This collection documents Robert Hanks Brister's years as a college student, math teacher, soldier, school administrator, teacher advocate, civic leader, and insurance agent. Handwritten personal correspondence received during his years as a student and a soldier include details of daily farm life and social banter from classmates and girlfriends. Materials documenting his years as an educator include speeches, reports to school boards, correspondence with colleagues, and efforts to obtain employment upon his resignation as Waco superintendent. Noteworthy are six photo albums, a vintage camera in its original leather case, a double locket, and two patriotic silk handkerchiefs. Collection includes some material about African American schools, namely yearbooks from Waco's segregated Moore High School. Extensive family histories and genealogies of significance include ties to Eddleman, Neal, and Clark family trees.
Finding aid available here. Materials provided by Special Collections and Archives at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Finding aid available here. Materials provided by Special Collections and Archives at the University of Texas at Arlington.
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