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Pecan Acres Ranch Advertising Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-011

This collection contains an oversized scrapbook of newspaper and magazine clippings, brochures, articles, and other promotional materials about Pecan Acres Ranch, a ranch in Simonton, Texas, purchased by Vernon W. Frost in 1946 to herd and sell Brahman cattle. The scrapbook broadly chronicles the sales and acquisitions of Brahmans at the ranch, as well as appearances at livestock shows and auctions in Houston and across Texas.

Dates

  • 1946-1973

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Special Collections owns the physical items in our collections, but copyright normally belongs to the creator of the materials or their heirs. The researcher has full responsibility for determining copyright status, obtaining permission to publish from copyright holders, and abiding by current copyright laws when publishing or displaying copies of Special Collections material in print or electronic form. For more information, consult the appropriate librarian. Reproduction decisions will be made by Special Collections staff on a case-by-case basis.

Extent

1 linear feet (1 OVS box)

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Betty Frost McAleer on October 24, 2012.

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Pecan Acres Ranch Advertising Scrapbook
Status
Completed
Author
Kevin Kinney
Date
2026
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of Houston Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
MD Anderson Library
4333 University Drive
Houston TX 77204-2000 USA
713-743-9750