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Donecker, Frances. Frances Donecker scrapbooks [manuscript], 1903-1963.

Title: Frances Donecker scrapbooks [manuscript], 1903-1963.

The Frances Donecker scrapbooks gather newspaper clippings, other printed items such as pamphlets, prints, and memorabilia, photographs, typescripts, and letters documenting the history and culture of Texas.

ArchivalResource: 25 v.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/310567621 View

Gilliam, David Tod, 1844-1923. David Tod Gilliam papers, 1908-1924.

Title: David Tod Gilliam papers, 1908-1924.

Letters and printed material removed from Gilliam's personal copy of his book The Rose Croix.

ArchivalResource: 12 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/310354806 View

Zavala, Lorenzo de, 1788-1836. Zavala, Lorenzo de, papers, 1818-1936.

Title: Zavala, Lorenzo de, papers, 1818-1936.

The papers deal with the political career of Zavala who was intimately concerned with the independence movement in Mexico and, later, in Texas.

ArchivalResource: 4 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/21398818 View

Adele Briscoe Looscan papers MC041. 50151388., 1633-1935, (Bulk: 1881-1920)

Title: Adele Briscoe Looscan papers 1633-1935 (Bulk: 1881-1920)

Correspondence, creative and collected works, printed materials, financial documents, photographs, legal documents, scrapbooks and albums, works of art, surveyor's notes and sketches and maps document the life of Adele Lubbock Briscoe Looscan.

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http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/sjmh/00041/00041-P.html View

Gilliam, David Tod, 1844-1923. Papers, 1908-1924.

Title: Papers, 1908-1924.

Letters from readers and printed material removed from Gilliam's personal copy of his book The Rose Croix.

ArchivalResource: 1 folder.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70961144 View

Shook, Martha C. Letter : San Antonio, Texas, to Adina De Zavala, 1912 June 8.

Title: Letter : San Antonio, Texas, to Adina De Zavala, 1912 June 8.

Concerns books and other items being sold at the Alamo.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/310364443 View

De Zavala, Adina, 1861-1955. Papers, 1878-1963.

Title: Papers, 1878-1963.

Correspondence, legal documents, poems, articles, clippings, memorabilia, map, photographs, program, pamphlets, notes, and typescripts. Includes material about saving the Alamo, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas including the De Zavala Chapter, and correspondence of Louis Lenz regarding the establishment of Lorenzo de Zavala Park in Harris County. Also includes biographical material about the Zavala family. Correspondents include John Henry Brown, Victor M. Rose, O.M. Roberts, Edmond J.P. Schmitt, and Zavala's uncle, Lorenzo de Zavala, as well as various family members, friends, fans, and officials of the state.

ArchivalResource: 2 boxes (.50 linear ft.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/29870168 View

Jennings, Frank W., 1917-. Frank Jennings papers, 1860s-2008.

Title: Frank Jennings papers, 1860s-2008.

The collection primarily consists of research materials related to Jennings' interests and writings on San Antonio history.

ArchivalResource: 82 linear feet (82 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/421466376 View

Howe, Jesse Briscoe, 1845-1920. Jesse Wade Briscoe Howe papers, 1851-1920, (1862-1907).

Title: Jesse Wade Briscoe Howe papers, 1851-1920, (1862-1907).

Correspondence, financial documents, printed materials, legal documents and general documents illuminate the life and family of Jesse Wade Briscoe Howe.

ArchivalResource: 1 box (.3 linear ft.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50044373 View

Looscan, Adele Briscoe, 1848-1935. Adele Briscoe Looscan papers, 1633-1935, (bulk 1881-1920).

Title: Adele Briscoe Looscan papers, 1633-1935, (bulk 1881-1920).

Correspondence, creative and collected works, printed materials, financial documents, photographs, legal documents, scrapbooks and albums, works of art, surveyor's notes and sketches, and maps document the life of Adele Lubbock Briscoe Looscan.

ArchivalResource: 36 boxes (13.5 linear ft.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50151388 View

Frank Jennings Papers, MS 161., 1860s-2008

Title: Frank Jennings Papers, 1860s-2008

Frank W. Jennings is the author of a history of the city, and principal founder of San Antonio Founder's Day. San Antonio: The Story of an Enchanted City, The collection primarily consists of research materials related to Jennings' interests and writings on San Antonio history.

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http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/utsa/00145/00145-P.html View

Jesse Wade Briscoe Howe papers MC057. 50044373., 1851-1920, (Bulk: 1862-1907)

Title: Jesse Wade Briscoe Howe papers 1851-1920 (Bulk: 1862-1907)

Correspondence, financial documents, printed materials, legal documents and general documents illuminate the life and family of Jesse Wade Briscoe Howe.

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http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/sjmh/00057/00057-P.html View

De Zavala, Adina, 1861-1955. De Zavala, Adina Emilia, papers, 1766-1955; 1831-1955.

Title: De Zavala, Adina Emilia, papers, 1766-1955; 1831-1955.

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.

ArchivalResource: 33 ft., 6 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/71215249 View

Elmer J. Edwards Photograph Album 97-018., ca. 1935 - ca. 1938

Title: Elmer J. Edwards Photograph Album ca. 1935 - ca. 1938

Elmer J. Edwardsaccompanied his father on his business travels from their home in San Antoniothrough Texas during the mid-1930s. Most of the photographs in this collectionwere taken during those travels.

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http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/utcah/00088/00088-P.html View

Edwards, Elmer J. Edwards, Elmer J., photograph album, 1935-1938.

Title: Edwards, Elmer J., photograph album, 1935-1938.

The 192-page photograph album of Elmer J. Edwards contains approximately 3,460 images from the mid-1930s. These snapshots by Edwards, an amateur photographer, portray small towns in Texas and contiguous states and street scenes of San Antonio and Austin, Texas.

ArchivalResource: ca. 3460 photographic prints.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/39302824 View

Lorenzo de Zavala Papers, 1818-1936

Title: Lorenzo de Zavala Papers 1818-1936

Lorenzo de Zavala,Mexican liberal statesman, later settled in Texas, became involved in the TexasRevolution and served briefly as ad interim Vice-President of the Republic ofTexas. Papers consist chiefly of correspondence to Zavala from Santa Anna,Mexía, other prominent Mexicans and others, as well as some of Zavala'scorrespondence and later materials about Zavala and his family.

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http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/utcah/00029/00029-P.html View