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Houston (Tex.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Nicholson Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0024
Scope and Contents

The Nicholson Family Papers is comprised primarily of transcriptions of William Nicholson's Civil War correspondence. William Nicholson served with the Texas Rangers and died in battle at Coosville, Georgia, in 1864. The Nicholsons were related to the House family (early Houston bankers) through marriage.

Dates: 1850-1880; Majority of material found within 1861 - 1864
African American History Research Center
Houston Public Library
1300 Victor Street
Houston, Texas 77019
832-393-1440
HPL.Gregoryschool@houstontx.gov
Houston History Research Center
Houston Public Library
550 McKinney St.
Houston, Texas 77002
832-393-1662
TXR.Reference@houstontx.gov