James T. DeShields papers and collection of Texana 1851-1950 1940-1950

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James T. DeShields papers and collection of Texana 1851-1950 1940-1950

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James Thomas DeShields (1861-1948) was a Texas historian and collector. He collected manuscripts, books, and pictures relating to Texas history. His interests led him to write articles on such subjects as Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, John Coffee (Jack) Hays, the battle of the Alamo, the story of the Texas Revolution, Texas border tales, the Texas Rangers, and the lure of the frontier. The James T. DeShields papers include correspondence, newspaper clippings, artwork, handwritten and typed manuscripts, publicity and advertising material, magazines and journals, and legal documents.

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DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

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DeShields, James T., 1861-1948

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Author and businessman, of Texas. From the description of Collection of Reuben M. Potter articles, 1878-1945. (Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library). WorldCat record id: 70961984 From the description of Papers, 1863-1940. (Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library). WorldCat record id: 70961982 Texas historian and author. From the description of James T. DeShields papers [manuscript], 1815-1944. (Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library). WorldC...