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Statue Honors R. E. B. Baylor, Jurist and Cleric: Founder of University Held Court by Day And Preched at Night

Statue Honors R. E. B. Baylor, Jurist and Cleric: Founder of University Held Court by Day And Preched at Night

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Newspaper clippings regarding biography of R.E.B. Baylor, history of Baylor University, and memorial to R.E.B. Baylor, ca. 1900-1920
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
“Cotton Book 1830”

“Cotton Book 1830”

Date: 1830
Creator: unknown
Description: Cotton factors journal; records cotton bale weights before and after drying
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
A History.  Of the Action of the Political and Civil Authorities and Citizens Relating to the Land Office at Nacogdoches Under the Jurisdiction of Charles S. Taylor

A History. Of the Action of the Political and Civil Authorities and Citizens Relating to the Land Office at Nacogdoches Under the Jurisdiction of Charles S. Taylor

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Cover of the text.
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
"North America"

"North America"

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Hand-colored map of North America with Austin's Colony noted
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
"Mexico. and Guatimala. Corrected from original information communicated by Simon A.G. Bourne Esq."

"Mexico. and Guatimala. Corrected from original information communicated by Simon A.G. Bourne Esq."

Date: 1828
Creator: Hall, Sidney
Description: Hand-colored engraving of Mexico and Guatemala showing settlements, roads, mines and topography
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
Portrait of Lorenzo de Zavala

Portrait of Lorenzo de Zavala

Date: 1980
Creator: Wheeler, Larry
Description: Oil painting of Lorenzo de Zavala.
Holding Partner: San Jacinto Museum of History
Passport signed by Lorenzo de Zavala, Howard coll F56

Passport signed by Lorenzo de Zavala, Howard coll F56

Date: 1832-11-18
Creator: unknown
Description: Passport signed by Lorenzo de Zavala during the time he was Governor of the state of Mexico.
Holding Partner: Dallas Historical Society
Declaracion Del Pueblo de Tejas Reunido en Convencion General

Declaracion Del Pueblo de Tejas Reunido en Convencion General

Date: 1835-11-07
Creator: Texas, Provisional Government, 1835
Description: Zavala's translation of the Declaration of November 7, 1835, adopted by the Consulation
Holding Partner: Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Election Returns

Election Returns

Date: 1835-10-08
Creator: unknown
Description: Certification that Lorenzo de Zavala is one of seven Delegates to the Consultation for the Municipality of Harrisburg. Vote for delegates to the 1836 Convention. Includes: Statements of elections held in various houses in the Municipality. A list of voters and votes received (includes de Zavala's name as a voter) Compiled return showing Zavala with 115 votes.
Holding Partner: Texas State Library and Archives Commission
#100 Circular to the Public from Council

#100 Circular to the Public from Council

Date: 1835
Creator: unknown
Description: Contains notes from S. F. Austin to Council of Safety describing present conditions
Holding Partner: Texas State Library and Archives Commission
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