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James A. Baker, III correspondence and note: re: Bland & McRobert families

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 11

Scope and contents

From the Collection: This collections contains the research materials gathered by Kate Kirkland and used in preparing the manuscript for her book, Captain James A. Baker of Houston, 1857-1941. Numerous resources include the archival records of Baker, his family and firm, and his contemporaries. Published as part of Rice University's centennial celebration and underwritten by the Rice Historical Society, the biography combines the contemporary history of Houston with that of one of Houston's most influential citizens.

Series I: Research materials, including general subject files

Series II: Genealogy--family histories

Series III: Photo albums and photographs, including rarely seen views of Baker, his family, house, and events

Series IV: Manuscript materials for Texas A & M University Press, including original manuscript, annotations, images and press materials

Dates

  • 2011 - 2022

Access restrictions

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Extent

From the Collection: 5.5 Linear Feet (10 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA