Box 2

Scope and Contents “Why Do You Swear?” signed by J.W. HardinPages from a small notebook, unsigned and undatedPages from a small notebook, unsigned and undatedInvitation card for F.H. CobbHotel-Charco advertisementIron City National Bank advertisementHarper Illustrating Syndicate advertisementThe American Monthly Review of Reviews promotion dated December 14, 1897London Crayon Portrait Co. promotionReceipt of...

Scope and Contents Jan 1, [unknown]. “Hardin on Trial”Jan 1, [unknown]. “Hardin on Trial”[Photocopy][unknown] “Pleading For Pardon”[Photocopy][Sept 17, 1894] [The Semi-Weekly Drag Net][Photocopy]Oct 13, 1894. Waelder Local. [Oct 11, 1894] [The Gonzales Inquirer][Photocopy]Oct 12, 1894. [The Semi-Weekly Drag Net][Photocopy]Oct 13, 1894. La Opinion Del Pueblo.[Photocopy]Oct 13, 1894. [The Gonzales...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The letters in this collection date from 1874 to 1931. The bulk of the letters cover Hardin's arrest and imprisonment. Several of the letters describe in detail Hardin's version of the Webb killing and lynching of Hardin's relatives as well as his own arrest, trial and incarceration. There is good documentation of the 1894 Gonzales County election controversy in which Hardin was deeply involved. The correspondence also offers insights on 19th century Texas life, i.e. politics,...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The letters in this collection date from 1874 to 1931. The bulk of the letters cover Hardin's arrest and imprisonment. Several of the letters describe in detail Hardin's version of the Webb killing and lynching of Hardin's relatives as well as his own arrest, trial and incarceration. There is good documentation of the 1894 Gonzales County election controversy in which Hardin was deeply involved. The correspondence also offers insights on 19th century Texas life, i.e. politics,...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The letters in this collection date from 1874 to 1931. The bulk of the letters cover Hardin's arrest and imprisonment. Several of the letters describe in detail Hardin's version of the Webb killing and lynching of Hardin's relatives as well as his own arrest, trial and incarceration. There is good documentation of the 1894 Gonzales County election controversy in which Hardin was deeply involved. The correspondence also offers insights on 19th century Texas life, i.e. politics,...