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Located east of the State Capitol, this archival library is a great place to begin researching the history of your family origin in Texas. It contains a plethora of genealogical research resources and government documents dating back to the 18th century. Visitors also enjoy the giant mural titled "Texas Moves Toward Statehood", depicting 400 years of Texas history. English artist Peter Rogers and his Western father-in-law Peter Hurd created this piece, which spreads out 55 feet long and 18 feet high.
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