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MacDonald Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0361
Abstract:

Letters from Alexander MacDonald to his wife, Margaret MacDonald, including information concerning land disputes and importation of goods to Texas; letters from James MacDonald, serving with a Texas regiment during the Civil War, to his mother, Margaret MacDonald; letters of condolence to Margaret MacDonald after James's death during the war; letters from other family members; wills; maps; and documents.

Dates: 1834 - 1953

Macedonia Troubles correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0128
Abstract:

This is a collection of 31 letters dated variously between 1882-1913, regarding the troubles in Macedonia, written to A. G. Symonds and others of the National Reform Union.

Dates: 1882 - 1913

Major Winslow F. Sanderson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0245
Abstract

This collection consists of letters and documents relating to the life and death of Major Winslow (W.F.) Sanderson. Many of the documents concern the death of Major Sanderson, but two of the letters were written by him from Mexico in 1847. Other correspondence relates to his widow succeeding in securing a military pension, and two U.S. House of Representatives bills concerning the pension.

Dates: 1829 - 1880

Marguerite Johnston Barnes Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0491
Abstract

The bulk of these papers represent Barnes’ writing and journalism career, from her early college years to her lengthy career at the Houston Post newspaper. Included are photocopies of her articles, columns, reviews and editorials, typescripts of her works, photographs, and a small amount of family and biographical materials.

Dates: 1926-2000

Marion Kessel Performing Arts collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0517
Abstract: The collection includes research files, posters and awards, and audio/visual materials related to the production of mainly Houston, TX based performing arts documentaries. Among the many productions represented are Danton’s Death, The Making of a Monologue: Robert Wilson’s HAMLET, Visions of Robert Wilson, Houston Grand Opera productions of Carmen, Florencia en el Amazonas, Four Saints in Three Acts, Madame Butterfly, The Making of the Representative for Planet 8, Marriage of Figaro,...
Dates: 1977-2000

Marjorie Arsht Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1081
Abstract

One box containing correspondence with Marjorie Arsht from individuals in the Texas Republican Party documents personal affairs and some political and social activity in which Marjorie Arsht was involved from 1962 to 2002.

Dates: 1962 - 2002

Mary Webb letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0162
Abstract

This collection contains a letter by Mary Webb, an English author, to Geoffrey Dearmer. The letter, thanking Dr. Dearmer for his advice regarding publishers and some of her writings, also gives a description of her cottage in Hampstead.

Dates: 1914

Max Freund "Houston Journal" and related editorial papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0325
Abstract This collection contains the correspondence, photos, newsclippings, proofs, and manuscripts of Max Freund, Professor Emeritus of Rice University. The papers relate for the most part to Freund's works, especially Gustav Dresel's Houston Journal, which he edited and translated. Also included are lecture notes on Ireland and Anglo-Irish Literature, a translation of George Moor's "The Wild Goose" as well as translations of other Moore materials, and the published version of his Ph.D. thesis "Die...
Dates: 1904 - 1975

Max Herzog World War II Memorabilia collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0715
Abstract The collection, spanning 1935-1947, consists of a photo album recording Max Herzog's service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Also included are a telegram informing him of his son's birth in the U.S. and photographs of the young child sent to Max by his wife. Information papers pertaining to discharge from the Army, as well as the discharge papers themselves are included. In addition, there is currency from several of the countries traveled through during Army service, including a U.S....
Dates: 1935 - 1947

Max Nicholson and Julian Huxley papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0054
Abstract

The Max Nicholson/Julian Huxley papers consist of correspondence, documents, typescripts, articles, and off-prints (c. 1927-1980s) relating to Nicholson's collaboration with his contemporaries (including Julian Huxley) on projects such as the Idea Systems Group and publication of The Humanist Frame.

Dates: circa 1927-1980s

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