Gaston, William Thomas, 1878-1969.

Born in Henderson, Texas, Gaston worked as a store clerk and pullman car conductor prior to launching his career in the state auditor's office in Austin for six years, three of them as budget director of the State Board of Controls. In 1929, he resigned that post to become business manager and secretary to the Board of Directors at Texas Technological College, a position he held until his retirement in 1954. Afterward he was emeritus business manager until his death in January 1969. His wife Maude Harmon Gaston preceded him in death in May 1962.

From the description of Papers, 1865-1965. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 25418705