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Letter from James H. Davis to his uncle J. R. Davis on State Agricultural and Mechanical College paper, acknowledging the letter he received from his uncle and his good advice on life matters. Davis goes on to discuss political matters of a McCobe trying to take over his uncles political office that he was elected, and the classes he is taking at A&M along with personal matters. April 4, 1879 (handwritten)

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Letter From James H. Davis to his father Judge N. H. Davis on State Agricultural and Mechanical College paper, discussing family correspondence with his sisters and a classmate who got in trouble, includes a list of books bought for $10 from the president of the university, and that he is almost out of boots and schoolwork. April 20, 1879 (handwritten)

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Letter from James H. Davis to his sister Pat Davis on State Agricultural and Mechanical College paper, acknowledging a letter from her and apologizing for corresponding late, and personal matters. June 20, 1879 (handwritten)

This collection contains items pertaining to the life of Henry Bates Stoddard. Stoddard served on a committee designed to head the local effort to locate a proposed girls' industrial school at A&M. Stoddard was once considered for the Presidency of A&M College of Texas in 1902.

The collection contains many petitions from various citizens of Texas to the Board of Directors of Texas A&M. The petitions request the consideration of H. B. Stoddard to fill the vacant position of President of the College. (Stoddard did not, ultimately, become President.) Included herein is also Stoddard's handwritten will to his daughter and sister-in-law, a picture of Stoddard, two letters written to him, and several other items.

This correspondence is chiefly between immediate family members and a few close friends. Some of the correspondence is to or from General Burns, but most are to or from his unmarried sister "Mab" who apparently lived with the family and corresponded with her niece, Pauline Magruder, and nephew, L. Burns Magruder, frequently as they grew up. There are numerous letters and notes from Burns that range in styles and dates from his very early child-like script through his West Point graduation. Several of the letters from Pauline Magruder are in French and written while she was studying in Paris. There are also several letters from a B. L. Prince who was, it seems, intent on marrying the General's sister, "Mab" Burns.

1-01 Contains the Summary

1-02: Certificate of H. B. Stoddard to Colonel on May 20, 1880.

1-03: General Order announcing the command of H. B. Stoddard at the newly founded Camp Ross on May 14, 1888

1-04: Contains a Petition to the Board of Directors of Texas A&M College Stations from the citizens of Galveston, Texas.

1-05: Contains a Petition to the Board of Directors of Texas A&M College Station from the citizens of Bell Country, Texas.

1-06: Contains a Petition to the Board of Directors of Texas A&M College Station from the citizens of Robertson County, Texas.

1-07: Contains a Petition to the Board of Directors of Texas A&M from various citizens of Texas.

1-08: Letter to General H. B. Stoddard from B. Sbisa written on June 5, 1901

1-09: Letter to H. B. Stoddard from Joseph D. Sayers, written on May 18, 1912

1-10: Photo of H. B. Stoddard

1-11: Will of H. B. Stoddard, written in October 1905

S3-1/7: This folder contains the following documents,

• A - Letter from [A.?] Johnstone to "Miss Burns." Social letter with references to Arizona and Westward ho! Movement; awareness of world events; advocates "outdoor exercise." [light copy; difficult to read] Handwritten, 1 leaf, 4 pages, 10 July 1880.
• B - Letter from "Ben" to "Mousey." Personal letter between an uncle and niece (possibly Burns' daughter?)-notation in another's handwriting that it was written by Ben Atkinson. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 13 July 1880.
• C - Letter from A. Johnstone to "Miss Burns." The letter is of a general nature and discusses the weather in Washington and the area of Wilmington at the time. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 10 September 1881.
• D - Letter (possibly from Burns' daughter or daughter-in-law) to their children. This letter is written in an unusual printed case probably intended for reading ease by children and is a farewell note in advance of a trip she and her husband were about to take. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 23 July 1890.
• E - Letter from "Grand Papa" to "Burns & Sweet Pau-line." The letter apparently from General Burns to his (grand?) children, written in the printed case that his wife used (possibly she wrote it for him) from a hotel in New York. Letter thanks them for a letter and sends best wishes. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 9 November 1890.
• F - Letter from "Grand Papa" to "My Dear Grand Boy." A get well note to his grandson and message to the mother of the child also. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 2 May 1891.
• G - Message from A. B. Hancock to Burns. Difficult to read the message on a black-bordered calling card. Handwritten (3 in X 3 in card), 1 leaf, 2 sides, 12 July 1889.
• H - Message (fragment) to Burns. This is the same type of stationery as in item 4/7 but it is unsigned. The message is incomplete. Handwritten, 1 leaf (4 in X 6 in card), 2 sides, 5 September 1887.
• I - Message from [Ellen? Nellie?] M. McClellan to Burns. The message is written on black-bordered cards like items 4/7 and 4/8. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 23 March [1887?].
• J - Note from Burns to "Grand Boy." Small block-print note sympathizing with the child having the measles. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 1 May 1891.
• K - Letter from young Burns to "My dear grand-pa." The letter expresses that it is his first day out of bed in a week. Reverse side has a note from "Mama" discusses a gift for her son and mentions that perhaps Burns could find a "Sibley Tent" where he was. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 5 May 1891.
• L - Letter from Burns to "Grand-Boy." Script letter from Burns acknowledging receipt of two letters and complimenting the child's improving reading ability. Apparently the child asks about getting a Sibley Tent and Burns says it is an "impossibility" as none has been made for "twenty-five years" other than one for the World's Fair at Philadelphia. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 7 May 1891.
• M - Letter from Burns to "My Darling Mab." This letter, it seems, is written to his daughter (or sister?) and concerns her suitor who is pushing for marriage. Handwritten, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 22 November 1891.
• N - Letter from L. Burns Magruder to "Grand-Pa." Short letter from the grandchild about rain, but with a sentence asking for a picture of the tent. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 7 December 1891.
• O - Letter from L. Burns Magruder to "My dear Grand-pa." The child's note describes illnesses in the family. Mentions his mother having the "grippe" and "Frawline" then goes on to mention that "Nana keeps well and sends her love." Is it possible that Burns' wife lived with her daughter separate from Burns? The letter also mentions that the child is sad "we didn't have a war with Chili." Handwritten, 2 leaves, 2 pages, 14 February 1892.
• P - Letter from Burns to "Grand-Boy." The letter mentions that he is glad the child did not have whooping cough and then stresses the importance of reading and education. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 1 page, 10 March 1892.
• Q - Letter from [T?] W. Willett to "Miss Burns." This is a very ambiguous letter that expresses sympathy for her loss and the writer mentions attending a funeral but the deceased is not named. The letter is two-part and the second part refers to some real estate in South Carolina but it is hard to discern whether she is wishing to sell or buy and has sought his advice in the potential transaction. Handwritten, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 30 April 1892.
• R - Letter from Burns to "Dear Grand-Boy." Block-print note about the measles. Perhaps the date is written in error? One might refer to the letter item 4/10 and compare the context and writing in later letters. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 5 May 1892 (1891?).

S3-1/8: This folder contains the following documents,

• A - Letter from B. L. Prince to "Miss Mab. Burns." Love letter. Handwritten, 3 leaves, 3 pages, 19 October 1892.
• B - Letters from F. Montgomery to Mrs. Burns. The first of two letters mailed together expresses sympathy for the death of General Burns then immediately goes into a lengthy discussion on a person beginning to develop a cotton gin. One might infer that there is an investment opportunity available. The second letter refers to a cotton gin on her island… which seems to be for sale. Handwritten, 6 leaves, 12 pages, 5 November 1892-12 November 1892.
• C - Note from Pauline Magruder to "my dearest Brother." A personal note telling of her having a bad cold and that her mother and that she had a long letter from "mother and Mrs. Tracy." Concludes with "I have to go to chapel now." Handwritten, 2 leaves, 3 pages, 18 November 1895.
• D - Letter from Pauline Magruder to "My dearest Auntie." A social letter from Pauline Magruder on her 13th birthday written, apparently, from the seaside. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 4 leaves, 4 pages, 24 July 1899.
  E* E - Letter from B. L. Prince to "My dear Friend." Letter discussing cattle affairs and friendship. See item 3/19 of this series. Handwritten, 3 leaves, 3 pages, September 1899.
• F - Letter from B. L. Prince to "My dear Friend." Letter very pragmatically discusses an optimum time to marry "that is if we ever intend to marry," then discusses cattle prices. Handwritten, 3 leaves, 3 pages, 1 October 1900.
• G - Letter from Pauline Magruder to "Taunte" (Aunt). The first half of the letter is in French; she is in France studying French. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 4 leaves, 8 pages, 25 January 1902.
• H - Letter from B. L. Prince to "My dear Friend." Letter sounds as though this man is losing patience with the indecision on the part of the young woman. This letter gives full financial disclosure that he can "afford" to marry. Handwritten, 7 leaves, 7 pages, 13 February 1902.
• I - Letter from L. Burns Magruder to "Dear Auntie Mab." Letter from West Point is social and tells of his fun with the other cadets in the snow. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 18 February 1902.
• J - Letter from Pauline Magruder to "Ma Chere Taute." The entire letter was written in French except for closure. Handwritten, 3 leaves, 6 pages, 22 June 1902.
• K - Letter from "L. Burns Burns" to "My dear Auntie Mab." Note from West Point refers indirectly to a mishap and to the possibility of lending "the sword" to the West Point library for display. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages. 29 October 1902.
• L - Letter from "L. Burns Magruder" to "My dear Auntie Mab." Note from West Point refers to the Christmas gift she sent and asks why "Nana" doesn't write. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages. 29 December 1902.
• M - Letter from B. L. Prince to "My dear friend." Suitor still in pursuit of Auntie Mab; ups his financial status by saying in the letter, "I thought that $50,000. And yourself for a wife would be more than any man could wish for." Handwritten, 5 leaves, 5 pages, 18 January 1903.
• N - Letter from L. Burns Magruder to Mabelle Burns. Note from West Point refers to a "precious burden" his mother had been carrying, the secret that Auntie Mab was getting married? He extends his congratulations saying that he "did not think [she] would take the step." Other mentions of "the sword" being lent to the West Point library for display. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages. 29 October 1902.
• O - Letter from "Belle" to Mabelle Burns. Letter from Paris reprimands Mab for not writing and implies there is outside influence. The writer expresses much stress about living in France and worries about Burns' illness. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, 24 April 1903.
• P - Note from Lloyd Burns Magruder to "My dear Auntie Mab." A short note expressing that he is busy in school at West Point. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 8 April 1904.
• Q - Letter from [Virge?] to Mab. This is apparently from a friend who is very interested in the members of the Burns family-expresses concern over young Burns having Typhoid and very ill. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 3 leaves, 6 pages, 25 May 1904.
• R - Letter from [Virge?] to Mab. The letter mentions family members and a desire to see all of them. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 13 March 1905.
• S - Letter from Burns to Mab. The letter discusses impending graduation and mentions his studying Gettysburg and recollections of going there with his grandfather as a child. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 4 leaves, 8 pages, 2 May 1905.
• T - Letter from Burns to "My dear Grandpa". This is an undated letter from Burns when he was apparently just learning to write in cursive. The letter thanks his grandfather for the gift of a bicycle. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 2 pages, No date, but judging from previous letters, circa 1892.
• U - Letter from Charles Beatty Moore to "Cousin Mab." This letter seems to be from a relative who attended West Point with young Burns. The letter references several other family members. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, 11 May 1902.
• V - Letter from Pauline to "Auntie Mab." An undated letter that must have been written shortly after she arrived in Paris because she mentions that she is not yet proficient enough in French to write a letter. Handwritten, 2 sheets, 4 leaves, 8 pages, circa 1901.
• W - Letter from "Papa" to "Auntie Mab." A small, undated letter (only "Dec 5th") appears to be from the General and was written on a trip to New York. The letter is ambiguous but states that Burns has just come in on his tricycle so it must have been written in the early 1890s. Handwritten, 1 sheet, 2 leaves, 4 pages, circa 1890.

This set of documents is a widely varied mix. Included is a speech delivered by General William Wallace Burns at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, a poem and a fable it is believed he authored, calling cards, invitations, autobiographical narrative, a prayer, news clippings related to family members, an editorial written by General William Wallace Burns, a single old photo of an unidentified couple, a note from a West Point classmate, Daniel T. Van Buren, and miscellaneous empty envelopes.

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A collection of photographs from both the Contreras and Perez families. Included are group photographs of the entire Perez family, Mary Howard Contreras, Casimiro Perez with his wife Silvestra, Estela and her sister Celia Perez at different ages, Estela Perez as an old woman, Rio Grande City, and Mary Howard Contreras with her husband, Abundio. The photos span a length of time beginning circa 1880, and ending in 1993.

S5-1/10: This folder contains the following documents,

A - Magazine tear-sheet. From The Field Glass, this is a printed copy of a letter to the Editor written by William Wallace Burns titled, "Oligarchy - Aristocracy - Democracy." December 1880.

B - Invitation. "Re-Union of the National Association of the Veterans of the Mexican War." 22 February 1881.

C - Letter to the Editor. Mimeograph copy of "Man Ignoring a Natural Law" written by William Wallace Burns. 26 April 1887.

D - Speech. Printed hand-out copy of "Address delivered by Gen. W. W. Burns, U. S. A., at the Alumni Reunion of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. June 1888". Possibly the graduation address. Pasted inside is another piece of paper similar in nature that explains and illustrates the buttons designed by Bailey, Banks, and Biddle Jewelers. June 1888 and 1 November 1888.

E - Note from Daniel T. Van Buren to "Dear Pitts." The letter alludes to having seen the list of U. S. Military Academy graduates from 1888 with a form asking for Name, Class, Motto, and Address. 1 leaf, 2 pages, 1 October 1888.

F - Poem or Song. "Our fabled 'Fille de Regiment'" in William Wallace Burns' handwriting. Handwritten, 1 leaf, 2 pages, Undated.

G - Fable. "Battle of Fair Oaks Fable." In William Wallace Burn's handwriting, this seems to be a parody. On the reverse side, in pencil, a discussion concerning a battle. 1 leaf, 2 pages, Undated.

H - Calling cards. Two cards of different styles. One is inscribed on reverse by someone presenting the General to the Hon. W. R. Grace, Undated.

I - Biographical data. Written by William Wallace Burns, two chronologies of his career listed with dates no later than 1884.

J - Essay. In what appears to be William Wallace Burns' later handwriting, this is a long, rather rambling essay heavily steeped in God titled, "Faith, Truth = Understanding - Good, Free Will = Love - Understanding, Love = Heaven." 3 leaves, 6 pages, Undated.

K - Prayer. Unsigned lengthy prayer in a handwriting different from the rest of all documents. The envelope reads: "Mrs. Magruder, Nuremberg." Undated.

This collection consists of one register notebook containing the students admitted for the 1881-1882 school year at A&M College of Texas. The register includes the name, parent or guardian, post office, birth date, county of residence, and remarks.

This collection contains 26 botany samples and information compiled by Julian Pennybacker, a student at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. The herbarium was a class project for a Texas A&M College botany class project in 1881 and the samples were collected in the Brazos Valley.

In November 2003, the herbarium was examined by M. D. Reed of the Texas A&M University Biology Department. She made the following note which is attached to the herbarium:

This was a student collection made for a botany class. Pennybacker appears on student rolls of the era.
The book used to identify the plants was probably something by Asa Gray and not meant to cover Texas. Since there was no complete treatment of the Texas flora at the time, this cannot be considered a fault.
When examined in 2003, the specimens were found to be fragmentary, mixed together, and separated from their sheets. To the extent possible, they were identified, remounted, and databased by Monique Dubrule Reed of the Biology Department Herbarium.

Original pencil sketch made in 1881 when Percy Ives, then an art student at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, visited Whitman at his home in Camden, New Jersey.
In 1915 Ives presented the drawing to Powys when the novelist traveled to Detroit, Ives' home town, to begin a series of lectures. Powys subsequently gave the drawing to his sister Philippa, probably after she had visitied Whitman's home in Camden in 1923-1924.

The drawing is signed by both Ives and Whitman. Reframed in 2012 displaying all inscriptions.

This collection consists of four handwritten letters from Sir James Bryce dated from 1882 to 1910, each addressed to one of the following: the President of the Board of Trade PASSAIC, W. Riding (1 folio with a typed transcript), "My dear Stillman" (1 folio with a typed transcript), and Fred P. Noble (1 folio with a typed transcript).

This collection includes photographs, correspondence, sketches, and certifications for Nagle, who was a professor at the College of Texas A&M from 1890 to 1913. This collection spans from 1882 to 1927 along with a later article written in 1967 about Nagle.

"Testimonials endorsing Prof. J. R. Cole, A. M. of the A&M College of Texas". 1882 (14 pages)

Lists parties endorsing James R. Cole, Sr. [for a position?] with typed letters of reference from friends, colleagues, and acquaintances from the military and TAMC; some references include Z. B. Vance, J. A. Gilmer, B. Craven, D. H. Hill, Thomas J. Brows, Andrew J. Dorn, Joseph D. Sayers, W. M. Walton, A. H. Belo, Jas. Q. Chenowith, A. J. Booty, John Handcock, T. J. Cooks, S. Hare, H. N. Tuck, D. Port Smythe, J. W. Throckmorton, S. B. Maxey, and John G. James.

155 handwritten pages of personal recollections of his service during the U. S. Civil War. Includes a letter from a fellow solider (name illegible) with recollections of his service. http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fjagk

• “Partially processed. Might not be available to patrons. Please contact the Cushing Library’s Reading Room for more information.”

This collection encompasses a number of resources obtained with the support of A&M's Africana Studies Program.

Box 1, Teaching Aids, consists of chromo card albums that were published in continental Europe by various companies to garner support for the continuation of the control over colonies across Africa and Asia. Also, many of these albums intend to educate on the natural resources of the colonies and their indigenous inhabitants.

Box 2, Cards and Chromo Albums, consists of cards produced by various European companies that depict the African lifestyle and diaspora. Some cards also depict many stereotypes widely held by mainland European society. Also included are albums that may have been intended to educate the collector on topics such as the fauna of Africa, and the practice of hunting.

Box 3, Oversize Items, consists of more Chromo trade albums, teaching aids, ballots, and posters.

This scrapbook contains material related to the Texas A&M Board of directors, Texas A&M College education between the times 1883-1887.

Seven Decades of My Life, an autobiography of the life of James Reid Cole [Sr.] that gives a look into his life at TAMC and in the military. 1883

1/1: 79 pages from the textbook Mechanical Drawing: Part 1 Use of Instruments, Lettering, Geometrical Problems and Projections by F. E. Giesecke, M. E.

1/2: 8 geometric drawings. April 18, 1884; April 25, 1884; May 2, 1884; May 16, 1884

1/3: 23 Grade Reports. December 1883 - February 1892

This series contains 5 folders in box 3.

S4-3/01: J. F. Edwards, June 27, 1883
S4-3/02: William J. Adkins, 1951
S4-3/03: Jaro G. Netardus, May 30, 1952
S4-3/04: Robert E. Huffman, May 29, 1953
S4-3/05: Ide P. Trotter, Jr., May 21, 1954

1-1: Historic Battles by Cox International

1-2: Naturaleza y Color by EdiVersa

1-3: Chromos Poste Internationale by Kwatta

1-4: Le Tour de Monde en 120 Images by Menier, circa 1956

1-5: Images Du Monde by Le Lion

1-6: Les Races Humaines by Jacques Superchocolat

1-7: La Faune Africaine by t'Koffiemoleken

1-8: Propaganda Tools; consists of 120 stickers depicting French colonies and 16 notebook covers depicting key figures of the
Italian Republic

1-9: Propaganda Tools; School Supplies- consists of 18 notebooks, 1 Report Card, 1 Lunch Bag.

1-10: Razas Humanas by Editorial Brugera, S.A.

1-11: Habilidad y Destreza by Eduardo Rodriguez

1-12: Selva Misteriosa a los Abismos del Mar by Eduardo Rodriguez

1-13: Razas Habitantes del Mundo

1-14: Popoli, Continenti, Costumi

1-15: De Bonte Wereld by Theodorus Niemeijer, circa 1935

1-16: Fauna Flor Congo I by Cote D'Or Chocolade, circa 1883

1-17: Fauna Flor Congo II by Cote D'Or Chocolade, circa 1883

1-18: Military Uniforms of the British Empires Overseas by John Player and Sons.

1-19: Mit Reichelt um die Welt by Otto Reichelt

1-20: Le Tour de Monde en 80 Jours by Chocolat Aiglon

Col. J. R. Cole [Sr.], Texas A&M College. 1884

Governor Throckmorton

Gen. Hardeman, Texas A&M College

Col. J. R. Cole [Sr.]. April 1, 1883 - July 19, 1883 (2 copies)

Article "At the College", discusses Miss Emma, who teaches Professor J. R. Cole's [Sr.] class in his stead. May 2, 1884

Article "Monday Night, June 19", discusses a gold medal contest where Professor [James Reid] Cole, Department of English Language and Literature, distributed gold medal awards to students. Undated

Article "Gen. Lewis Draws Out an Explanation" discusses the faculty change of J. R. Cole to be nominated for a name change to Agricultural and Mechanical College. March 24, 1881

Article "James Cole Opened School in 1889", discusses the significance of James Cole starting a military school named "Classical and Military School" in 1889. November 2, 1970

Article discussing son of James Cole, "Jimmie" Cole's building projects including the Bataan Memorial Methodist hospital and the Trinity Church in Albuquerque, NM. From newsletter O come, let us worship. September 4, 1952 (copy, 31 pages)

A short blurb of "Jimmie" Cole's recognition in The Christian Advocate and his building accomplishments, from the Southern Union publication. November 1952 (page 14, copy)

This collection contains 54 handwritten letters and documents addressed to Lawrence Sullivan Ross during his time as Governor of Texas [1887-1891], and from his time of President of Texas A&M College [1891-1898]. Also included are two Texas A&M College memorial service program for Lawrence Sullivan Ross [January 15-16, 1898].

This collection chronicles Robert's writing of his Masters' Thesis, "A Biography of L. L. Foster (President of A&M, 1898-1901)".

Included are around 100 letters to and from Byrns to help further his research. The recipients of these letters are from all over Texas and cover a wide range of persons from the military to librarians. Also included are pictures of L. L. Foster's children.

1/1:

• Personal Papers on L. L. Foster
• Three promissory notes Gilbert to Foster. 1886
• Letter Cavitt to Foster. June 9, 1898
• Family Record of Joseph D. Foster. 1892 (3 pages)
• Letter T. E. Hollingsworth to Foster. March 9, 1898
• Letter (promissory note) Discon to Foster. November 30, 1889
• Foster letter and order to W.B. Wortham for Glover… Anderson Oil Co. Stock (original and 2 copies)
• Checks (2) to W. B. Wortham. April 9, 1891
  . Federal Notice Col. L. L. Foster. December 2, 1901
• Resolution on Death of Foster by A&M Board of Directors. Undated (2 pages)
• Letter T. O. Walton to Mus. L. L. Foster. August 1, 1928 Photocopies included with each

1/2: Correspondence Letters and other Materials

• From D. B. Cofer to Mrs. C. D. Kelly. September 29, 1955
• From D. B. Cofer to Mrs. W. H. V. Harris. November 17, 1955
• From D. B. Cofer to C. D. Kelly. November 17, 1955
• From Robert E. Byrns to Mrs. B. S. Nelson. March 4, 1963
• From Robert E. Byrns to Mr. H. H. Hankey. March 18, 1963
• From Robert E. Byrns to Mr. John C. Eckert. March 18, 1963
• From Byrns to Studtman Photo Service. March 18, 1963
• From Byrns to Mr. Dudley Whitcomb. March 18, 1963
• From Dudley Whitcomb to Lt. Col. Robert E. Byrns. March 20, 1963
• From Henry H. Hankey to Lt. Col. Robert E. Byrns. March 21, 1963
• From Dixie T. Milton to Lt. Col. Byrns. March 22, 1963
• News article attached "Biographical Sketches of Members of the 19th Legislature"
• From Sophie Hutson Rollins to Byrns. March 25, 1963
• From J. C. Eckert to Byrns. March 26, 1963
• From Robert E. Byrns to J. C. Eckert. April 26, 1963
• From Byrns to Judge Paine Lee Bush. April 26, 1963
• From Byrns to Harry B. Tuer. April 26, 1963
• From Byrns to Joe Thomas. April 29, 1963
• From Byrns to Nole Hollingsworth. April 29, 1963
• From Byrns to C. C. Clements. April 29, 1963
• From Byrns to the Pastor at The First Baptist Church in Austin. May 1, 1963
• From Tuer to Byrns. May 2, 1963
• From Noel Stollingsworth to Byrns. May 3, 1963
• From Byrns to T. D. McNeil. May 3, 1963
• From McNeil to Byrns. May 12, 1963
• From Byrns to Farm and Ranch Publishing Company. May 14, 1963
• From Byrns to Goolsby. May 14, 1963
• From Byrns to L. H. Tapscott. May 14, 1963
• From Byrns to McNeil. May 14, 1963
• From Irma Ferguson to Col. Robert E. Byrns
• From McNeil to Byrns. May 19, 1963
• From Ray A. Walter to Mrs. T. D. McNeil. July 16, 1952
• From Ray A. Walter to Mrs. T. D. McNeil. July 22, 1952
• From Byrns to Mrs. T. D. McNeil. May 23, 1963
• From Robert W. Parker to Byrns. May 23, 1963
• From L. H. Tapscott to Byrns. May 23, 1963
• From Bush to Byrns. May 26, 1963
  . Material on L. L. Foster prepared by Bush for Byrns
• From Bush to Byrns. May 31, 1963
• Copy of news article "Col. Foster Died in Dallas Today". December 2, 1901
• From Tapscott to Byrns. June 3, 1963
• From Byrns to Mrs. T. D. McNeil. June 6, 1963
• From Byrns to Mr. Ray A. Walker. June 6, 1963
• From Bush to Col. R. E. Byrns. June 13, 1963
• From Ray A. Walter to Robert E. Byrns. June 15, 1963
• From McNeil to Byrns. June 18, 1963
• From Byrns to Mrs. Mary Givens Bryan. June 20, 1963
• From Bush to Col. Robert E. Byrns. June 21, 1963
• "Death of Col. Foster"
• From Sims to Burns. June 29, 1963
• From Byrns to Mrs. T. D. McNeil. August 6, 1963
• From Mrs. Philip W. Bryant to Byrns. July 1, 1963
• From L. H. Tapscott to Byrns. July 29, 1963

1/3: Correspondence Letters

• From Mrs. Homer Bevill to Byrns. June 18, 1962
• From Byrns to The County Clerk and Recorder. June 18, 1962
• From Byrns to Mr. Ray A Walter
• From Byrns to Dr. J. R. K. Kantor
• "Library Photographic Service Rates"
• From Kantor to Byrns. December 9, 1963
• From McNeil to Byrns. May 16, 1964
• From Byrns to Mr. Jack Hawkins. June 22, 1962
• From Ray A. Walter to Byrns. September 5, 1962
• From Tollison to Byrns. October 23, 1962
• From Byrns to Walker. November 13, 1962
• From Byrns to the librarian at Georgia State Library. November 14, 1962
• From Byrns to State Capital. November 14, 1962
• From Byrns to Miss Helen Estes. November 14, 1962
• From Byrns to the Greenville County Clerk and Recorder
• From Byrns to Tollison. November 16, 1962
• From Byrns to Miss Nadine Simmons. November 16, 1962
• From Wheeler to Mrs. Bryan. November 19, 1962
• From Miss Maggie Garlington to Byrns. November 27, 1962
• From Pete Wheeler to Mrs. Bryan. November 19, 1962
• From Byrns to the Director of the Georgia Department of Veterans. November 14, 1962
• Information search letter by Mrs. Byran. November 26, 1962
• From Byrns to Dr. William R. Estep
• From Mrs. Bryan to Byrns. December 22, 1962
• From Ray A. Walter to Byrns. Dec. 10, 1962
• From W. R. Estep to Byrns. November 30, 1962
• From Byrns to Miss Maggie Garlington. February 12, 1963
• From Byrns to Estep. February 27, 1963
• From Byrns to Mrs. Bevill. February 27, 1963
• From Byrns to Mrs. Bryan. February 27, 1963
• From Byrns to Walter. February 27, 1963
• From Byrns to Mrs. Bevill. February 27, 1963
• From Hutson to Byrns. February 28, 1963
• From Miss Garlington to Byrns. February 27, 1962
• From W. R. Estep to Byrns. March 1, 1963
• From Byrns to Shuffler. March 1, 1963
• From Byrns to Mrs. Bryan
• Correspondence between Byrns and Walter
• From Byrns to Mrs. Henry Rollins. March 4, 1963
• Promotion List, Session 1931-1932
• From Walton to Mrs. L. L. Foster

1/4: Correspondence Letters

• From Martin to Mr. Gibb Gilchrist
• From Kemp to Gibb Gilchrist
• From Gilchrist to Kemp
• From Gilchrist to Martin
• From Walter to Mrs. Castle
• From Walter to 'The Librarian'
• From Byrns to The Texas Aggie

1/5: Correspondence Letters

• From Seward to Cofer
• Copy of "In Memoriam" for Foster
• From Byrns to Editor of the Groesbeck Journal
• From Jack R. Hawkins to Byrns. February 24, 1962
• From Byrns to Librarian at Bancroft Library. February 26, 1962
• From Byrns to Dr. Llorena Friend. February 27, 1962
• From Byrns to Mr. Dorman Winfrey
• From Byrns to General Services Administration. February 27, 1962
• From Llerena Friend to Byrns. March 5, 1962
• From Kantor to Byrns. March 5, 1962
• From Byrns to General Services Administration. March 15, 1962
• From James M. Day to Byrns. March 30, 1962
• From Richard Weinert for Byrns. April 5, 1962
• From Byrns to Walter. June 18, 1962
• From Walter to Byrns. June 21, 1962

1/6: Funeral Notice and Photographs

• Funeral Notice for L. L. Foster
• Picture of Foster and his family in Groesbeck 1885 or 1886
• Picture of Mack Foster. 1925
• Picture of Henry Foster. 1915
• Picture of Walter Foster. 1900
• Picture of Edna Foster. 1900
• Picture of May Foster. 1887-1896
• Picture of Walter and Joseph Foster
• Picture of Joseph Foster. 1912
• Picture of Henry Foster. 1899
• Picture of Henry Foster and friends. 1899

This collection contains letters from Jefferson Davis to F.R. Lubbock.

This collection consists of three handwritten letters from Phil Burne-Jones, dated around 1887. Each letter is addressed separately to the following people: Mrs. Bell (1-page, ALS), Dr. Bird (1 folio), and "Aggie" (1 folio). All letter have their own typed transcription. Also included is a receipt for the sale of Phil's letters (1 page).

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Note to Mr. Langbord from Dew
Letter to Lilly Hardt from Rupert C. Woodward. January 28, 1964
Letter to Rupert C. Woodward from Lilly Hardt. February 3, 1964
Letter to Lilly Hardt from Rupert C. Woodward. February 7, 1964

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Several newspaper clippings about Brandt including his obituary (January 10, 1897)

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Manuscript, "Texas Fever" by Brandt. 1895

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A letter from Meyersville, Texas. January 7, 1889

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Newspaper article, "Dr. Louis Brandt of Meyersville, DeWitt county, Texas on Pleiro-Pneumonia, Texas Fever, and other Diseases of Animals". (includes a photocopy of the original)

This collection contains correspondence, newspaper clippings about Dr. Brandt, and his manuscripts about Texas Fever.

This collection contains letters written by W. P. Ratchford to his family in the years between 1889 and 1891, giving details about his life in the dorms and the Corps of Cadets at A&M.

This collection consists of 26 plant sample sheets (not all containing plants) with descriptions that had been collected from the area surrounding the Texas A&M campus in Brazos Valley County. The samples were gathered from April 14 to May 28, 1890, by Eugene W. Carter.

In November 2003, M. D. Reed of the Texas A&M University Biology Department repaired and curated the herbarium's botany samples leaving the following note: This collection may have been used as a teaching aid in a Botany class, since E. W. Carter does not appear in student rolls from the period.
These are common plants of the Brazos Co. spring flora. The "analysis" on each sheet is correct and painstakingly thorough. The book used to identify the plants was probably one by Asa Gray not meant for Texas. But since there was no complete treatment for Texas in 1890, this is hardly a fault.

This collection includes documents, ledgers, expenses, and other items such as a World War I officers ledger containing signatures of the officers who attended or visited Texas A&M.

This collection contains a personal ledger of Eva Long Anderson. She includes grocery lists, receipts, remedies for ailments, recipes, and newspaper clippings from the 1890s-1900. The remedies are particular for various diseases ranging from sulfur for smallpox, elecampane root for rabies, and potash for warts. Her son, Mr. Anderson provided the ledger for Cushing Archive in 1964 and the correspondents are included in the box between himself and the archive at the time, Ernest Langford.