Greg Burnam

History buffs can find a wealth of information at the Texas State Archives in Austin. Greg Burnam tells us about what can be found, in this Bobcat Update. 

Just steps away from the State Capitol lies a treasure trove of artifacts. The Texas State Library and Archives holds some of the most valuable pieces of Texas history, including documents, flags and drawings.
Some of them date back to before the Texas revolution. A letter written by William Travis is probably the most famous document in the collection. Another important artifact is a flag that belonged to Mexico and was captured during the Texas revolution.   
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The archives' responsibility for these items includes protecting and preserving them for future generations. When necessary, documents are repaired using state-of-the-art technology. Head Conservator Sarah Norris says she's now working on the Confederate muster rolls containing information about the Texas soldiers who served in the Confederate Army.
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If you're interested in finding out more information about the history of Texas, you can visit the Archives in Austin or visit the organization's website. For Bobcat Update, I'm Greg Burnam.