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Sugar Land and Fort Bend historical papers of Jane McMeans, 1827-2003

The Sugar Land and Fort Bend historical papers of Jane McMeans, 1827-2003, MS 32, contains information about the Texas city of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County. The collection contains original letters, pamphlets, tabloids, printed materials, books, videos, maps and photographs documenting the region during the 19th and 20th centuries, including the creation and development of the Imperial Sugar company. This collection is 39.5 cubic feet (38 boxes).

TABLE OF CONTENTS


Descriptive Summary

Historical Sketch

Scope and Contents

Arrangement

Restrictions

Index Terms

Administrative Information

Detailed Description of the Collection

Series I. Sugar Land, 1827-1997

Series II. Fort Bend, 1827-1997

Series III. Lifestyle Magazine, 1997-2000

Series IV. Imperial Sugar, 1827-1997

Series V. Historical preservation, 1827-1997

Series VI. Varied items (need new series title), 1827-1997

Series 7. Oversize photos, drawings and print publications, 1827-1997

Guide to the Sugar Land and Fort Bend historical papers of Jane McMeans, 1827-2003





Descriptive Summary

Repository: Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University, Houston, Texas.
Title: Sugar Land and Fort Bend historical papers of Jane McMeans
Dates: 1827-2003
Quantity: 39.5 cubic feet (25 cartons and 13 document cases cases, plus oversize)
Abstract: Original letters, pamphlets, tabloids, printed materials, books, videos, maps, and photographs documenting the Texas city of Sugar Land during the 19th century and 20th century, including the creation and development of the Imperial Sugar company.
Identification: MS 032
Language: Materials are in English.

Historical Sketch

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Scope and Contents

Original letters, pamphlets, tabloids, printed materials books, videos, maps, and photographs documenting the Texas city of Sugar Land during the 19th century and 20th century, including the creation and development of the Imperial Sugar company.

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Arrangement

Arranged by ..... Arrangement within each series is ???????.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish from the Sugar Land and Fort Bend historical collection must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.

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Index Terms

Subjects (Persons)

Dunham, George F. -- travel narratives.

Subjects (Organizations)

City of Sugar Land -- correspondence.
Fort Bend County.
Imperial Sugar Company -- correspondence.

Subjects (Places)

Texas.

Formats

Correspondence.
Maps.
Pamphlets.
Photographs.
Printed documents.
Videos.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Sugar Land and Fort Bend historical papers of Jane McMeans, 1827-2003, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.

Acquisition Information

Jane McMeans donated this material in January 2007.

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Detailed Description of the Collection













Series I. Sugar Land, 1827-1997
Box
1

A-B
Box
2

B-E
Box
3

E-G
Box
4

H-K
Box
5

K-N
Box
6

N-P
Box
7

P-S
Box
8

S
Box
9

T-Z
Box
10

School Board Minutes project
Box
11

Sesquicentennial City Council Minutes; 1960-1968
Box
12

Chronilogical files; 1827-1979
Box
13

Chronilogical files; 1980-1987
Box
14

Non-print formats
Box
15

Materials for Sugar Land-related books
Box
16

Eldridge
Box
17

Churches












Series II. Fort Bend, 1827-1997
Box
18

A-C
Box
19

D-F
Box
20

G-L
Box
21

L-R
Box
22

R-S
Box
23

T-Z
Box
24

Fowler/Roselle
Box
25

Hodges Bend
Box
26

Fort Bend Genealogical Society












Series III. Lifestyle Magazine, 1997-2000
Box
27

Life Style Magazine; 1997-2000
Box
28

Life Style Magazine, Fort Bend edition; 1997-2000












Series IV. Imperial Sugar, 1827-1997
Box
29

Imperial Sugar cook books;
Box
30

Crown newsletters;












Series V. Historical preservation, 1827-1997
Box
32

Historical markers and preservation of train depot;












Series VI. Varied items (need new series title), 1827-1997
Box
33

A-Z
Box
34

assorted items
Box
35

Laperouse
Box
36

Antique Show












Series 7. Oversize photos, drawings and print publications, 1827-1997
Box
37

Oversize photos and drawings
Box
38

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