Legal instruments
Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:
Happy Katz Adath Israel Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 889
Overview
This collection is made up of one box containing legal and financial documents of incorporation for the Adath Israel Congregation and miscellaneous materials from the Adath Israel Congregation, spanning from 1905-1966.
Dates:
1905 - 1966
Harris Masterson, III papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 470
Overview
The Harris Masterson III papers concentrate mainly on Masterson's business and philanthropic interests. Dates range from 1892- 1980, bulk 1950-1979, and formats include correspondence, photographs, business and legal documents. Personal and family data are also chronicled. Highlights include Masterson's collecting interest in Texana and construction information on the Masterson house, Rienzi.
Dates:
1892-1980, bulk 1950s-1970s
Hobby Family Foundation Records
Collection
Identifier: MS 527
Abstract
The Hobby Family Foundation is a non-profit organization organized in 1940 and located in Houston, Texas. The Hobby Foundation Records include information covering legal correspondences between the Hobby family, the Hobby Foundation, and the Houston Post Company, foundation corporate minute books (which comprise most of the collection), and financial records.
Dates:
1945-1983; Majority of material found within 1946 - 1968
James Lockhart Autry Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 003
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
John Campbell personal papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 329
Scope and Contents
The John Campbell papers comprise two Hollinger boxes of documents and one of letters.The box containing letters is divided into four categories: (1) letters from Anson Jones to John Campbell, 1845-1850; (2) letters either to or from James Campbell, 1833-1863; (3) a folder containing letters exchanged within the Campbell family, 1832-1906; and (4) three folders containing letters either to or from John Campbell, written to or received from correspondents outside the family circle,...
Dates:
1820 - 1906
John D. Kirkland Baker Botts public records of corporations & memorabilia, 1959-1981
Collection
Identifier: MS 634
Scope and Contents
The John D. Kirkland Baker Botts public records of corporations & memorabilia contains bound volumes of business records and memorabilia.
Dates:
1959 - 1981
John William Hutcheson papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 037
Overview
The John W. Hutcheson papers include correspondence to and from Texas attorney and soldier Hutcheson before and during the U.S. Civil War, a text of a speech on immigration (1852), documents relating to the Masonic Order, a license to practice law in Texas, and several newspaper issues (1862, 1863, 1898, 1903) describing Hutcheson's life and his military career with the 4th Texas Regiment.
Dates:
1852 - 1903; Majority of material found within 1852 - 1862
J.W. Parker papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 327
Abstract:
This collection contains legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda/research notes compiled by J.W. Parker, a lawyer from Taylor, Texas. The documents relate to the case of Charles W. Avery vs. Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Co., a case in which Parker represented Avery.
Dates:
1898 - 1914
Loeb Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0914
Overview
This collection consists of two boxes containing Emanuel (Beaumont) programs, news clippings, photographs, certificates, a remembrance card, marriage contract (Ketubah), and legal documents, such as deeds and wills, ranging from 1834 to 1995.
Dates:
1834 - 1995
Lynette S. Autrey papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 051
Abstract:
This collection of materials relates generally to the personal life of Lynette S. Autrey and her family. The Autreys were Houston entrepreneurs and philanthropists, contributing significant gifts of land and funds to Rice University, among other institutions, in support of the humanities, social sciences, and business.
Dates:
1913 - 1998; Majority of material found within 1913 - 1978