This collection contains pieces printed by Samuel Bangs, generally recognized as the first printer in Texas whose work survives. Most of these were assembled by a rare books dealer for James L. Britton, III, who donated them to SHSU.
Thirty documents represents original papers signed by a number of Stephen F. Austin's "Old 300"[among the earliest Anglo settlers]. They were assembled by a rare books dealer for James L. Britton, III, who donated them to SHSU.
Papers Pertaining to the Institution of Slavery, 1809-1866
SHH VI:8
PERRY, W.B., DS, Colorado County, September 7, 1844. Writ of sequestration regarding the slaves of David Calloway, deceased which were believed to...
Papers Pertaining to the Institution of Slavery, 1809-1866
SHH VI:3
ILIAMS, BASIL G., ADS, Colorado County, February 9, 1842. Legal document regarding the recovery of two slaves "a negro man named George and a girl named Lucy." 2pp. 8 1/2 x...
Britton Hispanic Texana Collection, 1546-1877
SHH VII:28
VIESCA, AUGUSTIN, Governor of the State of Coahuila and Texas. Broadside (signed in print), Monclova, April 25, 1835. Executive authority to BENJAMIN MILAM to clear the Colorado River,...
