Governors James E. and Miriam "Ma" Ferguson collection, 1914-1975, undated 1917-1940, undated.

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Governors James E. and Miriam "Ma" Ferguson collection, 1914-1975, undated 1917-1940, undated.

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The Governors James E. and Miriam "Ma" Ferguson Collection was acquired in one gift from James G. Watt in 2011. The collection begins in 1914 and ends in 1975. These records include correspondence, legal, literary, photographic, scrapbook, and audio materials from the lives of James E. and Miriam Ferguson. Literary Productions is the largest series, with clippings, speeches, essays, and other printed materials relating to the Fergusons. The scrapbooks series contains clippings and loose material relating to the Fergusons' terms as governors, such as programs, certificates, and clippings.

3.85 linear feet (5 document boxes and 1 oversized box)

Baylor University Libraries, Moody Memorial Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8143040

Baylor University Libraries, Moody Memorial Library

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Ferguson, Miriam Amanda, 1875-1961

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Miriam Amanda Wallace (Ma) Ferguson (1875-1961), first female Governor of Texas, was born in Bell County, Texas, on June 13, 1875. She attended Salado College and Baylor Female College at Belton. In 1899, she married James Edward Ferguson. From 1915 to 1917, Mrs. Ferguson served as the first lady of Texas until her husband's impeachment during his second administration. When James Ferguson failed to get his name on the ballot in 1924, Miriam entered the race for the Texas governorship. Defeating...

Ferguson, James Edward, 1871-1944

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Lawyer, banker, investor, and governor of Texas (1914-1917). From the description of Ferguson, James Edward, collection, 1911-1936. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 23469789 Lawyer, banker, investor, and governor of Texas (1914-1917). Collection concerning James E. Ferguson was assembled by Alex Dienst, Texana collector and Ferguson's friend, and primarily documents Ferguson's political career and the controversy over his activities as governor. Included ...