Hill, Jim Dan, 1897-1983.
Soldier, educator, and author. Born in Leon County, Texas in 1897. Educated at Baylor University, University of Colorado and University of Minnesota. Served in the National Guard from 1923 to 1956, retiring as a Major-General. President of Wisconsin State College from 1931-1964. Moved from Wisconsin to Abilene, Texas, in 1971. Published works include "Sea Dogs of the Sixties," "The Texas Navy," The Minute Men in Peace and War," and "The Civil War Sketchbook." Contributed book reviews to Abilene "Reporter-News" and served as president of the West Texas Historical Association. Died in Abilene, Texas, in 1983.
From the description of Papers, 1860-1979, 1930-1968. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 24341688
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| creatorOf | Hill, Jim Dan, 1897-1983. Papers, 1860-1979, 1930-1968. | Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library |
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