Wallace, William Alexander Anderson, papers, 1907-1967.

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Wallace, William Alexander Anderson, papers, 1907-1967.

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Materials relate to Wallace (1817-1879), popularly known as "Bigfoot." Tales of Wallace's escapades created a larger-than-life reputation and made him into a legendary folk hero. Included are papers relating to the black bean lottery and to his imprisonment in Perote Prison following the Mier Expedition into Mexico. Papers were collected and produced by Mildred Dolita Campbell Varner, great-great-niece of Wallace.

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Texas scout, Indian fighter, mail carrier, Texas Ranger, and folk hero. From the description of Wallace, William Alexander Anderson, papers, 1907-1967. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 23285456 ...

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