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Series VI. Sugar Land Community, Government, and Activities, 1826 - 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: 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

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586