Category Archives: paper

Baylor Claims Her Own: Homecoming 1909

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Awc

  Just in time for Homecoming 2011, The Texas Collection has rediscovered a rare advertising cover from the very first Home-coming held in 1909.  The gold lettering still shines on the green envelope which proudly declares “Baylor Claims Her Own.” … Continue reading →

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“When this you see, remember me” — an autograph book from nineteenth-century Texas

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Awc

Tucked away in an envelope, in a box, on a shelf in the basement of Carroll Library is a tiny book embossed with a picture of a rabbit.  Smaller than a smart phone, this wonderful little object is an autograph … 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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