Evelyn Burress papers

Collection

Identifier: urn:taro:utexas.cah.02709

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Comprising correspondence, printed material, and an historical sketch, the Evelyn Burress Papers, 1939-1946, document Burress’ activities preserving historic buildings as well as her interest in Texas history and genealogy. Correspondence concerns the preservation and restoration of various structures, her research, and the planning of the Texas Independence Day celebration at Washington-on-the-Brazos. Additionally, printed material consists of an article authored by Burress for the Texas Parent-Teacher on teaching Texas history in school and an historical sketch of Thomas Jefferson Rusk and his role in the Texas Revolution.

Dates

Creation: 1939 - 1946

Creator

Burress, Evelyn (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no use restrictions on this collection. Publisher is responsible for complying with copyright law.

Biographical Note

Daughter of the Republic of Texas member and genealogist Evelyn Burress was actively involved in the preservation and restoration of historic buildings throughout Texas. Along with her husband Walter March Burress, a geologist by profession, they sponsored an annual Texas Independence Day celebration at Washington-on-the-Brazos.

Source:

W. M. Burress, who foretold East Texas Oil Field, dies. Dallas News. October 20, 1950.

Extent

2 inches

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Processing Information

Basic processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for the Briscoe Center’s History Revealed: Bringing Collections to Light project, 2009-2011.