Henderson, Harry McCorry

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Native Texan, historian, and Lieutenant Colonel Harry McCorry Henderson retired from the U. S. Army in 1945 after 28 years of infantry service and devoted himself to researching Texas history, particularly military history. He published several books, including History of the 141st Infantry, 36th Infantry Division, Texas National Guard (1950) Colonel Jack Hays, Texas Ranger (1954), Hood’s Texas Brigade (1955), and Texas In The Confederacy (1955). A member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Texas Historical Association, Henderson also contributed articles to Southwestern Historical Quarterly .

From the guide to the Henderson, H. M. Papers 1954., 1804-1903, 1931, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

Native Texan, historian, and Lieutenant Colonel Harry McCorry Henderson retired from the U. S. Army in 1945 after 28 years of infantry service and devoted himself to researching Texas history, particularly military history.

He published several books, including History of the 141st Infantry, 36th Infantry Division, Texas National Guard (1950) Colonel Jack Hays, Texas Ranger (1954), Hood's Texas Brigade (1955), and Texas In The Confederacy (1955). A member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Texas Historical Association, Henderson also contributed articles to Southwestern Historical Quarterly.

From the description of Henderson, H. M., Papers, 1804-1903, 1931 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 703226321

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creatorOf Henderson, Harry McCorry. History of the 141st Infantry, Texas National Guard, 1836-1940 / by Harry McCorry Henderson. San Antonio Public Library, Central Library
creatorOf Henderson, H. M. Papers 1954., 1804-1903, 1931 Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
referencedIn Biography -- Henderson, Harry McCorry. Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library
creatorOf San Antonio Historical Association. Records, 1940-1985. Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library
referencedIn McCollister, Elizabeth. Life sketch of Harry McCorry Henderson / material compiled by Elizabeth McCollister. Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library, Sul Ross State University Library
creatorOf Henderson, Harry McCorry. Henderson, H. M., Papers, 1804-1903, 1931 University of Texas Libraries
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