Series I: Research correspondence
Scope and Contents
A 13 page letter to Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe concerning the history of the Heiskell family and the service and land grants of Charles M. Heiskell. Mr. Heiskell’s letter is followed by two letters to Mr. Heiskell from the Daughters of the Republic of Texas in charge of the Alamo and researching its history. Correspondence relates to the proper spelling of Heiskell's great-great uncle (and Alamo defender) Charles M. Heiskell’s name in the historical record at the Alamo.
This material is a copy of the originals which were kept by the donor, Roy H. Heiskell.
Dates
- Creation: 1977
Creator
- From the Collection: Heiskell, Roy H. (Person)
Access Restriction
This material is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
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
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu