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Southwestern University at Georgetown, Texas: Some Reasons why it Should not be Removed.

Description: Pamphlet outlining reasons that Southwestern University should stay permanently in Georgetown, describing the history of the school and connection to the community. It was issued in response to efforts to move the university to Fort Worth between 1907 and 1911 as part of the Georgetown anti-removal effort and is addressed to the "Methodists of Texas."
Date: 1907~
Creator: Booty, A. A.
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Partner: Southwestern University

[Autobiography] : typscript, ca. 1916.

Description: Lockett's autobiography begins with information about his ancestors and ends with a discussion of events leading to World War I. He recounts his experiences in the Civil War, his various jobs throughout central Texas, encounters with Native Americans, as well as his impressions of local business, camp meetings, drought, prohibition, Methodism, and the events of the times. He moved to Georgetown, TX, in 1886 to enroll his daughters in Southwestern University and he became a prominent supporter o… more
Date: 191X
Creator: Lockett, M. B.
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Partner: Southwestern University

[Letter from F. A. Mood to J. D. Giddings - January 31, 1876]

Description: Letter from F. A. Mood to Hon. J. D. Giddings. Mood explains that his letter encloses original and duplicate copies of contracts made by the Trustees of Southwestern University regarding Southwestern Life Insurance Company. He asks Giddings to sign and forward the contract at his earliest convenience. Mood then describes how Southwestern has experienced an encouraging influx of students at Christmas and expects more by 21 February, the beginning of the spring term. The university enjoys a high … more
Date: January 31, 1876
Creator: Mood, F. A.
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Partner: Southwestern University

[Letter from F. A. Mood to J. D. Giddings - February 12, 1876]

Description: Letter from F. A. Mood to Hon. J. D. Giddings. Mood writes an impassioned letter in response to Giddings' doubts about Southwestern and his desire to resign from the Board of Trustees. Mood addresses Giddings' concerns in five numbered points. It appears that one of Giddings' biggest concerns is about the lack of financial support for the university. Mood responds that he is well aware of the risks that he is taking. Mood seems to have had a falling out with his Board of Trustees, and Giddings … more
Date: February 12, 1876
Creator: Mood, F. A.
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Partner: Southwestern University
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