Williamson, R. M. (Robert McAlpin), 1804-1859
Variant namesDallas based wholesale lumber dealer and entrepreneur Robert M. "Bob" Williamson produced and distributed a series of architectural plan books from about 1918 to his retirement in 1938. The plans were sold to retail lumber dealers in Texas and other states as a way to entice customers to purchase lumber products and services. For a more thorough account of Williamson and his work, see Carol Roark's article "Make Lots of Little Plans: The R.M. Williamson House Plan Books" printed in the Fall 1997 Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas .
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From the guide to the R. M. Williamson Collection MA 92-11., 1910-1945, (Texas/Dallas History & Archives, Dallas Public Library)
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| referencedIn | Biography -- Williamson, Robert. | Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library | |
| referencedIn | Sleeper, Ben R. "Three-Legged Willie" and the Texas Revolution. | University of Houston, M.D. Anderson Library | |
| creatorOf | R. M. Williamson Collection MA 92-11., 1910-1945 | Texas/Dallas History & Archives , Dallas Public Library | |
| referencedIn | Robinson, Duncan W. Robert McAlpin Williamson Collection, 1830-1942, (bulk 1830-1849). | University of Texas at Arlington, Central Library | |
| referencedIn | Sleeper, Ben R. Sleeper, Ben R., papers, 1936, 1956 | University of Texas Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Houston, Sam, 1793-1863. Hearne, Madge Williams, collection, 1817-1853. | University of Texas Libraries |
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Birth 1804
Death 1859
