Texas Independence Day Materials

Collection

Identifier: THR/01/2023.s263

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is composed of copies of Texas Independence Day speeches and correspondence sent to or collected by James D. Patton. The collection also has newspaper articles, advertisements, and programs related to the March 2nd Celebration.

Dates

Creation: 1915 - 2023

Conditions Governing Use

The materials represented in this finding aid have been made available for research, teaching and private use. For these purposes, you may reproduce (print, make photocopies, or download) these items without prior permission on the condition that you provide proper attribution of the source in all copies. Please contact the Newton Gresham Library's Special Collections and University Archives department to request permissions to reproduce materials for any other purpose, or to obtain information regarding the copyright status of a particular digital image, text, audio or video recording.

Biographical / Historical

Each year, on March 2nd, the Walker County Historical Commission hosts a celebration for Texas Independence Day and Sam Houston's Birthday. The celebration begins at the Sam Houston State University. Participants "march to the grave" of Sam Houston in Oakwood Cemetery. Here, a distinguished guest will speak on Sam Houston.