Creekmore Fath:
An Inventory of His Papers, 1938-1992 and undated, in the
Southwest Collection, Special Collections Libraries
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Creator |
Fath, Creekmore |
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Title: |
Creekmore Fath Papers,
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Dates: |
1938-1992 and undated |
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Abstract: |
Papers and materials
collected by Creekmore Fath while secretary-treasurer for the Democrats of
Texas (DOT). |
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Collection # |
S 323.1 |
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Quantity: |
3 boxes (2.5 linear
feet) |
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Language |
English. |
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Repository |
Southwest Collection/Special Collections
Library, Texas Tech University |
Creekmore Fath was secretary-treasurer for the Democrats of Texas
(DOT). He worked under Sam Rayburn and Lyndon B. Johnson plus a number of other
well-known politicians. He helped raise money for the Texas Democrats and
public awareness of their political views. He was born in Oklahoma and attended
public schools in Fort Worth and Austin. He entered the University of Texas in
Austin in 1933. In 1939, he entered law practice with Bob Eckhardt in Austin,
Texas. Thereafter he was a participant in state and national politics. During
World War II, he served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1945. He has influenced the
Democratic National Committee with his skills as an attorney.
The Collection contains correspondence, financial material, and
printed material collected by Creekmore Fath while secretary-treasurer for the
Democrats of Texas (DOT).
Access Restrictions
Open for research
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The subject headings used by the Southwest Collection/Special
Collections Library are derived from the Library of Congress and/or locally
developed. |
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Subjects (Persons) |
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Fath,
Creekmore |
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Fath,
Creekmore--Archives |
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Fath, Creekmore--Career
in politics and government |
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Subjects (Organizations) |
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Democratic Party (Tex.) |
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Subjects |
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Civic
leaders--Texas |
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Subjects |
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Politics--Texas |
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For related materials located in the Southwest Collection/Special
Collections Library, see the following collections: |
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- Waggoner Carr Papers, 1945-1985
- Creekmore Fath Oversized Materials (O9.19)
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Creekmore Fath Papers, 1938-1992 and undated, Southwest
Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University, Lubbock,
Texas
Gift, 1999
Jason Scheller, May 2002
Collection Inventory
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Campaign Material, 1964 |
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folder |
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Governor Ralph Yarborough Re-Election,
1964 |
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Correspondence Material, 1946-1968 |
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folder |
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Cunningham, Minnie Fisher,
1946-1947 |
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3 |
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Fath, Creekmore to Various People,
1950-1960 |
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Fath, Creekmore To and From,
1957 |
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Fath, Creekmore To and From,
1957 |
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Ralph Yarborough's Re-Election,
1957-1968 |
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7 |
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Fath, Creekmore To and From Various People,
1958 |
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8 |
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Fath, Creekmore To and From,
1958 |
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Fath, Creekmore To and From,
1958 |
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Second Annual Statewide Meeting,
May 31, 1958 |
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11 |
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Fath, Creekmore To and From,
1959 |
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12 |
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Miscellaneous,
1959 |
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13 |
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Third Annual Statewide Meeting,
May 23, 1959 |
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Miscellaneous,
1959-1963 |
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15 |
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Randolph, Mrs. R.D. to S.D. Tucker,
1960 |
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folder |
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Ralph Yarborough's "Washington Report",
1960-1962 |
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Ralph Yarborough's "Washington Report",
1963-1965 |
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Miscellaneous,
undated |
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Financial Material, 1957-1961 |
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folder |
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4 |
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R.H. Weiner and Son,
1957-1959 |
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Bank Statements,
1957-1958 |
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Check Register,
1957-1958 |
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Contributors,
1957-1958 |
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8 |
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Contributors,
1958-1961 |
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9 |
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G and H Printing Co. and Gestetner,
1957-1958 |
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10 |
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Remington Rand,
1957-1958 |
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11 |
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Accounts Paid: Miscellaneous,
1958 |
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12 |
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IBM,
1958-1961 |
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13 |
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Pitney Bowes,
1958-1960 |
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14 |
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Postal Receipts,
1959 |
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15 |
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Bank Statements,
June 1959-May 1960 |
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16 |
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Annual Meeting,
February 19, 1960 |
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News Clippings, 1939-1955 |
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folder |
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Articles Concerning Creekmore Fath, Austin Times,
August 4, 1939 |
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"196 Communists Listed for
Texas", Austin American Statesman, 20 May 1955 |
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Printed Material, 1935-1992 and undated |
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folder |
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Voting Record of the Texas Legislature,
1935-1951 |
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San Antonio's Pecan Shelling Strike,
1938 |
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Political Calendar for Texas Democratic Primary and
General Election,
1940-1942 |
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Platform of the Democratic Party,
1948 |
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Legislative Program,
1949 |
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"How to Win in 1952",
Campaign Handbook (DNC),
1952 |
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Compilation of Newspaper Articles on Allan Shivers,
1953-1954 |
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Democratic Campaign Materials,
1953-1967 |
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Creekmore Fath's Speech to Texas Democratic Advisory
Council,
1954 |
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"Democratic Digest" (2
issues),
1954 |
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Democrats of Texas,
1957 |
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Ralph Yarborough's "Washington Report",
1957-1959 |
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Ralph Yarborough Re-election Materials,
1957 and 1964 |
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"The Democratic Task During the
Next Two Years",
1958 |
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Notes on Nine Constitutional Amendments by 55th
Legislature,
November 4, 1958 |
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Fannin County Report by John and Virginia Connelly,
1958 |
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Democratic Reporter,
1959 |
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Stevenson Club Newsletter,
1959-1960 |
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Remarks of Allan Shivers to Democrats in Dallas, Texas,
September 28, 1960 |
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Forty Major Actions by President Lyndon B. Johnson since
November 22, 1963
1963 |
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"The House of Representatives of
the State of Texas General Information and Historical Notes",
1963 |
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Texas Farm Bureau Flyer,
1963 |
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"The Republican Bandwagon",
1964 |
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Resolution concerning Ralph Yarborough adopted Potter
County Democrats Convention,
1964 |
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"The New Republic: TRB and the
Editor's Take Stock of the "Johnson Miracle"",
1964 |
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President Lyndon Johnson's Views on Healthcare for the
Elderly,
February 1, 1964 |
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Remarks of Lady Bird Johnson to Gillespie County
Democratic Executive Committee,
August 29, 1964 |
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Barry Goldwater and his Right-Wing Activities,
October 12, 1964 |
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LBJ's Campaign Letters,
1964 |
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"Facts and Quotes for Democratic
Speakers",
October 19, 1964 |
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"For Working Americans",
September 7, 1964 |
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59th Legislative Directory,
1965 |
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Humphrey-Muskie Campaign Materials,
1968 |
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Fagan Dickson Election Ad,
March 12, 1968 |
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Republican Sustaining Membership Card,
1968 |
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League of Women Voters Voting Guide,
1968 |
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League of Women Voters State Program,
1968-1970 |
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"Texas Labor" AFL-CIO Texas News,
1972 |
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McGovern-Shriver Campaign Materials,
1972 |
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"Bob Bullock-Comptroller",
1973 |
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Ben Barnes Lieutenant Governor on the Texas Senate,
1969 |
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"Welcome to the Texas House",
1977 |
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"Labor's Heritage",
1992 |
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Democratic Pamphlet,
undated |
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Democratic Precinct Materials,
undated |
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14 |
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Franklin Roosevelt Re-Election Postcard,
undated |
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The Goldwater Candidacy and the Christian Conscience,
undated |
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Just One Vote: Democracy's Lifeblood,
undated |
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"Song of the Common Voter",
undated |
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