John Wesley Hardin Papers, 1874-1931.

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John Wesley Hardin Papers, 1874-1931.

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The letters to, from, and about John Wesley Hardin in this collection date from 1874 to 1931. The bulk of the letters cover Hardin's arrest and imprisonment, many of which include correspondence between Hardin and his wife, Jane. Several of these letters describe in detail Hardin's version of the Webb killing and lynching of Hardin's relatives as well as his own arrest, trial and incarceration. There is good documentation of the 1894 Gonzalez County election controversy in which Hardin was deeply involved.

2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

Texas State University-San Marcos, Albert B. Alkek Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7600952

Texas State University-San Marcos, Albert B. Alkek Library

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Hardin, Jane Bowen.

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Hardin, John Wesley, 1853-1895

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Texas gunfighter John Wesley Hardin killed his first victim at the age of 15 in 1868. After committing numerous additional murders, often related to drinking and gambling, he was convicted of murder in 1877 and served 15 years' time in Huntsville. In 1894, he was shot in the back of the head and killed in Acme Saloon in El Paso while throwing dice. From the description of John Wesley Hardin Papers, 1874-1931. (Texas State University-San Marcos). WorldCat record id: 48971180 ...