Hayter, Delmar

Delmar Hayter, a veteran of World War II, was a local historian and received M. A. and Ph. D. degrees from Texas Tech University. He wrote his dissertation on the Pecos River Irrigation Company. At the time of his death, Hayter was preparing a book on Murdo Mackenzie, a prominent cattleman and long-time manager of the Matador Ranch. Hayter also contributed to The Handbook of Texas and history journals.

From the guide to the Delmar Hayter Papers, S1134. 1., 1857-1999 and undated, (Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University)