“The Lyman Wight Colony in Texas, 1846-1858” by Heman Hale Smith, undated

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Lyman Wight colony collection consist of a bound, 55-page typescript copy of a manuscript by Herman Hale Smith. The manuscript is about the Lyman Wight colony in Texas and contains primary source materials such as Wight's journal, correspondence, an account of the breakup of the colony by Wight's son, and contemporary news articles about the colony.

Dates

undated

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.