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The Sons of the Republic of Texas:
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- Seeks to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women
who settled Texas and won its independence
through great personal sacrifice and dedication to the
cause of freedom.
- Encourages historical research, fosters preservation
of documents and relics of Texana, and recommends the
publication of original records as well as biographical
and other historical works based on the Republic of Texas.
- Promotes appropriate observance by private citizens
and public bodies of days memorable in the Republic, including
Independence Day (March 2),
the Fall of the Alamo (March 6),
the Massacre at Goliad (March 27),
San Jacinto Day (April 21),
the Battle of Gonzales (October 2),
and Stephen F. Austin's birthday (November3).
- Works independently or in cooperation with state agencies
and with other patriotic organizations in activities
designed to obtain proper recognition, preservation and/or
marking of places of historical significance.
- Advocates the study of Texas history in schools through
its annual essay contest for scholarship awards totaling
$6,000 to high school seniors.
- Sponsors the annual $2,500 Summerfield G. Roberts Award
in literature based on history of people and events
in the Republic of Texas.
- Administers the annual Presidio La Bahia Award of $2,000
for research or other work in connection with
Texas' Spanish Colonial period.
- Maintains the Spanish-Texas Microfilm Center and O'Connor
Collection of historical materials.
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