Category Archives: letters

Research Ready: October 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Amanda Norman

Each month, we post a processing update to notify our readers about the latest collections that have finding aids online and are primed for research. Here’s the scoop for October: Bolt Family Homestead and Legion Valley Indian Massacre Collection, 1985: … Continue reading →

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The Most Horrible Storm: A Firsthand Account of the 1953 Waco Tornado

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Amanda Norman

If you have lived in Texas for any amount of time, you’ve experienced a tornado watch, and maybe even a tornado warning. The TV program you were watching is interrupted with dire weather maps, the radio DJ advises folks out … Continue reading →

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Believe me your own: letters from the battlefield to Fanny from Alex

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Awc

In November, 1861, Dr. Alex Morgan enlisted for a one-year term of service with the 19th Louisiana Infantry of the Confederate Army. He left behind his wife Fanny and their four children, and, though the couple expected to reunite at … Continue reading →

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Dear Lera…

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Awc

Dear Lera—How are you these hot days? Electric light man is here and will study by new lights tonight. Everything is in a tumble. Every one is well. Baby has three teeth now. How do you like this card?  Miss … Continue reading →

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