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Bryan (Beauregard) Papers, 1839-1909 (bulk 1893-1899)
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Beauregard Bryan (1862-1918) established a legal practice in Brenham, Texas, in 1885 and served as city attorney, district attorney, and district judge during his residence there. He moved to El Paso in 1902 and continued his law practice.
The collection contains correspondence, legal documents, and printed material related to the personal and professional activities of Beauregard Bryan. The bulk of the papers dates from 1893 to 1899 and relates to Bryan's law practice. They consist primarily of correspondence concerning various legal cases, such as collection of debts, estates, and property matters.
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Buckeyes Athletic Association (San Antonio, Tex.) Records, 1920-1996
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Formed in 1920 by eight boys in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of San Antonio, Texas, the Buckeyes Athletic Association provided organized activities for area youth until 1935.
Correspondence, financial records, printed material, photographs, and artifacts are part of the records, representing the Buckeyes Athletic Association activities as a youth group and gatherings of former members.
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Burleson (Albert Sidney and Adele Steiner) Papers, 1856-1947
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
A Democratic party leader, Albert Sidney Burleson (1863-1937) represented Texas in the U.S. Congress (1899–1913) and served as Postmaster General in President Woodrow Wilson’s cabinet (1913-1921). His wife Adele Lubbock Steiner Burleson (1863-1948) was a noted author, playwright, and poet.
The collection contains letters and ephemera related to the activities of Burleson and his wife, Adele Steiner Burleson. It includes letters to Burleson from his wife-to-be, letters to Mrs. Burleson on family genealogy, and badges from the 1898 Texas Democratic Convention and the 1915 convention of the Texas Postmasters League and the Texas Postmasters Association.
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Bustillo Family Papers, 1772-1936
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Prominent in the early business and civic affairs of San Antonio, Texas, the Bustillo family and its related families have lived in the area for well over two hundred years.
Containing correspondence, legal documents, financial records, printed material, and photographs, the Bustillo family papers document several generations of related families. The earliest items are associated with Domingo Bustillo (1779-1854) and reflect his involvement in family estate matters, land transactions, business activities, and personal matters. Most of the papers after 1855 are related to members of the Gutierres family and reflect business and personal activities. Family letters include letters from soldiers serving in the Confederate army during the Civil War.
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Butterfield (John Carolan) Papers, 1931-1965
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Correspondence, manuscripts, printed material and photographs associated with the research and publications of John C. "Jack" Butterfield. Manuscripts of articles and books deal with San Antonio and Texas history. Some correspondence, printed material and photographs are associated with research for his creative works. Also included are personal correspondence and personal business material.
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Buttery (Lewis M.) Map Collection, 1746-1991
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Reproductions of maps dating from the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. The bulk of the collection consists of maps of the western hemisphere, North America, United States, Mexico, and the Southwestern region, all showing Texas in various stages of its exploration and development.
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Calzado (Eusebio) Papers, 1914-1968
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
A participant in the Mexican Revolution, Eusebio Calzado (b. 1870) organized the Mexican railroads for the revolutionary cause, some of his activities accomplished from exile in the United States.
The collection contains letters, certificates, clippings, photographs, and artifacts related to Eusebio Calzado's service in the Mexican Revolution. Included are letters from Pancho and Hipolito Villa, briefly discussing events of the revolution.
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Carleton (Elizabeth Coxhead) Album, 1833-1891
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
A native of England, Elizabeth Coxhead Carleton (1816-1891) came to Texas in 1835 with her husband, Dr. William Carleton, a participant in the Texas Revolution. After leaving the state in 1836, the family returned to Texas in 1856, where Mrs. Carleton remained for the rest of her life.
The album contains poetry, autographs, sketches, and printed items. Many of the entries date from 1833-1834, around the time of the marriage of Elizabeth Martha Coxhead and William Carleton.
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Casino Association (San Antonio, Tex.) Letterpress Copybook, 1875-1882
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Formed by German immigrants in San Antonio, Texas, in 1854, the Casino Association promoted appreciation of the arts and acted as a site for theatrical and musical performances.
The book contains copies of letters sent by officials of the organization, primarily Charles F. Griesenbeck, president of the Casino Association.Most of the letters concern the use of the Casino building for musical or theatrical presentations and special events, and are directed to the agents for performers. Letters describe the facilities available, the fees for use of the hall, and the dates of use. Some letters to other officers and members of the association are included, as are copies of loan documents.
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Casino Association (San Antonio, Tex.) Register of Visitors to the Casino-Gesellschaft, 1903-1923
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Formed by German immigrants in San Antonio, Texas, in 1854, the Casino Association promoted appreciation of the arts and acted as a site for theatrical and musical performances.
The register entries include the name of the visitor to the club, city of residence, date, and member by whom the visitor was introduced.
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Cassiano-Pérez Family Papers
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
José Cassiano (1791-1862), born Giuseppe Cassini, was born in San Reno, Italy and came to America as a young merchant in New Orleans. Cassiano moved to San Antonio where he operated a store providing supplies to Texan forces during the Texas Revolution and was active in local government and business.
Business and personal papers generated and acquired by members of the Cassiano and Pérez families provide a record of activity in San Antonio that stretches over several generations.
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Cháves, García, and Flores Families Papers, 1792-1931
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Three related families of San Antonio, Texas.
Legal documents, financial documents, military records, letters, and property records documenting several generations of related San Antonio families are found in the collection.
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Choquette (Clifford J.) Research Papers, 1978-1989
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Consists of research correspondence, notes, printed material and photocopies of published material and documents obtained from various sources. Photocopies of much of this material was previously donated to the library and placed in the vertical files.
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Cocke (Emmett B.) Property Records, 1869-1942
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
A native of Gonzales County, Texas, Emmett B. Cocke (1871-1965) began practicing law in Floresville in 1895 and moved to San Antonio in 1905.
Abstracts of title, deeds and other legal documents, financial documents, and correspondence dealing with property transactions make up the Emmett B. Cocke papers. The bulk of the papers are associated with transactions in San Antonio and Bexar County. Most sites are represented by abstracts of title, and several have associated legal and financial documents. The most detailed information is related to the Los Angeles Heights subdivision in San Antonio, including over one dozen abstracts and other legal instruments.
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Crawford (Ann Fears) Papers, 1917-1991
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
A life-long resident of East Texas, Ann Fears Crawford (1932-2004) was a Texas author, historian, and teacher.
The Ann Fears Crawford Papers contain research material, writings, teaching material, printed items, and audio tapes representing professional activities and interests.
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Cumings Family Papers, 1824-1926
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Rebekah Russel Cumings, a widow, and five of her children settled in Stephen F. Austin's Colony in 1822. One son, William Cumings, died in 1828, and his widow and their only child, Samuel A. Cumings, moved from Texas. Samuel Cumings returned in 1847, settling in the Bellville area.
The Cumings Family Papers consist of correspondence, legal documents, financial documents, printed material, photographs, and artifacts. Most of the papers are associated with Samuel A. Cumings, particularly his property dealings and business activities. A small number of maps are part of the papers, most notably a manuscript map of the Austin Colony and surrounding area attributed to Stephen F. Austin.
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Curtis (Albert) Papers, 1729-1967
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
An Ohio native, Albert Curtis (1897-1969) moved to Texas in 1933 and eventually settled in San Antonio. While working as a civilian employee at San Antonio military bases, Curtis devoted much of his time to researching and writing, particularly on San Antonio, the Texas Revolution, and the Alamo.
Manuscripts, correspondence, source material, and personal items make up the Albert Curtis Papers, reflecting years of research and writing on the history of Texas. The bulk of the papers are edited typescripts. Many of these are works on the Texas Revolution, particularly the Battle of the Alamo and commander William Barret Travis.
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DeShields (James T.) Papers, 1815-1944
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
James Thomas DeShields was a Texas historian and prominent writer and collector of Texas history books, photographs, and manuscripts.
Representing a lifetime interest in historical research and writing, the James T. DeShields papers gather a portion of the manuscripts and source material produced and collected by the Texas writer.
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Dibrell (Ella Dancy) Papers, 1905-1909, 1984
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Ella Dancy Dibrell (1863-1920) was a resident of Seguin, Texas, who was active in a number of organizations, including the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
The Ella Dancy Dibrell Papers contain letters, printed material, and a photograph related to the activities of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, particularly concerning the custody of the Alamo.
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Dickinson Family Papers, circa 1850-circa 1883
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Evidence suggests that Pennsylvania native Almeron Dickinson (circa 1800-1836), an artillery captain, manned a cannon at the back of the Alamo church during the final assault on the garrison on 1836 March 6. He was killed during the attack, but his wife Susanna (circa 1814-1883) and daughter Angelina (1834-1869), who were in the sacristy, survived and were sent to Gonzales to deliver news of the Alamo’s fall.
The collection contains two white cotton petticoats, one with cutwork down the front panel that belonged to Susanna Dickinson and one with horizontal lace insertions that belonged to Angelina Dickinson. It is unknown when these garments were made, but it is not believed that they date to the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. Other items relating to the Dickinson family that were donated with the petticoats have been separated from the collection.
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Dickson Family Papers, 1834-1851, 1965, and undated
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Letters and genealogical material related to several individuals and families make up the Dickson family papers. The seventeen letters in the papers include two from Abishai M. Dickson, one written on the eve of his departure for Texas in 1835. Many of the remaining letters were received by Dickson's daughter, Louisa Dickson Hamilton, including several from her husband, William Scudder Hamilton, a Methodist circuit-rider, with details on Methodist activities and family matters. Other letters generally concern family activities. Genealogical material is related to the Dickson, Hamilton, Lucas, Scudder, and Skidmore families.
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Dielmann (Leo M. J.) Papers, Drawings, and Photographs, 1847-1961
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
A native San Antonian, Leo Maria Joseph Dielmann was a product of the flourishing German-American community of south-central Texas. His father, John Charles Dielmann (1849-1923), was born in Hellenhahn, Germany, and immigrated to Texas in 1872. A stonemason, he became a partner in the San Antonio construction and building supplies business, Pauly and Dielmann. He later formed his own company, J. C. Dielmann Co., and was involved in numerous building projects in San Antonio and across Texas. He was active in city affairs and the German community. He was the first president of the Katholischer Staats-verband von Texas (the Catholic State League of Texas) and was a participant in many other church and civic groups.
Correspondence, financial documents, business records, organization records, printed material, books, architectural drawings, maps, and photographs make up the Leo M.J. Dielmann Papers, documenting the business, civic, and personal life of the San Antonio architect and members of his family.
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Dittmar Family Papers, 1874-1944 (bulk 1909-1944)
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Part of the wave of German immigration to Texas in the mid nineteenth century, Albert Dittmar (1833-1887) came to south-central Texas with his parents in the 1850s. He amassed a considerable amount of San Antonio-area real estate, which became the basis of the family business. After serving in the Civil War, Albert Dittmar returned to his hometown of Darmstadt, Germany, and married Emmy von Rehfues (1850-1941), a relative of the Herff family, likewise prominent German-Texans.
Correspondence, property records, legal and financial documents, printed material, and photographs record the business and personal activities of several Dittmar family members. The first, and more extensive, series is Business and Professional Papers, which relate primarily to business entities formed to develop family real estate holdings. A significant portion is connected to the Emmy Dittmar Improvement Company, and a majority of these papers are associated with Charles Dittmar and his brother John. The second series, Personal Papers, documents the non-business activities of the family and is primarily related to Emmy Dittmar and her daughter Mattie.
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DRT 9, Documents Collection, 1519-1979
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
The Documents Collection is an artificial collection formed to gather manuscript material received by the DRT Library prior to the implementation of current descriptive and cataloging practices. In general, this includes single documents and some small collections received by the library prior to 1981, when a numbering system for new items was adopted, which became the basis for the location of manuscript material and descriptive records tied to the location.
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Duerler (Gustav A.) Papers, 1866-1938
DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Born in Switzerland, Gustav A. Duerler (1841-1928) came with his family to San Antonio, Texas, where he eventually established confectionery and pecan shelling businesses.
Letters, certificates, financial documents, printed items, and notes provide information on the civic and personal activities of Gustav A. Duerler and his family.
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