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James Lockhart Autry Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0003
Abstract Business papers, correspondence, photographs and memorabilia related to the James Lockhart Autry family of Texas (1875-present) and of North Carolina (1832), Tennessee (1824-1840) and Mississippi (1840-1875) show the life style of a family who moved into Texas and played an important role in developing both the social and economic framework of Houston. Among the business papers are correspondence and legal briefs from the terms Autry served as general counsel to the Texas Company, president...
Dates: 1832 - 1998

James Stephen Hogg letter transcriptions and family photographs

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0008
Abstract:

James Stephen Hogg letter transcriptions date from 1836-1906 and were copied from original manuscripts in the Texas State Library through the courtesy of the heirs of James S. Hogg. Family photographs date from circa 1890-1903 and include James S. Hogg, his parents, his wife Sallie Stinson, and various Hogg homes (including Varner-Hogg Plantation) and friends.

Dates: 1836 - 1906

Jared Ellison Groce biographical manuscript, 1936

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0179
Abstract:

Biographical sketch of Jared Ellsion Groce, one of the Old Three Hundred (Austin's first colony), who emigrated to Texas in January 1822. Time period described ranges from 1782-1836.

Dates: 1936

Jefferson D. (Jeff) Hong scrapbook of the American-Chinese Post No. 596 American Legion

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0880
Abstract

The collection consists of the scans of Mr. Hong's scrapbook, which includes 109 photos of community events. There are photos of Explorer Scouts at their air base, meetings of the American Legion, American-Chinese post no. 596, Houston Tx, VA dinners, American Legion trip to Washington, DC., Veteran's Day parade, City of Houston Proclamation Day, and the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration.

Dates: 2004 - 2006

Jerry "Scooter" Ebel collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0827
Abstract

This collection consists of posters collected by Jerry "Scooter" Ebel.

Dates: 1973 - 1975

Jesse H. Jones Corporate and Property records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0621
Abstract This collection comprises the corporate and property records of Jesse H. Jones, as well as research materials for Unprecedented Power by Steven Fenberg. Between 1992 and 1995, Mr. Fenberg and architectural historian Barrie Scardino processed and organized the collection at the behest of Houston Endowment. After their transfer to Rice Univeristy some adjusments were made to the organization and nomenclature, but most of the structure they imposed remains intact. Significant areas covered in...
Dates: 1836-2008; Majority of material found within 1920 - 1990

Jesse H. Jones Family and Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0252
Abstract

The Jesse H. Jones Family and Personal Papers, consisting of 92 boxes, detail the lives of individual Jones family members and are highlighted by the Jesse H. Jones personal papers consisting of correspondence, photographs, financial, legal, speeches and business records, as well as the political, civic-related and public service records for which Jones is well known.

Dates: 1841 - 2000

Jimmy Don Smith collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0994
Abstract

This collection contains audio, photographs, posters, and other materials related to the music career of Jimmy Don Smith.

Dates: 1965 - 1990

John Brown Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0199
Abstract

This collection contains a letter written by John Brown to his wife. It was written from Grigsby’s Bluff and gives news of the people there, in particular, their health. Grigsby’s Bluff was located on the Neches River in Eastern Jefferson County. Its name was changed to Port Neches in 1901.

Dates: 1862

John Campbell personal papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0329
Abstract

The John Campbell papers comprise two boxes of documents and one of letters.

Dates: 1820 - 1906

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Fannin, James Walker, 1806?-1836 2
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Groce, Jared Ellison 2
Hester, Paul, 1948- 2
Hobby, Oveta Culp 2
Hobby, William Pettus 2
Hogg, James Stephen, 1851-1906 2
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Methodist Hospital (Houston, Tex.) 2
Mitchell, O. Jack 2
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Rice, William Marsh, 1816-1900 2
Strange, Ray Watkin Hoagland, 1915-2011 2
Watkin, Annie Ray Townsend, 1892-1929 2
Watkin, William Ward, 1886-1952 2
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Aker, Joe C., photographer 1
Allred, James V. 1
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Anderson, Benjamin M. 1
Anderson, Clayton & Co 1
Anglican Church in North America 1
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Atwood, W.L. 1
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Autrey, Lynette Schneider 1
Autry, Herbert 1
Autry, James Lockhart, 1830-1862 1
Autry, James Lockhart, II 1
Autry, Micajah 1
Bailey, Bob 1
Bailey, George M. 1
Baker, James Addison, 1857-1941 1
Baker, James Addison, 1930- 1
Ballew, William V., Jr. 1
Barentine, Andy A. 1
Barnstone, Gertrude 1
Bastrop, Baron de, 1759-1827 1
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Bering family 1
Bering, Louisa Neumann 1
Berlet, Sarah Groce 1
Berry, Frank Lee (Jr.) 1
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Bisett and Dixon Photographers. 1
Bistram, Emile, 1895-1976 1
Bolding, Patricia Spaulding Smith, 1944- 1
Bond, Helen D. 1
Borden, Gail, 1801-1874 1
Bowie, Jim, 1796?-1836 1
Bowles, John, approximately 1756-1839 1
Bradley, Rolland 1
Braes Republican Women's Club 1
Bragg, Braxton 1
Brewer, Benjamin E., Jr. 1
Briscoe, Andrew 1
Briscoe, Birdsall P., 1876-1971 1
Briscoe, Dolph 1
Britton, Mr. & Mrs. James Lanier 1
Brochstein, Deborah 1
Brochstein, Raymond & Susan 1
Brochsteins, Inc. (1935-) 1
Brown & Root, Inc. 1
Brown Foundation (Houston, Tex.) 1
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Brown, Alice Pratt 1
Brown, George R., 1898-1983 1
Brown, Herman,1892-1962 1
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Brown, Lee. P 1
Brunner, Bertha 1
Bryan, Moses Austin 1
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 1
Buckley, William F., Jr., 1925-2008 1
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Burton, Samuel A. 1
Butler, George A. 1
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