Thomas, James Waller Papers [1850s-1890s]

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Thomas, James Waller Papers [1850s-1890s]

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An early Texas newspaperman, JamesWaller Thomas served as editor of the Clarksville . While living in Clarksville, he held posts as assistantpostmaster, postmaster, and mayor of Clarksville. In 1859 Thomas moved toMcKinney in Collin County, where he served as postmaster from 1866-1887 and ascounty treasurer. There he also started the McKinney , which was the first newspaper in the county. The Thomaspapers include correspondence, newspapers, deeds, documents, andphotographs. Messenger Messenger

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