A. P. Barrett Papers
Scope and Description
The A. P. Barrett Papers document his aviation and business interests in Fort Worth. The materials cover the period 1928-1982, and include news articles, programs, stationery, brochures, periodicals, photographs, and one album. The extent of the collection is 2 boxes. The collection has been arranged in five series.
Dates
- 1928 - 1982
Creator
- Unknown (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Alva Pearl Barrett was born in Gibson County, Tennessee on April 12, 1878. He moved to Fannin County, Texas in 1891 with his parents. A. P. Barrett served in the Texas State Legislature representing Bonham from 1902-1904, and served on the Texas State Senate from 1904-1908, where he was also Senate President Pro-Tem. From1908-1919, he practiced law in San Antonio. Around 1920, he was involved in the Ranger, Texas oil boom. Mr. Barrett established or bought several businesses, including the Texas-Louisiana Power Company and the Dixie Motor Coach Company out of Dallas, Texas Air Transport, Southern Air Transport (eventually became American Airlines), and radio station KTAT. In 1930 he purchased an estate in the Rivercrest Addition in Fort Worth and built an airfield near it. In 1931, he built a 16 story building. A. P. Barrett died on March 23, 1953 and was laid to rest in San Antonio.
Extent
2.21 Linear Feet (4 Boxes)
Language of Materials
English
- Aviation Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Barrett, Alva Pearl, 1878-1953
- Business Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fort Worth (Tex.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Transportation Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Status
- In Taro
- Author
- Joe Riedel
- Date
- April 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Fort Worth History Center Repository
