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J. D. Giddings Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0045
Scope and Contents
This small collection is almost exclusively correspondence from Texas Methodists to J.D. Giddings with some to his son-in-law, Heber Stone along with a few items to and from other family members. The correspondence regards the financial struggles of Soule University, fundraising and issuing stock for Texas University Company, the founding of Southwestern University, Southwestern business and financial matters, and family members and their activities. The letters were donated to Southwestern...
Dates:
1871 - 1905
Found in:
SU Distinctive Collections & Archives
J. French Hill Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0009
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, printed material, creative works, maps, and legal documents, 1981–1986 (2 linear ft./1,068 items), created and maintained by J. French Hill, primarily document the activities of United States Senator John G. Tower (R-Texas) as a member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee and as chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing and Urban Affairs.A relatively small body of materials (185 items) relate to other activities of Tower’s public service, such...
Dates:
1981 - 1991
Found in:
SU Distinctive Collections & Archives
Will W. Jackson Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0011
Scope and Contents
This small collection contains biographical information, photographs, speeches, clippings, awards and other materials related to Jackson’s life and career. Included are several reminiscences of Mexican students who attended the Wesleyan Institute during Jackson’s presidency. The folder of Jackson’s speeches reflects his educational philosophy, and addresses issues such as higher education for African-Americans.
Dates:
Majority of material found in late 19th century - 1971
Found in:
SU Distinctive Collections & Archives
Jake B. Schrum Collection
Collection
Identifier: UA-2023-11-01
Dates:
Majority of material found within 2001 – 2008
Found in:
SU University Archives
James C. Oberwetter Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0030
Scope and Contents
The collection contains primarily correspondence among important Texas Young Republicans and campaign brochures. The brochures cover local, state, and national campaigns throughout the 1960s and early 1970s. Also found are membership directories as well as news clippings and publications about both the Young Republicans and GOP, including a large section on the 1968 national and state elections. Other media include radio and television commercials and photographs from the 1968 Paul Eggers...
Dates:
Majority of material found in 1963-1972 |Bulk: 1967-1969|
Found in:
SU Distinctive Collections & Archives
James Samuel Barcus
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0003
Scope and Contents
Papers of J. Samuel Barcus (1865–1948), President of Southwestern University from 1924 to 1928, and other members of his family. Barcus was a Methodist minister as well as a teacher at Southwestern University. J. Samuel Barcus created most of the papers, including memoirs, correspondence, sermon notes, daily journals, and brief histories of Texas Methodist churches. Other materials, mostly created by his family members, include family photographs, Southwestern University memorabilia and...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1865 - 1964
Found in:
SU University Archives
Japanese Woodblock Prints
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0093
Abstract
This collection is composed of five japanese woodblock prints. Four are from the artist Utagawa Kunisada (also known as Toyokuni III). These pieces are Moon (1847-52), First Month - January, Mengharu Dance Begins (1854), The Moon at Genji's Villa (1854), and Higashiyama Sakura Soshi Kabuki (1857). The fifth piece is by artist Yoshitoshi and is titled New Documents from Kagoshima: Saigo's Inspection of the Battle of Mount Hanaoka (1877). Moon (1847-52), First Month - January, Mengharu Dance...
Dates:
1847 - 1877
Found in:
SU Distinctive Collections & Archives
Jessie Daniel Ames Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0042
Scope and Contents
The papers, which are mostly from her retirement years, consist mainly of scrapbooks and clippings related to her political activities and subjects that interested her (e.g. politics, health care, race relations) as well as correspondence, reports, a family photograph album, and materials regarding her donation to Southwestern University. The correspondence includes season’s greetings and birthday cards and letters from friends and family, as well as letters from editors, authors...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1930 - 1986
Found in:
SU Distinctive Collections & Archives
J.H. Wooten Collection
Collection — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS-0083
Scope and Contents
Release form signed by J. H. Wooten, III; 2 copies each: letter from J. Frank Dobie to J. H. Wooten dated 1942 (thank you for the story and the visit in your camp); book dedication in 'The Flavor of Texas' from J. Frank Dobie to Jim Wooten [grandfather of donor]; letter dated 1963 from J. Frank Dobie to J. H. Wooten (condolence on death of Mrs. Wooten, Dobie health, thank you for chili-pequines). Photocopies
Dates:
Publication: Majority of material found in 1942, 1963, 2007; Copyright: Majority of material found in 1942-2007
Found in:
SU Distinctive Collections & Archives
John and Scherry Chapman Collection
Collection — Box: 5, Folder: 7
Identifier: MSS-0094
Abstract
A collection of postcards, photographs, and a mounting book from the twentieth century. The materials are from the Chapman family, who are related to the Barcus family. Some of the postcards have correspondence on them, but many are blank. The majority of the photos have writing on the back added at a later date.
Dates:
1909 - 1940
Found in:
SU Distinctive Collections & Archives
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