(TL) Cooper K. Ragan to Andrew F. Muir. Ragan praises Muir on his papers on Houston railroads and William Marsh Rice. He wants to discuss E.B. Nichols and his part in the U.S. Civil War. Ragan writes that he agrees with Muir’s critique of Washburn’s Autumn Raid. He mentions a new biography of James Stephen Hogg and Senator Ralph Yarborough’s enthusiasm for the book. , August 5, 1959
Scope and Contents
Consists of correspondence (25 letters) between Cooper K. Ragan and Rice University history professor Andrew F. Muir. The majority of the correspondence deals with comments on Muir’s published articles and papers, historical information, criticisms of others’ works, and mention of meetings and programs of the Texas Historical Association and the Houston Civil War Roundtable. Two letters, written by Muir, are handwritten, signed. The last two letters (January 30 and 31, 1969) mention Muir’s ill health. Andrew Muir died on February 3, 1969.
Dates
- Creation: August 5, 1959
Creator
- From the Collection: Ragan, Cooper Kirby (Person)
Restrictions on Access
This material is open for research.
Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
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Houston Texas 77005 USA
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