Thursday, January 8, 2009

Nolte Funeral - January 7, 1933


Descriptive Summary
Creator:
Nolte, Eugene Sr. 1869-1933
Title:
Eugene Nolte Family Papers,
Dates:
1886-1964
Creator Abstract:

Eugene Nolte, Sr. was also a successful businessman in the community of Seguin. He served as President of both the Merchants Ice and Cold Storage Company and the Seguin Milling and Power Company. He also succeeded his father as head of the banking firm E. Nolte & Sons, one of the earliest banking firms in Seguin. Eugene "Mike" Nolte, Jr., like his father, was a powerful voice in the Republican Party and a prosperous businessman.


Content Abstract:
This collection consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings and photographs. Most of the material is from Eugene Nolte Sr.'s years as Republican State Executive Committee Chairman from 1921 to 1933. Eugene Nolte Jr. is also prominent in the collection. In addition to Republican Party activities, the material also documents the business and other activities of the Nolte family in the community of Seguin Texas.

Identification:
MS 34
Extent:
4.2 linear feet (about 3,100 items)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Repository:
Archives and Special Collections Department, The University of Texas at San Antonio Library

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