Texas-history. Texas and local history
Record Group
Identifier: Texas-history
Archival collections documenting Texas and Local Houston-area history.
Found in 297 Collections and/or Records:
James A. Clark papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0277
Abstract:
Research materials related to the publications and unpublished works of author/historian and public relations consultant James A. Clark. Included are materials related to Three Stars for the Colonel: The Biography of Ernest O. Thompson, The Tactful Texan: A Biography of Governor Will Hobby, Book of Oil, Petroleum Rectifying Company of California, Hughes Tool Co., Pan American Sulfur Company,...
Dates:
1889 - 1974
James Fraher photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 1046
Overview
This collection consists of photography by James Fraher, which documents members of the Houston blues and the Texas zydeco community.
Dates:
1970 - 2021; Majority of material found within 1998 - 2004
James Lockhart Autry Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0003
Abstract
Business papers, correspondence, photographs and memorabilia related to the James Lockhart Autry family of Texas (1875-present) and of North Carolina (1832), Tennessee (1824-1840) and Mississippi (1840-1875) show the life style of a family who moved into Texas and played an important role in developing both the social and economic framework of Houston. Among the business papers are correspondence and legal briefs from the terms Autry served as general counsel to the Texas Company, president of...
Dates:
1832 - 1998
James Stephen Hogg letter transcriptions and family photographs
Collection
Identifier: MS 0008
Abstract:
James Stephen Hogg letter transcriptions date from 1836-1906 and were copied from original manuscripts in the Texas State Library through the courtesy of the heirs of James S. Hogg. Family photographs date from circa 1890-1903 and include James S. Hogg, his parents, his wife Sallie Stinson, and various Hogg homes (including Varner-Hogg Plantation) and friends.
Dates:
1836 - 1906
Jared Ellison Groce biographical manuscript, 1936
Collection
Identifier: MS 0179
Abstract:
Biographical sketch of Jared Ellsion Groce, one of the Old Three Hundred (Austin's first colony), who emigrated to Texas in January 1822. Time period described ranges from 1782-1836.
Dates:
1936
J.D. Sandefer, Jr. tribute
Collection
Identifier: MS 0542
Overview
This collection contains a bound volume of many letters of condolence to J.D. Sandefer Jr.’s children. The letters are sent by various bankers, attorneys, businessmen, and the Presidents of Baylor University, Hardin-Simmons University, and Howard Payne University. All of the letters extol Sandefer’s abilities as a businessman, friend, and civic leader.
Dates:
1975
Jerry "Scooter" Ebel collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0827
Overview
This collection consists of posters collected by Jerry "Scooter" Ebel.
Dates:
1973 - 1975
Jesse H. Jones Corporate and Property records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0621
Overview
This collection comprises the corporate and property records of Jesse H. Jones, as well as research materials for Unprecedented Power by Steven Fenberg. Between 1992 and 1995, Mr. Fenberg and architectural historian Barrie Scardino processed and organized the collection at the behest of Houston Endowment. After their transfer to Rice Univeristy some adjusments were made to the organization and nomenclature, but most of the structure they imposed remains intact. Significant areas covered in the...
Dates:
1836-2008; Majority of material found within 1920 - 1990