Series IV: Manuscript materials for Texas A&M University Press
Scope and contents
This collections contains the research materials gathered by Kate Kirkland and used in preparing the manuscript for her book, Captain James A. Baker of Houston, 1857-1941. Numerous resources include the archival records of Baker, his family and firm, and his contemporaries. Published as part of Rice University's centennial celebration and underwritten by the Rice Historical Society, the biography combines the contemporary history of Houston with that of one of Houston's most influential citizens.
Series I: Research materials, including general subject files
Series II: Genealogy--family histories
Series III: Photo albums and photographs, including rarely seen views of Baker, his family, house, and events
Series IV: Manuscript materials for Texas A & M University Press, including original manuscript, annotations, images and press materials
Dates
- Creation: 2011 - 2022
Creator
- From the Collection: Kirkland, Kate Sayen (Researcher, Person)
Access restrictions
This material is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.5 Linear Feet (10 boxes)
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