Records 1946-1949

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Records 1946-1949

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These records consist of correspondence files and general files including reports of Texas Governor Beauford H. Jester. Jester served from January 21, 1947 to July 11, 1949. The records date from 1946 to 1949. Texas governors work with all state agencies, with the judiciary, and with local and federal governments. Governors make appointments to governing boards and fill some judicial and legislative vacancies. Correspondents include the citizens of Texas and private organizations as well. Issuing proclamations, deciding on clemency petitions, and reviewing extradition orders are other facets of governors' duties documented in governors' records. Notable subjects in Governor Jester's records include the reorganization of public schools and teacher pay raises, the Texas City disaster, civil rights, the Tidelands Case, veterans affairs.

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