Plantation

 Collection
Identifier: A-0102
Abstract

This collection consists of a plantation account book kept by Josephus Brooks while serving as overseer of Franklin Boliver Sublett's plantation in Trinity County, Texas, documenting agricultural operations, weather, travel, and the lives of enslaved people from 1859 to 1861, along with a later farm record from 1873-1874. Also included are biographical and genealogical materials relating to Brooks and Sublett.

Dates: 1859-1891

Helpinstill Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A-0194
Abstract

A general ledger from Helpinstill Auto Supply, World War II ration books, and 1880s receipts.

Dates: 1881-1888, 1942-1973

Covington Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A-0251
Abstract This collection contains an audio tape, personal letters, legal notices, bills of health, and bank receipts dating from 1890 to roughly 1924. Most of the personal letters are to Mrs. L. Covington from her daughter Sarah and son-in-law, Mr. H.T. Temme concerning their personal life, marriage and Sarah's schooling. A few other letters are written by other family members, including sisters and other children concerning the health and well being of Mr. Covington. Many of the health letters and...
Dates: 1890-1924

Emily Virginia Willis Lindsey Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A-0018
Abstract

The collection consists of scrapbooks, diaries, and loose items including correspondence; clippings about friends, relatives, and religious leaders; obituaries; verse, humor, and human interest stories; writings of Edward B. Willis; recipes; marriage and birth announcements; programs; photographs; financial records; sketches of birds and butterflies; religious notes, and poems Mrs. Lindsey wrote upon special occasions for family and friends.

Dates: 1887-1958

Missoura Garrett Price Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A-0027
Abstract

The collection includes business and personal correspondence, especially from Missoura's daughter Mintie who lived in Mexico and Columbia while her husband worked for the Texas Company (now Texaco). Other items of note are corporate records of the Garrison Coal and Oil Company, and correspondence on the genealogy of the Truitt and Garrett families. The collection also contains Mrs. Price's household notebooks and other writings, photographs, and personal memorabilia.

Dates: 1884-1947

Levi Henderson Ashcroft Reminiscences

 Collection
Identifier: A-0060
Abstract

This collection contains the reminiscences of Levi Ashcroft (Ashcraft) concerning life in Louisiana and East Texas from 1838 to 1855, focusing on the Regulator-Moderator War and the lawlessness that plagued the Neutral Ground and Shelby County. Ashcroft recounts the rise and fall of key figures, including Charles W. Jackson and Charles Watt Moorman, the intervention of Sam Houston and the Texas militia, and the eventual restoration of peace in the region.

Dates: 1835-1855; Event: Donated in 1925; Event: Addendum donated in 1943

Russell-Cronkrite Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A-0035
Abstract

An addition was made to this collection which consists chiefly of the business correspondence, personal correspondence and miscellaneous legal and business papers of A. T. Russell Also included are photographs, various mementos, newspaper clippings, and other family materials collected by Josephine Russell, daughter of Clara Cronkrite and A. T. Russell.

Dates: 1874-1978

Nathan D. Canterbury Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A-0039
Abstract

These papers, which relate to Canterbury's business and professional life, are divided into broad general categories. Within the broad categories the papers are subdivided and arranged by types, such as correspondence, reports, pamphlets and speeches. The Collection contains approximately 1474 items.

Dates: 1937-1977

John P. Simpson Memoirs

 Collection
Identifier: A-0091
Abstract

Memoirs relating mainly to Indian atrocities and retaliations in pioneer Texas (1838-1845), chiefly in Fannin County, by pioneer businessman, sheriff, land owner and county judge John P. Simpson.

Dates: Publication: 1880

Mary (Mollie) Evelyn Moore Davis Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: A-0098
Abstract The Mollie Moore Davis Scrapbook contains a series of newspaper articles written shortly after her arrival in New Orleans and originally published in the Picayune under the series title "Keren-happuch and I." She describes the streets, shops, churches, and points of interest of the city as well as the people she encounters and events such as Mardi Gras and Christmas. The scrapbook was compiled by the author for a friend, A. H. Wilkins, who was a schoolbook...
Dates: 1885; Event: Donated in 1944

Elga Daniels Bonifield Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A-0122
Abstract

This collection consists of a scrapbook, fan mail, correspondence, newspaper clippings and magazines with articles about Elga, photographs, mementos, Elga's tour notes, and her writings for periodicals.

Dates: 1927-1947, 1971-1983; Event: Donated in 1985

William W. Arnett Reminiscences

 Collection
Identifier: A-0142
Abstract

These reminiscences are of people and events encountered during Arnett's early years and travels to and in Texas and his life there until 1848. At the end of the volume are some typescripts of letters written in 1879 and 1880 and genealogical material.

Dates: 1828-1929; Event: Donated in 1957