Richard Leigh Watkins papers, 1896-1911 (bulk 1905-1911).

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Richard Leigh Watkins papers, 1896-1911 (bulk 1905-1911).

The Richard L. Watkins papers, 1896-1911, consist of the papers of this San Antonio lawyer and reflect both his social and business life. The papers are divided into two series, personal and business records and include correspondence, legal documents, invitations, and printed materials. The bulk of the material dates from 1905 to 1911, and includes some files from the Texas Title Guaranty Company which eventually was subsumed by the Stewart Title Company. Correspondence predominates in both the personal and business records.

ca. 1,600 items (2.1 linear feet)

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Richard Leigh Watkins was born circa 1878 and raised in Tennessee. Between 1910 and 1911 Watkins was business manager for the Beeville Manufacturing Company. Also in 1910 Watkins and five other men formed the Texas Title Guaranty Company. Watkins was active in a variety of associations and clubs in San Antonio, and in 1910 was one of the vestry of St. Mark's Church. From the description of Richard Leigh Watkins papers, 1896-1911 (bulk 1905-1911). (University of Texas at San Antonio)....

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