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Houston, Sam, 1793-1863.

 Person

Found in 83 Collections and/or Records:

Moseley Baker letter

 Collection
Identifier: camh-arc-004783
Abstract

The Moseley Baker Letter, 1844, is a transcription of a letter intended for publication written to Sam Houston regarding the San Jacinto Battle of 1836.

Dates: 1844

Eugene Campbell Barker papers

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.00023
Abstract

The Eugene Campbell Barker Papers, 1785, 1812-1959, consist of materials relating to the scholarship, research, and teaching of Texas history by the University of Texas historian and educator. The materials relate to Barker's role in the development of the Texas State Historical Association and other organizations.

Dates: 1785; 1812 - 1959

Robert Bruce Blake papers

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.00063
Abstract

Ninety-seven volumes of this material consist of typewritten transcriptions made by Blake (1877-1955) of official records and personal papers found in the Office of the County Clerk in Nacogdoches, in the Nacogdoches Archives located in the Texas State Archives, in the General Land Office of Texas, and in The University of Texas Archives, much of the material having been translated from the Spanish by Blake and others.

Dates: 1690 - 1959; 1969 - 1970

Britton collection of Texana

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.01886
Abstract

The Britton Collection of Texana, 1818-1846, 1864-1866, 1885, is comprised mainly of documents, letters, broadsides, maps, treasury notes, and similar materials relating to Texas history, especially the Republic of Texas period (1836-1845).

Dates: 1818 - 1846; 1864 - 1866; 1885

John R. Burke papers

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.02025
Abstract

One volume of transcribed correspondence and a list of home furnishings composes the John R. Burke Papers, 1828, 1832, 1851, and documents Burke’s belongings and his friendships with Sam Houston and Andrew Jackson.

Dates: 1828; 1832; 1851

David Gouverneur Burnet papers

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.00365
Abstract

Papers pertain to the career of David G. Burnet (1788-1870), president ad interim of the Republic of Texas and later secretary of state of the Republic and of the state of Texas.

Dates: 1798 - 1892

John E. Campbell letters

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.01700
Abstract The John E. Campbell Letters, 1858-1861, written by Campbell to his brother concern his health and farm, Indian threats on the frontier, the Cortina Wars, the national political scene, and local conditions. He also discusses Texas politics related to the split in the Democratic party, rise of the Know-Nothing party, and political candidacy and elections. The letters also concern the threatened duel between Anthony Banning Norton and John Marshall, Secession resolutions in Texas Legislature,...
Dates: 1858 - 1861

Martin Lalor Crimmins papers

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.01719
Abstract

The papers concern Crimmins’ career as an army officer, herpetologist, and military historian, and relate to his activities in the United States Army and Confederate Army, the Republic of Texas military forces, the Texas Revolution, the Mexican War, and Indian wars.

Dates: 1813 - 1954

Adina Emilia De Zavala papers

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.00218
Abstract

Papers include a variety of documentation belonging to the founder of the De Zavala Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, historical preservation activities and personal papers of the De Zavala family.

Dates: 1776; (1831-1955)

Christian Friedrich Duerr papers

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.02086
Abstract

The Christian Friedrich Duerr Papers, 1832-1844, consists of two volumes of typescripts of Duerr’s papers written between 1832 and 1844.

Dates: 1832 - 1844

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United States 24
American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865) 22
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Mississippi 5
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Confederate States of America 4
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Frontier and pioneer life 4
International relations 4
Land grants 4
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Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) 3
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Coahuila y Texas 2
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