Papers

This collection largely consists of compiled by Mrs. C.P. McGuire of Birmingham, Alabama, in her attempts to trace the genealogy of William B. Travis, who died defending the Alamo in 1836. These letters, written between 1921 and 1958, identify potential descendants of Travis and discuss McGuire's research relating to the lives of Alabamians who fought at the Alamo. Some letters include quotations from historical records such as divorce proceedings filed by Travis. The collection also includes a copy of McGuire's writings, including a twenty-eight page biography of Travis and other genealogical and biographical information related to Travis and other Alabama figures. While some biographical information of other individuals is included, the majority of this collection relates solely to Travis and his descendants.