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Interviewee: Barton, Bob Jr.
Interviewer: Krchnak, Kent
Date
1985-November-05
Description
Robert Barton describes his early life and education in the Buda and Kyle areas, specifically recalling how his cattle-driving family came to settle in Texas, attending Buda High School, and graduating from Southwest Texas State Teachers College after serving in the military during the Korean War. He discusses buying, running, and selling the Kyle News newspaper, as well as operating the Colloquium Bookstore. He speaks about the changes San Marcos and Texas politics have gone through over time, including his work with the Hays County Democratic Party. He shares his thoughts about LBJ and discusses his own run for the Texas Legislature.
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1 item
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English
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Barton_Bob_Jr_1985__11-05_transcript
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University Archives, Texas State University
Texas Sesquicentennial oral history collection