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

Collection

Identifier: MS 0880

Overview 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

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

John Singleton Mosby U.S. Civil War scrapbook

Collection

Identifier: MS 0153

Overview The collection consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings by and about J.S. Mosby, a Confederate soldier, that detail his adventures in the Confederate cavalry. Also included are unfavorable clippings from local newspapers on the occasion of his visit to New England in 1886.

Dates: 1886 - 1887

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

John T. Jones, Jr. Business and Personal Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0725

Overview John T. Jones, Jr. papers document his business dealings through his business and non-profit interests, and public appearances, as well as his personal and family life. Included are correspondence, newsclips, military records, income tax and insurance records, photographs and speeches.

Dates: 1950-2000

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

John William Hutcheson papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0037

Overview The John W. Hutcheson papers include correspondence to and from Texas attorney and soldier Hutcheson before and during the U.S. Civil War, a text of a speech on immigration (1852), documents relating to the Masonic Order, a license to practice law in Texas, and several newspaper issues (1862, 1863, 1898, 1903) describing Hutcheson's life and his military career with the 4th Texas Regiment.

Dates: 1852 - 1903; Majority of material found within 1852 - 1862

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Kaufman family papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 769

Overview The collection includes certificates, correspondence, family photos, publications, a Bellaire High School commencement program, speeches, a scrapbook, an oral history, and memorabilia from the 1960 Democratic National Convention that document the activities of Stephen Kaufman, primarily, and to a lesser extent his wife, Ann, and both of their families.

Dates: 1900 - 2021

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Kentucky Infantry, 6th Regiment, Company Records

Collection

Identifier: MS 0294

Abstract: The U.S. Civil War Company records of the 6th Regiment Kentucky Infantry consist of General Orders; descriptive rolls of the regiments's commissioned and non-commissioned officers; a register of men discharged and why; a register of death; a register of deserters; and a descriptive roll of the regiment with physical and vital information.

Dates: 1861 - 1865

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Libby Prison Inmate Letter

Collection

Identifier: MS 0113

Abstract: Letter written during the Civil War by an anonymous Union Army prisoner- of-war, dated December18, 1864, and addressed from Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia, to United States Senator William Wright of New Jersey, describing his worsening health while held in close confinement in the prison as hostage for a Confederate officer imprisoned in West Virginia, and urging the senator to intercede on his behalf to secure his exchange and release.

Dates: 1864

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Logs of the Ships HMS Topaze, HMS Achilles, HMS Duke of Wellington and HMS Agincourt

Collection

Identifier: MS 0230

Overview These three bound volumes contain the logs of four Royal Navy frigates; the HMS Topaze, the HMS Achilles, the HMS Duke of Wellington and the HMS Agincourt.

Dates: 1874 - 1878

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Lt. John Anderson notebook

Collection

Identifier: MS 0158

Abstract: This bound manuscript notebook, kept by Lt. John Anderson, describes the daily details of life in the 11th Light Dragoons of the British Army and Allied Effort during the French Revolutionary War. Anderson describes daily events, promotions, rules and orders regarding medical matters, church services, and the guarding of prisoners. The notebook also includes schedules for receiving bread and forage, copies of signed orders, statements from the Commander-in-Chief regarding battles, women...

Dates: 1794

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Lt. Thomas E. Bartmess World War II Air Medal

Collection

Identifier: MS 0086

Overview The collection consists of a bronze military medal and ribbon in their original velvet-lined black leather box. It was awarded to 2nd Lt. Thomas E. Bartmess and presented posthumously to his widow, Eleanor Bartmess, on November 3, 1943.

Dates: 1943

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

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

John Singleton Mosby U.S. Civil War scrapbook

John T. Jones, Jr. Business and Personal Papers

John William Hutcheson papers

Kaufman family papers

Kentucky Infantry, 6th Regiment, Company Records

Libby Prison Inmate Letter

Logs of the Ships HMS Topaze, HMS Achilles, HMS Duke of Wellington and HMS Agincourt

Lt. John Anderson notebook

Lt. Thomas E. Bartmess World War II Air Medal

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