Records, 1933-1973.

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Records, 1933-1973.

Contains internal reports on quality, research, promotion, and legislation. Also contains correspondence, printed material, and financial documents. Collection bulks with General Office Files detailing the everyday business conducted by Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. Of special interest is the collection of correspondence between Plains Cotton Growers president Don Johnson to Texas Congressman George Mahon.

ca. 103, 534 leaves.

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Johnson, Donald R., 1932-

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National Cotton Council of America

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West Texas Chamber of Commerce

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The West Texas Chamber of Commerce had its beginning in Fort Worth, Texas, in December, 1918. This organization was established to effectively serve West Texas through economic growth. At the time of its merger with the Texas Chamber of Commerce in 1986, its main office was located at Abilene, Texas. The records represent fifty years of its history and operation in promoting better industries to develop in West Texas in areas such as agriculture, education, tourism, medicine, and ot...

High Plains Research Foundation

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Plains Cotton Growers.

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Corporation which serves 23 counties of the High Plains in West Texas cotton crops to make them more competitive on the world market. Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. has directed programs in research, promotion, service, and legislation. From the description of Records, 1933-1973. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 24014520 ...

Mahon, George Herman, 1900-1985

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George Herman Mahon was born on September 22, 1900, near Haynesville, Louisiana to John Kirkpatrick and Lola Willis (Brown) Mahon. In 1908 the family moved to Loraine, Mitchell County, Texas. Mahon graduated from Loraine High School in 1918. On December 21, 1923 he married Helen Stephenson. The couple had one daughter. Mahon received his BA in 1924 from Simmons College (later known as Hardin-Simmons). He graduated from the University of Texas Law School in 1925. After additional pos...