Dolph Briscoe: My Life in Texas Ranching and Politics

Briscoe, Dolph

ISBN 10: 0976669722 / ISBN 13: 9780976669722

Published by Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin, 2008

About this Item

Minor edge and shelf wear.Notes and underlining in the text. Front free end page has lengthy notes. All inscriptions are in pencil.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dolph Briscoe: My Life in Texas Ranching and Politics
• Publisher: Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0976669722
• ISBN 13: 9780976669722
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Texana & Old West
  • History

About this title

Synopsis

Dolph Briscoe, governor of Texas from 1973 until 1979, is the largest individual landowner and rancher in a state famous for its huge ranches. He is one of the most respected businessmen in Texas, with a portfolio that includes banks, agribusinesses, cattle, and oil and gas properties. His philanthropy has provided much-needed support to a wide range of educational, medical, scientific, and cultural institutions. As a member of the state legislature in the decade following World War II, Briscoe was the author of major legislation that improved the daily lives of farmers and ranchers throughout Texas. As an activist leader of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Briscoe played a significant role in the successful effort to eliminate the screwworm, an age-old scourge of the livestock industry. As a friend and associate of a number of major American political figures, he has been an eyewitness to history. And as a governor who assumed office following one of the most far-reaching corruption scandals in Texas history, Briscoe played a crucial role in restoring public confidence in the integrity of state government.

Don Carleton, executive director of the Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin, conducted a series of lengthy oral history interviews with Governor Briscoe over a period of eight years to produce this book.

About the Authors

Dolph Briscoe served as Texas governor from 1973 to 1979. He has led a distinguished career in public service, business, and ranching.

Don Carleton is Executive Director of the Center for American History.