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 |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | Austin : University of Texas Press, 2010. |
| Description | xxv, 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2009039069 |
| ISBN | 9780292722019 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 029272201X (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | Z678.4.T4 G73 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |