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Interview with Joe Lee Johnson, February 24, 1977

Description: Transcript of an interview with Joe Lee Johnson, a 94 year old descendant of enslaved African Americans from the area of Round Rock, Texas. The interview covers Johnson's family history in the area and the names of other families descended from slaves, and centers around who is buried in the Round Rock slave cemetery.
Date: February 24, 1977
Creator: Ham, Murray; Richardson, Reggie & Johnson, Joe Lee
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

Sam Bass 100 Years Later 1878-1978

Description: Pamphlet published on the 100th anniversary of the death of Sam Bass that provides a biographical sketch of the man, a description of Round Rock, Texas, information on his grave site, and the ballad and legend that came from hos death.
Date: 1978
Creator: Sam Bass Centennial Commission
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

The Round Rock

Description: Paper documenting the history of the "Round Rock", or "Old Rock", located in Brushy Creek and from which the town of Round Rock, Texas took its name in 1854. The report includes descriptions of the Texas landscape and unique geography of the area.
Date: 1971?
Creator: Ledbetter, Mrs. John W. & Gregg, Mrs. D. B.
Partner: Round Rock Public Library
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