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Carrasco Siege Periodical Collection

 Collection
Identifier: THR/01/2021.s233
Scope and Contents

This is a single item collection containing a special insert printed by “The Huntsville Item” newspaper featuring many articles regarding the Carrasco prison siege and hostage standoff at the Huntsville Unit prison.

Dates: 1975-07-23

Huntsville Walker County Photographs Collection

 Collection
Identifier: THR/01/2015.s086
Scope and Contents

Many photographs within the collection have been acquired by former Special Collections Librarians. Some can be found in the Times & Places Collection at the following link: http://walkercountytreasures.com/thumbnails.php?album=10 Other photographs within the collection have been collected from individual donors and the Walker County Historical Commission.

Dates: 1907 - 1990

Jane Howe Gregory Papers

 Collection
Identifier: THR/01/2013.s010
Scope and Contents

The items in this collection represent Jane Howe Gregory’s extensive research into the Texas Penitentiary system, primarily focusing on issues surrounding female inmates. Journal articles, class notes, and prison records are the most common types of materials in this collection. Prison statistics and prison reforms pertaining to female prisoners are the most common themes.

Dates: 1705 - 1999

Stereoscope and Stereoscopic Prints of Huntsville

 Collection
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

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