Albright, Frell (collector)
Person
Biography
Mr. Frell Albright was vice president of Advertising and Public Relations at Finger Furniture Co in Houston, a collector, and board member of the Friends of UH Libraries. Items from his collection have been exhibited at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the University of St. Thomas, and the University of Houston. He was a recipient of the University of Houston President's Service Award in 1983.
General Context
In 1983, Frell Albright donated a collection of Stephen F. Austin papers and unpublished letters to the University of Houston Libraries.
Found in 87 Collections and/or Records:
Sherman, Sidney, Engraved portrait, approximately 1836
File — Box: 2, Folder: 54
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
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1836 Era
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Miscellaneous Documents
Dates:
Other: approximately 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...
Smith, Erastus [Deaf], 4 items: PL Copy No. 67; Endorsed pay warrant to Erastus (Deaf) Smith; color portrait of Erastus Smith, list of 2nd regiment, including Erastus Smith; related newspaper article “The missing piece in the Deaf Smith puzzle” from Tempo, approximately 1836
File — Box: 2, Folder: 55
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
1836 Era
/
Miscellaneous Documents
Dates:
Other: approximately 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...
Texas, Map of Texas with the contiguous American and Mexican states showing the impresario grants of Texas, J. H. Young, Philadelphia, 1835
File — Box: 1, Folder: 113
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
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Mexican Colonial Era
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Miscellaneous Documents
Dates:
Other: 1835
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...
The Alamo, Black and white print of the Alamo printed in 1962 by the Texian Press, 1836
File — Box: 1, Folder: 192
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
1836 Era
/
Military 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...
The Pennsylvanian, “General Houston’s Official Report”, June 11, 1836
File — Box: 1, Folder: 200
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
1836 Era
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News Publications
Dates:
Other: June 11, 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...
The Virginia Gazette and General Advertiser, Vol. 6, No. 265, August 31, 1791, August 30, 1791
File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
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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News Publications
Dates:
Other: August 30, 1791
Scope and Contents
Includes advertisements for fugitives from slavery: George from New Kent County --- John Gibson or Laney from Richmond --- Syme or Charles from Dover --- Amherst, Ben, and a woman from Rosewall, King and Queen county --- Alexander and Patrick from Richmond --- Titus from Fredericksburg --- Bob from Richmond. Includes advertisement of Moses Austin & Co. Shot Factory.
The Western Pioneer, Photocopies, including reports from Fort Lancaster regarding the death of General Sibley, physicians present, introduction of officers and enlisted men, and an engraved color illustration of Fort Lancaster, 1862
File — Box: 4, Folder: 116
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
Civil War Era
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News Publications
Dates:
Other: 1862
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...
Toby, Thomas & Bros., Receipt for $100 for printing of 1,500 certificates of Texas Land Scrip, signed by “Jas. Desban” and Wm. McKean, New Orleans, 1836
File — Box: 1, Folder: 126
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
1836 Era
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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...
Toby, Thomas & Bros., Texas Land Scrip Articles of Agreement and Thomas Toby’s commission as land agent, 1836
File — Box: 1, Folder: 157
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
1836 Era
/
Land 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...
Travis, William B., Letter to William Demetris Lacy requesting that Mr. Lacy deliver a saddle to Jesse Burman, 1836
File — Box: 1, Folder: 193
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
/
1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
/
1836 Era
/
Military 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...
Triplett, Robert, Texian Loan Certificate for $320 to the Government of Texas. This scrip is a Bond II, 36A Variant Series, Copy 1, No. 273, 1837
File — Box: 3, Folder: 199
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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1973-001, Early Texas Documents Collection
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Republic Era
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Scrip Documents
Dates:
Other: 1837
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...
Wharton, William H., Receipt for $73.39 from Stephen F. Austin, Treasurer of the Texas Commission [it is noted that the funds should be taken out of a contingent fund], 1836
File — Box: 1, Folder: 146
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...