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Series I. Sugar Land, 1827 - 2006

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Original letters, pamphlets, tabloids, printed materials books, videos, maps, and photographs documenting the Texas city of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County during the 19th century and 20th century, including the creation and development of the Imperial Sugar company.

Dates

  • Creation: 1827 - 2006

Conditions Governing Access

Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 39.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General Note

This series contains materials on the founding, development, and growth of the city of Sugar Land and its surrounding communities, including the agriculture industry, the Imperial Sugar Company, Sugar Land residents, the state Sesquicentennial, the Sugar Land school board, Sugar Land ISD, and school activities, public libraries, newspapers, police and fire departments, and area churches. Formats include correspondence, newsclippings, photographs and negatives, brochures, and directories.

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
713-348-2586