Adina Emilia De Zavala papers

Collection

Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.00218

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Papers concern the activities of De Zavala (1861-1955) as a founder of the De Zavala Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (1893) and its efforts to preserve and administer the Alamo; as a founder of the Texas Historical and Landmarks Association (1912) and its preservation activities for historic sites in Texas, particularly San Antonio's Spanish Governors' Palace and the Spanish missions; as a charter member and officer of the Texas Historical Association; as a member of the Texas Historical Board and the Texas Centennial Committee; as collector and writer of Texana; and as a devout Roman Catholic. Collection also contains papers relating to members of the De Zavala family and their property, particularly to Adina's brother Augustine and his military service in the Spanish-American War; a diary of Rev. Edmond John Peter Schmidt; land titles record books for Bexar County, 1875-1882; and correspondence registry for military posts in Texas (1852, 1860-1861). Materials include correspondence, literary productions, speeches, research notes, page proofs, account and record books, financial and legal documents, newspaper clippings, plats and maps, scrapbooks, photographs, and lithographic prints.

Dates

1776
(1831-1955)

Creator

De Zavala, Adina, 1861-1955 (Person)

Biographical Note

Adina Emilia De Zavala was instrumental in preserving many of Texas' historical landmarks and documenting her family's experiences in the Republic of Texas.

Extent

33.5 Linear Feet : manuscript, typescript, printed, pictorial, cartographic, photographic.

Language of Materials

English

Undetermined

Additional Description

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.