Bringhurst-Burke Family Collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0644

Staff Only

Finding aid note: Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

This collection offers a glimpse into early Houston through cartes de viste-photographs of mid-19th century Houstonians, letters, documents, books and diary and journal, as well as the research conducted on many early families.

Dates

Creation: 1860 - 1942

Creator

Unknown (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish from the Bringhurst-Burke Family Collection must be obtained from the Woodson Reaserch Center, Fondren Library, Rice Unniversity.

Biographical / Historical

Houston in the mid-1850s to early 1900s had a very vibrant social and business culture, and early Houstonian families of pioneer stock were involved with many aspects of Houston's history. Surviving the Civil War and a devastated economy, Houston became a manufacturing and transportation center with four railroads radiating in each direction. The merchants and their families built the economy and enriched the social scene, ushering in a bustling and energetic city of today.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in three series: Series I: Information about family groups, Series II: Photographs, albums and photographer information; and Series III: Published/printed materials