Robert McAlpin Williamson Collection, 1830-1942, (bulk 1830-1849).

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Robert McAlpin Williamson Collection, 1830-1942, (bulk 1830-1849).

Correspondence, Mexican and Republic of Texas land title and legal documents, newspapers, prints, and photographs.

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Pachl, Delmar.

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Robinson, Duncan W.

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Williamson, known as "three-legged Willie" for the wooden leg he wore, came to Texas in 1826. He fought at the Battle of San Jacinto and served the state as a member of the Supreme Court, the House of Representatives, and the Senate. From the description of Robert McAlpin Williamson Collection, 1830-1942, (bulk 1830-1849). (University of Texas at Arlington). WorldCat record id: 30691709 ...

Williamson, R. M. (Robert McAlpin), 1804-1859

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Dallas based wholesale lumber dealer and entrepreneur Robert M. "Bob" Williamson produced and distributed a series of architectural plan books from about 1918 to his retirement in 1938. The plans were sold to retail lumber dealers in Texas and other states as a way to entice customers to purchase lumber products and services. For a more thorough account of Williamson and his work, see Carol Roark's article "Make Lots of Little Plans: The R.M. Williamson House Plan Books" printed in ...