Descriptive Summary
Parsons family
Parsons Family Papers
1853-1858, and undated
Materials are written in English.
90-119
1 in.
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The
University of Texas at Austin
Composed of correspondence, notes and poetry, the Parsons Family Papers, 1853-1858, and undated, chronicle familial affairs in the mid-19th century.
Biographical Note
Residents of Warsaw Prairie and Kaufman, Texas, the Parsons family corresponded acquaintances in Louisiana and Texas.
Scope and Contents
Composed of correspondence, notes and poetry, the Parsons Family Papers, 1853-1858, and undated, chronicle familial affairs in the mid-19th century. Consisting of incoming correspondence from family and friends in Texas and Louisiana, letters to William Parsons discuss a number of social topics, as well as health issues and religion. Additionally, notes and poetry relate the family’s creative endeavors, discussing tyranny and friendship.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
For preservation concerns, some original materials are restricted. A photocopy is provided for patron use.
Index Terms
Subjects (Persons)
Parsons, William G.
Parsons family -- Archives.
Subjects
Frontier and pioneer life -- Louisiana.
Frontier and pioneer life -- Texas.
Places
Kaufman (Tex.) -- Social life and customs.
Louisiana -- History -- 19th century -- Sources.
Texas -- History -- 19th century -- Sources.
Warsaw (Tex.) -- Social life and customs.
Preferred Citation
Parsons Family Papers, 1853-1858, and undated, 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
Inventory
2F483
Correspondence and notes,
1853-1858, undated
2F301
Bound correspondence, note, and poetry,
1856-1857 [RESTRICTED]