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Folder 5: Colier, John (Collier) Proclamation, 1905-04-04

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Identifier: 5

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection was purchased for SHSU Special Collections in June 2019. Each flyer was signed in Huntsville, Texas by Searcy Baker, Superintendent of the Texas State Penitentiaries during the earlyb1900s. There are a total of 35 flyers, one being a duplicate.

Dates

  • Creation: 1905-04-04

Extent

1 file (A proclamation offering a $25 reward for the capture of John Colier (Collier). Sentenced to eight years on November 3, 1902 for the offense of Incest and incarcerated on December 8, 1902. Escaped from Rusk Penitentiary on April 1, 1905.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Thomason Special Collections & SHSU University Archives Repository

Contact:
1830 Bobby K. Marks Drive
Huntsville TX 77341 US
9362941619