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Diary RESTRICTED

  • Six notebooks or exercise tablets, each measuring 26 x 21 cm.
  • Five of the exercise tablets have red cloth taped binding at the tops, with white machine ruled pages and white paper covers, illustrated with a design which includes the United States flag with 44 gold stars and thirteen stripes on it, aloft against a pale blue sky, with "THE STARS AND STRIPES" in gold letters outlined in red at the top.
  • Since these tablets couldn't have been produced at least until after 1890 when Wyoming became the forty-fourth state in the Union, this copy of the diary had to have been copied out twenty-five years or more after the original entries were made in 1862-1865.
  • The sixth exercise tablet is similar in size, but with green tape binding at the top, a buff-colored cover, and a design incorporating a leaf and vine design in which the words "A COLUMBUS EXERCISE TABLET, PRICE 5 CTS" is divided in the center by a round seal of a sun rising over a tree-surrounded field of harvested wheat sheaves labeled "THE SEAL OF OHIO LINE". Below is an underlined space labeled "Name" and beside it another underlined space labeled "Teacher".
  • All six notebooks have been rubber-stamped in black ink on covers and all pages, probably by a later owner in the twentieth century, with a three-line label: "Civil War Diary of, John Henry Bliler, 1862-1863-1864-1865".
  • Front covers of the notebooks are also inscribed in ink as well, apparently in John Henry Bliler's hand, with a numbering sequence as follows:
    • "no 2 of 7 AND No. 1 of 7"
    • "No 3 OF 7, From November 11, 1863, To May 16 [carat] inclusive 1864"
    • "NO 4 OF 7, From May 17, 1864, To [unclear] 3rd [ditto i.e. 1864] inclusive"
    • "NO 5 OF 7, From October 4, 1864, to November 30 inclusive 1864"
    • "From November 30, 1865 to April 12, 1863 [Note: part of this in pencil to replace information from a torn area on cover], No 6 OF 7"
    • "No 7 OF 7"
  • Pages of the diary are numbered continuously in the lower right corner of each notebook in pencil: 1-9 [i.e. 8], 9, 11-25 [notebook "No 2"]; 26-44 [notebook "No 3"]; 45-64 [notebook "No 4"]; 65-83 [notebook "No 5"]; 84-106 [notebook "No 6"]; 107-123 [notebook "No 7"].
  • The penciled page numbers and a few other notes were probably made by a later owner of the diary, to construct the index which accompanies the photostatic copy of the original pages and the typewritten transcript held in a blue three-ring binder, described in Series 2. The text of the black-inked three-line rubber stamped label on the notebooks' covers and pages match exactly that of the typed label affixed to the front cover of this blue three-ring binder.
  • Each of the first five exercise books is also stamped in blue ink on the cardboard back cover with a three-line label: "From STEIGLER BROS., 520 Central Avenue, HOT SPRINGS, - ARK." Steigler Brothers is a bookstore and may have been the original purveyor of the blank exercise books.
  • Entries written by Bliler are in pencil and black or blue ink. All pages have come apart from the top bindings of the exercise tablets. Some water damage obscures a few entries, and a very few pages have torn edges by which portions of entries have been lost irretrievably, but the handwriting is overall very legible.

History of GLSS Manuscript

Chapters 1-4 of the manuscript, include interviews with Sheri S. and Marco Roberts as well as transcripts of SWAMP symposium and GSS meetings. Case No. 84-724, TAMU vs. GSS, 1984.

Newspaper Articles

  • The Wall Street Journal. "Jungle Frontier: Brazil Begins Effort to Unlock the Wealth of Vast, Unexploited Amazon Basin". December 3, 1968
  • The Wall Street Journal. "In a Texas County, There is No Crime, No Debt or Welfare". May 23, 1977
  • The Eagle. "The house the county built". Undated
  • The Eagle. "Time 'ripe' for old Bryan". Undated
  • The Eagle. "A county treasure". Undated
  • "Unbowed". Undated
  • "Street name history fading away". Undated
  • "Lights festival". Undated
  • "Smallest Catholic Church still used". Undated
  • "Restrooms for the county's seat". Undated
  • "New Goddess unveiled". Undated
  • "The Goddess of Liberty and the rule of law". Undated
  • "White Nights: Holiday lights help to defuse Blanco rivalry". Undated

Ranch Map and Legal Documents

  • Manuscript Map of 1905 Maria Rodriguez Survey by Parker and Owen (Surveyors).
    • This map is labeled that it is Survey #35 cutting off 18/25 on the north side of the survey. Hand drawn on light blue, shiny linen sheet, approximately 30 x 48 inches. ITEM SEPARATED, encapsulated and housed separately in Map Case. March 1905.
  • Quit Claim Deed - Joint Acknowledgment for 219.78 acres in El Paso County originally granted to Maria Rodriguez, sold in tax sale for unpaid taxes owed by W. D. Wright. Sold to Mary E. Howard for $40.00. (handwritten) January 29, 1890.
  • Chattel Mortgage. From Chittim and Parr to R. Driscoll on approximately 2,000 head of cattle located on the Santa Rosa Ranch. (handwritten) November 18, 1898.
  • Chattel Mortgage. Assigns 2803 head of cattle as collateral for a loan from John C. Sullivan of D. Sullivan and Co. (Bankers) to D. R. Fant. Cattle are located "in pastures known as 'Santa Rosa Ranch.'" Note to be paid ($30,000.) in gold. (typed) November 2, 1900.
  • Warranty Deed. From William R. Elliott to James V. Upson conveys a 1/3 undivided interest in a large tract of land in El Paso county. (handwritten) November 23, 1901.
  • Warranty Deed. From James V. Upson to C. A. Goeth conveys an undivided 1/3 interest in a large tract of land received previously from William R. Elliott. (typed and handwritten) November 23, 1901.
  • Chattel Mortgage. From Chittim & Parr (J. M. Chittim and A. Parr) to D. Sullivan and W. C. Sullivan. Over 12,500 head of cattle and over 1,000 head of horses and mules as collateral for a loan of $194,837.30 in gold. All stock located on "Fant's Santa Rosa pasture" and other locations. (typed) June 5, 1902.
  • Chattel Mortgage. Chittim & Parr use 3810 head of cattle a collateral for a loan of $64,000.00 in gold from D. Sullivan & Company bankers. (handwritten) July 24, 1902.
  • Warranty Deed. From Kate (Elliott) Adams, daughter of William Elliott, to C. A. Goeth an undivided 1/3 interest in large tract of land on Rio Grande River, August 11, 1902.
  • Dissolution of Partnership. Between J. M. Chittim and A. Parr, a dissolving of business relations with inventory of assets, November 8, 1902.
  • Sheriff's Deed and Foreclosure Notice. Notice of seizure of large tract of land (3188 acres) on Rio Grande belonging to the heirs of the estate of William Elliott (Eleanor E. Clifford, Kate V. Elliott, and G. G. Clifford) due to "a certain judgment on 16 May 1899." C. A. Goeth was the successful bidder at $200.00, November 10, 1902.
  • Note Payable. $260,000.00 promissory note made by D. R. Fant to D. Sullivan and Company, appears to be secured by three life insurance policies, (listed, typed) February 9, 1903.

Correspondence

Photocopy of receipt from The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company selling a Gustave Bernardel Cello to Mr. Richard J. Dunn dated January 13, 1922

Letter dated July 5, 1924 from Richard J. Dunn (Band Leader 11th Infantry) to Colonel C.C. Todd Infantry regarding A&M Band information

Letter dated July 5, 1924 from Paul O. Franson to "Whom it may Concern" letter of recommendation certifying Richard J. Dun as a recognized band leader

Letter dated July 30, 1924 from Richard J. Dunn to Colonel C. C. Todd Commandment

Letter dated May 12, 1925 from Fredrick A. Burt to Mr. R. J. Dunn

Letter dated August 5, 1925 to Mr. Richard J. Dunn to Marvin H. Mimms

Letter dated August 6, 1925 to Richard J. Dunn from Marvin H. Mimms [3 pages]

Letter dated August 7, 1925 to Richard J. Dunn from Marvin H. Mimms [2 pages]

Letter dated August 11, 1925 to Richard J. Dunn from Marvin H. Mimms [2 pages]

Letter dated August 14, 1925 to Richard J. Dun from Marvin H. Mimms [2 pages]

Letter dated August 15, 1925 to Richard J. Dun from Marvin H. Mimms [4 pages]

City National Bank check to "The Ottozimmonon and Son Company" signed from Richard J. Dunn dated August 20

Letter dated August 21, 1925 to Richard J. Dun from Marvin H. Mimms [2 pages]

Letter dated August 25, 1925 to Marvin H. Mimms from Otto Zimmerman [2 pages]

Letter dated August 30, 1925 to Mr. Dunn from Marvin H. Mimms [3 pages]

Letter dated September 10, 1925 to Marvin H. Mimms from Otto Zimmerman [1 page]

Letter dated September 18, 1925 to Marvin H. Mimms from Otto Zimmerman [1 page]

Original Words Submitted to R. J. Dunn by Marvin H. Mimms from which to write Music for "Texas Aggies" theme song lyrics dated Summer 1925 from Richard J. Dunn [2 pages]

Letter dated July 25, 1925 to Mr. Dunn from Marvin H. Mimms [2 pages]

2 copies of typed transcript of "Texas Aggies!" lyrics [1 page]

Letter dated July 25, 1925 to Mr. Dunn from Marvin H. Mimms [2 pages]

Letter dated July 25, 1925 to Mr. Dun from Marvin H. Mimms [3 pages]

Handwritten "Texas Aggies" lyrics with editing [1 page] [undated]

Certificates and Correspondence

Teaching Certificate from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. September 26, 1871

Teaching Certificate from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. August 12, 1872

Letter to J. R. Cole [Sr.] from J. K. Gilman. June 12, 1876 (handwritten)

Letter on State A&M College of Texas parchment from Thomas S. Gathright to "My dear Colonel" [J. R. Cole Sr.]. August 27, 1875 (handwritten, 5 pages)

Letter on State A&M College of Texas parchment addressed to "My dear Colonel" [J. R. Cole Sr.] from Thomas S. Gathright. November 4, 1979 (handwritten, 2 pages)

Letter addressed to "My dear wife" from J. R. Cole [Sr.] written on State A&M College of Texas parchment. December 9, 1879 (handwritten)

Letter addressed to "My dear wife" from J. R. Cole [Sr.]. November 25, 1879 (handwritten, 4 pages)

Letter written on State A&M College of Texas parchment formally addressing the university about E. B. Picket written by Professor J. R. Cole [Sr.] Undated [inscribed with 188_] (handwritten)

Diary of J. G. James (president) written on State A&M College of Texas parchment. March 15, 1883 (handwritten, 5 pages)

Document [diary?]. August 1884 (handwritten, 9 pages)

Letter from Louis L. McJonnis, Professor of Math, to J. R. Cole [Sr.] on State A&M College of Texas parchment. December 29, 1885 (handwritten, includes photocopy)

Letter written to Col. J. R. Cole [Sr.] from T. M. Scott on State A&M College of Texas parchment. July 8, 1885 (handwritten)

Correspondence, and Other Materials

Letter dated August 28, 1962 to Colonel Richard J. Dunn from Edward J. Goodman [1 page]

Letter dated October 9, 1962 to Mr. R. J. Dunn from John M. Lawrence III [1 page]

Bill of Costs estate costs dated October 1962 [1 page]

Letter dated R[ichard J.] Dunn from Sondra Bianca [1 page]

Letter dated to Robert L. Boone from Marvin H. Mimms [1 page]

Photocopy of the "Spirit of Aggieland" sheet music lyrics by Marvin H. Mimms Class of 1968 and music by Richard J. Dunn [3 pages]

Letter dated August 22, 1963 from Edward J. Goodman from Marie Theresa Dunn [1 page]

Letter dated August 22, 1963 to Miss Sondra Bianca from Marie Theresa Dunn [1 page]

Letter dated September 12, 1963 from Colombia Records to Mrs. R. J. Dunn from Sondra Bianca [1 page]

Letter dated August 6, 1963 to Mrs. R. J. Dunn from Sandra Bianca [1 page]

Letter dated September 16, 1963 to Saundra Bianca to Mrs. R. J. Dunn [1 page]

Letter dated November 7, 1963 to Marie Dunn from Anne Fischitt [1 page]

Columbia Records contract for song "Spirit of Aggieland" dated November 7, 1963 signed by Marie Dunn and Marvin H. Mimms [1 page]

Colombia Records report earnings summary dated March 28, 1964 [1 page]

Letter dated March 30, 1964 to Marie Theresa Dunn from Edward J. Goodman [1 page]

Letter dated April 10, 1964 to Mr. Goodman from Marie Theresa Dunn [1 page]

Letter dated 15, 1964 to Mrs. Richard J. Dunn from Edward J. Goodman [1 page]

Royalty summary dated August 15, 1964 [3 pages]

Royalty summary dated December 31, 1964 [3 pages]

Notes and other Material

Handwritten notes. Undated (3 pages)

Envelope from President's Office with notes. Undated

Personal notes. Undated (7 pages)

Slides: Abilene - El Paso

Included are:
Abilene
Albany
Alice
Alpine
Amarillo
Anahuac
Anderson
Andrews
Angleton
Anson
Archer City
Aspermont
Athens
Austin
Baird
Ballinger
Bandera
Barstow
Bastrop
Bay City
Beaumont
Beeville
Bell County
Benjamin
Big Lake
Big Spring
Billings
Blanco
Boerne
Bonham
Boston
Brackettville
Brady
Breckenridge
Brenham
Brown
Brownfield
Brownsville
Brownwood
Bryan
Burnett
Caldwell
Cameron
Camp
Canadian
Canton
Canyon
Carthage
Cass County
Center
Centerville
Channing
Carrizo Springs
Childress
Clairmont
Clarendon
Clarksville
Claude
Cleburne
Coldspring
Coleman
Colorado City
Columbus
Comanche
Conroe
Cooper
Corpus Christi
Corsicana
Cotulla
Crane
Crockett
Crosbyton
Crowell
Crystal City
Cuero
Dalhart
Dallas
Dangerfield
Decatur
Del Rio
Denton
Dickens
Dickenson
Dimmit
Donley
Dumas
Eagle Pass
Eastland
Edinburg
Edna
El Dorado
El Paso

Correspondence, and Other Materials

Letter dated August 19, 1965 to Mr. Rufe S. Bynum from Richard (Buck) Weirus [1 page]

Letter dated October 2, 1967 to Mrs. R. J. Dunn from Tom A. Murrah [1 page]

Letter dated May 13, 1968 to Mrs. R. J. Dunn from Joe Buster 1959 [1 page]

Letter dated July 15, 1968 to Mrs. R. J. Dunn from Joe Buster 1968 [1 page]

Letter dated March 31, 1969 to "Dear Sir" from Marie T. Dunn [2 pages]

Letter dated October 16 1969 to Mrs. R. J. Dunn from Joe Buster [1 page]

Letter dated September 28, 1971 to Mrs. Dunn from Joe Buster [1 page]

Letter dated March 17, 1972 to Mrs. Dunn from Joe Buster [1 page]

Letter dated April 20, 1972 to Mrs. R. J. Dunn from Joe Buster [1 page]

Letter dated August 9, 1973 to "Gentleman" from Marie T. Dunn [2 pages]

Letter dated August 21, 1973 to Mrs. Richard J. Dunn from Lorna G. Margolis [2 pages]

Certificate of Registration dated August 21, 1973 for Richard J. Dunn for the song "Spirit of Aggieland"

Copyright Office and New Versions and copyright laws for song titled "Spirit of Aggieland" and renewal of Copyright dated September 11, 1973 [4 pages]

Letter dated August 23, 1973 to Mrs. Margolis from Mrs. Richard J. Dunn [2 pages]

Letter dated August 27, 1973 to Mrs. Dunn from Bill Cormack [1 page]

Letter dated September 11, 1973 to Mrs. Dunn from Lorna G. Margolis [1 page]

Letter dated September 6, 1973 to Mrs. Richard J. Dunn from Lorna G. Margolis [1 page]

Letter dated October 16, 1973 to Mr. Cormack from L. B. J. Library [1 page]

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