Julia Hagan (Mrs. H. Raymond) papers, 1939-1984, bulk 1959-1966.

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Julia Hagan (Mrs. H. Raymond) papers, 1939-1984, bulk 1959-1966.

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Correspondence and printed materials relating to Julia Hagan's tenure as President General of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and as a member of the San Jacinto Battleground Commission during the early 1960s. These documents record her efforts to preserve the De Zavala Cemetery and suport the San Jacinto Battleground and Monument. The bulk of the material (1959-1966) is correspondence between the State Board of Control, the San Jacinto Museum of History Association, and elected representatives concerning the De Zavala Cemetery. Also of interest are materials related to the world premier of the film The Alamo in San Antonio in October 1960, and a photograph of John Grant Tod.

1 box (.4 linear ft.) : ill.

San Jacinto Museum of History

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San Jacinto Museum of History

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Texas. State Board of Control

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Tod, John Grant, 1808-1877

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