Kent Ronald Hance Papers, 1953-1984 and undated

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Kent Ronald Hance Papers, 1953-1984 and undated

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These records document the political career of Kent Hance, who was elected to the Texas State Senate, U. S. Congress, and was appointed railroad commissioner of Texas.

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Southwest Collection/Special Collections Libary, Texas Tech University

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