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Citation:  [Identification of Item], Emily Margaret Perry Collection, MC126, San Jacinto Museum of History, Houston, Texas.

Creator Sketch:

Emily Margaret Perry (Mrs. Arthur A. Moore, Sr.) was the granddaughter of Mrs. James F. Perry, the sister of Stephen F. Austin.

Scope and Content Note:

A postcard and printed materials document the life and death of Stephen F. Austin and the celebration of the victory at the Battle of San Jacinto.  The materials include 2 original calling cards used by Stephen F. Austin and the printed announcement of his death in Columbia, Texas, December 28, 1836.  The postcard illustrates the tomb of Austin at Peach Point in 1909.  Of particular interest is an invitation sent to  “Capt. J. F. Perry and Lady, Brazoria,” to “un Banquete Y Baile” on the 21^st of April, 1838, to celebrate the glorious victory at the Battle of San Jacinto.  The ball is being held in Bexar by “El Coronel Seguin and los individuos de su compania.”

EMILY MARGARET PERRY COLLECTION, 1836 - 1909 (Bulk: 1836 - 1838)

Manuscript Collection:  MC126

Size:  8 items

Boxes:  n/a

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