Laura Burleson Negley Family papers, 1880-1973 bulk (1912-1947)

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Laura Burleson Negley Family papers, 1880-1973 bulk (1912-1947)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/45436037

The collection primarily consists of correspondence between Laura Burleson Negley and her immediate family members, but also includes speeches, memorabilia, clippings and photographs. Collectively these papers show the social and business ties that the family maintained in San Antonio, and illustrate the etiquette and social customs of the time. The papers also personalize the impact of World War II on families in San Antonio. The bulk of the collection documents Laura Burleson Negley from her engagement in 1912 through the mid-1940s. Correspondence provides insight into her legislative style, stances on issues, and her working relationships with other political figures. Both personal and business correspondence offers insight into Mrs. Negley's political views, values, lifestyle and societal status. Personal correspondence also traces the close relationships between Laura, her husband and children over time.

8 boxes (7 archives boxes 1 flatbox) 3 linear feet.

University of Texas at San Antonio, John Peace Library (JPL)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7553687

University of Texas at San Antonio, John Peace Library (JPL)

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Negley, Richard, 1915-1942

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Negley, Albert, 1913-1945

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Burleson, Albert Sidney, 1863-1937

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Burleson (1863-1937) graduated from the University of Texas Law Department in its first class (1884). As postmaster general he expanded parcel post and was responsible for the government takeover of telephone, telegraph, and cable during World War I and the initiation of air mail in 1918 at the end of the war. From the description of Burleson, Albert Sidney, papers, 1841-1946. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 20659759 U.S. representative from Texas and U....

Burleson, Adele Steiner, 1863-1948

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Adele Steiner Burleson (1858-1944) was a writer and was married to Albert Sidney Burleson, attorney, congressman and United States Postmaster General. From the description of Burleson, Adele Steiner, papers, 1858-1944. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 68903333 Albert Sidney Burleson was born in San Marcos, Texas, on 1863 June 7, the son of Edward Burleson, Jr. and Lucy Emma Kyle Burleson. He attended the Agricultural and Mechanical College of...

Negley, Laura Burleson, 1890-1973

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Laura Burleson Negley was born into a politically prominent family in 1890 in Austin, Texas. She became active in Democratic Party politics and in suffrage work in the early 1910s. She married Richard Van Wyck Negley, Sr. in 1912 and moved to San Antonio, Texas. Richard Negley founded and operated Negley Paint Company and later became director of Alamo National Bank in San Antonio. Together Laura and Richard had three children: Albert, William and Richard, Jr. Tragically, two sons lost their liv...

Negley, Richard Van Wyck, 1890-

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Negley, William, 1914-

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