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A Guide to the Mary Austin Holley Papers, 1784-1846
Biographical NoteMary Austin Holley (1784-1846) was a teacher and the cousin of Stephen F. Austin. Born and raised in Connecticut, she lived in Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas. She is credited with writing the first history of Texas in English. She aroused sympathy for Texas during the Texas Revolution and worked for Texas annexation. She died of yellow fever in 1846. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentsCorrespondence, diary, notes and literary productions relate to Mary Austin Holley's life in Connecticut, Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas, and the history of Texas. Also included is the last will and testament of Stephen F. Austin, 1833. Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsUse RestrictionsSome material restricted for preservation. Return to the Table of Contents
Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationCite asMary Austin Holley Papers, 1784-1846, Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin Return to the Table of Contents Other Finding AidCalendar of papers available in box 2E247 Return to the Table of Contents Detailed Description of the Collection
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