Frell Albright Collection on Stephen F. Austin
Organization
General Context
Remarks of Dr. Charles Biship, Chancellor of the University of Houston System, in a news conference on 2 March 1983:
"Today is an important day in the history of this state. It is Texas Independence Day.
It is also a significant day in the life of the University of Houston M.D. Anderson Library. For today we acknowledge the receipt of a very valuable historical collection from a very good friend of the University.
The collection is the papers and unpublished, personal letters of Stephen F. Austin, who is also known as the "Father of Texas."
The donor is Mr. Frell Albright, longtime friend and benefactor of our library. When he is not out seeking new Texana material, he is employed at Finger's Furniture Compnay, where he is the vice president for advertising and public relations.
The collection that we talk about this morning includes over 50 items, covering a period of 45 years -- from 1791 until 1836. It is valued at $225,000.
This is not the first gift by Mr. Albright to the M.D. Anderson Library. Over the past 20 years he has given many other valuable manuscripts, early printing pieces, artifacts and rare bibles. It is estimated that his total contribution to the University of Houston is now valued at almost $1 million.,
The addition of this new material to the library will add to the quality of the present holdings and help make it one of the finest in the state and nation.
No university can hope to achieve greatness without a great library. The expansion and development of the M.D. Anderson Library is one of our top priorities.
With the generous support of people like Mr. Frell Albright, we can look forward to the realization of a dream that we all have -- the building of a great library and a great university here in Houston, Texas.
Mr. Albright, we thank you for the impetus, the additional support that you have provided today that moves closer to the realization of our dreams."
Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:
Austin, Moses, Fragmentary promissory note, 1802
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
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Spanish Colonial Era
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Financial Documents
Dates:
Other: 1802
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is a result of integrating 10 smaller artificial collections into one larger artificial collection to improve organization and facilitate greater access. It chronicles the history of Texas, from the Spanish Colonial Era through the turn of the 20th century. The material has been arranged chronologically into eight series based on eras of Texas History: Spanish Colonial, Mexican Colonial, 1836, Republic, Mexican War, Early Statehood, Civil War, Reconstruction and Westward...
Austin, Stephen F., Booklet, “Texas. Address of the Honorable William H. Wharton, Delivered in New York, 1836. Also, Address of the Honorable Stephen F. Austin. Delivered in Louisville, KY, 1836,” Streeter 1260, 58 pp, 1836
File — Box: 1, Folder: 128
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
1836 Era
/
Government Documents
Dates:
Other: 1836
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is a result of integrating 10 smaller artificial collections into one larger artificial collection to improve organization and facilitate greater access. It chronicles the history of Texas, from the Spanish Colonial Era through the turn of the 20th century. The material has been arranged chronologically into eight series based on eras of Texas History: Spanish Colonial, Mexican Colonial, 1836, Republic, Mexican War, Early Statehood, Civil War, Reconstruction and Westward...
Austin, Stephen F., Broadside regarding a monetary loan to the people of Texas, Streeter 1233, 4 pp, 1836
File — Box: 1, Folder: 132
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
1836 Era
/
Government Documents
Dates:
Other: 1836
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is a result of integrating 10 smaller artificial collections into one larger artificial collection to improve organization and facilitate greater access. It chronicles the history of Texas, from the Spanish Colonial Era through the turn of the 20th century. The material has been arranged chronologically into eight series based on eras of Texas History: Spanish Colonial, Mexican Colonial, 1836, Republic, Mexican War, Early Statehood, Civil War, Reconstruction and Westward...
Austin, Stephen F., Broadside, San Felipe de Austin. Streeter 10, promissory note to Austin for settlers to use in requesting land title, with three locations sited, 1830
File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
Mexican Colonial Era
/
Financial Documents
Dates:
Other: 1830
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is a result of integrating 10 smaller artificial collections into one larger artificial collection to improve organization and facilitate greater access. It chronicles the history of Texas, from the Spanish Colonial Era through the turn of the 20th century. The material has been arranged chronologically into eight series based on eras of Texas History: Spanish Colonial, Mexican Colonial, 1836, Republic, Mexican War, Early Statehood, Civil War, Reconstruction and Westward...
Austin, Stephen F., Broadside, Texian loan issued to eight individuals, New Orleans, 1836
File — Box: 1, Folder: 115
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
1836 Era
/
Financial Documents
Dates:
Other: 1836
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is a result of integrating 10 smaller artificial collections into one larger artificial collection to improve organization and facilitate greater access. It chronicles the history of Texas, from the Spanish Colonial Era through the turn of the 20th century. The material has been arranged chronologically into eight series based on eras of Texas History: Spanish Colonial, Mexican Colonial, 1836, Republic, Mexican War, Early Statehood, Civil War, Reconstruction and Westward...
Austin, Stephen F., Broadside text of letter by the Representatives of the State of Coahuila and Texas regarding Austin’s meeting with Santa Anna, 1833
File — Box: 1, Folder: 89
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
Mexican Colonial Era
/
Government Documents
Dates:
Other: 1833
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is a result of integrating 10 smaller artificial collections into one larger artificial collection to improve organization and facilitate greater access. It chronicles the history of Texas, from the Spanish Colonial Era through the turn of the 20th century. The material has been arranged chronologically into eight series based on eras of Texas History: Spanish Colonial, Mexican Colonial, 1836, Republic, Mexican War, Early Statehood, Civil War, Reconstruction and Westward...
Austin, Stephen F., Broadside title to one quarter league of land to James Lindsay, San Felipe de Austin, 1830
File — Box: 1, Folder: 49
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
Mexican Colonial Era
/
Land Documents
Dates:
Other: 1830
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is a result of integrating 10 smaller artificial collections into one larger artificial collection to improve organization and facilitate greater access. It chronicles the history of Texas, from the Spanish Colonial Era through the turn of the 20th century. The material has been arranged chronologically into eight series based on eras of Texas History: Spanish Colonial, Mexican Colonial, 1836, Republic, Mexican War, Early Statehood, Civil War, Reconstruction and Westward...
Austin, Stephen F., Broadside [variation of item 1.89], text of letter by the Representatives of the State of Coahuila and Texas regarding Austin’s meeting with Santa Anna, 1833
File — Box: 1, Folder: 90
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
Mexican Colonial Era
/
Government Documents
Dates:
Other: 1833
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is a result of integrating 10 smaller artificial collections into one larger artificial collection to improve organization and facilitate greater access. It chronicles the history of Texas, from the Spanish Colonial Era through the turn of the 20th century. The material has been arranged chronologically into eight series based on eras of Texas History: Spanish Colonial, Mexican Colonial, 1836, Republic, Mexican War, Early Statehood, Civil War, Reconstruction and Westward...
Austin, Stephen F., Calling card, 1836
File — Box: 2, Folder: 38
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
1836 Era
/
Miscellaneous Documents
Dates:
Other: 1836
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is a result of integrating 10 smaller artificial collections into one larger artificial collection to improve organization and facilitate greater access. It chronicles the history of Texas, from the Spanish Colonial Era through the turn of the 20th century. The material has been arranged chronologically into eight series based on eras of Texas History: Spanish Colonial, Mexican Colonial, 1836, Republic, Mexican War, Early Statehood, Civil War, Reconstruction and Westward...
Austin, Stephen F., Land document signed by Austin as witness, San Felipe de Austin, 1826
File — Box: 1, Folder: 48
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
Mexican Colonial Era
/
Land Documents
Dates:
Other: 1826
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is a result of integrating 10 smaller artificial collections into one larger artificial collection to improve organization and facilitate greater access. It chronicles the history of Texas, from the Spanish Colonial Era through the turn of the 20th century. The material has been arranged chronologically into eight series based on eras of Texas History: Spanish Colonial, Mexican Colonial, 1836, Republic, Mexican War, Early Statehood, Civil War, Reconstruction and Westward...
Austin, Stephen F., Mina A. Burton, Order for flour, January 7, 1813
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
Spanish Colonial Era
/
Business Documents
Dates:
Other: January 7, 1813
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is a result of integrating 10 smaller artificial collections into one larger artificial collection to improve organization and facilitate greater access. It chronicles the history of Texas, from the Spanish Colonial Era through the turn of the 20th century. The material has been arranged chronologically into eight series based on eras of Texas History: Spanish Colonial, Mexican Colonial, 1836, Republic, Mexican War, Early Statehood, Civil War, Reconstruction and Westward...
Austin, Stephen F. & Moses, “The American Mercury,” First page article on the Austin’s land mine and shot manufacturing, Hartford, August 2, 1790
File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
Spanish Colonial Era
/
News Publications
Dates:
Other: August 2, 1790
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is a result of integrating 10 smaller artificial collections into one larger artificial collection to improve organization and facilitate greater access. It chronicles the history of Texas, from the Spanish Colonial Era through the turn of the 20th century. The material has been arranged chronologically into eight series based on eras of Texas History: Spanish Colonial, Mexican Colonial, 1836, Republic, Mexican War, Early Statehood, Civil War, Reconstruction and Westward...
Austin, Stephen F., Original “Old 300” grant to Lucky Self, San Felipe de Austin, 1824
File — Box: 1, Folder: 47
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
Mexican Colonial Era
/
Land Documents
Dates:
Other: 1824
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is a result of integrating 10 smaller artificial collections into one larger artificial collection to improve organization and facilitate greater access. It chronicles the history of Texas, from the Spanish Colonial Era through the turn of the 20th century. The material has been arranged chronologically into eight series based on eras of Texas History: Spanish Colonial, Mexican Colonial, 1836, Republic, Mexican War, Early Statehood, Civil War, Reconstruction and Westward...
Austin, Stephen F., Printed permit allowing persons to colonize two locations in Austin’s Grant, 1821
File — Box: 1, Folder: 46
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
Mexican Colonial Era
/
Land Documents
Dates:
Other: 1821
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is a result of integrating 10 smaller artificial collections into one larger artificial collection to improve organization and facilitate greater access. It chronicles the history of Texas, from the Spanish Colonial Era through the turn of the 20th century. The material has been arranged chronologically into eight series based on eras of Texas History: Spanish Colonial, Mexican Colonial, 1836, Republic, Mexican War, Early Statehood, Civil War, Reconstruction and Westward...
Austin, Stephen F., Printed safe conduct broadside for entry into the colony signed by Samuel May Williams, with three locations sited, 1831
File — Box: 1, Folder: 87
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
Mexican Colonial Era
/
Government Documents
Dates:
Other: 1831
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection is a result of integrating 10 smaller artificial collections into one larger artificial collection to improve organization and facilitate greater access. It chronicles the history of Texas, from the Spanish Colonial Era through the turn of the 20th century. The material has been arranged chronologically into eight series based on eras of Texas History: Spanish Colonial, Mexican Colonial, 1836, Republic, Mexican War, Early Statehood, Civil War, Reconstruction and Westward...