Inventory of the Félix D. Almaráz Papers, 1963-2002

Biographical Note

Félix Diaz Almaráz, Jr., was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1933. He earned his diploma from South San Antonio High School in 1952, an Associate of Arts degree from San Antonio College in 1957, Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.) in 1959 and 1962, and a Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico in 1968. His doctoral work focused on the administration of Governor Manual Maria de Salcedo of Texas.

Almaráz began teaching at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in 1973, the first year the university offered classes. As of 2009, he remains a professor of history with UTSA. Before coming to UTSA, Almaraz held various positions in Texas and New Mexico. He taught at in the Harlandale Independent School District (San Antonio, Tex.) from 1960 to 1964 before pursuing doctoral studies. While studying at the University of New Mexico in 1966, Almaráz was employed as an Historical Information Analyst for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Following his doctoral work, Almaráz held teaching positions at St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.), Pan American College (now The University of Texas--Pan American, Edinburg, Tex.), and the University of Texas at Austin. Directly before joining the UTSA faculty, Almaraz was the director of the Bilingual Education Center of the South San Antonio Independent School District.

Working in the History Department, Almaraz has taught classes on the Spanish Borderlands, Spanish Colonial Texas, Imperial Spain, Modern Spain, history of South Texas, Modern Texas history, and the cultural origins of San Antonio.

Almaráz's most recent honors include a 1994 President's Distinguished Achievement Award, an Excellence in Research award in 1988, and a Senior Fulbright Lectureship in the Republic of Argentina. He has published numerous books including Knight Without Armor: Carlos Eduardo Castañeda, 1896-1958 (Texas A&M University Press, 1999), Tragic Cavalier: Governor Manuel Salcedo of Texas, 1808-1813 (University of Texas Press, 1971), and Crossroad of Empire: The Church and State on the Rio Grande Frontier of Coahuila and Texas, 1700-1821 (University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Archaeological Research, 1979).

_Sources

• Félix D. Almaráz, Jr.: curriculum profile.
• _{"Félix D. Almaráz, Jr. (HIS-Faculty-Almaraz)." UTSA History Department Web site, undated. Retrieved January 27, 2009 from http://colfa.utsa.edu/hist/Faculty/almaraz.html .}

Scope and Content Note

The collection spans the years 1963 through 2002 and documents the teaching, research, writing, and service of Dr. Félix D. Almaráz, professor of history at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Materials pertaining to Almaraz's teaching career include syllabi, exams, notes, and teaching aids. Research and writing materials include corrected typescripts, research notes, and other materials. Service materials document Almaraz's relationship with the Texas State Historical Association and the Southwest Council of Latin American Studies, among other professional societies.

This collection is housed at UTSA's HemisFair Park Campus, though off-site access is also available at UTSA's John Peace Library.

Restrictions

Access Restrictions

One envelope in Accession 2002-014 is closed until 1 January 2015. Otherwise, there are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Usage Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Related Material

Separated Material

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Félix D. Almaráz Papers, UA 99.0009, University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections.

Acquisition Information

Received as a gift from Felix D. Almaraz in 2001-2007 (Acc. 2001-005, 2001-033, 2001-036, 2001-047, 2002-014, 2002-018, 2006-018, 2007-022).

Processing Information

The collection is in 8 accessions, and has been encoded by Angela McClendon Ossar, University Archivist.

Inventory of the Félix D. Almaráz Papers