House, Boyce papers, 1937-1962.

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House, Boyce papers, 1937-1962.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/191194399

The collection consists of books, articles, programs, and clippings relating to Boyce House including his "I Give You Texas" column.

1.2 linear ft. (3 boxes).

Fort Worth Library

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House, Boyce, 1896-1961

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Boyce House was born in Piggott, Arkansas on November 29, 1896. He spent his early boyhood in Texas and grew up in Tennessee. He was a cub reporter for the Memphis Commercial Appeal. He returned to Texas in 1920. He became editor of Eastland County's daily newspaper. He wrote about "Old Rip", a horned frog which had been placed in the cornerstone of the Eastland County Courthouse. The horned frog was found alive in 1928 after 31 years when the Courthouse was torn down. He edited newspapers in Ci...