The State Library and Archives of Texas : a history, 1835-1962 / David B. Gracy II ; foreword by Peggy D. Rudd.

Author/creator Gracy, David B.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoAustin : University of Texas Press, 2010.
Descriptionxxv, 226 pages, 10 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents "To have the Texas people see the necessity for it" : establishing the library and archival functions of government, 1835-1909 -- "Bricks without straw" : the Winkler, Klaerner, and West years, 1909-1925 -- "I don't feel as good as I would if I could" : the Rogan and first Wilcox years, 1925-1932 -- "The State Library needs space, money, and official understanding--and the greatest of these is the last" : the middle Wilcox years, 1932-1935 -- "A diffusion of interests and objectives" : the final Wilcox years, 1935-1945 -- "There are many hurdles to jump before the race is won--if it is won" : the Henshaw years, 1946-1950 -- "More grief than at present" : the Connerly and Gibson years, 1950-1953 -- "If and when the glad day comes" : the Harwell, Peace, and beginning Winfrey years, 1954-1962.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009039069
ISBN9780292722019 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN029272201X (cloth : alk. paper)

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