James B. Wells Papers 1837-1926

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James B. Wells Papers, 1837-1926

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James B. Wells Papers 1837-1926

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http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/utcah/00027/00027-P.html

Abstract

Papers of James B. Wells, Jr., attorney of Brownsville, Texas, from 1878 to 1923, who led the Democratic Party in South Texas for decades. His papers relate to commerce, cultural affairs, government, industry, military affairs, politics, and social affairs in South Texas.

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Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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SNAC Resource ID: 6642063

Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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