Descriptive Summary
Dickson, Lewis M.
Lewis Dickson Papers
1947, undated
Materials are written in English.
1/8 in.
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The
University of Texas at Austin
The Lewis Dickson Papers, 1947,
undated, consist of Dickson’s political materials, including a 1947 invitation to
the inauguration of Gov. Beauford Jester, a 1947 invitation to a party honoring
Eddie Rickenbacker, and an undated Texas trip itinerary for Senator
Kennedy.
Biographical Note
Lewis Dickson (1910-1979), from Houston, Texas, was a Democratic candidate for the
Texas state senate and a judge in the 125th State Civil District in Houston from
1957 to 1979.
Scope and Contents
The Lewis Dickson Papers, 1947, undated, consist of Dickson’s political materials,
including a 1947 invitation to the inauguration of Gov. Beauford Jester, a 1947
invitation to a party honoring World War I ace and Eastern Airlines President Eddie
Rickenbacker, and an undated Texas trip itinerary for Senator Kennedy, most likely
John F. Kennedy.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
Index Terms
Subjects (Persons)
Dickson, Lewis M. -- Archives
Rickenbacker, Eddie, 1890-1973
Jester, Beauford Halbert, 1893-1949
Places
Houston (Tex.)--History--20th
century--Sources.
Texas--Politics and government--20th
century--Sources.
Preferred Citation
Lewis Dickson Papers, 1947, undated, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History,
University of Texas at Austin.
Detailed Description of the Papers
Inventory
2.325/G139l
Gov. Jester inauguration invitation,
1947
Dickson invitation to Eddie Rickenbacker party,
1947
Itinerary for Senator Kennedy’s visit to Texas,
undated