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Autry, James Lockhart. Addendum to Papers. 1850-1982. (MS 412)

This addendum to the James Autry papers consists of 3 cubic feet of correspondence, publications, photographs, and memorabilia from 1850 to 1982. Autry was a Texas lawyer, judge and businessman.

Baker family papers, 1874-1951 (MS 487)

Correspondence from Capt. James A. Baker (Rice Institute Chairman, 1891-1941) to various family members and colleagues. Also includes newsclippings on William M. Rice and on Capt. Baker’s death, and photographs of the Baker family. (2 boxes)

Dickson papers, 1950-1978 (MS 281)

The papers of Fagan Dickson (1904-1977), Austin, Texas attorney active in the Democratic Party, include correspondence with both state and national political figures as well as Dickson's personal and business subject files clippings, published materials and notes, dating from 1950-1978. (9.5 lin. ft.)

Gray, Judge Peter W. Papers. 1833-1870. (MS 417)

The Judge Peter W. Gray papers from 1833 to 1870 include extensive handwritten documents on several of Gray’s early Texas district court cases, lectures, speeches, and official documents concerning the creation and organization of the Texas Historical Society. Court cases relate to murder, slavery, counterfeiting, the legal nature of circumstantial evidence and self defense; the notes related to these cases are generally Judge Gray’s direction to juries. The speeches include a speech given by Gray at the Democratic Convention in Austin in 1852 for the nomination of Sam Houston for the presidency. 0.25 lin. ft. (1 box)

Houston, Sam. Papers, 1821-1863 (MS 49)

This collection of letters contains government letters and documents written by Sam Houston, letters to Houston from other government officials, and people seeking favors, and personal materials such as letters to and from family members, and bills. (1 box)

Masterson I (Judge) papers, 1860-1942 (MS 468)

Judge Harris Masterson’s papers relate almost exclusively to his legal practice and real estate dealings after he moved from Brazoria County, Texas, to Houston, dating from 1860-1942, bulk 1880-1920. (263 boxes)

Parker legal papers, 1898-1914 (MS 327)

Legal documents, correspondence and research compiled by Taylor, Tx attorney J.W. Parker largely concerning the case of Charles Walter Avery. Avery was an employee of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company of Texas and suffered a serious injury at work in 1898. (2 folders)