Albert Curtis papers, 1729-1967.

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Albert Curtis papers, 1729-1967.

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Chiefly edited typescripts, many of which are works on the Texas Revolution, particularly the Battle of the Alamo and Alamo commander William Barret Travis. Other manuscripts deal with the history of the town of San Felipe de Austin, including a detailed chapter on Gail Borden, Jr.; San Antonio history and the Spanish missions of the area; and vignettes of New Orleans history. Copies of published works are included, though most of these writings were unpublished. Also included in the papers are correspondence, copies and transcriptions of source material, research notes, and a small amount of personal material.

10.75 linear ft.

Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library

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Curtis, Albert, 1897-

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An Ohio native, Albert Curtis moved to Texas in 1933, eventually settling in San Antonio. While working as a civilian employee at San Antonio military bases, Curtis devoted much of his time to researching and writing, particularly on San Antonio, the Texas Revolution, and the Alamo. From the description of Albert Curtis papers, 1729-1967. (Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library). WorldCat record id: 310366927 ...

Travis, William Barret, 1809-1836

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As commander of the doomed Alamo garrison, Colonel William Barret Travis became a legendary figure in Texas history. Born in South Carolina in 1809, Travis went on to study law and marry Rosanna Cato before moving to Texas. He left his family behind and settled in Stephen F. Austin's colony to practice law. With the coming of war with Mexico, Travis became an army officer and was ordered to reinforce the Alamo garrison in San Antonio de Bexar. He took command after James C. Neill gave up the pos...

Borden, Gail, 1801-1874

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Gail Borden, Jr. (1801-1874) was a surveyor, inventor, newspaperman, businessman and agriculturalist. He was born in Norwich, New York, and moved to Texas in 1829. Borden was a surveyor for Austin's Colony and a founder of the "Telegraph and Texas Register", but is most famous as an inventor; he patented the first process for condensing milk. The Borden Milk Company bears his name. From the description of Borden, J. Gail, papers, 1830-1937. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat r...