Records, 1857-1979, undated

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Records, 1857-1979, undated

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Long, Walter Ewing

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Texas Library and Historical Commission

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Texas State library and archives commission

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The modern history of the Texas State Library begins with the creation of the Texas Library and Historical Commission in 1909 (House Bill 142, 31st Texas Legislature, Regular Session). The Commission was charged with the control and administration of the State Library whose functions would include historical work, legislative reference, and encouragement of library development in Texas. E. W. Winkler was appointed State Librarian at the Commission's first meeting, March 29, 1909. ...