Descriptive Summary
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History,
The University of Texas at Austin
Texas Veterans
Association
Texas Veterans Association
Papers
1870-1910
3 ft., 5 in.
Correspondence,
administrative and legal documents concern the Texas Veteran' Association and
members. Materials are in
English.
Biographical Note
The Texas Veterans Association was formed in 1873 as an organization for
those who served before, during and just after the Texas Revolution. The
Association met annually, but was dissolved in 1907. The work begun by the
Texas Veterans Association has been continued by the Daughters of the Republic
of Texas.
Scope and Contents
The Texas Veterans Association Papers consist of letters, minutes, legal
documents, military discharges and register concerning Texas veterans of the
Texas Revolution and the Mexican War. Papers consist of a personal dossier of
each member; proof of military service; and official minutes of the
Association. Papers relate to military affairs and social affairs.
Preferred Citation
Texas Veterans' Association Papers, 1870-1910, Center for American
History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Index Terms
Organizations:
Texas Veterans
Association--Archives.
Places:
Texas--History,
Military--19th century--Sources.
Subjects:
Veterans--Texas--History--Sources.
Veterans--Texas--Societies,
etc--History--Sources.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Papers
2H118
A-Fn
2H119
Fo-K
2H120
L-P
2H121
Q-W
2H122
Wo-Z, lists and minutes
2H123
R-Z, miscellaneous
2H124
Miscellaneous papers, Underwood-Westcott
2H124
Minute books
2J130
Roll book,
April 20, 1892-1901
4L280
Texas Veterans Association reunion register,
May 18, 1874