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Houston, Sam, 1793-1863.

 Person

Found in 85 Collections and/or Records:

Prints and photographs collection

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.03763
Abstract The Prints and Photographs Collection (PPC) provides a rich visual representation of the people, places, and events that have shaped Texas and the history of the United States. The collection’s photographs and prints document regional events in the cities and small towns of Texas, the oil and natural gas industry, cattle ranching and agriculture, Mexican-American life in Texas and early settlements, architecture, business and politics, the University of Texas educational system, and other...
Dates: circa 1836-present

Henry Raguet family papers

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.00017
Abstract

Business and personal papers of Henry Raguet (1796-1877), his family and associates, located in Nacogdoches, Texas, from 1833 to 1873.

Dates: 1786 - 1935

Sherwood Y. Reams letter

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.03047
Abstract

The Sherwood Y. Letter, 1836, documents Reams’ experiences as a soldier during the Texas Revolution.

Dates: 1836

Lawrence Sullivan Ross letters

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.01439
Abstract

The Lawrence Sullivan Ross Letters, 1846-1894, document Ross’ career as a soldier, governor, and university president.

Dates: 1846 - 1894

Thomas Jefferson Rusk papers

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.00363
Abstract

Papers document the life of Thomas Jefferson Rusk as a participant in the Texas Revolution, Chief Justice of the first Texas Supreme Court, major general in army campaigns against the Native Americans, president of the Convention of 1845, and one of Texas' first two U.S. Senators.

Dates: 1824 - 1859

Antonio López de Santa Anna papers

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.01829
Abstract

Antonio López de Santa Anna Pérez de Lebrón (1794-1876), soldier and five-time president of Mexico, was born into a middle class family in Jalapa, Vera Cruz, Mexico. The papers include letters, field orders, a signature, an article, a mortgage bond, commissions, and an oil painting of Santa Anna.

Dates: 1822 - 1866

W. G. Sharp collection

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.01831
Abstract

Miscellaneous documents collected by W. G. Sharp relating to the history of Texas and San Augustine city and county. The materials concern slave and cotton trading, legal affairs, and the Civil War, and also include mentions of many famous Texans and Texas families.

Dates: 1817 - 1923

Sidney Sherman papers

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.02368
Abstract

Comprised of correspondence, biographical and genealogical sketches, speeches, newspaper clippings, deeds, a report, and photographs, the Sidney Sherman Papers, 1833-1835, 1873, 1936-1954, chronicle the political and military career of Sherman as well as his family history.

Dates: 1833 - 1835; 1873; 1936 - 1954

Elijah L. Shettles papers

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.01344
Abstract

Elijah LeRoy Shettles was a Methodist minister, magazine editor, publisher, and bibliographer.

Dates: 1792 - 1940

Erastus "Deaf" Smith collection of Steve C. Baldwin

 Collection
Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.03449
Abstract

Consisting of papers, articles, clippings, photocopies, original writings, photographs, videos, maps, theater scripts and programs, mounted posters and music sheets, the Erastus “Deaf” Smith Collection of Steve C. Baldwin, 1985-2012, documents the research performed by Dr. Steve C. Baldwin for more than 30 years on the figure of Erastus “Deaf” Smith and his role in the Texas Revolution.

Dates: 1985 - 2012

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Louisiana--New Orleans 8
Diaries 7
Indians of North America 7
Mexican War (1846-1848) 7
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Tennessee 7
Texas--Galveston 7
Texas--San Augustine 7
Alabama 6
Annexation 6
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Frontier and pioneer life 5
Land speculation 5
Missions 5
Mississippi 5
New Mexico 5
Railroads 5
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Texas--Huntsville 5
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Texas--San Antonio--Alamo 5
Texas--Velasco 5
Washington (D.C.) 5
Cemeteries 4
Confederate States of America 4
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International relations 4
Land grants 4
Louisiana--Natchitoches 4
Ohio 4
Oklahoma 4
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Texas--Brazoria 4
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Mexico--Coahuila (State) 3
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Mexico--Monterrey 3
Mexico--Tamaulipas (State) 3
Militia 3
Mississippi--Natchez 3
Pictures 3
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) 3
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Reminiscences 3
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Travel 3
Veterans 3
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Arkansas 2
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Battle of Galveston (Galveston, Texas : 1863) 2
Battle of Shiloh (Tennessee : 1862) 2
Battles 2
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California 2
Cattle drives 2
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Coahuila y Texas 2
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