Colp, David E. Papers 1917-1936

Ferguson, Miriam Amanda, 1875-1961

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Miriam Amanda Wallace (Ma) Ferguson (1875-1961), first female Governor of Texas, was born in Bell County, Texas, on June 13, 1875. She attended Salado College and Baylor Female College at Belton. In 1899, she married James Edward Ferguson. From 1915 to 1917, Mrs. Ferguson served as the first lady of Texas until her husband's impeachment during his second administration. When James Ferguson failed to get his name on the ballot in 1924, Miriam entered the race for the Texas governorship. Defeating...

Neff, Pat Morris, 1871-1952

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Colp, David E., 1867-1936

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David E. Colp (1867-1936) was an automobile dealership owner, leader and secretary of the Texas Good Roads Association, and chairman of the Texas State Parks Board. He was born near Paris, Texas, and was a prominent resident of San Antonio, Texas, for many years. During Colp's eight years as secretary of the Texas Good Roads Association, he was in charge of three large highway development projects: the Old Spanish Trail, the Meridian Highway and the Glacier to Gulf Highw...

Colp, David E.

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David E. Colp (1867-1936) was an automobile dealership owner, leader and secretary of the Texas Good Roads Association, and chairman of the Texas State Parks Board. He was born near Paris, Texas, and was a prominent resident of San Antonio, Texas, for many years. During Colp’s eight years as secretary of the Texas Good Roads Association, he was in charge of three large highway development projects: the Old Spanish Trail, the Meridian Highway and the Glacier to Gulf Highway. ...

Texas. State Highway Commission

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Texas. State Parks Board

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The Texas State Parks Board was created in 1923 (Senate Bill 73, 38th Legislature, First Called Session) to investigate prospective park sites in the state, to report to the Legislature with recommendations, and to solicit and accept donations of land for state park purposes. The State Parks Board was initially composed of five members, appointed by the Governor with the approval of the Senate to six-year terms, and they were to be state officers. The number of board members increas...

Allred, James V., 1899-1959

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Jurist and governor of Texas. From the description of Proclamation of James V. Allred, 1937. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449510 ...