Descriptive Summary
Dooley, Glenn
Glenn Dooley Photograph
Collection
ca.
1930-1949
Materials are written in
English.
88-251
ca. 300 photographic
prints
Dolph Briscoe Center for American
History,The University of Texas at
Austin
Glenn Dooley was a
professor of chemistry and a genealogist. Public buildings in Texas, primarily
county courthouses and the state capitol, are the major focus of this
collection.
Biographical NoteBorn in Kansas in 1905, Glenn Dooley
moved with his family to Texas in 1910. He taught chemistry in various
universities and colleges until his retirement in 1970. In addition to teaching
he was involved in genealogy, which led to his interest in county courthouses
and other places of historical importance.
Scope and Contents
Public buildings in Texas, primarily county courthouses and the state
capitol, are the major focus of this collection. Also included are images of
bridges, rivers, riverboats, and stadiums, one photograph of the Alamo, and
scenic views of Mexico.
Access RestrictionsUnrestricted access.
Index Terms
Subjects
Texas State Capitol (Austin,
Tex.)
Alamo (San Antonio, Tex.)
Mexican-American Border Region
Bridges
Courthouses—Texas
Public buildings
River boats
Rivers
Stadiums
Preferred CitationGlenn Dooley Photograph Collection, ca.
1930-1949, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas
at Austin.
Detailed Description of the Papers
Inventory
3Y99
Photo album
3Y114
Photographs