urn:taro:utsa.00042 A Guide to the Aline B. Carter Family Papers, 1823-2003 (bulk 1840-1955) Text converted by SPI Content Sciences Inc., July 2003. Finding aid written in English. June 28, 2004Edited in XMetal 3 by Traci JoLeigh Drummond according to instructions inTARO 2 EAD 2002 Editing Instructions4 April 2008Edited in XMetal Author by Nikki Lynn Thomas according to instructions inTARO 2 EAD 2002 Editing Instructions17 February 2009Edited in XMetal Author by Nikki Lynn Thomas according to instructions inTARO 2 EAD 2002 Editing InstructionsApril 2010Edited in XMetal Author by Melissa Gohlke according to instructions inTARO 2 EAD 2002 Editing Instructions Descriptive SummaryCarter, Aline B.Aline B. Carter Family Papers 1823-2003(1840-1955)Materials are in English.39 linear feet (42 Boxes) MS 94 University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections Aline B. Carter is most widely known for her work as a poet, but she was also interested in music, art, philosophy and astronomy. Aline served as Poet Laureate of Texas from 1947-1949 and as vice-president of the Poetry Society of Texas. Aline was widely admired for her charity. She visited jails to comfort and encourage prisoners to practice religion in daily life. Correspondence, notebooks, diaries, newsclippings, photographs and a historical fiction manuscript documents the life of Aline B. Carter and five generations of her family. Included are a collection consisting of a series of letters documenting life in San Antonio as it was experienced and described by the Carter family from 1823-1970. Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Aline B. Carter Family Papers, 1823-2003, MS 94, University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections.

 Biographical Sketch

1st Generation (Alines's Great Grandparents): Elizabeth Mary Menefee and Wilson I. Riddle ([1811]-1847) married in 1841 in Tennessee. The couple moved to San Antonio where Wilson was a merchant and owned three lots of land in San Antonio's first settlement known as La Villita. In 1842 Wilson was captured by the Mexicans and imprisoned in Perote following the invasion of Rafael Vásquez. His wife Elizabeth escaped and fled to Gonzales with their baby, Sarah. Wilson was released from prison in 1843, but died a few years later in 1847. A widow with two children at age 27, Elizabeth later married Harvey Canterbury with whom she had four additional children.

2nd Generation (Aline's Grandparents): James Wilson Riddle, son of Elizabeth and Wilson I. Riddle, served in the Civil War and later became a wholesale and retail dealer in partnership with Robert Eager, in general merchandise, importing Mexican products and paying cash for pelts and wool.

Sarah Elizabeth Riddle (1842-1947), sister of James Wilson Riddle, was the first Anglo-American girl born in San Antonio. She married Robert Eager of Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1867 at the age of 25. Together they had three daughters: Florence, Blanche and Fannie. Sarah never remarried after Robert's death in 1893. She was a member of the Daughters of the Revolution and was employed by the state of Texas as the manager of the Alamo in the early 1900s. Sarah lived at 434 South Alamo Street until her death in 1947 at the age of 105.

3rd Generation (Aline's Mother and Aunts): Florence C. Eagar Roberts (1867-1969), daughter of Sarah Riddle Eagar, was one of the most popular society women in San Antonio of her time. At the age of 40, she married Major Harris Lee Roberts and moved to Manila, Philippines where Major Roberts was stationed in the Army. By 1913 they had returned to the United States and settled in Galveston. Florence was no stranger to traveling abroad. Prior to her marriage, she had taken several trips to California and New York, and had cruised on the Adriatic in 1895 and traveled to Canada in 1901. She was a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and of the opposing faction, the DeZavala Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. An artist who had studied in New York, Florence illustrated her good friend Clara Driscoll's book titled In the Shadow of the Alamo. Florence was also appointed custodian of the historical exhibit in the Texas State Building at the World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1907.

Blanche Eagar Badger (1867-19??), twin sister of Florence, married Frank J. Badger. They had two children: Charlotte Blanche (1893-1906) who died of illness in her youth, and Aline [1892]-1972.

Fannie Henrietta Eagar McCullough (1869-19??), sister of Florence and Blanche, married Edward J. McCullough in 1890. Edward was part owner of Mensing & McCullough Wholesale Druggists in Galveston, TX. The couple had three children.

4th Generation (Aline Badger Carter): Aline B. Carter ([1892]-1972) is most widely known for her work as a poet, but she was also interested in music, art, philosophy and astronomy. Her aim in life was to work through the arts for world peace. Aline was privately tutored and then attended Wellsley in 1913. She also studied harp at the Boston Conservatory. In 1915 she married Henry Champe Carter (1861-1948), a well-known Texas attorney, Judge and former president of the State Bar Association of Texas. They raised three sons: Henry Champe, Frank and David.

Aline served as Poet Laureate of Texas from 1947-1949 and as vice-president of the Poetry Society of Texas. She was a charter member of Avalon and encouraged aspiring poets through the annual Aline B. Carter Peace Prize. She also frequently awarded prizes for poems by high school students and adults. Aline published and illustrated her first book of poetry, Halo of Love, donating all proceeds to charity. In 1968 she published a second book, Doubt Not the Dream. Her books were on exhibit at the Woman's Pavilion during HemisFair in 1968. Her work also appeared in numerous publications and anthologies. One of Aline's final works is a 1,000 page historical fiction manuscript entitled Light Beyond the Hills, based on the life of her grandmother Sarah Riddle Eagar, in Old San Antonio. The manuscript was never published, but is in this collection.

Known as the "White Angel" in her flowing white organdy dresses, Aline was widely admired for her charity. She visited jails to comfort and encourage prisoners to practice religion in daily life. The collection contains several letters from prisoners who wrote Aline asking for her influence upon the court and seeking inspiration to better their lives. She was also legendary for throwing an annual Christmas party for the children of a San Antonio orphanage. Deeply centered in her faith, Aline maintained a chapel in her home at 119 Taylor Street and at the family vacation beach property in Port Aransas. Both residences are still maintained by her sons.

5th Generation (Aline's Sons): Aline and her husband Henry Champe Carter raised three sons.

Henry Champe Carter, Jr. (1917-1960) had earned a pilot's license, but took up a life of crime and was killed at age 43.

Frank J. Carter (1919-) attended the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, in 1938 and entered the Navy in 1942. Frank wrote his mother about his training as a Range Finder, and his service experience during WWII.

David Paul Carter (1921-) also served in WWII. He was in the Army and stationed in New York City as a commanding officer at the 38th Station Hospital. Following his discharge in November 1945, David traveled to Alaska, which is documented in his letters home. He later attended the University of Houston and South Texas, and became a well-respected lawyer in San Antonio.

Sources:

San Antonio Light, May 5, 1947.

San Antonio Express News, Oct. 10, 1948.

South Texas: the newsletter, Summer, 1998. Vol. IV No. 3.

Handbook of Texas Online, La Villita Earthworks, accessed June 14, 2001.

 Scope and Content Note

The Aline B. Carter Family Papers vividly document this prominent poet and five generations of her family in the form of correspondence, notebooks, diaries, business and personal receipts, newsclippings, a few photographs and a historical fiction manuscript. The bulk of the collection consists of a series of letters that document life in San Antonio as it was experienced and described by five generations of Carter family members and friends. The earliest letters are from Aline's great grandmother and continue through to her sons' generation. The collection is divided into three series: Correspondence and Family Papers and <emph render="bold">Light Beyond the Hills</emph>.

Correspondence represents the bulk of the collection, and consists of personal letters written among family members and their friends over the course of more than a century. The correspondence is arranged by generation beginning with Aline Carter's great grandmother, Elizabeth Mary Menefee, and concluding with Aline's sons. Under each generation the letters are arranged according to who wrote them (beginning with the oldest generation and proceeding to the youngest). The majority of the letters date from 1885-1950 and because the letters were so frequently written from one generation to the next, they provide insight into daily life of an early San Antonio family, especially during the late 19th to mid 20th centuries. Correspondents describe social expectations, health, travel, local news and town gossip, family updates, and land prospects and disputes. In addition to understanding family roles and social customs, one is also able to gain a strong sense of the expectations and roles of women of their class as they describe their daily routines and concerns. Most of the correspondents were originally from San Antonio and wrote while away for extended periods in places such as New York or California, or after moving to towns in Texas such as Galveston.

The second series, Family Papers, contains a few legal and financial papers, however, the bulk of the series consists of personal items offering insight into the family's accomplishments, values, and traditions. Included are school notebooks and composition books containing essays and quotes, diaries, photographs, newsclippings, publications, recipes and an unpublished manuscript by Aline B. Carter. Two diaries exist in the collection. Florence Eagar Roberts (Aline's aunt) wrote her diary from 1879-1881 when she was 12-14 years old. Young Flo writes about the highlights of her day often including school, music lessons and time spent with her sisters. Also included is Aline's diary written in 1913 when she was 21 years old. That year Aline was seriously ill and residing in New York. Aline's deep faith and her close relationship with her family are evident in her entries. While the entries in either of the two diaries are not daily, they are frequent. In addition to the diaries of Florence and Aline, there is a travel diary from 1836; the author is unknown. Family Papers also includes a few photographs of Sarah Riddle Eagar and Aline in addition to some unidentified photographs. Newsclippings and publications highlight the accomplishments of Aline Carter and contain information on Sarah Riddle and her daughters. A post card collection of early San Antonio sites gathered by Sarah Riddle is located in this series. Also of note are several sex education pamphlets from the early 1900s. Within this series is an extensive collection of documents from the Riddle and Eagar wool and hide business which was conducted during the late 1800s. This part of the collection contains business correspondence, government contract documents, receipts, and bills of lading. The series also contains bills and receipts from San Antonio merchants from 1850s through the early 1900s. These provide an interesting glimpse into the service sector of the city in the 19th and earlier 20th century.

The third series,<emph render="bold">Light Beyond the Hills</emph>, is composed of a 1,000 page historical fiction manuscript based on the life of Aline Carter's grandmother Sarah Riddle Eagar who lived in Old San Antonio. The series contains progressive versions of this fictional work, including notebooks with early handwritten pages, typewritten pages with margin notations, and a finished copy which was submitted for publication. Aline's unpublished novel gives the reader a glimpse into the lives of early settlers in San Antonio and illustrates the struggles that were a part of daily life for her grandparents as they worked to establish a place for themselves. For Aline, Sarah Riddle Eagar represented a woman of heroic stature who moved beyond the heartbreak of losing a cherished husband as she built a life for herself and her daughters. <emph render="bold"></emph>

 Arrangement

The papers are arranged as follows:

CorrespondenceFamily PapersLight Beyond the Hills Acquisition Information

The papers were donated by David Carter in March 2000 (Acc. 2000-011) and 2008 (2008-041, 2008-061, 2008-063, and 2008-080).

 Access Restrictions

Portions of this collection are currently closed to patron use pending preservation work.

This collection is housed at UTSA's Main Campus and must be accessed via the John Peace Library Special Collections reading room. To request access, please use the Collections Request Form.

 Use Restrictions

Permission to publish from the collection must be obtained from University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections.

Donor reserves all rights to reproduction for profit and/or publication of Aline B. Carter's book "Light Beyond the Hills."

 Separated Materials

A list of publications that were separated from the collection and placed in rare books is located in the accession file.

Related Materials

Collections related to the Aline B. Carter Family Papers are available at the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library in San Antonio.

The Eagar Family Papers, 1866-1966, include correspondence, printed material, financial documents, and legal documents for several members of the Eagar family, particularly Robert Eagar, Sarah Eagar, Florence Eagar Roberts, and Harris L. Roberts. Personal material is primarily correspondence, printed material, and financial documents. Also included is material associated with a number of organizations, in particular the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT). DRT material includes items related to the custody of the Alamo and its operation as a historic site. Some items relate to Harris L. Roberts and his military careet, including letters, orders, and military manuals.

A guide to the Eagar Family Papers can be found at the following URL: http://www.drtl.org/MSInventories/Eagar.htm

The Florence Eagar Roberts Papers, 1905-1944, include correspondence and printed material, including personal letters, letters concerning the activities of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the custody of the Alamo, and clippings concerning the Clara Driscoll opera Mexicana. Several letters from Clara Driscoll are included. Some items are associated with Mrs. Roberts' mother, Sarah Eagar.

 Processing Information

Processed by Toni Jeske, Assistant Archivist, November 2001. Additional inventories processed by Melissa Gohlke, Graduate Assistant, May 2010.

 Index Terms PersonsBadger, Blanche Eagar, 1867-1969.Carter, Aline, B. Carter, David Paul, 1921-.Carter, Frank, 1919-.Carter, Henry Champe, 1861-1948. Driscoll, Clara, 1881-1945.Eagar Family.Eagar, Robert.Eagar, Sarah Riddle, 1842-1947.McCullough, Fannie Eagar, 1869-.Riddle, Janes Wilson.Roberts, Florence Eagar, 1867-1969.Roberts, Harris Lee, - 1918. OrganizationsDaughters of the Republic of Texas.TopicsFrontier and pioneer life--Texas.Prisoners--Texas.Sex instruction--United States--History.Soldiers--Texas.Women pioneers--Texas. Women poets, American--Texas. World War, 1939-1945. Genres/typesClippings.Correspondence.Diaries.Manuscripts for publication.Photographs.Receipts and bills. Local Subjects Family Collections San Antonio History Women Writers Detailed Description of Collection Correspondence

The majority of the letters date from 1885-1950 and because the letters were so frequently written from one generation to the next, they provide insight into daily life of an early San Antonio family, especially during the late 19th to mid 20th centuries. Correspondents describe social expectations, health, travel, local news and town gossip, family updates, and land prospects and disputes. In addition to understanding family roles and social customs, one is also able to gain a strong sense of the expectations and roles of women of their class as they describe their daily routines and concerns. Most of the correspondents were originally from San Antonio and wrote while away for extended periods in places such as New York or California, or after moving to towns in Texas such as Galveston.

The correspondence is arranged by generation beginning with Aline Carter's great grandmother, Elizabeth Mary Menefee, and concluding with Aline's sons. Under each generation the letters are arranged according to who wrote them (beginning with the oldest generation and proceeding to the youngest).

 1 Elizabeth Mary Menefee (Canterbury) 1 Parent, 1845 1Siblings,11849-187522George Menefree,1844-186222Julia Menefree,1846-185422John Wilson Riddle, 184922Edward Menefree,1849-195022Anna Riddle,1841-185822 Husband (1st) Wilson Riddle,1841 1 Husband (2nd) Harvey Canterbury, 1857 1Children 1 Daughter Mildred Lee Canterbury, 18231 Daughter Sarah Elizabeth Riddle, 1858 and undated22 Daughter Sarah Elizabeth Riddle,1849-18571 Son James Wilson Riddle, 1864-189022Son John Warner Canterbury,1859-18991 Son Harvey Canterbury, 18881Son Warner Canterbury, 1899 22Uncle Ben, 184822 Nieces and Nephews1849-1859 22 Cousins1850-1851 1 Grandchildren, 1894-1899 22Others 22 Anne Bradley regarding Wilson's release from Perote,1843 22 Yates family,1845-1859 221846-189711852-1886 and undated22Walter Bennett,1857-1858 1 Organizations, 1891-1899 22Wilson I. Riddle(1st Husband of Elizabeth Mary Menefree)22Others1840-184722Harvey Canterbury(2nd Husband of Elizabeth May Menefree)22Others1856-1866 1 Sarah Elizabeth Riddle (Daughter of Elizabeth Mary Menefee)

Few letters written by Sarah Riddle exist in the collection, but there are several letters to Sarah from her daughters Fannie, Blanche and Florence from 1879-1917. Fannie often wrote of her children's activities and occasionally mentioned situations with her servants. Blanche wrote about her husband and children, especially her fears during her daughter Aline's serious illness in 1913. Florence often wrote of her travels, her time in New York, and visits with friend Clara Driscoll. In her earlier letters, Florence contemplated settling down, but she married relatively late. Once married, she wrote of the conditions in Manila where her husband was stationed in the military, and her social responsibilities as a military wife. Also included is correspondence from organizations with which Sarah Riddle and her daughters were involved, including the DeZavala Chapter and General Society of Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Battle of Flowers Association, and the Alamo City Woman's Democratic Club.

22Father Harvey Canterbury,1858 1 Aunt, 1878, 1880 22Brother Harvey Canterbury,1858 1 Brother James Wilson Riddle 1 1880-1888 1 1889-1891 1 Sister Mildred Lee Canterbury, 1901-1910, 1933 1 In-Law E.L. Watkins, 1881-1893 2 Daughter Florence C. Eagar (Roberts) 2 1879, 1893-1894 2 1894-1900 2 1901 2 1901-1902 221903 2 1905-1917 2 Daughter Blanche Eagar "Dear" (Badger) 2 1894-1898 3 1901 3 1902-1914 3 Daughter Fannie Henrietta Eagar (McCullough) 3 1893-1894 3 1898-May 1901 3 1901 3 1901 4 1902 4 1902-1903 4 1905-1910 4 Son-In-Law Edward McCullough, 1898, 1906 4 Niece Carrie Watkins 4 1901 4 1903-1935 4 Nieces and Nephews, 1884-1916, 1946 4 Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren 4 Aline Badger Carter, 1912-1914 and undated 4 Elizabeth Roberts, 1910 4 Eagar McCullough, 1908-1910 4 Champe Carter, 1938 4 From Others 4 General, 4 1843-1899 5 1901-1902 5 1903-1909 5 1910 5 1912-1968 and undated 5 Concerning the Alamo, 1907-1910 5 Invitations, 1848-1946 and undated 5 Legal and Financial matters 5 1870-1895 6 1900-1916 6 Organizations, 1883-1936 6 James Wilson Riddle (Brother of Sarah Riddle)

Two Civil War era letters from John Wilson Riddle (Aline's great uncle) exist in the collection. John Wilson Riddle also often wrote his sister Sarah about his mercantile and import business from Eagle Pass and Piedras Negras, Mexico, during the 1880s. In these letters he discusses finances, sends money to his sister to pay bills, requests items to be sent him, and talks of selling property in San Antonio on Main Street and Houston Street.

 6 Court Case, 1842 6 Brother John Warner Canterbury, 1884 6 Others, 1861, 1888 6 Will and Testament, 1893 6 John Warner Canterbury (Brother of Sarah Riddle) 6 Willie Male, 1866 6 Mildred Lee Canterbury (Sister of Sarah Riddle) 6 Fanny Hale, 1866-1867 and undated 22Others,1870-1876 6 Robert Eagar (Husband of Sarah Riddle) 6 Brother Gerry, 1879 6 Others, 1875-1883 6 Florence C. Eagar (Daughter of Sarah Riddle) 6 Mother Sarah Riddle Eagar, 1889 6 Fannie Eagar, 1894-1906 and undated 22 Fannie Eagar,1889 6 Husband Major Roberts, 6191022Husband Harris Roberts,1901-1914 22Daughter Aline B. Carter,1941-1942, 1959 6 In-Laws 6 1905, 1924 and undated22Sister-in-law, Helen Roberts,1921-192822Brother-in-law Benjamin Roberts,1919-192022Brother-in-law Benjamin Roberts,1930-1934 6 Aunts and Uncles, 1894-1906 Cousins, 22Ella Sanborn,1880 6 Cousins, 1902-1903 and undated Nieces and Nephews, 6 1931, 1960 221945-1959 and undated 6 Others 6 1889-1905 6 1906-1947 and undated 221856-1905 and undated221877-191861889-190561906-1947 and undated22Oil companies,1902-192722Robert Cushman and Company,1916-1924221921-193222General Accounting office,1927-1932221959-1969 7 Clara Driscoll, 1904-1944 and undated 7 From Woods National Bank, 1906 7 Organizations, 1905-1941 7 Harris Lee Roberts (Husband of Florence Eagar) 7 First wife Jennie, 71899-1900221899-1902 22Brothers Ben and Evelyn,1899-191822Others,1887-1917 22E.S. Roberts(Mother of Harris L. Roberts)22 Son Harris,1884-188522 Son Evelyn,1888-189122Son Ben and his wife Julia,1888-1891 22Robert P.E. Roberts (Son of Florence and Harris Roberts)22Others,1959-1974 7 Blanche Eagar Badger (Daughter of Sarah Riddle) 7 Sister Fannie Eagar, 1894, 1901, 1907 7 Sister Florence Eagar, 1901 7 Husband Frank, 1943 and undated 7 To Husband Frank, 1901 7 Cousin Carrie Watkins, 1899, 1901 7 Grandson David Carter, 1943, 1946 7 Others, 1901-1902, 1907 7 Fannie Eagar McCullough (Daughter of Sarah Riddle) 7 Aunt Mildred Canterbury, 1899 7 Cousin Carrie Watkins, 1880 7 Son Eagar, 1910 7 To Sons, 1893, 1917 7 Others, 1885-1903 and undated 7 Aline Carter (Daughter of Blanche Eagar Badger)

In Aline's correspondence there are several letters from prisoners who she supported in the legal system and encouraged to improve themselves. Aline and her sons David and Frank also wrote frequent letters while the sons were serving in WWII. In her letters, Aline encouraged her sons and updated them on the activities of their father, friends and brothers. David and Frank wrote about their daily schedules, activities, and impressions during their military service.

 7 Son Frank Carter 7 1938-1942 8 1943-1944 8 1945 and undated 8 Son David Paul Carter 8 1942-1946 8 1951-1952 and undated 8 Son Henry Champe Carter, Jr., 1940-1942 8 Aunts, 1890, 1901 8 Poet Lucia Trent, 1951, 1952, 1970 and undated 8 Friend Rene Malcolm Bozarth, 1944-1946 and undated 8 Inmates and their Relatives 8 Martin Butler, 1935 8 Percy Howard, 1930-1934 and undated 8 Robert McClellan, 1932-1939 and undated 9 John "Pete" McKenzie, 9 1930-1952 and undated 9 Letter fragments, undated 9 Letters to John, 1930-1939 17Various correspondence,1930-1932 9 Woodrow Stockman, 1935-1936 9 Will Wright, 1933-1934 9 Other inmates, 1929-1952 9 Others 9 1909, 1929-1936 221926-1935 9 1937-1945 10 1946-1952 10 1953-1957 and undated 10 1967-1970 and undated 10 1969 and undated 10 Organizations, 1934-1970 22Henry Champe Carter(Husband of Aline B. Carter)22Letter in French,1920 10 David Carter (Son of Aline Carter) 10 Grandmother Blanche Eagar, 1943-1944 10 Mother Aline Carter 10 1937-1940 10 1942 10 1943 11 January-May, 1944 11 June-December 1944 11 January-August 1945 11 September 1945-1947 11 1951-1952 and undated 11 Father Henry Champe Carter, 1940-1945 11 Brothers, 1948 and undated 11 Others, 1934-1955 11 Henry Champe Carter, Jr. (Son of Aline Carter) 11 Mother Aline Carter, 1933-1943 11 Brother David Carter, 1943 and undated 22Assorted22Transcripts of Letters from the 1840s, undated22Transcripts of Letters from the 1850s, undated22Transcripts of Letters from the 1860s, undated Family Papers

The bulk of the series consists of personal items offering insight into the family's accomplishments, values, and traditions. Included are school notebooks and composition books containing essays and quotes, diaries, photographs, newsclippings, publications, recipes and an unpublished manuscript by Aline B. Carter. Two diaries exist in the collection. Florence Eagar Roberts (Aline's aunt) wrote her diary from 1879-1881 when she was 12-14 years old. Young Flo writes about the highlights of her day often including school, music lessons and time spent with her sisters. Also included is Aline's diary written in 1913 when she was 21 years old. That year Aline was seriously ill and residing in New York. Aline's deep faith and her close relationship with her family is evident in her entries. While the entries in either of the two diaries are not daily, they are frequent. Family Papers also includes a few photographs of Sarah Riddle Eagar and Aline in addition to some unidentified photographs. Newsclippings and publications highlight the accomplishments of Aline Carter and contain information on Sarah Riddle and her daughters. A post card collection of early San Antonio sites gathered by Sarah Riddle is located in this series. Also of note are several sex education pamphlets from the early 1900s. Within this series is an extensive collection of documents from the Riddle and Eagar wool and hide business which was conducted during the late 1800s. This part of the collection contains business correspondence, government contract documents, receipts, and bills of lading. The series also contains bills and receipts from San Antonio merchants from 1850s through the early 1900s. These provide an interesting glimpse into the service sector of the city in the 19th and early 20th century.

18Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) Materials18Alamo Lodge receipt,185118Broadsides, pamphlets, cards,1891 and undated18Notes, amendments, letter from the DRT president,1896-190718Correspondence, address book, receipt, 1895-1907 and undated18Alamo postcards, correspondence, exhibition card,1881-1901 and undated18Poembook, "The Bell of the Alamo," by Amy Pearl Cozby,190218The Alamo: Historical Sketch and Guide to the Alamo, by Leonora Bennett190418Cards, photograph of the Alamo, note,1904 and undated18Constitution and By-laws of the DAR, Alamo Committee invitation1905 and undated18"On the Alamo" poem, list of relics at the Alamo,1906 and undated18Booklets,1904-191218Newsclippings1905-191418Clara Driscoll calling card, Sheridan's Men and Women,1906 and undated18"On the Alamo,"a poem by J.Y. Powell, list of relics in the Alamo1907 and undated18Minutes and proceedings, correspondence, receipts,1905-1911, 1946 and undated18The Alamo postcards, convention button-Eighth anuual convention of Texas Pioneers,1906, 1926 and undated18Clara Driscoll DRT letters,1907 and undated18Clara Driscoll and the Alamo newsclippings, photograph of Clara Driscoll in front of the Alamo,1906-1907 and undated18American Monthly Magazine, DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) publications and booklets, postcards, committee list,1907 and undated33Newspaper articles about Clara Driscoll1907-1915, 1932-193618Alamo history booklet, Pioneer magazine,1937 and undated18DRT postcards, receipt, postal sales, booklet,1908-191018Alamo photographs,1908 and undated18Alamo newspaper clippints,1908-1910, 196518DRT and DAR booklets,1909-191218Texas Field National Guardsmanmagazine with Alamo article,191218DAR handbook, Daughters of the King handbook,1915-1916, 193118DRT program for 22nd annual state conference,192118James Bowie: Hero of the Alamo,signed copy, glass plate photograph of the Alamo,1922 and undated18DAR report 23rd annual state conference,192218DRT minutes, receipts and correspondence regarding the Alamo,1905-1911, 1946 and undated18DRT 31st annual meeting booklet, invitation, 1922-193218DRT booklets, card,1927-193318Correspondence from Clara Driscoll to Florence Roberts with enclosure, 193118Pioneermagazine, Alamo history booklet,1937 and undated18DRT newsclippings,1939-1965 and undated18Letter from Clara to Florence,194318Alamo photos,1908 and undated18Article, "Clara Driscoll Rescued the Alamo," DRT pamphlet,1943, 1958-196118Newsclippings about the death of Clara Driscoll,194518Clara Driscoll Rescued the Alamo-A Brief Biographyby Jack C. Butterfield196118Invitation regarding the 75 the anniversary of the DAR,197718Dues records, undated18The Story of the Alamo,booklet, undated18Alamo Christmas cards, undated 12 Mildred Canterbury: Composition book, 1873 12 Sarah Riddle Eagar: Postcard collection of San Antonio, undated 12 Florence Eagar Roberts 12 Diary, 1879-1881 OM7Scrapbook for Flo Eagar from Aunt Theresa in Halifax, undated19Bank loan documents,190219Civil Service documents,1921-192419Warrant of Appraisment, 192319Stock certificates,192419Cushman and Company West Indies cruise brochure, 1924-192519Vehicle documents,1926-192719Leave request from Fort Sam Houston,194019San Antonio National Bank loan,194319Commendation for meritorious civilian service,194419Civil Service documents, 1947-1950 and undated19Bank loans,1957-195819Tax records, bank loan,1960-196519Birthday widh for Flo from President Lyndon B. Johnson, 196319Trip to Cuba, undated19Insurance packet, undated19Bills, letters, receipts,1920s 19Harris Lee Roberts19Masonic Lodge certificate,189719Report,190819County tax receipts,1907-191619Power of attorney and documents regarding the guardianship of Elizabeth Roberts,1910-191419Documents regarding pay,1915-191919Receipt and items regarding the death of H.L. Roberts,1916-191919Documents and correspondence regarding the illness and death of Harris L. Roberts,1918-191919Public speaking correspondence course,191919Relating to the death of Colonel H.L. Roberts, pension and insurance,1919-192119Hearing in the California Superior Court regarding the estate of Harris L. Roberts,192219Cancer remedy, undated19Inventory of the estate of W.R. Roberts, undated19Robert P.E. Roberts19Application for federal employment,1942-194719Military and civil service papers,1942-195019Oxford University leave course,194319Application for the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the U.S, Armed Forces Bulletin,1944 and undated19Civil service, military records,1944-195219Foreign service education,1945-194619Application for education or training (Veteran's service), 1947 12 Blanche Eagar Badger: General Papers, 1880, 1907 12Aline B. Carter 12 Diary, 1913 13 Notebooks, 1910 and undated 13 Sketchbook, undated 19Letter from the Poetry Society of Texas and the poem "Wait,"1933 19Poetry Society of Texas contest, 195819Cards, letters, notes,1971, 1982 and undated19Newsclipping regarding poetry reading by Aline,undated 13Writings and Poems, 13Writings,1948 and undated19Aline Carter Poems, undated,19"The Seagull" illustrated poem by Aline Carter, undated,19"Prophecy" poem by Aline Carter, undated,19Notebook, undated,19Composition book, undated 21Announcements, Invitations, Calling Cards, and Events21Calling cards,1860s21Invitations,1860s21Invitations,1863-186521Menger Hotel Social Club invitation,187721Birthday note, marriage announcement,1869, 188421Invitations and ephemera,1892-189321Calling cards,late 1800s21Invitations,late 1800s21Calling cardslate 1800s, 1904 and undated21Wedding invitations,late 1800s21Hanpainted calling cards with Asian motif,undated 21Invitations,early 1900s21Invitations, announcements,early 1900s21Invitations,1915, 191621Death announcement, marriage invitations,1895, 1914-191521Invitation, calling card,1901 and undated21Birth announcement of Aline Rodgers,194321Flo invitation for a luncheon,194921Landies Dancing Club invitation, undated21Army Civilian Ball, undated 20Bills and receipts20Assorted receipts,1852-185620 Canterbury receipts,1853-188920House rent book and checkbook cover,1863 and undated20Confederate tax receipt, 186420Bank drafts, notes, 1865-187020E.G. Payne receipts, state and county tax bills,1866-187020Grocery prices at Weber Groceries, 20 Market Street,1869OM6Elizabeth Canterbury memo books,1865-186920Canterbury receipts, notebooks, advertisement booklet, bills of lading,1870-188920Steves and Sons receipts, 1873, 191120Railroad receipt,187720Grenet grocer bill of sale,188120Eagar bills and receipts,1886-191820Receipt for a cemetery lot,191420H.L. Roberts,1917-191820Florence Roberts receipts, bills, bank statements, 1929-196920Robert Roberts receipts and bills,1960s-1970s19Robert Roberts bills. bank statements, 1959-1970s19Cards and notes19Christmas card from First National Bank,186019New Year's Wish,187319Assorted,early 1900s19Cards and birth announcement for Robert P.E. Roberts, 1911-1920 and undated19Christmas card,191519Note regarding civil service,192219Notes,1931 and undated19Notes, cards, and stamps,1934-1948 and undated19Birthday card for Sarah Eagar from E.L Riddle, 194619George W. Brackenridge newsclipping and card, 1951 and undated19Christmas card,195219Cards, notes with newsclippings,1957-195819Flo Roberts get well cards,196919Robert Roberts Christmas card, undated19Assorted cards, notes with clippings, undated19Children's Programs and Schools19Chessman Dancing Academy,185619Tuition for James Canterbury,186019Receipts and grades fro the German/English School,1864-187019St. Mary's Hall tuitiion payments,186819Report card for Mildred Caterbury from the German/English School,187019Mildred Canterbury composition book,187319St. Mary's Hall commencement, Ladies Dancing Hall,191019Berry Schools Bulletin,195819English papers of Andrew P. Gershman, school notes,1958 and undated19Henry school subjects, undated19Select Boarding School, undated19Mrs. Gregory's musical program, undated18Land and property documents18Spanish documents regarding land,1831-183318Spanish documents regarding land,1889-190518Survey for Martha Childers, description of a building by Thomas Womble,185318Property lease,186818Blank deed, State of Texas,187018S. Eagar, form for the inventory of lands,187318Affidavit concerning 640 acres of land owned by William Vance,187618Sale of property on Devine Street,187918Maverick County land certificate,188018Sarah Eagar land deed,188718Eviction notices,188918Warranty deed of James W. Riddle and Sarah Eagar for property on West Commerce Street,189118Tax receipt Los Angeles County, California,1918-191918Florence Roberts California property,1919-192218Property tax documents,1920s18S. Eagar estate plats of 440 South Alamo,1947-194918Aline Carter, Quit-Claim deed,195818Application for historical plate for the S. Eagar house,196418Indian Depredation records18186818Kickapoo Chief Address, undated181867-186818circa 1868 14Riddle/Eagar Business Records1868-189114/Regarding the will of W.J. Riddle,186914Contract with U.S. Government Quartermaster in Lousiana and letter from Chas. Whitney & Co.,186814Bonds, R. Eagar,186914Correspondence regarding government contracts, 186914Telegrams and correspondence, R. Eagar,1868-186914Contracts, correspondence, bill of lading,186914Hartmann, Eagar and Company receipts, handbill,1869 and undated14Ledger, newspaper clipping,1869 and undated14R. Eagar checks,186914Government contracts,1869-187014R. Eagar business correspondence, 1860-187014Hartmann, Eagar, and Company checks,186914Hartmann, Eagar and Company records,1869-187014Receipts,1869-187014Lumber bill of sale,187014San Antonio Commercial Club duesbook, checkbooks, memobooks,1869-187114Telegrams, notes, correspondence, R. Eagar,1870-188014Land records, balance sheets, correspondence, receipts, R. Eagar, 1870-1880 and undated14St. George's Society Charter booklets,187314Correspondence between Riddle and Eagar,1874-188814R. Eagar clippings, and notes, 1877-1885 and undated14Correspondence, telegrams, receipts, checks,1881-188214Bill of lading and assorted items,1881 and undated14San Antonio Club charter, constitution, officers, rules,188214Checks, checkbook, correspondence,1882-188314J.W. Riddle letters,1891-189314Correspondence, regarding land and taxes, checks,188214Mexico mileage, undated14Charter for a railroad, undated14Army transport routes, undated14<emph render="italic">Texas Mute Ranger,</emph>undated1Map of U.S.,1830OM5Hartmann, Eagar &amp;amp; Co., receipt book, receiptsOM5Riddle business ledger, prayer book cover,1869-1870 and undatedOM5Hartman, Eagar &amp;amp; Co. receipt book with receipts,1870OM5Riddle business ledger, prayer book cover,1869-1870 and undatedOM6Checkbooks,1881-1882OM5PhotographsOM51836 and undated13Of family, 1909, 1943 and undated,19Mrs. H.M. King and children,circa 190019Flo Roberts negatives and photograph,circa 190019Photographs and glass plate negatives of unknown persons,1887, 1902 and undated19Unidentified people and places,1896-1916 and undated19Mission Concepcion with card, letter,1912 and undated19Louis Persat,193153 Florence Roberts after falling down a flight of stairs at the German English School,195519Street scene, undated19With newsclipping, undated19 Unidentified person, undatedOM6PublicationsOM6Bruff, Brother, &amp;amp; Seaver Hardware catalog, Harvey Canterbury "Reward of Merit" cards, "Guide to Texas,"1859-1860 and undated21The State Houseby David Pulsifier, 186521"Confederation Considered on its Merits" booklet from Nova Scotia,"186721Duvall Company Engine Catalog,187013Publications of organizations, 1872-1873, 193221Schenectady Agricultural Works circular and price list,187621Kansas City Times,187921The Herald Times,187921"Congressional Record," handbills, programs,188021San Pedro Springs Chronicle,188413Programs and menus,1889-195121"Twenty-first Texas German Sangerfest,"189621FADmagazine,189621The Designer,189913Sex Education pamphlets,1901-193321National Geographic Society,190721Yale book,191421"MacMillan's Juvenile Ladder," "Woodcraft," "Church News,"1919 and undated21Old Periodicals, 1920-1921 and undated21"The Club Woman" booklets,192121"St. Mark's 85th Anniversary" booklet, "American College Course" booklet, "The Church Man,"1921 and undatedOM3Junior Instructor Magazine,1921-1922OM3Junior Home Magazine,192221Nature Magazine,1925-1926, 193821San Fernando booklet, 1930OM3McCalls Magazine,193913Publications with family mention, 1939-194821San Antonio Conservation Society Yearbooks,1937-1939, 1970-197131National Geographic map of the Indian Ocean,194121Literary Magazine,194621"Friendly Chat,"195121Sewanee News,195821Church Publications,1958-195921"Governor Antonio Martinez,"199713Recipes and miscellaneous materials, undated13Sex Education Pamphlets,1901-193321Mahncke's Mission Garden concert handbill, undated21Alamo Literary Hall handbill, undated21Lyric Theater program, undated21"Recollections of a small west Texas town," undated21Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, undatedOM2The Book of Vastness, undatedOM4Dinsoaur Book for Paul from Aline, undated18World's fairs and exhibitions18Grand Fair card,187418International Exhibition Philadelphia,187653Newsclippings about Texas State Fairs,1881, 1901, 195618Ad for World's Fair photographic views,189318St. Louis World's Fair,1904-190518Southern Pacific Railroad menus with pictures of the Golden Gate International Exposition,193933Hemisfair articles,1965-196818Hemisfair Souvenir Guidebook,196818Hemisfair programs, clippings,1968OM1Newspapers, magazines,clippings and articlesOM1The San Antonio Weekly Herald,1862OM1The San Antonio Weekly Express,1868, 1883OM1The Daily Herald,1868, 1874-187821Comparing farming in Texas to Iowa,187353"Band of Hope Review," San Antonio Weekly Herald,187353Newspapers,1880-1881OM1The Times Democrat,1885, 1888OM1The Daily News,1893-1894OM1"The Owl" P.M. Knight, Architect, Brady Building, E. Houston Street,189453"Eagle Pass Guide" with James Riddle obituary,February 4, 189333"The Vedette" newspaper, newspaper clippings,1887-1899, 1931OM1The Sunday Herald,190053Addie Ford obituary in the San Antonio Express News,February 20, 1901OM1The Times Republic,1912211913-1932 and undatedOM1The Illustrated Review,June 192031"The Church at Work," newspaper and magazine clippings,1921-1929, 1942 and undated31Newspaper articles,1922, 1936OM1St. Mark's Messenger,July 1926, March 1930OM1The Church News,192731San Antonio Light with Hearst Editorials with cartoons,1930-1933OM3Magazine and newspaper clippings,1931-1939131904-1969 and undated53Newsclippings,1945OM1The Outfit military publication,1945OM1Harlingen Valley Morning Star,July 195733Newspaper articles, old railroad map, 1961-1969 and undatedOM1Hermann Sons News,June 196532Brackenridge articles,196921Newsclippings about the Philipines, undated21Mrs. Edward Steves obituary, undated21Harvey and Elsie Watkins obituaries, undatedOM5Assorted papers and itemsOM5Travel diary,183621Strangers Guide to Hampton Court Palace,1843131841, 1902, 1953 and undated21"What is Truth?" essay, author unknown,circa late 1800s21"Love" essay, author unknown,circa late 1800s53Life insurance policy for Edward McCullough,189121New York Central Railroad notice and timetable,189021San Antonio Waterworks "Sprinkling Contract" with handwritten calculations on the back,circa 190021Joskes ephemera including sales receipts and shopping bag,1900-1901 and undated21Death notice and note,1908 and undated21 "Gun Claim" for the heirs of Benjamin s. Roberts, 1914, 1922-192421Calendar with photo,191621"Beautify San Antonio" letter and application,195921Fort Sam Houston Chapel, undated21Italian Glove Catalog, Christmas card and postcard,1961, 1996 and undated21Public hearing on a building in Alamo Heights, 197421American Heart Association Gala, letter,1984, 200121Argyle New Year's menu, 200322Article on Capote, Texas, 200821Fort Sam Houston Chapel article, undated53Douglas McArthur document reproductions,1964OM5-OM6Geneological records, Trumbo family, undated21Friendship Day, undated21Composition books, undated21Menter and Rosenbloom retailers, undated21Letter taken from the body of a dead Confederate soldier, undated21Railroad map of London, undated21Bingham photographer advertisement, undated21Print entitled "The Fortune Teller," undated <emph>Light Beyond the Hills</emph>

Contains progressive versions of this fictional work, including notebooks with early handwritten pages, typewritten pages with margin notations, and a finished copy which was submitted for publication.

12Chapters 1-11 (manuscript with notes), undated12Chapters 12-24 (manuscript with notes), undated12Chapters 25-36 (manuscript with notes), undated13Chapters 37-46 (manuscript with notes), undated13Chapters 47-54 (manuscript with notes), undated15Chapters 1-55 (manuscript with notes and spiral notebooks), undated16Chapters 7-29 (early manuscripts with notes), undated17Chapters 30-56 (early drafts with notes), undated23Chapters 1-54 (minimal notes), undated23Biography of Aline Carter, undated23Rejection letter, undatedOral History Interview22Interview of David Carter by Jill U. Jackson, discussin David's childhood and his mother, Aline B. Carter.2000[2 audio cassettes]