Anthony, John R.
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John Robert Anthony was born in Longview, Texas 12 June 1889. Anthony earned a B.A. from the University of Texas in 1916, a L.L.B. in 1921 and a M.A. in 1928. Anthony was head of the English Department at West Texas Military Academy in San Antonio 1913-1915, then Assistant Professor of English in Texas Christian University 1916-1918. Anthony later joined the legal staff of Humble Oil and Refining Company in Houston, Texas January 1929. Following his retirement from Humble Oil in 1954, Anthony served as Professor of Law at South Texas College of Law 1955-1957. Anthony played an active part in the nine-year campaign to revise the antiquated Texas probate statutes. In recognition of his invaluable contributions toward revising the Texas Probate Code, the Council of the Section on Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law honored him at the annual Texas Bar Association Convention in Houston 4 July 1972.
From the description of Papers, 1912-1977. (Texas A&M University). WorldCat record id: 50955790
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- Corporate lawyers
- Law teachers
- Petroleum law and legislation
- Probate law and practice
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- Houston (Tex.) (as recorded)
- Texas (as recorded)
