Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution’s Donation to the Save Texas History Program
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The GLO’s copy of the Adams-Onís Treaty
“The Texas Society DAR is proud to financially support the translation, transcription, conservation, and preservation of these important documents. These projects align perfectly with our mission areas of historic preservation, education, and patriotism,” said Susan Johnston, Texas State Regent, Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution. “The Adams-Onís Treaty established the United States as a transcontinental power, while the Expediente No. 59 will illuminate the lives of Tejano ranchers and also provide a rich source of genealogical information.”
A close up of the GLO’s copy of the Adams-Onís Treaty
The Adams–Onís Treaty, a landmark 1819 agreement between the United States and Spain, helped define Texas’s boundaries and shaped the geopolitical landscape of the American Southwest. Under the terms of the treaty, Spain ceded Florida to the United States, while the United States recognized the Sabine River as the eastern boundary of New Spain, thereby relinquishing its claims to Spanish Texas. Unlike most documents in the Spanish Collection, the GLO’s copy of the treaty has never received conservation treatment, contributing to its current deteriorated condition. Conservation of the treaty is therefore essential to ensure its long-term preservation and continued access for researchers and the public.
Expediente No. 59, a historic proceeding regarding ownership of lands and cattle in San Fernando de Béxar
Additionally, the Spanish Collection document, Expediente No. 59, offers a rare window into the experiences and voices of ordinary Tejano ranchers in 1770s San Antonio. It captures their stories through both collective petitions and individual affidavits
Click below to view the GLO’s documents:
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Expediente No. 59, a historic proceeding regarding ownership of lands and cattle in San Fernando de Béxar
About the Save Texas History Program:
The Texas General Land Office Save Texas History™ program is a statewide initiative to rally public support and private funding for the preservation and promotion of more than 35 million historic maps and documents. With the twin goals of preservation and education, the Save Texas History program seeks to conserve these documents for future generations and educate Texans about the rich heritage found in these vital records.
Click below to learn more about the GLO’s Save Texas History Program:
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Dr. Dawn Buckingham made history in 2022, winning a statewide election to become Texas’ first female Land Commissioner. As Land Commissioner, Dr. Dawn Buckingham is committed to helping Texans after a disaster, supporting Texas energy, ensuring that every child in Texas receives a high-quality public education, serving Texas Veterans, and securing the border to keep our communities safe.
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