Woodson Research Center, Rice University

Guide to the Sugar Land and Fort Bend historical papers of Jane McMeans, 1827-2003



Descriptive Summary

Title: Sugar Land and Fort Bend historical papers of Jane McMeans
Dates: 1827-2003
Abstract: Original letters, pamphlets, tabloids, printed materials, books, videos, maps, and photographs documenting the Texas city of Sugar Land during the 19th century and 20th century, including the creation and development of the Imperial Sugar company.
Identification: MS 032
Quantity: 39.5 cubic feet (25 cartons and 13 document cases cases, plus oversize)
Language: Materials are in English.
Repository: Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University, Houston, Texas.

Historical Sketch

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Scope and Contents

Original letters, pamphlets, tabloids, printed materials books, videos, maps, and photographs documenting the Texas city of Sugar Land during the 19th century and 20th century, including the creation and development of the Imperial Sugar company.


 

Arrangement

Arranged by ..... Arrangement within each series is ???????.
Series I. Sugar Land, 1827-1987
Series II: Fort Bend, year -year
Series III: Lifestyle Magazine, 11997-2000
Series IV: Imperial Sugar, year-year
Series V: Small towns in Sugar Land area, year - year
Series VI: Varied items (need new series title), year - year
Series VII: Oversize photos and drawings, year-year

Restrictions

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish from the Sugar Land and Fort Bend historical collection must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.


Index Terms

Subjects (Persons)
Dunham, George F. -- travel narratives.
Subjects (Organizations)
City of Sugar Land -- correspondence.
Imperial Sugar Company -- correspondence.
Fort Bend County.
Subjects (Places)
Texas.
Formats
Correspondence.
Maps.
Pamphlets.
Printed documents.
Photographs.
Videos.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Sugar Land and Fort Bend historical papers of Jane McMeans, 1827-2003, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.

Acquisition Information

Jane McMeans donated this material in January 2007.


Detailed Description of the Collection

 

Series I. Sugar Land, 1827-1997

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1 A-B
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2 B-E
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3 E-G
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4 H-K
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5 K-N
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6 N-P
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7 P-S
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8 S
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9 T-Z
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10 School Board Minutes project
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11 Sesquicentennial City Council Minutes; 1960-1968
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12 Chronilogical files; 1827-1979
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13 Chronilogical files; 1980-1987
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14 Non-print formats
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15 Materials for Sugar Land-related books
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16 Eldridge
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17 Churches



 

Series II. Fort Bend, 1827-1997

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18 A-C
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19 D-F
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20 G-L
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21 L-R
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22 R-S
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23 T-Z
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24 Fowler/Roselle
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25 Hodges Bend
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26 Fort Bend Genealogical Society



 

Series III. Lifestyle Magazine, 1997-2000

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27 Life Style Magazine; 1997-2000
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28 Life Style Magazine, Fort Bend edition; 1997-2000



 

Series IV. Imperial Sugar, 1827-1997

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29 Imperial Sugar cook books;
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30 Crown newsletters;



 

Series V. Historical preservation, 1827-1997

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32 Historical markers and preservation of train depot;



 

Series VI. Varied items (need new series title), 1827-1997

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33 A-Z
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34 assorted items
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35 Laperouse
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36 Antique Show



 

Series 7. Oversize photos, drawings and print publications, 1827-1997

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37 Oversize photos and drawings
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38 Newspapers
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map drawer 33 Maps, newspapers, posters, photos