Papers, 1875-1981.

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Papers, 1875-1981.

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Consists of research material pertaining to the history of Colorado City, Texas and West Texas which include references to Preston C. Burchard, C. P. Conaway, C. H. Earnest, Mary C. Jones, R. H. Looney, A. B. Robertson, W. P. Ruddick, Winfield Scott, and Daniel Webster Wallace.

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Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library

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Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 – May 29, 1866) was an American military commander and political candidate. He served as a general in the United States Army from 1814 to 1861, taking part in the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, the early stages of the American Civil War, and various conflicts with Native Americans. Scott was the Whig Party's presidential nominee in the 1852 presidential election, but was defeated by Democrat Franklin Pierce. He was known as Old Fuss and Feathers for his insi...

Looney, R. H.

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Ruddick, W. P.

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Wallace, Daniel Webster, 1860-1939

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Earnest, C. H.

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Burchard, Preston C.

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Jones, Mary C.

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Mary Christina Cox Jones (1878-1945) was born in Stephenville, Texas. In 1902 she married Joseph Lee Jones and had two sons, Joseph Lee, Jr. and Raymond Waldo. Following her wedding, she moved to Colorado, Texas, where she lived until her death in 1945. An avid club member, Jones belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Furthermore, she participated actively in the affairs of her church. Throughout her life, she devoted hers...

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Jones, Lee, Jr.

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West Texas author. Published several articles and booklets on mineral law and oil leases, as well as on the history of West Texas. From the description of Papers, 1875-1981. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 25106429 ...

Robertson, A. B.

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Coleman, Preston

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