Name/Title
Fortune or FantasyEntry/Object ID
2022.15.49Description
Fortune or Fantasy? Wilson Strickland’s 1,476 Acre Survey, a compelling historical and documentary study centered on the large-scale land survey attributed to Wilson Strickland. This work explores the boundaries, claims, and legacy surrounding a substantial 1,476-acre tract, raising questions of interpretation, valuation, and historical context. The land was leased by Humble (now Exxon) Oil Co. and a lawsuit occurred during the 1930s where 5,000 people claimed to be descendants of Wilson Strickland.Collection
William "Billy" S. BatesAcquisition
Accession
2022.15Source or Donor
William Sims BatesAcquisition Method
DonationBook Details
Author
Inez Strickland Palmer