Barton Jr., Bob, 1985 November 5

File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

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Scope and Contents

Bob Barton Jr. 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. Barton shares his thoughts about Lyndon B. Johnson and discusses his own run for the Texas Legislature.
Interviewed by Kent A. Krchnak

Dates

1985 November 5

Creator

From the Collection: Southwest Texas State University. Department of History (Organization)
From the Collection: Brown, Ronald C., 1945- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restriction.

Biographical note

Bob Barton Jr. (1930–2013) grew up in Buda, Texas, and graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in 1954. Along with owning and managing San Marcos' Colloquium Books, Inc., Barton operated a small family ranch near Buda. He published five Central Texas weekly newspapers, including the Hays County Citizen and the Onion Creek Free Press. Barton was very politically active in the Hays Democratic Party and represented District 47 (Hays, Blanco, Llano, and a southern portion of Travis Counties) in the Texas Legislature.