Amerman-Collings Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0061
Dates
- 1830-1919
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish or reproduce materials from the Amerman-Collings Papers must be obtained from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center or the appropriate copyright holder.
Scope and Contents
This collection consists primarily of the 19th century correspondence and papers of the family of A. Earl Amerman, mayor of Houston from 1918 to 1921. It includes materials concerning Augustus and Melissa Moore Amerman, Almeron F. and Mary Collings Amerman, George W. and Catherine Earl Collings and Charles Granger Collings. Some financial records of George Fisher, James Brewster and M. H. Shyrock also are available. The collection is most valuable for items relating to social and business history of Houston and for the Civil War correspondence from Charles G. Collings, who served with the Confederate Army in Galveston and San Antonio from 1861 to 1864. Several interesting photographs illustrate life in early twentieth century Houston.
Extent
8.5 Linear Feet (7 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Wherever possible, materials are grouped by family and within the family group by type of material. Because of the many miscellaneous items, researchers should consider the entire folder description list for the documents and papers included.
Series Arrangement
- Series 1: Papers of Almeron Fields Amerman and Mary Francis Amerman
- Series 2: Papers of George W. Collings
- Series 3: Papers of Charles Granger Collings
- Series 4: Papers of Augustus Henry Amerman and Melissa Moore Amerman
- Series 5: Civil War Related Materials
- Series 6: Pratt-Collings Correspondence
- Series 7: Photographs
- Series 8: Written Works
Acquisition Information
Donated by Jane Amerman Vanzant, January 18, 1978.
Processing Information
Processed by Pam Barron, January 1978.
- Financial statements Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Soldiers -- Confederate States of America Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Amerman-Collings Papers
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center Repository
