Sterling, Ross Shaw, Papers 1930-1939.

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Sterling, Ross Shaw, Papers 1930-1939.

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Papers of Sterling during his term as governor of Texas (1931-1933) concern his gubernatorial campaign, his proclamation of martial law in East Texas, and voting irregularities and subsequent law suit during his unsuccessful race for a second term as governor in 1932.

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Sterling, Ross S., 1875-1949

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Texas Governor Ross Shaw Sterling (1875-1949) was born to Benjamin Franklin and Mary Jane (Bryan) Sterling near Anahuac, Texas. He spent his early career in farming and business, and then entered the banking industry. In 1898, he married Maud Abbie Gage, with whom he had five children. In 1910, Sterling purchased two oil wells and developed the Humble Oil and Refining Company. He sold his interests in the company in 1925 and entered real estate development in the Houston area. In 19...

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The Democratic Party in Texas has played an important role in the political history of Texas since its declaration of independence from Mexico in 1836. Settlers from the south and east brought an overwhelming allegiance to the Democratic Party, making it the only competitive political party in the state throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. The party’s dominance in local, state, and federal government over an ineffective Republican party, resulted in both a great influence o...