Armstrong, R. Wright (Robert Wright), 1892-1966
Variant namesRailroad executive, civic leader, veteran, musician, University Board Member. Born in 1892 in Brownwood, Texas. Served in World War I and World War II. Vice-president of the Fort Worth and Denver Railroad and served on the Board of Directors of Texas Technological College from 1961-1966. Member of the Committee of Governing Boards of State Supported Universities, Texas Transportation Institute, West Texas Chamber of Commerce, Brownwood Chamber of Commerce, Texas Heritage Foundation, and American Society of Traffic and Transportation. Was active in music with Al G. Fred's Minstrels, Neil O"Brians's Minstrels, and the Old Gray Mare Brand of Brownwood. Died in 1966 in Fort Worth, Texas.
From the description of Papers, 1868-1975, 1868-1966. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 23347276
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| creatorOf | Armstrong, R. Wright (Robert Wright), 1892-1966. Papers, 1868-1975, 1868-1966. | Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library | |
| creatorOf | Hulen, John A., 1871-1957. Papers, 1908-1971. | Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library | |
| referencedIn | John A. Hulen Papers, S471. 1., 1908-1971 and undated | Southwest Collection/Special Collections Libary, Texas Tech University | |
| referencedIn | United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 142nd. Band. Records, 1922-1946. | Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library | |
| creatorOf | Carter, Amon G., 1879-1955. Papers, 1923-1927. | Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library | |
| referencedIn | Armstrong, Mollie Wright (Mary Elizabeth), 1875-1964. Papers, 1909-1964, 1933-1964. | Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library |
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| associatedWith | 36th Infantry Division Association. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Armstrong, Mollie Wright (Mary Elizabeth), 1875-1964. | person |
| associatedWith | Burlington Railroad Co. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Carter, Amon G., 1879-1955. | person |
| associatedWith | Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Hulen, John A., 1871-1957 | person |
| associatedWith | Old Gray Mare Band (Brownwood, Tex.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Phillips, Earl G. | person |
| associatedWith | Texas Technological College | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Texas Technological College. Board of Directors. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. Infantry Division, 36th | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 142nd. Band. | corporateBody |
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Birth 1892
Death 1966
