A Guide to the Robert Alexander Papers, 1838-1844, 1850-1851, 1875-1884.
Descriptive Summary |
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| Creator: | Alexander, Robert | |
| Title: | Robert Alexander Papers | |
| Dates: | 1838-1844, 1850-1851, 1875-1884 | |
| Abstract: | Papers relating primarily to the religious activities of Alexander (1811-1882), for 45 years a Methodist clergyman and circuit rider stationed in Texas who was instrumental in the founding of Texas University, later Southwestern University, of which he served as president. | |
| Extent: | 155 items | |
| Language: | Materials are written in English. | |
| Repository: | Center for American History,The University of Texas at Austin | |
Biographical Note
Robert Alexander (1811-1882) was for 45 years a Methodist clergyman and circuit rider stationed in Texas who was instrumental in the founding of Texas University, later Southwestern University, of which he served as president
Scope and Contents
Papers relating primarily to the religious activities of Alexander. Included are: letters (photostats), sermons, biographical sketches, literary productions, account papers, will, receipts, newspaper clippings, and a plat map of Rutersville, which Alexander helped to found.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Unrestricted access.
Index Terms |
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| Subjects | ||
| Alexander, Robert | ||
| Fowler, Littleton. | ||
| Ruter, Martin. | ||
| Galveston, Texas. | ||
| Rutersville, Texas. | ||
| Clergy. | ||
| Methodist Church. | ||
| Methodist Episcopal Church. | ||
| Sermons and prayers. | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Robert Alexander Papers, 1838-1844, 1850-1851, 1875-1884, Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Detailed Description of the Papers