Robert P. Boyce Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0038
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of a scrapbook, which contains newspaper clippings and mementos, a handwritten memoir and corresponding typescripts, maps, and photographs from the life of Robert P. Boyce. Included are souvenir ribbons from Confederate soldier reunions and Confederate currency with the serial numbers written by hand.
Dates
- 1836-1889
- Majority of material found within 1870 - 1889
Access Restrictions
Original documents are restricted. Reproductions will be provided.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish or reproduce materials from the Robert P. Boyce Papers must be obtained from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center or the appropriate copyright holder.
Biographical Note
Robert P. Boyce was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 16, 1816. Prior to Texas, Boyce also lived in Natchez, Mississippi, and New Orleans, Louisiana. He fought in the Texas Revolution as a Texian. During the Revolution he was tasked with guarding Mexican General Santa Anna after the Texian victory at the Battle of San Jacinto. After the Texas Revolution, Boyce settled in Houston's Third Ward. Later, Boyce served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He died on February 16, 1890 in Houston.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into four series based on format.The series are:
I. Memoirs II. Scrapbook III. Photographs IV. Map
Due to their fragile condition, some original materials are restricted. Photocopies of the originals are stored with the collection and will be the use copies.
I. Memoirs II. Scrapbook III. Photographs IV. Map
Due to their fragile condition, some original materials are restricted. Photocopies of the originals are stored with the collection and will be the use copies.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Mrs. John P. Rosier on February 19, 1975.
Processing Information
Processed by Erin S. Norris, March 2008.
- Autobiographies Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Confederate States of America Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Houston (Tex.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Memoirs Subject Source: Local sources
- San Jacinto, Battle of, Tex., 1836 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Texas -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Texas -- History -- Revolution, 1835-1836 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Robert P. Boyce Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center Repository
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