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This man has done more for Texas History than most can dream of:
Last year, Phil Collins donated his private collection of Texas Revolution artifacts to the Texas GLO. The collection is the largest of its kind, and he personally financed the transportation of the 200+ pieces from his home in Switzerland to San Antonio. A facility will be constructed (on donations alone) in the vicinity of Alamo Plaza to display the collection in its entirety.
Collins, with a beautiful example of a J. Black knife with irrefutable provenance linking it to the TX Revolution:
Collins, pictured with a shot pouch once belonging to David Crockett:
Collins, pictured with a portion of his collection at his home in Switzerland:
If you are interested, i highly recommend checking out this publication... The book has been said to feature the absolute finest photography available at the time of its release, and features many illustrations by Gary Zaboly... If your a Texas Revolution buff, you know his work.
To some folks, an $85 book is steep. If you are on the fence about buying a copy - let me know and i'd be happy to send you some photos of the contents - It is well worth twice the amount.
Apparently, Collins is/was also a somewhat accomplished musician - 'Genesis' or something like that... I don't know, I'm only 29, haha!
~Tejaas~