Papers, 1964-1966.
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Webb, Walter Prescott, 1888-1963
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Walter Prescott Webb (April 3, 1888 in Panola County, Texas – March 8, 1963 near Austin, Texas) was an American historian noted for his groundbreaking work on the American West. As president of the Texas State Historical Association, he launched the project that produced the Handbook of Texas. He is also noted for his early criticism of the water usage patterns in the region. In 2012, he was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Webb w...
Rogers, Jerry
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M.A. in History from Texas Tech University. Writer, park ranger at Fort Davis National Historic Site (1964-1965), appointed Director of the Ranching Heritage Center and Assistant Director of the West Texas Museum in 1969. Presently serves with National Park Service in Washington, D.C. From the description of Papers, 1964-1966. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 23196691 ...
Castro, Henri, 1786-1865
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Henry Castro, born in France of Portugese ancestry, contracted to bring emigrants from France to settle in Southwest Texas. Between 1843 and 1847 he brought 485 families and 457 single men, mainly from Alsace and across the border in Germany, to establish the earliest permanent settlements between San Antonio and the Rio Grande. From the description of Papers of Henri Castro, 1825-1866 (bulk 1845-1847). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id...
