Leona Banister Bruce Papers, 1864-1982 and undated

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Leona Banister Bruce Papers, 1864-1982 and undated

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Personal papers relating to Leona Bannister Bruce's life in Coleman County in Central Texas, including manuscripts of her books.

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Southwest Collection/Special Collections Libary, Texas Tech University

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Bruce, Leona Banister

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Mrs. Bruce, daughter of pioneer rancher John R. Banister, was born near Santa Anna, Texas, and later come to own most of the land around the West Santa Anna Peak. Married to C. D. Bruce, she has published several books on the history of the area. From the description of Papers, 1838-1982. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 25513663 Mrs. Bruce was born and reared in Santa Anna, Coleman County, TX. She was active in the Edwards Plateau Historical Association and the ...

Millard, L. S.

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In November 1835, Texas lawmakers created a corps of Texas Rangers to guard the frontier between the Brazos and Trinity Rivers. During the Texas Revolution and republic era, the Rangers were used principally for protection against Native American raids. After serving for the Confederacy in the Civil War, the organization was restructured as state police and charged with the enforcement of unpopular Reconstruction laws. The beginning of the 20th century saw the Rangers involved in de...

Banister, John R.

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