Colquitt, Rawlins M., Papers, 1915-1939

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Colquitt, Rawlins M., Papers, 1915-1939

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The Rawlins M. Colquitt Papers, 1915-1939, concern Colquitt's political career, with particular focus on legislative investigation of insurance rates in Texas, operations of the Texas prison system, and assistance for the elderly. Materials include legal papers, pamphlets, and committee reports. Colquitt (b. 1887) was a Texas state representative and son of Gov. Oscar Branch Colquitt.

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Texas. Legislature

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The Texas Legislature's Central Investigating Committees of the House and Senate were formed in 1917 to investigate every state department and institution in Texas. The investigation was an outgrowth of general public suspicion and distrust of state government, aggravated by: the entry of the United States into World War I and the resulting distrust of German-Americans; the impeachment of Governor Ferguson earlier in 1917; and charges of corruption and collusion made against officia...

Colquitt, Rawlins M.

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Son of Texas governor Oscar Branch and Alice Fuller Murrell Colquitt, Rawlins Murrell Colquitt (b. 1887) was a state representative from the 51st District in the Texas Legislature. From the description of Colquitt, Rawlins M., Papers, 1915-1939 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 776177030 ...