Descriptive Summary
Bell, Thomas W. Family
Thomas W. Bell Family
Papers
1827-1860,
1897, 1959 Materials are written in
English.
AR 69-123
3 inches
Center for American History, The
University of Texas at Austin
Papers concern Bell
(1815-1871), Mier Expedition prisoner and author of A
Narrative of the Capture and Subsequent Sufferings of the Mier Prisoners in
Mexico (1845), and the Bell family in Texas and elsewhere. The
correspondence pertains to family affairs, Bell's business prospects and
opportunities, and family efforts to secure his release from prison in Mexico.
The papers include an 1839 description of the city of Austin, discussions of
politics during the Republic of Texas, accounts of Indian affairs and
hostilities including the Plum Creek Fight, information concerning Ruthersville
and Ruthersville College, as well as genealogy and legal records.
Biographical NoteBell (1815-1871) was a Mier Expedition
prisoner and the author of A Narrative of the Capture and
Subsequent Sufferings of the Mier Prisoners in Mexico (1845).
Scope and ContentsThe correspondence pertains to family
affairs, Bell's business prospects and opportunities, and family efforts to
secure his release from prison in Mexico. The papers include an 1839
description of the city of Austin, discussions of politics during the Republic
of Texas, accounts of Indian affairs and hostilities including the Plum Creek
Fight, information concerning Ruthersville and Ruthersville College, as well as
genealogy and legal records.
Access RestrictionsUnrestricted access.
Index Terms
Subjects
Bell, Thomas W.
Bell Family.
Austin, Texas.
Rutersville, Texas.
Indians, Conflicts with and
defenses against.
Mier Expedition.
Perote Prison.
Rutersville
College.
Texas--Republic.
Preferred CitationThomas W. Bell Family Papers, 1827-1860,
1897, 1959, Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Detailed Description of the Papers
Inventory
3K88
Family correspondence:
3K88
Original documents,
1827-1860 and undated
3K88
Photocopies,
1827-1860, 1897
3K88
Genealogical material,
1843-1852, 1959
3K88
List of separated items
3S108
Pictorial material (flower pattern)
3S143
Oversize letters,
1829, 1832, and undated