Series VI. Sugar Land Community, Government, and Activities, 1826 - 2006
Scope and Contents
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: 1826 - 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 various governmental bodies managing Sugar Land, newspaper columns on the community, documents related to the Southern Pacific Railroad and Depot, photographs of the Depot, materials on R. M. Laperouse, materials on the Sugar Land Antique Show, and an addendum to the alphabetical files on the community of Sugar Land. Formats include photographs, maps, brochures, correspondence, and other documents.
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