Ann Fears Crawford papers
Scope and Contents
The Ann Fears Crawford papers consist mainly of research materials and drafts for three different manuscripts on Texas polticians: the Governors Ferguson, Kay Bailey Hutchison, and Frankie Carter Randolph. In addition, there are notes and clippings on democratic politics and some personal interests.
Dates
- Creation: 1879 - 1999
Creator
- Crawford, Ann Fears (Person)
Access Restrictions
This material is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish from the Ann Fears Crawford papers, 1879-1999, MS 205, must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.
Biographical Note
Ann Fears Crawford was born in Beaumont on August 26, 1932. She earned her bachelor's from the University of Texas. In addition, she obtained two master's, one in education and one in library and information science from the University of Texas. She recieved a doctorate in American studies from Los Angeles State College in 1976.
Crawford was known for her extensive writings on Texas Politics, especially on women and childrens books. Her writing accomplishments include: "Texas Women: From Frontier to Future," "Women in Texas" with Ragsdale Crystal Sasse, "Frankie: Mrs. R.D. Randolph and Texas Liberal Politics" with Frances Farenthold. She was also an influential teacher at both the high school and college level.
Ann Fears Crawford died at the age of 71 in 2004.
Extent
6 Linear Feet ( (9 boxes))
Language of Materials
English
Abstract:
The Ann Fears Crawford papers consist mainly of research materials and drafts for three different manuscripts on Texas politicians: the Governors Ferguson, Kay Bailey Hutchison, and Frankie Carter Randolph.
Arrangement note
Missing Title
- Series I. Manuscripts and research materials, 1879-1999
- Series II. Democratic Politics, 1952-1998
- Series III. Personal Material, 1916 and undated
- Oversize and audio materials, 1917-1998
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated by Ann Fears Crawford, 2003.
Subject
- Ferguson, Miriam Amanda (Person)
- Ferguson, James Edward (Person)
- Randolph, Frankie Carter (Person)
- Hutchison, Kay Bailey (Person)
- Democratic Party (U.S.) (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Ann Fears Crawford papers, 1879-1999
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Clare Coleman
- Date
- 2007
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- 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