Papers, 1876-1970.

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Papers, 1876-1970.

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Includes correspondence, financial documents, legal documents, printed material, miscellaneous material and photographs pertaining primarily to the Las Moras Ranch. Other subjects include ranches and ranch brands in Texas, soil conservation, the 65th Field Artillery, and Texas A&M University.

1 microfilm reel (55 ft.) : negative

Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library

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Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library

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Texas A&M University

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The history of Texas A&M University, the first public institution of higher education in Texas, began in 1871, when the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas was established as a land-grant college by the Texas Legislature. Classes began on October 4, 1876. Although Texas A&M was originally scheduled to be established under the Texas Constitution as a branch of the yet-to-be-created University of Texas, subsequent acts of the Texas Legislature never gave the university any authority over ...

Runge, J. Forrest, 1892-1963.

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Rancher and conservationist. Born 1892 in Galveston, Tex. Spent his first eight years living at the Las Moras Ranch in Menard County, Tex. Served as a second Lieutenant in the 65th Field Artillery during World War I. Owner ranches in Menard and Schleicher Counties, Tex. Interested in water and soil conservation. Founded in 1941 the Eldorado Divide Soil Conservation District and served as its president until his death. Served as vice-president of the Tom Green Historical Society. Wrote and publis...