The Reforms of Beauford Halbert Jester's Administration, 1947-1949
Description:
Beauford Halbert Jester, thirty-sixth governor of Texas, had served nearly six months of his second term when he died on July 11, 1949. He tends to be remembered as the only Texas governor to die in office, but his accomplishments deserve greater recognition. Elected as the Establishment candidate in a bitter campaign against a liberal opponent, Jester had a surprisingly progressive administration. During his tenure the state generally expanded its services, began a prison reform program, reorg…
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Date:
May 1984
Creator:
Lowe, Billie Lynne
Partner:
UNT Libraries