(lot of 4) Unpublished manuscripts by Katie Mae Smith Welder (1913-2009), daughter of a Texas Ranger, instrumental in the founding of the Texas Ranger Foundation, resident of Victoria, Texas, a rodeo queen who rode horses, roped and handled firearms with expertise: (2) "Karankawas, My Indians," copyright 1978, approx 170 typed pages and an extensive bibliography; (1) "Indians of the Coastal Bend of Texas," about 39 pages excluding the bibliography; together with ( 1) book, "Empresarios Children, The Welders of Texas", Walraven, Javelina Press, Corpus Christi, 2000, the Welders were late 18th century settlers of South Texas and eventually owning more than 500,000 acres raising cattle and striking oil. This book details the family history, for shipping the average manuscript page is 14.75"h, 9.75"w; and with the book total is 10.25lbs total **NOTE: Illustrations of Native Americans by Tom Jones (D. 2000) to follow this lot, likely drafted for the manuscript "Indians of the Coastal Bend of Texas"** Start Price: $80.00 Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact utilize the ?ask a question? tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.