Series I: Huntsville 19th Century History, 1800-1900 , 1800 - 1900
Scope and Contents
This collection contains materials on the history and development of Huntsville, Texas, from its early beginnings in the 19th century up to the 21st century. It contains newspaper clippings, copies of book chapters, publications, photographs, and personal correspondence.
Dates
- Event: 1800 - 1900
Extent
1 boxes (This series contains materials relating topically to the early history of Huntsville, Texas. The city of Huntsville is home to Sam Houston State University, Texas State Prison, Huntsville State Park, and the Sam Houston Memorial Museum. The city was established around 1936 when Pleasant and Ephraim Gray opened a trading post in the area, naming it after their hometown of Huntsville, Alabama. It eventually became the home of Sam Houston, an American general and statesman who played an important role in the Texas Revolution.)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Thomason Special Collections & SHSU University Archives Repository