Carter, Amon Giles, 1879-1955

Amon G. Carter was born on December 11, 1879, in Crafton, Texas. Ceasing to attend school at a young age, Carter focused the rest of his life on his career, beginning with his job as the advertising manager of the Fort Worth Star in 1905. His journalistic endeavors included a long tenure as the owner, publisher, and president of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Other ventures included establishing WBAP, Fort Worth's first radio station, and serving as chairman of the first board of directors of Texas Technological College, as president of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, and as director and part owner of American Airways, which later became American Airlines, Inc. A philanthropist, Carter established the Amon G. Carter Foundation. He died on June 23, 1955, in Fort Worth.

Texas oil man, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. Affiliated with the Fort Worth "Star" and "Star-Telegram" since 1906. Became president and publisher in 1923. Active member of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce and instrumental in establishing Texas Technological College at Lubbock. Served as president of the Board of Directors of Texas Technological College from 1923 to 1927. Maintained an active interest in the school. The Amon G. Carter Foundation donated the statue of Will Rogers to the school in 1950.