A Guide to the C. L. Greenwood Collection, 1835-1884
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator: | Greenwood, C. L. | |
| Title: | Greenwood, C. L., Collection | |
| Dates: | 1835-1884 | |
| Abstract: | Typed excerpts of publications and manuscripts compose the C. L. Greenwood Collection, 1835-1884, documenting Greenwood's research on conflicts between Texas settlers and Native Americans in the 19th century. | |
| Accession No.: | 69-54 | |
| Extent: | 4 ft., 4 in. | |
| Language: | Materials are written in English. | |
| Repository: | Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin | |
Biographical Note
In the 20th century, historian C. L. Greenwood compiled research on 19th century Texas, particularly concerning notable Texans and the relationship between Native Americans and white settlers.
Scope and Contents
Typed excerpts of publications and manuscripts compose the C. L. Greenwood Collection, 1835-1884, documenting Greenwood's research on conflicts between Texas settlers and Native Americans in the 19th century. Arranged chronologically, the passages from Texas newspapers, books, and archival collections primarily discuss relations between settlers and Native Americans in central Texas and the military activities of both sides, with special emphasis on the Texas Rangers.
Archivist's note: Additionally, the collection includes the C. L. Greenwood Index, located in the Briscoe Center's Reading Room, which cites biographical sketches from numerous books as well as Texas newspaper marriage notices and obituaries from 1850 to 1900.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
Index Terms | ||
| Subjects (Persons) | ||
| Greenwood, C. L. -- Archives | ||
| Subjects (Organizations) | ||
| Texas Rangers -- History -- 19th century | ||
| Subjects | ||
| Frontier and pioneer life -- Texas -- History | ||
| Indians of North American -- Wars -- Texas | ||
| Indians of North America -- Texas -- Government relations | ||
| Places | ||
| Texas -- History -- 19th century | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
C. L. Greenwood Collection, 1835-1884, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Processing Information
Basic processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for the Briscoe Center’s “History Revealed: Bringing Collections to Light project,” 2009-2011.
Detailed Description of the Papers