Rusk, Thomas J. (Thomas Jefferson), 1803-1857
Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Lois Foster Blount Papers
Collection
Identifier: A-0107
Abstract
The Lois Foster Blount Papers consist primarily of historical research materials documenting early Texas history, the Texas Revolution, and the Republic of Texas, with a significant focus on Thomas J. Rusk. The collection includes correspondence, genealogical and biographical research files, notes from manuscript and published sources, translations and calendars of archival records, legal and land documents, and manuscripts of historical writings and pageants. Subjects represented include...
Dates:
1923 - 1982; Event: Donated in 1982
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
The Rusk Family Letters
Collection
Identifier: A-0030
Abstract
The majority of this collection consists of accounts, bills, advertising circulars, county records, correspondence, notes, postcards, promissory notes, and receipts addressed to David Rusk or his son John Rusk.
Dates:
Event: The Thomas J. Rusk Letters (59 originals, 1 photocopy) were loaned from 6/24/1975 to early 2005.; Event: Purchased by the University 9/26/2016.; Event: Purchased materials received by the ETRC 10/10/2016.; Event: Addendum of donated materials received by the ETRC 10/24/2016.; Event: Addendum of donated materials received by the ETRC 1/23/2017.; Event: Addendum of donated materials received by the ETRC 3/15/2017.
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
Thomas J. Rusk Collection
Collection
Identifier: A-0136
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1826-1978
Found in:
East Texas Research Center
Found in Agents:
Rusk, Thomas J. (Thomas Jefferson), 1803-1857
