Moses Austin Bryan papers, 1814-1930, (bulk 1836-1889).

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Moses Austin Bryan papers, 1814-1930, (bulk 1836-1889).

Correspondence, financial records, legal documents, printed materials, creative works, memorandum and notes, surveyor's field notes, and photographs record the life of Moses Austin Bryan.

2 boxes (.8 linear ft.)1 v. ; 39 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7614124

San Jacinto Museum of History

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Texas Veterans Association.

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Bryan family.

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