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Stephen F. Austin’s “Old 300” Collection

 Collection
Identifier: THR/01/2014.s067
Scope and Contents This collection was purchased and donated by James L. Britton, III. These thirty documents contain original papers signed by a number of Stephen F. Austin’s original settlers, among Texas’ earliest Anglo immigrants. These early settlers were referred to as the “Old 300.” The collection includes writs of partition, estate documents, summons, collection fees, guardian bonds and other documents. The earliest document pertains to Abraham Alley, who settled in 1822. One of the later papers was...
Dates: 1831 - 1854; Undated

Stereoscope and Stereoscopic Prints of Huntsville

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Identifier: THR/01/2015.s104
Scope and Contents The Stereoscope and Stereoscopic prints of Huntsville (1870 - 1906; 1 box) includes several postcards with depictions of the Texas State Penitentiary and pictures of the Huntsville Depot railroad terminus. The collection also contains several stereoscope cards of various Huntsville scenes. The stereoscopic prints have two images on each card for left and right eye viewing through a stereoscope. This collection also includes a handheld stereoscope manufactured by Underwood & Underwood in...
Dates: 1870 - 1906

Stovall Masonic and Family Papers Collection

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Identifier: THR/01/2022.s243
Scope and Contents

This collection contains materials pertaining to the Stovall family of Houston, Texas. Series 1 features materials related to the Stovall family’s Masonic activities. Series 2 contains personal and educational materials from Pamela Stovall’s childhood, and Series 3 contains photographs and oversized items.

Dates: 1913 - 1997

Student Guidelines Handbooks

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Identifier: UAC/28/2024.a075
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of yearly Student Guidelines and Handbooks from the Department of Student Affairs.

Dates: 1924 - 2012

Surrender of Santa Anna Print Collection

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Identifier: THR/01/2024.s303
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one print copy of William Henry Huddle's 'Surrender of Santa Anna' painting. The print includes a numbered list of people with corresponding numbers on the image.

Dates: Undated

Sutton E. Griggs Papers

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Identifier: THR/01/2022.s247
Scope and Contents

The Sutton E. Griggs Papers is comprised on newspaper articles, copies of writings by Sutton E. Griggs, research papers, and other documents related to the research of Sutton E. Griggs.

Dates: 1845 - 2020; Undated

Sweetwater, Texas Rattlesnake Round-Up Calendar Collection

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Identifier: THR/01/2024.s288
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of four large calendars themed for the Sweetwater, Texas Rattlesnake Round-Up, donated to SHSU Special Collections by Caroline Crimm.

Dates: 1981 - 1988

Talladega County Alabama Court Records Collection

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Identifier: THR/01/2017.s156
Scope and Contents

This collection contains Talladega County, Alabama court records donated by Mary Weintzerl.

Dates: 1865 - 1966

Temple Morrow Collection of Sam Houston Family Papers

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Identifier: THR/01/2014.s075
Scope and Contents

The Temple Morrow Collection of Sam Houston Family Papers (1837-1867; 1 folder) consists mainly of personal correspondence between General Sam Houston and his family. There is also business correspondence between Sam Houston and army officials. Information of the Sam Houston family and a genealogy of the Lea family are also part of this collection.

Dates: 1837 - 1867

Texas Annexation Collection

 Collection
Identifier: THR/01/2016.s119
Scope and Contents

The collection is composed of 37 folders. The majority of the folders contains at least one copy of a booklet about the Texas Annexation.

Dates: 1831 - 1996; Undated

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