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Extent
One photo album and one scrapbook (1 document box, 0.5 linear feet)
Name of creator
Biographical history
J. O. Terrell was a San Antonio lawyer, judge, banker and stock breeder. Born in 1856 in Terrell of Kaufman County, Texas. He attended Trinity University in Tehuacana in the 1870s.
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Scope and content
J. O. Terrell was a student of Trinity University at Tehuacana. The photo album is of early Trinity students and faculty. The scrapbook is of news clippings, telegrams, and letters received at his death, compiled by his wife.
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Conditions governing access
This collection is open and available to the public for research in the Special Collections & Archives reading room. The materials are non-circulating.
Physical access
Condition of the photo album is extremely fragile and will require the assistance of an archivist.
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
The materials in this collection may be protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). The materials are available for personal, educational, and scholarly use. It is the responsibility of the researcher to locate and obtain permission from the copyright owner or his or her heirs for any other use, such as reproduction and publication.
Languages of the material
- English
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Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
Donated by Mrs. J. O. Terrell, 1933.
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Specialized notes
- Processing information: J. O. Terrell Photo Album, UA0308, Special Collections and Archives, Coates Library, Trinity University.
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Archivist's note
Abra Schnur, September 2021