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Neal Lane papers, 1964-2002 (MS 502 Part 2 of 3)

Includes the professional papers of Neal Lane. Lane served as chief science advisor to President Clinton and was a former director of the National Science Foundation.

Jared Ellison Groce biographical typescript, 1936 (MS 179)

Biographical sketch of Jared Ellison Groce, one of the "Old Three Hundred" (Austin's first colony), who emigrated to Texas in January 1822. Time period described ranges from 1782-1836.

Ehinger diary transcript, 1846-1847 (MS 282)

A diary written by Augustus Ehinger during his year in the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War.

Neal Lane papers, 1964-2002 (MS 502) Part 3 of 3

Includes the professional papers of Neal Lane. Lane served as chief science advisor to President Clinton and was a former director of the National Science Foundation.

Texas City disaster records, 1947-2003 (MS 529)

Photographs and statements regarding the Texas City disaster on April 16, 1947.

Broun family U.S. Civil War papers (MS 177)

Genealogical and historical information on the Broun and Thruston families, and description the Broun family's experiences during the U.S. Civil War in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. 3 folders.

Grimes, James F. Letters, 1863-1864 (MS 105)

Letters of James F. Grimes, a Union soldier of the 17th U.S. Infantry during the Civil War written to Sarah A. Jones between 1863-1864 while Grimes was stationed mainly in Virginia and mentioning camp life and current events, but primarily of a personal and affectionate nature. (27 letters)

Reding, James M. Letter. 1863. (MS 107)

A letter written during the Civil War in December 1863 by James M. Reding, a Confederate soldier, to his sister concerning recent action, including capture of a Union boat in Matagorda Bay, Texas, and the arrival of a Confederate boat loaded with arms; he also advises against his brother enlisting in the army. 1 letter.

Wright, Horatio. Letter. 1865. (MS 108)

General Horatio Wright's letter of February 12, 1865, written probably while the VI Corps was on the front lines at the siege of Richmond. 4 pages.

Dix, J. A. Civil War Pass, Letter. 1862, 1869. (MS 110)

John A. Dix was commissioned Major General by President Lincoln in 1861 and served in administrative positions during the Civil War, issuing the military pass in this collection during that time. After the war he was minister to France (1866-69).

Wright, Mrs. E. H. Letters from Union Generals, 1864. (MS 111)

Six letters written in 1864 from U.S. Civil War generals of the Union Army in reply to Mrs. E. H. Wright's request for their photographs. 6 letters.

Cullum, George. Civil War Letter. 1861. (MS 112)

A letter written during the U.S. Civil War on November 11, 1861, from New York by Union Army General George W. Cullum to a close friend 1 letter.

Libby Prison Inmate Letter, 1864. (MS 113)

Letter written during the Civil War by an anonymous Union Army prisoner- of-war, dated December 18, 1864, and addressed from Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia, to United States Senator William Wright of New Jersey, describing his worsening health while held as hostage for a Confederate officer. 1 letter.

Flint, Hallie Rienzi. papers. 1912-1965. (MS 116)

Articles written by Hallie Rienzi from 1912 to 1965 for the <i>Houston Daily Post</i> under the pseudonym Harriot Russell as well as personal and family papers. 10 linear inches (2 boxes).

Johnston, Rienzi Melville. 1849-1926. (MS 117)

This body of personal papers from 1849 to 1926 relates to Johnston's life as a politician, journalist, and a prominent member of Houston society. It also includes newspaper clippings and entire newspapers relating to Johnston's service as a senator and as co-founder of the <i>Houston Post</i>. 2 boxes.

Wilson, Hugh. Civil War Papers. 1862-1868. (MS 125)

Many of these letters, written from 1862-1868, are to Wilson's future wife, Mary Grier, containing information on the South Carolina upper classes. Wilson also talks about hospitals, medicine, schools, cemeteries, camp life, the military, and conscription. 1 inch (1 folder).

Brooker, W. H. Civil War Diary. 1863-1866. (MS 126)

The diary was kept, for the most part, by a Southern private in the Army of Tennessee, and it describes day-by-day troop movements and military actions from 6 October 1863 to 22 June 1864. 1 inch (1 folder).

Marshall, John W. Phillips. Papers. 1802-1850. (MS 141)

Bound volume of transcribed correspondence to and from British Rear Admiral Sir John William Phillips Marshall from 1802 to 1850, including the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812 with correspondence concerning a court martial related to the capture and destruction of the ship <i>H.M.S. Java</i> by the <i>USS Constitution</i> in 1813. .25 cubic feet (1 bound volume)

Texas Governors Letters. 1935-1936. (MS 142)

This collection contains three letters: two from Governor James Allred of Texas to Emil Hurja of the Democratic National Committee in Washington D.C. (1935-36), and one from Gov. Lawrence Sullivan Ross of Texas to General M. Cist of Cincinnati, Ohio (1889).

Men's League for Woman Suffrage. 1915. (MS 144)

This collection consists of replies from 1915 to a survey on suffrage for women conducted by the Men's League for Woman Suffrage of the State of New York, and signed by Thomas W. Hotchkiss, member of the League's Campaign Committee. 0.10 lin. ft. (1 folder).