Martin, Sam L. (Samuel Lawton), 1901-1961

Born in Denton County, Texas, Samuel Lawton “Sam” Martin (1901-1961) married Cecil Cleo Cross. He received a B.S. in industrial education from North Texas State Teachers College (now the University of North Texas) in 1926 and an M.S. in industrial education from Texas A & M University in 1932. Martin taught architectural and mechanical drawing in Austin Public Schools from 1922 until he became principal of the Austin Public Evening School and Supervisor of Industrial and Vocational Education for Austin Public Schools in 1939. During his tenure, Martin expanded the evening school program to help adults earn high school diplomas and prepare for college. He also received the Texas Trades and Industries Service Award (1951), the Austin Building Trades Council Award (1960), and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Certificate of Meritorious Service (1960). In 1968, Austin named Sam L. Martin Middle School in his honor.

From the guide to the Martin, Sam L. papers 98-265., 1926-1956, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

Born in Denton County, Texas, Samuel Lawton "Sam" Martin (1901-1961) married Cecil Cleo Cross.

He received a B.S. in industrial education from North Texas State Teachers College (now the University of North Texas) in 1926 and an M.S. in industrial education from Texas A & M University in 1932. Martin taught architectural and mechanical drawing in Austin Public Schools from 1922 until he became principal of the Austin Public Evening School and Supervisor of Industrial and Vocational Education for Austin Public Schools in 1939. During his tenure, Martin expanded the evening school program to help adults earn high school diplomas and prepare for college. He also received the Texas Trades and Industries Service Award (1951), the Austin Building Trades Council Award (1960), and the U.S. Department of Labor's Certificate of Meritorious Service (1960). In 1968, Austin named Sam L. Martin Middle School in his honor.

From the description of Martin, Sam L., papers, 1926-1956 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 772633393