Robert P. Boyce, 1816-1889, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and claimed in his memoirs to “come of a hard headed race.” He was a veteran of both the Texas Revolution and the U.S. Civil War. An important milestone during his military career transpired when he was assigned to guard Santa Anna following the Texan victory at the Battle of San Jacinto.
This collection is comprised of a scrapbook, which contains newspaper clippings and mementos, a handwritten memoir and corresponding typescripts, maps, and photographs from the life of Robert P. Boyce. Included are souvenir ribbons from Confederate soldier reunions and Confederate currency with the serial numbers written by hand.
The collection is contained in one document box and arranged as follows: scrapbook, photos, maps, and memoirs. The original documents were created by hand and subsequent copies were either photocopied or typewritten.
Original documents are restricted. Reproductions will be provided.
Permission to publish or reproduce materials from the Robert P. Boyce Papers must be obtained from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center or the appropriate copyright holder.
Robert P. Boyce Papers. MSS 38. Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library.
The Robert P. Boyce Papers were donated by Mrs. John P. Rosier on February 19, 1975.
Processed by Erin S. Norris, March, 2008.