This series contains 9 folders in box 1.

S9-2-08: Letters (1975-1976)

S9-2-09: International Defense (1975-1976)

S9-2-10: Letters: Governor (1976-1977)

S9-2-11: Interviews: Published (1975-1976)

S9-2-12: Correspondence – TV (1975-1977)

S9-2-13: Correspondence – Newspapers (1975-1976)

S9-2-14: Correspondence – Magazines (1976)

S9-2-15: Phone Messages (1977)

S9-2-16: Advertisements

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Deed from Sherman Arnold Henry Runge of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal to Henry Runge, references a land transfer of many thousands of acres of land in Concho and Matagorda Counties, a substantial portion of which was formerly owned by the German Emigration Co. March 9, 1869 [handwritten copy of original]

Letter from Emil Reiffert to C. A. Goeth referencing an inheritance affair. Written on letterhead of H. Runge & Co. Banking & Exchange Office, Cuero, Texas. January 15, 1891.[handwritten]

Court appointment of Executors appointing Emil Reiffert, Henry J. Runge, and Louis Runge executors of the estate of the late Julia Runge. March 23, 1896

Will of Henry Runge. June 2, 1894 [handwritten]

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Letter from Julius Runge to C. A. Goeth referencing a meeting to be arranged. November 16, 1900

Revocation and Assignment of Power of Attorney from Hans Eyl and his wife, Meta Runge Eyl, Dr. Gustav Stromeyer and his wife, Anna Stromeyer, all of Hannover, Germany to C. A. Goeth. Filed subsequently in 12 counties. December 10, 1900

Letter from Julius Runge to C. A. Goeth confirming an appointment. January 21, 1901

Letter from Henry J. Runge to A. C. (C. A.) Goeth that accompanied a deed for land in Mason County. January 30, 1901

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C. A. Goeth authorizing cancellation of revenue stamps on deeds of land attached from six counties. February 1, 1901

Partition Deed from Henry J. Runge to heirs of Henry Runge. February 1, 1901

Partition Deed from Julie Runge to heirs of Henry Runge. February 1, 1901 [2 copies]

Letter from Henry J. Runge to Mr. A. C. Goeth (C.A.) requesting signed deeds returned from Mrs. Julius Runge. February 4, 1901

Letter from Henry J. Runge to Mr. A. C. Goeth (C.A.) describing disputed wording in a deed. February 7, 1901

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth discussing matters relating to Goeth's handling of a settlement for his clients dealing with Julius and Henry Runge in Galveston. The letter alludes to personal characteristics. February 10, 1901

Letter from Henry Runge to C. A. Goeth discussing a delay in signing a deed. February 11, 1901

Letter from Julius Runge to C. A. Goeth discussing ranch transactions and financial difficulties resulting from the disastrous Galveston storm. March 24, 1901

Letter from C. F. Carsner to C. A. Goeth discussing several lots in Victoria, Texas. March 21, 1901

Partition Deed between Johanna Runge, Julius Runge, Louis N. Runge, Meta Eyl nee Runge, Hans Eyl, Anna Rosa Stromeyer nee Runge. Filed in eight counties. October 12, 1901

Surveyor's field notes written by S. D. Williams, County Surveyor for Runnels County, references German Emigration Co. property. November 14, 1901

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Memorandum of Agreement between Lange & Doose (Max Lange and C. A. Doose) and C. A. Goeth denoting an agreement on certain terms in a land transaction. The document is signed with strikethroughs and annotations. February 20, 1902

Letter from F. Cronk to H. J. Runge discussing a proposition involving land in Tom Green and Concho Counties. August 4, 1902 [handwritten copy]

Letter from Henry to C. A. Goeth discussing an enclosure of patents and deeds to certain tracts of land. August 8, 1902

Letter from Federick C. von Rosenberg to Henry J. Runge questioning the status of a lease controversy. August 11, 1902 [copy]

Letter from Julius Runge to C. A. Goeth regarding short clarification. August 13, 1902

Letter from Frederick C. von Rosenberg to C.A. Goeth discussing lack of communication from the Runges. August 14, 1902

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C. A. Goeth, attachment to an accompanying document. August 16, 1902

Letter from Frederick C. von Rosenberg to C. A. Goeth discussing the Runges' wish to cancel a lease; indicates disagreement. August 18, 1902

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C. A. Goeth discussing a deed. August 23, 1902

Letter from John Seiders, County Judge of San Saba County to C. A. Goeth discussing title problem and is attached to an accompanying letter from G. A. Walters, an attorney in San Saba, Texas. August 23, 1902

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C. A. Goeth discusses the legal difference between a partition and a sale. August 26, 1902

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C.A. Goeth seeking information as to court date. August 28, 1902

Telegram from Julius Runge to C. A. Goeth advising of a delay in travel. August 29, 1902

Letter from Emil Reiffert to C.A. Goeth discusses the absence of a woman's will or an affidavit of death. September 5, 1902

Letter from Emil Reiffert to C. A. Goeth, was attached to an affidavit. September 9, 1902

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C. A. Goeth, was attached to a deed. September 18, 1902

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C. A. Goeth was attached to a set of letters concerning the lease of certain lands to the Hume Bros. September 19, 1902

Certified Judgement of an 1850 judgment in the case of Henry J. Runge vs. The German Emigration Co. September 26, 1902 [handwritten copy]

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth discussing an offer to buy land by George T. Hume of the Hume Bros. September 27, 1902

Judgment in 1850 case of Henry J. Runge vs. The German Emigration Co. Includes name in German as well as a listing of all principals in the company which includes many princes, counts, and dukes. September 29, 1902 [copy]

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C. A. Goeth discussing filing a release against the Hume Bros. October 2, 1902

Letter from Julius Runge to C. A. Goeth discussing settlement with the Hume Bros. October 15, 1902

Letter from Frederick C. von Rosenberg to C. A. Goeth discussing a final settlement in the case of J. L. Hume et al vs. Henry J. Runge. October 16, 1902

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C. A. Goeth requesting certain documents. October 28, 1902

Memorandum from Frederick C. von Rosenberg to C. A. Goeth acknowledging receipt of monies on behalf of Hume Bros. October 30, 1902

Letter from Frederick C. von Rosenberg to C. A. Goeth discussing other money matters in the case. October 30, 1902

Memorandum from Frederick C. von Rosenberg to C. A. Goeth discussing money matters in the case. November 3, 1902

Ledger list prepared by Walter Tips, provides a listing of V/L Land Notes of Las Moris [sic] Ranch. November 7, 1902

Letter from J. W. Hancock, Deputy in Department of Justice, Western District of Texas, to Messrs. Webb and Goeth denies any deeds being on file as the originals were removed. November 13, 1902

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth congratulating3 the latter on a legal victory and mentions that he would prefer someone else other than Adolf Runge being made receiver of the ranch property. November 15, 1902

Transfer of land from German Emigration Co. to Meta Eyl and Anna Strohmeyer. November 18, 1902 [copy]

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth discussing someone who would like to sell their lots. December 11, 1902

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth discussing travel plans and whereabouts of Julius Runge and Johanne Runge. December 11, 1902

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth discussing the Runges and their financial dealings with Sullivan bankers in San Antonio as well as the possibility of putting the ranch in receivership. December 24, 1902

Power of Attorney from Johanna Runge, Julius Runge, Louis Runge, Charles Fowler, Anita Runge to Walter Tips to liquidate all lands and livestock of Las Moras Ranch. December 27, 1902

Legal Agreement stating Julius and Henry Runge to turn overall management and give a complete accounting of ranch affairs to Walter Tips. December 27, 1902

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth accompanied in a letter of transmittal from Julius Runge. December 30, 1902

Tax Assessment listing of lands owned by Eyl and Strohmeyer in Concho County. December 31, 1902

Notes tallying land sold. February 1902 - December 1902 [handwritten]

S1-1/1: Biography of William M. Taylor, circa 1864-1896

Box 1

• 1/1: Bank of Texas; Houston, Texas

"Alterations & Additions to the South Unit Drive-In Banking Facility" specifications including instructions to bidders, bidders proposal sheet, and scope of work; photographs; architectural services billing; correspondence; notes, sketches, miscellaneous

• 1/2: Commercial State Bank; San Augustine, Texas

"Proposed Alterations to Commercial State Bldg" cost estimate, miscellaneous

• 1/3a: Commercial State Bank; San Augustine, Texas

"A New Bank Building" J.E. Kingham Construction Company (contractor): Owner-Contractor Agreement; bidders' proposals and bid bonds; applications for payment; Certificate of Guarantee; Certificate of Completion; architectural services billing; partial specifications; notes

• 1/3b: Commercial State Bank; San Augustine, Texas

"A New Bank Building" photograph; correspondence; sketches; miscellaneous; notes; newspaper articles

• 1/3c: Commercial State Bank; San Augustine, Texas

"A New Bank Building" product and material specifications and details; brochures

• 1/3d: Commercial State Bank; San Augustine, Texas

"A New Bank Building" product and material specifications and details; loose paper and drawings

• 1/3e: Commercial State Bank; San Augustine, Texas

"A New Bank Building" sundial sketches; sundial product information

• 1/4a: Commercial State Bank; San Augustine, Texas

"Drive-In Bank Bldg" Louis Runnels (contractor): Owner-Architect Agreement; specifications including instructions to bidders, bidders proposal sheet, and scope of work; bidders' proposals and bid bonds; contractor's cost breakdown; applications for payment; authorization of Extra Work; application for extension of time; architectural services billing

• 1/4b: Commercial State Bank; San Augustine, Texas

"Drive-In Bank Bldg" product details and specifications; brochures; photographs

• 1/5: First Federal Savings & Loan; Marshall, Texas

"New Savings & Loan Building" photograph; architectural services billing; sketches; miscellaneous

• 1/6: First National Bank; San Augustine, Texas

"Alterations and Additions to The First National Bank Bldg." preliminary cost estimate; bid proposals; certificates for payment; correspondence; newspaper clipping, products and material invoices/information; product brochures

• 1/7: First National Bank; San Augustine, Texas

"Alterations and Additions to First National Bank" cost estimate; architectural services billing; correspondence; invoice; specifications; invitation to re-opening; newspaper clipping

• 1/8: First Savings Association of East Texas; San Augustine, Texas

"Remodeling of Office Building" Architectural service billing; photographs; sketches

1/1: Correspondence: Langston Hughes, Caroline Rogers (Joyful Noise), 1961

1/2: Correspondence: "Best Advice" - Caroline Rogers, Leon Ackerman

• Glover, Danny, Kathleen Cleaver, Amiri Baraka, Sam Durant, Bobby Seale. Black Panther: The Revolutionary Art of Emory Douglas. Rizzoli, New York. 2007. (Dust Jacket only)
• Hall, Gus. Out of Indo-China! Freedom for Angela Davis! Our Goals for 1971 and How to Win Them. New Outlook Publishers, New Nork. 1971.
• Huey Newton Talks to the Movement. New England Free Press. Originally published by The Movement, August 1968.

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The sale of five slaves as recorded in an autograph document transferring ownership of "Sundry Negroes slaves for life (to wit) Jim, July, Harriet, Ann & George with their Increase" to D. A. Perry for $2400, signed by S. W. Perry of Washington County, Republic of Texas, February 28, 1838. Half-sheet 4to. One-page, approximately 50 words; docketed on verso/ Folded; traces of an attached sheet on verso.

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Renting a slave for the interest on debt as recorded in an autograph document transferring temporary ownership of "a negro woman named Lucretia about 18 years old copper complexion or yellow" from Wyatt Hanks for a period of 12 or 20 months, for the interest on $900, to John Campbell and his wife of Dewitt County, Texas, and signed by John Campbell and Hanks, July 24, 1857. Folio. One page, approximately 200 words; docketed on verso. In a signed statement on the verso, a bit less than two years later, Hanks relinquishes claims on the slave for $300. Folded; some edgewear and browning.

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Transferring ownership of "a negro woman named Harriet, about thirty years old," to J. S. Hanna for $1000, in a manuscript document, signed by J. C. Rogers of Milam County, Texas, October 6, 1857. Folio. 1-page docketed on verso. Signed by A. M. Massengale and D. R. Cole as witnesses.

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Accounting for the hiring and rent of land and slaves, a one-page accounting for the estate of F. R. Garnett. Listing includes five slaves, identified by name, and one parcel of land; for each slave entered the "hirer" and the monthly fee paid to the estate for services or use; William Woodson of Harrison County, Texas, was acting as administrator for the estate. February 8, 1858.

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Announcing the auction of slaves in Caldwell, Texas, in an autograph document headed "notice," signed by Ellis Gregg as the administrator of the estate of John Gregg, deceased, September 27, 1858. Half-sheet 4to. One page, approximately 65 words. "I will sell to the highest bidder at the Court House door in the town of Caldwell on the first Tuesday in November next … the Negro woman named Ellen and children named Frances, Jinny, and Austin." Pinholes at corners from an original mounting; another hole in the middle of the document, taking parts of two letters.

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Seeking $10,000 in damages for an illegal beating, a plaintiff's attorney's manuscript complain, signed by L. T. Harris and R. L. Elkins in February (?), 1960 on behalf of Rose Ann, "a free woman of color, and a resident of Jackson County." Folio. 2 pages approximately 325 words. Malcolm Gandy, Andrew Sea, William Wingfield, John White, and Adam McDaniel, all of Jackson County, allegedly "with force of arms & without right … dragged the said pltf. Who is an old and defenseless woman, about 60 years of age, a considerable distance, and then and there with force of arms, …beat, bruised & wounded the said plaintiff with sticks, clubs, and quirts." Rose Ann is later described as "a citizen of Texas at the date of the Declaration of the Independence of Texas," the first such description we've seen for an African-American. Folded (some wear and short separation at folds); some browning and smudging. The complaint was prepared for the March term of the Lavaca County Court but bears no court markings or docketings (the complaint is apparently a copy or was never filed).

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Transferring ownership of "thirty seven negroes," from Jesse Tubbs to William Davis, Robert Calvert, and James S. Hanna for $36,750, in a manuscript document, signed by Davis, 15 October 1860. 4to. 1-page docketed on verso. Signed by T. W. Cunningham as a witness.

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Transferring ownership of "a negro man by the name of Tom," from H.J. Willson, to "Davis, Calvert & Hanna," for $1050 ($25 down payment made here), in a manuscript document, signed by Willson, October 25, 1860, at "Railway Camp." 4to. 1-page docketed on verso. Signed by T. W. Cunningham as a witness.

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Printed slave hire, a partly printed document completed in manuscript and signed by J. D. Billups, John Billups, and G. W. Beauchamp. [Palestine, TX?], January 1, 1861. Handbill, 8 x 6.5 inches. "[blank] By the Twenty-fifth day of December next, we, or either of us, promise to pay to W. W. Quarles, as guardian of M. Quarles, [blank] Dollars, for the hire of a Negro [blank] named [blank] said Negro we are to furnish with three suits of good clothing, one of which to be woolen; two pairs of shoes, one [blank] and one good blanket. And we are to pay the Taxes, and are to employ a Physician, when necessary, and pay the Physician's bill: --and we are to pay five Dollars for every article of clothing we fail to furnish according to the above agreement. Ten per cent for maturity/ January 1st 1861." The blank spaces are here completed appropriately in the manuscript. While autograph slave hires are among the most common slavery-related documents, this is the first printed form for one that we have encountered.

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Promising to pay $25 per month for "three Negro Boys to work," to Geo. R. Tubb, in a manuscript document, signed "Davis, Calvert, & Hanna," Leon County, October 21, 1860, additionally agreeing to "clothe and feed said boys." Half-sheet 4to. 1-page docketed on the verso. Over the hire is written "Cancelled & the Negroes taken home & payment made in full to G.R. Tubb this day February 7th 1861."

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Promising to "furnish [sic] Samuel King a negro man four months at 20 dollars per month", in a manuscript document, signed by James S. Hanna, in "Sterling," [TX?], March 8, 1862. Half-sheet 4to. 1-page. Hanna further notes the $80, "being the balance due him for buck work done in the year 1861."

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Transferring ownership of "a certain negroe girl named Banbry, about seventeen years of age," in a manuscript document, signed by Joseph Mason of Harrison County, Texas, January 2, 1854. Folio. 1-page docketed on the verso. Signed by Pendleton Murrah as a witness. Folded as for filing, but very good. Benjamin Young and Alfred Johnson purchased the slave for $1041. Murrah (1826-1865) was elected governor of Texas in 1863 and served to the end of the war when he fled to Mexico, dying there of tuberculosis in August 1865.

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Posting bond for an accused murderer of "Jack Hunter a negro man, formerly belonging to Mrs. A. M. J. Hunter on the Seventh of April A.D. 1864," in a manuscript document, signed by Joseph W. Slater, as Justice of the Peace, Thomas W. Hull, the accused, and 16 of his supporters, all of Harrison County, Texas, September 18, 1865. Folio. 1-page; docketed on the verso. Folded, but very good.

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Paying a J. S. Hanna a $25 bounty as a "reward for recovery of a Freedman Rance Ross - charged with horse stealing," in an autograph document, signed by M. F. Harman, December 9, 1875, on a "John Orr & Co." billhead, dated Calvert, Texas. 8 vo. 1-page.

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Transferring ownership of "a negro boy named Stephen, said boy … about twenty years of age … and slave for life" from W. W. Watts to J. S. Hanna for $4000, in a manuscript document, signed by Watts and by W. Rowland as a witness in Robinson, Texas. December 7, 1863 (i.e., after the Emancipation Proclamation) Half-sheet 4to. 1-page. Undated

S1-1/1: Correspondence

• Passport for Rita R. Kerr. October 22, 1877
• Photocopy of correspondence to Mrs. O. P. Kerr from Eugene [?] Kerr. October 29, 1893 (3 pages)
• Funeral notice for Mrs. Francisco Orfila, Bryan, TX. June 13, 1888
• Recipe with a note. May 5, 1899
• Correspondence to Bernard Sbisa from J. G. Huth, November 18, 1911 (2 pages)
• Correspondence to 'Professor' [Bernard Sbisa] from [Father] J. B. Gleisanner of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bryan, TX. April 1, 1917 (1 page)
• Correspondence to Ma Chere Rita from Meg [?], December 8, 1918, (2 pages)
• Correspondence to Ma Chere Rita from Meg [?], December 30, 1918[?] (2 pages)
• Correspondence to Mrs. Sbisa from T.D. Row [?], February 27, 1919 (2 pages)
• Photocopies of E. W. Kerr article in the Galveston Daily News. Wednesday, June 10, 1896 (2 pages, 2 copies)

S1-1/2: Photographs of the Sbisa family and friends of the family.

S1-1/3: Photographs taken at A&M College

• Inside Old Mess Hall [?]. Undated
• Group photo. 1895 [?]
• Group photo outside of Old Main with Rila Sbisa. Undated
• Group photo of Corps of Cadets and Matriarchs in front of Mess Hall [?]. 1896 (possibly taken by E.W. Kerr)
• Group photo outside Academic building in front of Sull Ross statue [possibly group of professors, administrators, or families]. Undated

S1-1/4: Postcards

• A&M Old Main building burning. Undated
• A&M College campus house [?]. Undated
• Military Walk. Undated (3 copies)
• Sbisa Hall. Undated (3 copies)
• Sbisa Hall, black and white photograph postcard. Undated

This series contains boxes 01 and 02, and 34 folders in box 03.

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Correspondence (2 pages). November - December 1935

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Correspondence (4 pages). January - February 1936

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Memorandum of Agreement drafts with correspondence 12 pages with envelope). March 1936

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Correspondence (2 pages). April 1936

1/5
Correspondence, Bates to Gollancz (1 page). May 1, 1936

1/6
American Agreement for Through the Woods by H.E. Bates (with envelope). June 23, 1936

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Correspondence re: libel (2 pages). August - September 1936

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Correspondence (6 pages). August - November 1936

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Correspondence (2 pages). January 1939

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Correspondence (4 pages). 1944

1/11
Correspondence (14 pages). March - September 1946

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Correspondence (14 pages). July - November 1947

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Correspondence (19 pages). 1948-1949

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Correspondence (5 pages). August 1968, January 1969

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Correspondence (2 pages). January 1969

1/16
Correspondence (4 pages). January - February 1969

1/17
Reissue of Agreements for Through the Woods (7 pages + 1 folio with envelope). February 1969

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Correspondence (5 pages). September - October 1969

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Correspondence (3 pages). July - September 1978

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Correspondence (2 pages). January - February 1979

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Correspondence (3 pages). June, November - December 1979

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Correspondence (1 page). February 1982

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Correspondence re: reproduction rights of Agnes Miller Parker engravings (6 pages). 1982-1984

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Correspondence, David Burnett to/from Julian Shuckburgh Esq. (4 pages). March, August 1984

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Correspondence (2 pages). August 1984

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Correspondence (2 pages). January - February 1988

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Correspondence (3 pages). September - October 1992

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Correspondence (2 pages). September 1998

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Original file folder for Through the Woods.

1/1
June 16, 1919, Bosworth explains how the third U.S.S. Albany anchors along with the British cruiser Kent with a hand-drawn diagram. He draws a map of "Golden Horn," one of the harbors in Vladivostok. He shows a hand-drawn ring initialed with the words "USS DB Albany."

June 18, 1919, Bosworth mentions cruising around in Peter the Great Bay. Describing a Russian bathing beach, he comments that Russians do not wear anything while swimming. He thinks Vladivostok is a good place for hunting.

June 21, 1919, Bosworth records that the British cruiser Kent plans to leave Vladivostok Monday morning, but her relief that Carlisle has not come yet. He asks his folks to send some film for his camera because it is expensive in Vladivostok. He informs them that the Navy Department is preparing a bill for Congress by which crews will get a raise in pay.

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June 22, 1919, Bosworth talks about the concert of the Middlesex Regiment Band at "Y." At the concert, he meets a well-educated Czech. Bosworth explains the Battalion of Death, a group of Russian women forces. He mentions two American merchant ships, the West Helix and the Archer.

June 25, 1919, Bosworth writes that he has gone to Russian Island for a test with the navigator, the chief quartermaster, the first-class general manager, and the third general manager. They swim while they are waiting for the boat after they have finished their test.

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June 28, 1919, Bosworth recalls that about 3 days or so ago 500 Bolsheviks attacked a small number of Americans and they killed sixteen and wounded thirty-six. Since the Bolsheviks warn that they will attack the town by tomorrow, all of the Marines are guarding the American consulate.

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June 30, 1919, Bosworth informs that small arms, ammunition, and equipment are distributed for the landing force. He offers the chief 41 dollars to get him on the list of the forces, which will go ashore tomorrow morning, but he does not make it.

July 1, 1919, Bosworth describes that the Albany puts ashore the one hundred forty landing forces to capture Petrovka, which is about 8 or 9 miles inland from Andreeva Bay. Each man is armed with a rifle and 220 rounds. When they attack the town, they find that the Bolsheviks have already left.

July 2, 1919, Bosworth mentions the arrival of the Carlisle, which relieves the Kent when the Albany gets back to port. The Carlisle is a super-destroyer and is armed with five 6-inch guns and ten torpedo tubes. Her speed is 35 knots.

July 5, 1919, Bosworth writes that his shipmates have games on the ship in the morning. The games include an obstacle race, boon fight, shoe race, bottle royal, three-legged race on the dock, pie-eating contest, and a boat race.

July 6, 1919, Bosworth details that the Albany and the Carlisle accompany the ships loaded with supplies for the Americans at Suchan mines. The troops land at about seven in the morning. Even though there is no opposition to the landing, mounted men scout the land.

July 7, 1919, Bosworth records that nothing much happens today. The Carlisle leaves this morning. The Albany returns from the Suchan River at 10 pm.

George Walker Crawford

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George Walker Crawford giving advice to his brother on the business prospects of his nephew Charles P. Crawford, in an autograph letter, signed from Bel-Air (his plantation near Augusta) to Joel Crawford (4 pages, approximately 600 words). "But in respect to these professional partnerships I know that parents greatly desire that their sons should be appointed with men of professional experience and reputation, and it always seemed to me like the method of breaking a young ox to the yoke".
May 8, 1854

Joel Crawford

(1/2 to 1/15)
A series of twelve autographed letters to his son Charles P. Crawford, giving advice on entering the legal profession and conducting his business, signed from Blakely, Macon, or Sparta, Georgia. Four of the letters are accompanied by envelopes addressed by Joel Crawford to his son. Total of 33 pages and approximately 5500 words.

"I advise you to buy no books nor anything else but clothing & food, until you get known, and then buy only what you want. Everything needed can be had in Georgia & about on as good terms as it can be imported. Book stores are now to be found in a dozen towns of this State, some of them large." The letters concern possible locations for establishing an office, people to associate with, the importance of frugality, the status of the economy, and other issues of importance to a man in his 20s, just beginning his career.

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Joel Crawford to son Charles P. Crawford, written in Blakely, GA, with envelope
May 16, 1854

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Joel Crawford to son in reply to a letter of June 26, written in Sparta, GA, with envelope
July 8, 1854

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Joel Crawford to son, written in Sparta, GA
July 8, 1854

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Joel Crawford to son, written in Blakely, GA
January 12, 1855

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Joel Crawford to son, written near Blakely, GA
January 21, 1855

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Joel Crawford to son, written in Blakely, GA
February 5, 1855

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Joel Crawford to son, written in Blakely, GA
February 20, 1855

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Joel Crawford to son, written near Blakely, GA
August 28, 1855

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Joel Crawford to son, written near Blakely, GA
September 5, 1855

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Joel Crawford to son, with envelope
April 26, 1857

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Joel Crawford to son
September 17, 1857

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Joel Crawford to son, written in Macon, GA, with envelope
February 25, 1858

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Joel Crawford making a gift of sixteen slaves to his son Charles P. Crawford, in an autograph and signed document, mentioning the slaves by name (1 page, docketed on verso). Crawford's autograph appraisal for the slaves included two families, a husband, a wife, and their four children, and another husband and wife and their two children.
February 22, 1855

1/15
Another autograph document by Joel Crawford authorizing his son to purchase seven or eight thousand dollars worth of land in Texas.
October 2, 1857

Eli A. Benton

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Eli A. Benton to Joel Crawford expansively describing methods and routes of traveling from Georgia to Texas, in an autograph letter, signed from Mount Zion, Georgia (6 pages, approximately 1500 words). Benton offers advice on traveling as Crawford's son Charles plans to move west, being especially concerned about traveling with slaves; the final two pages of the letter offer advice on evaluating the land and suggest Eastern Texas in the vicinity of the Red River as the place to choose.
September 25, 1857.

Charles P. Crawford

(1/17 to 1/25)
Nine letters informing his wife of daily activities, in a series of eight autograph letters, signed from Blakely, Americus, and Bainbridge, Georgia, Orange Mills, Florida, and Richmond, Virginia, to his wife Mattie in Milledgeville or Flat Pond, Lee County, Georgia (8vo, 4to, and folio. 29 pages, approximately 7500 words; accompanied by six mailing envelopes).

In the first four antebellum letters, Crawford describes his activities traveling on the court circuit, mostly in southern Georgia, and describes at length in one, the wonderful possibilities for a move to Florida; the three Civil War letters recount an illness in Richmond, news of fellow soldiers, plans for planting at home, and, in the latest one, a wish to return to duty; the last letter, written in 1867, expresses a longing for former times, and bitterness toward the North.

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Charles P. Crawford to wife Mattie, written in Blakely, with envelope
April 21, 1855

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Charles P. Crawford to wife, written in Bainbridge, GA
April 25, 1855

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Charles P. Crawford to wife, written in Americus, GA
August 11, 1857

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Charles P. Crawford to wife, written in Orange Mills, FL, with envelope
June 2, 1858

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Charles P. Crawford to wife, written in Richmond, VA, with envelope
May 12, 1862

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Charles P. Crawford to wife, written in Richmond, VA, with envelope
July 10, 1862

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Charles P. Crawford to wife, written in Americus, GA, with envelope
July 25, 1864

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Charles P. Crawford to wife, with envelope
November 21, 1867

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Charles P. Crawford to his daughter. This unfinished letter is not signed or dated by Crawford nor is it addressed to any daughter in particular. The letter expresses regrets regarding his delay in writing and talks of his weak health. He talks of missing her and wishes she could come. He also talks about her noble qualities and great capabilities.

Mattie Crawford

(1/26 to 1/28)
Three letters informing her husband, Charles P. Crawford about the state of her health and the activities of their baby boy, in three autograph letters, signed from Milledgeville (8vo. 14 pages, approximately 1600 words).

In the final letter, Mrs. Crawford mentions a July 4 visit to the statehouse, "I don't think I ever saw so many persons at one time before... 17 respectable size military companies on parade at one time, & uniforms perfectly beautiful … we went to see & hear Governor Johnson deliver an address, better than two hours long."

1/26
Mattie Crawford to her husband Charles P. Crawford
August 19, 1856

1/27
Mattie Crawford to her husband
August 21, 1856

1/28
Mattie Crawford to her husband
July 4, 1856

Sara Crawford

1/29
Sara Crawford to her brother, Charles P. Crawford. Sending news from the home front, in an autograph letter, signed from Americus, Georgia (4vo. 4 pages, approximately 700 words).
"The war news today is good compared with what we have had for several weeks... it is generally believed that Sherman will invade Carolina & let Ga. rest for a while."
January 1, 1865.

Correspondence and communications concerning military engagements and appointments including chains of command, orders, appointments, transfers, reassignments, promotions (or anticipation thereof), resignation, and retirement.

Also present are narratives of field conditions, tactical descriptions, battle plans, and narratives of military maneuvers.

1/1: Adams, James; card thanking Lionel for sending a book of poems. Undated.

1/2: Albright, Mary Kay; letter from Noemi Garcia to Albright requesting a location change with teaching, June 2, 1997.

1/3: Alexander, Dorothy; correspondence with Alexander, a New York photographer, 1991.

1/4: Alley, Barbara; manuscript rejection from New York publishing company, Charles Scribner’s Sons, June 15, 1960.

1/5 to 1/7: Alter, Judy; Lionel’s corrections to The Day They Took My Uncle with complete proof from the publisher, January 1, 201.

1/8: American Legion, Department of Texas; letter confirming Lionel’s selection to attend Boy’s State. Signed by G. Ward Moody, Department Adjutant, May 3, 1951.

1/9: Amherst College; correspondence collection discussing Lionel’s application for Writer-In-Residence, 1999-2000.

1/10: Anton, Mary Sue; note congratulating Lionel on being named a rising star by the Houston Chronicle with an article attached, 1994.

1/11: Arte Publico Press; fax concerning publishing company, 1994.

1/12: Author’s League Fund; donation request from ALF, February 1992.

1/13: Avet, James and Chavela; letters between the Chavelas and Lionel discussing Cowbells and Brush Country while reminiscing over childhood memories, October 29, 2004.

1/14: Berry, Henry; Small Press Book Review confirmation of Hardscrub review, June 1990.

1/15: Berryhill, Michael; Berryhill, the fine arts editor at the Houston Chronicle, thanks Lionel and returns used essays, July 14, 1989.

1/16: Billings, John B.; Billings praises A Shroud in the Family, July 22, 1988.

1/17: Bischoff, Susan; correspondence with Lionel about the special September 11th anniversary section in the Houston Chronicle and his essay that will be published, 2002.

1/18: Bowen, David; production proof of New Growth sent to Lionel for his approval, July 31, 1989.

1/19: Brown, Rosellen; quotes about A Widow With Children by Brown sent to Arte Publico Publishing for use with promotions, circa 1994.

1/20: Bush, Laura; thank you card from the First Lady, August 6, 201.

1/21: Calhoun, Frank N.; letter from Calhoun thanking Lionel for his involvement with the 1997 San Jacinto Day activities, April 30, 1997.

1/22: Carlisle, George; appreciative note with Lionel’s article on race relations at Texas A&M University, December 17, 2003.

1/23: Charles Scribner’s Sons; confirmation of manuscript arrival, September 22, 1959.

1/24 Cohen, Emily; information about the Eighteenth Annual Houston Chronicle Book and Author Dinner, September 16, 1997.

1/25: Copper Canyon Press; postcard with manuscript arrival confirmation, December 03, 2002.

1/26: Dawson, Jennifer; Dawson, the Chairwoman of the SMU Literary Festival, writes Lionel to thank him for agreeing to do a reading, May 21, 1991.

1/27: De Leon, Leo; information on marketing Wisdom Press from the Boone & De Leon marketing firm, November 29, 1999.

1/28: De Pelchin Children’s Center; card congratulating Lionel on his LIT award, April 25, 1991.

1/29: Dickson, Anne; letter by Lionel to Dickson concerning two short stories, “Some People Are Just That Way” and “Claudia”, that he is sending to her, February 2, 1982.

1/30: Doran, Mike; Doran returns a collection of article clippings to Lionel, June 21, 1994.

1/31: Drury, Susan; confirmation of donation to The Author’s League, Undated.

1/32: The Elephant and the Ant; correspondence collection regarding the publication of The Elephant and the Ant, bulk 2000.

1/33: Espaldon, Diane V.; thank you letter to Lionel for appearing at the Working Capital Fund reception in Houston, October 1, 1997.

1/34: Fay, Mary Smith; friendly letter from Smith from their meeting at the Houston Chronicle Book and Author Dinner, November 22, 1997.

1/35: Filipiak, Olga M.; fan mail, May 14, 201.

1/36: Filteau, Robert J.; correspondence from Lionel’s son-in-law, 2000; Undated.

1/37: Foster, Bill and Shirley; thank you card from the Fosters for their evening with Lionel and Noemi, 2004.

1/38-043: Fraser, Gabrielle; correspondence from Fraser at Winedale Publishing with short story collection of Lionel’s attached, 2002.

1/44: Gallardo, Edward; response to Lionel’s inquiry on the status of “The Migrants” at the New York Shakespeare Festival, November 16, 1987.

1/45: Garcia; note and news clipping attached of old San Diego Fire Department photo featuring Noemi Garcia’s father, Tomas Barrera, March 8, 2000.

1/46: Georges, Christel; correspondence between Lionel and Georges, a French student, who is developing a thesis based on Lionel’s writings, bulk 1996.

1/47: Gillund, Melvin B.; letter praising I Can Hear the Cowbells Ring, April 5, 1998.

1/48: Goodman, William B.; letter by Lionel addressed to Goodman expressing interest in submitting short stories to the Harvard Press, Undated.

1/49: Greytok, Martha; correspondence praising Brush Country and Lionel’s literary achievements, 2004.

1/50: Guillen, Luz M.; payment verification for the reprint of A Shroud in the Family, February 9, 2002.

1/51: Hale, Gabrielle; letter from Winedale Publishing to Lionel, June 1, 2002.

1/52: Hammond, Ken; letter to Grandson essay and payment for its publication in the Houston Chronicle Texas Magazine by Hammond, the editor, 201.

1/53: Hankins, Rebecca; card thanking Lionel for agreeing to house his papers at Cushing Library, October 6, 2004.

1/54: Hanna, Emily; letter in response to Lionel’s biographical article in the Houston Chronicle, February 6, 201.

1/55: Hart, Bill; Hart, the Literary Manager at the New York Shakespeare Festival, returns the For Women Only manuscript, February 6, 201.

1/56: Hawkins, Darnell V.; friendly letter complimenting Lionel’s work, Undated.

1/57: Hedleston, Adelle; thank you card to Lionel for sending an autographed copy of Brush Country, November 19, 2004. S1-1/58: Heidt, Larry and Pam; invitation to attend the release party for I Can Hear the Cowbells Ring*, October 25, 1994.

1/59: Hernandez’s Third Grade Class; card created for Lionel in appreciation for his coming to read with the students, February 24, 1992.

1/60: Herra, Ann Marie; request for information on A Shroud in the Family from a California student, October 6, 1993.

1/61: Hitt, Pauline Jones; Hardscrub praise, December 29, 1989.

1/62: Hogg Middle School; letter concerning the presentation of the Garcia Scholarship at Hogg Middle School in Houston, Texas, May 1997.

1/63: Hollister, Amy Weaver; return of Lionel’s photo used in the Texas Commission of the Arts magazine, October 29, 1992.

1/64: Houston, Monetta; letter thanking Lionel for presenting an award to youth summer reading achievement at the Friendswood Public Library, August 14, 201.

1/65: Houston Symphony League; thank you card for Garcia's feature in the Day by the Bay home tour series. Two complimentary Symphony tickets included, November 6, 201.

1/66: Huffines, James; Huffines, the State of Texas Director of Governmental Appointments, writes a letter to Judge Jon Lindsey in regards to Lindsey’s recommendation of Lionel Garcia to the Texas Board of Veterinary Examiners, March 24, 1989.

1/67: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation; confirmation of fellowship application, 2003.

1/68: Kegg, Mary; news release fax to Mary Kegg at the News Citizen paper recapping Lionel and Noemi’s trip to the seventy-fifth PEN Anniversary in New York City, May 16, 1997.

1/69: Kessin, Kenneth; A Shroud in the Family praise from Kessin, who discovered the novel while studying abroad in Cuernavaca, Mexico, June 17, 1997.

1/70: King, Betty; King, Secretary of the Texas Senate, presents Lionel with the state flag flown over the capital and a congratulatory certificate for his service at the 1998 San Jacinto Day, 1998.

1/71: Lindsey, Jon; letter from Judge Lindsey to Texas Governor William P. Clements and Director of Appointments, James Huffines, recommending Lionel Garcia for the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, March 13, 1989.

1/72: Livingston, Ken; card from Livingston in response to Lionel’s letter to the editor published in the Houston Chronicle. Livingston is a former classmate of Lionel’s at Texas A&M University, Undated.

1/73: Maldonado, J.R.; invitation to Lionel to speak at the 1986 San Diego High School Graduation, April 3, 1986.

1/74: Manriquez, Bettyjean; request to publish "The Apparition" for a Texas Tech University literature class, September 21, 2004.

1/75: Massie, Maria; Massie, who represents Witherspoon Associates, Inc., writes to Lionel about his current projects and literary representation, 1994-1995.

1/76: Massie, Robert K.; letter detailing the changes in dues for members of The Authors Guild, Inc., October 1, 1990.

1/77: McCurdy, Larry; praise of Brush Country, 2004.

1/78: McKinley, Chuck; card praising Brush Country, April 26, 2004.

1/79: Merrifield, Robert B.; request for autographed books to be included in the San Jacinto College’s Texana Collection, November 2, 1995.

1/80-081: Miles, Barbara; Miles, from The Texas Review Press, proofreads and provides corrections to Brush Country, February 16 - March 12, 2004.

1/82: Mjaaland, Kenneth A.; Mjaaland writes Lionel to inform him that Hardscrub has been chosen by the Southwestern Booksellers Association as the best work of fiction in 1990. This award is to be presented at the Texas Literary Festival, April 5, 1991.

1/83: Morris, Gregory L.; note of thanks for Lionel’s cooperation with the interviewing process and for having books sent to Morris, April 20, 1990.

1/84: New York Shakespeare Festival; various pieces of correspondence such as manuscript requests, donation confirmations, and consignment agreements, 1987-1989.

1/85: Offit, Sidney; Offit’s handwritten letters praise Lionel’s writing in To a Widow with Children and Brush Country. Offit is also an instrumental figure in the Amherst College correspondence, July 1997 - May 2004.

1/86: Osborn, Carolyn; Letter praising Hardscrub, April 24, 1991.

1/87: Pen American Center; correspondence from Pen Southwest and Pen American detailing Lionel’s 1983 win in fiction with Leaving Home and a later invitation for membership into Pen American. Several letters thanking the Garcia’s for their monetary donations are also included, 1983-1997.

1/88: Powell, William E.; Powell writes a handwritten note to Lionel in which he applauds The Day They Took My Uncle, August 23, 201.

1/89: The Pulitzer Prizes; postcard from The Pulitzer confirming receipt of the needed materials from Lionel for consideration of the award, October 2, 1985.

1/90: READ Magazine; thank you note from the READ staff, June 2004.

1/91: Roach, Joyce; Roach writes to Lionel in request of a piece of writing to include in the collection she is assembling titled, This Place of Memory. An announcement of the book is printed in the 1992 Texas A&M University Press, which is also included, 1989-1992.

1/92: Sam Houston State University; invitation for dinner following Lionel’s speaking at the University, March 6, 2004.

1/93: Sanford, Beth; Sanford writes on behalf of the Texas Playwrights Festival to confirm Lionel’s first-place award for An Acorn on the Moon, May 20, 1995.

1/94: Sharpe, Patricia; Sharpe, a Senior Editor at Texas Monthly magazine, writes Lionel on two occasions to confirm receipt of Tios and to also congratulate his awards for Hardscrub, 1990-1991.

1/95: Smith, Steven; Smith, Cushing Library Director at Texas A&M University, writes to thank Lionel for his visit to the library and for agreeing to house his papers with Cushing, November 17, 2004.

1/96: Sosland, Cynthia; Sosland, the Associate Director of The Writer’s Voice, thanks to Lionel for his reading at the Writer’s Voice, May 24, 1991.

1/97: Southwell, Samuel B.; Southwell who is a close acquaintance of Lionel and his former English professor at Texas A&M who provides various correspondence ranging from friendly personal letters to literary critiques, to a special request for Lionel to lead Sam’s memorial service, 1992-2004.

1/98: Southwell, Teresa; Teresa, who is the daughter of Sam Southwell and also the illustrator of The Elephant and the Ant, sends a postcard to Lionel along with her father’s last published book [not included in the collection], April 23, 2004.

1/99: Spector, Robert D.; Spector thanks Lionel for serving on the board for the Long Island University 2004 George Polk Awards, April 15, 2004.

1/100: Staples, William; letter of thanks for Lionel accepting the position of President of the Friends of the Neumann Library at the University of Houston Clear Lake, September 23, 1998.

1/11: Stern, Gloria; Stern, who is a literary agent, writes to confirm that she received Lionel’s manuscripts and expresses her interest in speaking with Lionel, July 30, 1997.

1/102: Stovin, Jesse; Nederlander Television and Productions of New York City passes on producing An Acorn on the Moon. A copy of Lionel’s letter to Stovin proceeding this June 30th response is also included, June 30, 1993.

1/103: Sturgill, Tammy; Sturgill, a high school student from California, is writing a report on Leaving Home and requests background information from Lionel, April 18, 1993.

1/104: Suarez, Virgil; Various handwritten letters and postcards from Suarez, an English instructor at Louisiana State University, 1991-1994.

1/105: Texas A&M University Veterinary College; letter from college dean and department head awarding Lionel a position as Assistant Professor, and a card from colleagues at the Vet College when Lionel left his faculty position, 1968-1969.
*S1-1/106 Texas Book Festival; correspondence collection leading up to Lionel’s appearance at the Festival, June - November, 201.

1/107: Texas Christian University Press; the bulk of the correspondence is with Judy Alter and focuses on the publication of The Day They Took My Uncle, 1999-201.

1/108: Texas Institute of Letters; confirmation of Lionel’s winning the Jesse Jones Award for best fiction work, February 28, 1991.

1/109: The Theater Guild; The Theater Guild passes on the production of An Acorn on the Moon. Manuscript is attached, September 30, 1998.

1/110: Thompson, Lelon; friendly card sent after seeing Lionel on television in Huntsville, Texas, June 13, 2002.

1/111: Trevino, Norma L.; Trevino, a marketing supervisor with Miller Brewing Company, invites Lionel to submit an application for a special calendar Miller is producing that will highlight Hispanic Americans who have made significant contributions to their community, May 6, 1993.

1/112: Tristan, Marina; fax from Lionel to Tristan of a short biographical essay about Lionel written by Sam Southwell, Undated.

1/113: Trueba, Henry T.; letter thanking Lionel for his books and attending Trueba’s speaking event, November 16, 1987.

1/114: Twining, James A.; handwritten note congratulating Lionel on his PEN Southwest Award, May 17, 1983.

1/115: Ulrich, Sylvia; Lionel’s sister writes various letter to Lionel and Noemi primarily about family and personal topics, 1993-1998.

1/116: Venverloh, Faith; thank you letter to Lionel for reading at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, October 24, 1995.

1/117: Weaver, Amy M.; request for Lionel’s personal information and literary vitae to be included in the Texas Commission of the Arts magazine, January 10, 1992.

1/118: Welsh, J.B.; card sent to Lionel and Noemi, October 24, 2004.

1/119: White, Ryan James; White, a student at Ventura Community College, applauds Lionel’s literary work after he was exposed to it in a class, October 12, 1993.

1/120: Wilson, Pat and Wendell; announcement for a party celebrating To a Widow With Children, and a handwritten note congratulating Lionel on his story, "Baseball," May 2, 1994 - May 29, 1997.

1/121: Wisdom Press; correspondence collection of letters and faxes to Lionel covering production quotes and logo artwork for the publishing company, circa 1999.

1/122: The Writers Garret; correspondence concerning the publication of Lionel’s story, "Three AM" in ¡TEX! magazine. A follow-up letter is also included when the story places second in the ¡TEX! contest, 1999-2000.

1/123: Unknown; handwritten note from the illegible name, thanking Lionel for reading at The Writer’s Voice, May 24, 1991.

1/124: Unknown; photocopy of a handwritten letter in Spanish, November 8, 1994.

1/125: Unknown; card and news clippings of Lionel appearing in the Houston Chronicle from a couple identified as only "Joe and Sherry", circa 1997.

1/126: Unknown; handwritten thank you note for receiving a copy of Brush Country, May 2004.

1/127: Unknown; card to Lionel thanking him for a copy of Brush Country and for taking a trip with him and Noemi. The card is signed by "Marilyn", May 4, 2004.

1/128: Unknown; typed letter from an unidentified source describing their travels abroad, April 30.