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313.1 - Resolution
Resolution dated 25 November 1859 from Board of Trustees of Austin College appointing Rev R.H. Byers Financial agent of College to operate in the State of Texas. Signed R.W. Bailey, President; Carroll Smith, J. H. Murray and A.W. Branch as Executive Committee. Hand written on two connected pages, 8 inches x 10 inches. Stamp in upper right hand corner shows classically decorated building with dome and columns above which is "Congress" and below...

Record Type: Archive
316.1 - Speech
Speech. Address by Dorsey B. Hardeman, State Senator from San Angelo at Independence, TX, May 15, 1965, at the unveiling of monument at the graves in memory of Margaret Lea Houston and Nancy Lea. 4-page pamphlet. 6 1/2 inches x 8 1/2 inches. Blue print on white. Includes three photos: home and two markers.

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319.1 - Poem
"San Jacinto Corn" poem by Charles O. Stewart. 15" L x 11" W Black print on white paper. Poem on front and back. Also on back is short poem "Rhyme Against Wreckers" by Mrs. Ben W. Young which defends Sam against slurs against his character. 15 copies. A copy is also in collection file.

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320.1 - Poem
"Sam Houston Returns to Texas," a ballad written by the donor, Gwendolyn Bennett Pappas who was Poet Laureate of Texas in 1963. Poem in the form of a pamphlet. 8 inches by 3 1/2 inches.

Record Type: Archive
324.1 - Certificate
Document. Big Tree Certificate presented to Sam Houston State Park on whose land is growing the largest tree speciment of its kind in Texas, (Pecan), November 11, 1964. Presented by the Texas Forest Service .

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33.2 - Invitation
Invitation to reception following the wedding of Nannie Elizabeth Houston. August 1, 1866. This invitation was sent by Mrs. Houston to her friends. Her daughter became the bride of J.C.S. Morrow. Mrs. Houston was living at Independence, TX at the time. 4 3/4" x 3" Printed black on white. "Mrs. M. M. Houston, AT HOME, Wednesday Evening, August 1st, 1866." Dirty and top edge is torn.

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33.9 - Program
33.9.1 Invitation from The Catholic Centennial Committee to a reception of Centennial Celebration on April 20, 1936, to be held at the City Auditorium in Houston, Texas. 5 1/4" L x 7 1/4"W. Black print on white card. Good condition. 33.9.2 Official program of principal events Houston and vicinity for San Jacinto Centennial Association of Houston for events dated April 13, 1936 through August 30, 1936. 8 1/4" x 5 1/4"W. Black print on white...

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340.1 - Letter
Letter from Hugh Mcleod, Adjutant General Texas Army, at Austin, 7 January 1840 to the Hon Speaker of the House of Rep. Hand written, two pages folded. He notes that he had no intention of insulting General Houston when he sent Chief Bowles chapeau/hat to him. He was only following Burleson's orders. Torn at creases where letter was folded. Reference Native Americans / Indians

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342.2A - Letter
Letter dated October 26, 1867 from Ranger and Co., Galveston to Dr. T.W. Markham in Huntsville offering $100 gold to be used for relief of the indigent sick during the yellow fever epidemic. Written on one sheet of blue lined double sheet with letterhead "Ranger & Co." in top left corner. " Galveston" in middle. Signed "Ranger & Co." 9 3/4 inches by 15 1/2 inches unfolded. 342.2.1 Envelope 5 1/4" L and 3 1/4" W with 3 cents postage. Addres...

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342.3 - Letter
Letter dated Nov 1, 1867, to Ranger and Co. from Dr. T.W. Markham thanking them for the $100 gold given by them to provide relief for the indigent sick during the yellow fever epidemic. One page on lined paper. 9 3/4 inches by 7 3/4 inches.

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37.1 - Card, Political
Political party ticket. Union Democratic ticket when Sam Houston ran for Governor, August 1859. Lists all political candidates. 8 inches x 3 inches. Yellowish color with image of U.S. flag at top.

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47.22 - Letter
Letter dated November 22, 1851, and fragments of another letter from Margaret Houston to Sam Houston. Letter has rust colored stains.

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48.14A - Receipt
Small square sheet of torn paper signed "Sam Houston" (though does not look like his signature). Possibly a receipt. "$32000" "1 to 32" 4 inches by 4 inches.

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48.14B - Receipt
Small square sheet of yellow paper 4 inches by 4 inches. Possibly a receipt. "To Dr Jno Shelby Hickman Lewis W. Houston" Two sheets of paper held together with red wax.

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53.12 - Memorandum
Memorandum. Prepared by Temple Houston Morrow giving information concerning the Houston family. Three legal size pages with a blue legal cover. Signed 17 January 1957 when he was living in Lubbock, Texas.

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55.24 - Program
Program outling ceremonies at the unveiling of the bust of Sam Houston, "Great Virginians," at Richmond, Virginia, June 18, 1935. Unveiling done by Madge Houston Thornall. Blue velvet-like cover with "Great Virginians" and "Sam Houston" printed in gold lettering. Photo of bust. Same as 186.8

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61.1 - Ad, Newspaper
Newspaper ad clipping. Invitation to Sam Houston's inaugural ball in Austin, December 21, 1859.

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62.1.2 - Handbill
Handbill. A 3-inch x 5-inch card advertising "Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup for Coughs, Colds and Consumption." Two small girls asleep in bed with a cat. Three colors. Used by Dr. Irion about 1890.

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69.1 - Announcement, Funeral
Funeral Notice announcement for the ceremonies of General Sam Houston. Dated July 27, 1863, Huntsville, Texas.

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71.7 - Roster
Copy of a roster list containing the name, age, county represented, occupation, place of nativity, and time of immigration to the Republic of Texas of the members of the Sixth Congress. 10 inches x 16 inches.

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