Nesbitt Memorial Library

William Henry Harrison Collection (Ms. 33)

William Henry Harrison Collection (Ms. 33)

Research and notes donated by William H. Harrison.

Box 1
01. About the Author: Introduction and Acknowledgements, Table of Contents, and News Release Photograph
02. The Founding of Alleyton, TX - Chapter 1
03. The Alley Family, Affidavit of William W Alley, Register Of Managers, Pages from “Indian War And Pioneers of Texas”, and Colorado Brands-Chapter 2
04. Alleyton, TX History: Alley Family Tree, Burials in Alley Family Cemetery, Picture of Cemetery
05. Alley Family: Annabel, Neal Everett, Willie G. Gillespie, Others- Letters from Callie, 1870/1880 Census, and Letters
06. Walters Diary, Miscellaneous Documents and Pictures of Alley Family
07. Railroads, Stage Lines, and Postal Service-Chapter 3
08. Business and Agriculture-Chapter 4

Box 2
01. Schools and Churches- Chapter 5
02. Physicians and Surgeons-Chapter 6
03. Alleyton During the Confederacy-Chapter 7
04. Reminiscences and Recollections-Chapter 8
05. Post Masters and Governors
06. Maps of Alleyton and Ownership of Property
07. Alleyton Census (1860-1870), School Census (1907 To 1922), and Tax Rolls (1993)
08. “Historical Notes” By Bill Stein Regarding:
     a. WM Dunovant
     b. Tom Bolden
     c. Mark Townsen, et al
     d. RE “Bob” Stafford Opera House And Lillian Russell
     e. John Stanford
     f. Court House
09. Additional Reference Sources and Notes of Author

Box 3

  1. Columbus Brochure, 1902
  2. Banking: Columbus State Bank
  3. Banking: First National Bank, Eagle Lake
  4. Banking: First State Bank, Columbus
  5. Banking: First State Bank, Weimar
  6. Banking: Hill Bank and Trust
  7. Banking: Provident City Bank
  8. Banking: Rock Island State Bank
  9. Banking: Simpson Bank
  10. Banking Stafford Bank
  11. Banking: Miscellaneous
  12. 1986 Sesquicentennial: Correspondence re: Mural
  13. 1986 Sesquicentennial: Fundraising Correspondence
  14. 1986 Sesquicentennial: Notes on Meetings
  15. 1986 Sesquicentennial: Financial Records
  16. 1986 Sesquicentennial: Financial Records
  17. 1986 Sesquicentennial: Financial Records
  18. 1986 Sesquicentennial: Financial Records
  19. 1986 Sesquicentennial: Financial Records
  20. Bank Statements

Box 4

  1. Slave Documents
  2. John F. Miller Correspondence
  3. John F. Miller Accounts
  4. John F. Miller Miscellaneous Documents
  5. William Brashear
  6. Estate Papers: John H. Robson, R.J. Rivers, James E. Silvey
  7. Stock Certificates; Colorado Navigation Co. 1850,1851
  8. Letter Regarding Estate of B.F. Stockton, 1843
  9. Election Results, 1860
  10. Muster Roll, Shropshire Cavalry
  11. Cunningham Letters, 1864, 1865
  12. Land Deed; George Gegenworth to Daughter, 1885
  13. Day to Day Flood Record of the Colorado River, 1935