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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:

John Q. Anderson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A-0128
Abstract

This collection contains offprints and photocopies of articles and essays by John Q. Anderson arranged in the categories of American literature, folklore, southern history, and education. Biographical information on Anderson dates from 1953 to 1980. Sixteen book reviews written by Anderson are included. There is also a bibliography of John Q. Anderson's publications.

Dates: 1953-1980; Event: Donated 1985

Allen Thomas Garrard Autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: A-0112
Abstract

This collection consists of a brief autobiography of Allen Thomas Garrard, 'Daily Sentinel' newspaper clippings on Garrard, his obituary, and genealogical data on the Garrard family.

Dates: 1946-1961

Elliot A. P. Evans East Texas Houses Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A-0207
Abstract

The collection contains photographs, postcards, correspondence, and newspaper articles pertaining to Mr. Evans' research on East Texas Homes.

Dates: 1944-1973; Event: Donated 10/1985; Event: Photos and negatives of Louisiana houses transferred to Northwestern State University, 1985

Kennedy-Smith Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A-0290
Abstract

This collection consists of class notes, written reports, and essays from English classes at Stephen F. Austin University as well as the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Dates: 1935-1944

Americus Langston Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A-0382
Abstract

Two small books, both missing one cover

Dates: Event: Donated ; 1859-1879

Mary Clark Recipe

 Collection
Identifier: A-0353
Scope and Contents

One recipe for eascakes.

Dates: 1880-1940

Von Bibber's Rock poem

 Collection
Identifier: A-0356
Scope and Contents

The collection is one poem.

Dates: 1892

Mary Lynn Pleasant Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A-0337
Abstract

The collection consists of 49 photographs of people, most of whom are from the Black Jack Community in Nacogdoches County Texas.

Dates: 1940s-1950s

William H. Tucker Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A-0079
Abstract

The papers consist of correspondence to, from and about Tucker concerning family matters, politics, the Civil War, and farming.

Dates: 1850-1883

George Aldrich Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A-0050
Abstract The correspondence in these papers, directed to Aldrich, mostly deals with surveys and sale of land. Among the more interesting letters in this collection are: Charles A. Sewell's denying that he ever sold arms to the Caddo Indians (1839); Charles Taylor's relating the marriage of Anna Raguet to Robert Irion, whom she chose over Sam Houston (1840); and that of David G. Burnet, Secretary of State (once President) of the Republic of Texas, calling for a survey of land for the establishment of...
Dates: 1835-1854; Event: Donated in 1932

Charles C. H. Syfan WWI Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A-0302
Abstract

There are two photographs, a letter and a newspaper article pertaining to the World War I service of Charles C. H. Syfan in this collection.

Dates: 1917-1927

Hazel Floyd Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A-0304
Abstract

There are three personal letters and a baby book in this collection. Researchers interested in SFA President Birdwell's administration or the history of female faculty at the university might find these materials useful.

Dates: 1916, 1936, 1945

Bryan Holt Davis Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A-0306
Abstract

This collection of letters and other items date from 1969 to 1995 and concern the Civil Rights movement in Nacogdoches: African-American problems with the police, police brutality, equal employment opportunities, county elections, and SFA student involvement in political issues during the early 1970s.

Dates: 1970-1995

Villa Belle Scogin Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A-0307
Dates: 1903-2015

Rubie Morton Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A-0308
Abstract

The letter in this collection is a plea from a man named Bob who asks Ruby to go away with him. The letter indicates that Ruby may have been in some sort of danger or possibly a victim of abuse. The letter is not dated and the writer gives only his first name.

Dates: c.1919-1921

Memory Brockman Lanford Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A-0135
Abstract

The bible records (1830-1974) include births, deaths, and marriages of the Lanford, Yandle, Jimmerson, Wright, and Rodgers families of Henderson, Rusk County, Texas.

Dates: 1853

McMurry Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A-0178
Abstract

This collection has genealogical records for the McMurry family. Historians of Robertson County, Texas may find documents in this collection useful.

Dates: 1844-1905

Meador Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A-0188
Abstract

The collection consists of a marriage license, warranty deed, and middle school report cards from Nacogdoches.

Dates: 1906-1911, 1983; Event: Donated 6/23/1982; Event: Addendum donated 10/8/1990

Birdwell Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A-0221
Abstract

Joel Birdwell family land documents from Nacogdoches and Rusk Counties.

Dates: 1872-1935; Event: Donated in 2003

Charles H. Tindall Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A-0246
Abstract

This is a small collection and consists primarily of photographs and newspaper clippings about the family of Charles H. Tindall. The collection also includes a song book and Dr. Tindall's prescription book.

Dates: 1902-1988