World War II was a watershed in American history, altering Americans' perceptions of their place in society. This study focused on Bowie County, Texas, during the twenty-five-year period that began with America's entry into the war. The construction of two defense plants there, Red River Army Depot and Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant, brought immediate changes to surrounding communities, and local residents faced many challenges as they struggled to adjust. This study used extensive primary sources, including archival materials from Red River and Lone Star, oral histories from former employees, census information, minutes from the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce, and local newspapers, to document the social and economic impact of these plants on Bowie County. The body of this dissertation contains nine chapters. Chapters two and three describe how Bowie County obtained and constructed its defense plants, and chapters four through six focus on changes precipitated by the plants during the war years. Chapters seven through nine explore the social and economic impact of the defense presence on Bowie County through 1965. The impact of the defense industries on Bowie County was significant. Plant construction brought thousands of workers into the county, and local residents faced housing, transportation, and sanitation …

The problem of this study is to determine by testing and observation which of three specific procedures for the improvement of general reading ability was the most effective when used with groups of sixth-grade children in the Bowie Elementary Schools.

Patent for a compound to cure, preserve, and color meats, including ingredients and dosage.

Patent for trace buckle. Illustration included.

Patent for an improved clothes pin made from resilient wire stock and comprised of side by side loops and nipping jaws, including illustrations.

Photograph of the Ben and Jane Collins Home for Women (located at 1915 Olive) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Bobo Grocery Building (located at 1723 Spruce) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Braumiller-Patman House (located at 1205 Main) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the A.C. Stuart House (located at 822 Main) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Cast Iron Lamp Posts (located at 100-400 Block West Broad) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Central Christian Church (located at 901 Walnut) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Central Christian Church (located at 901 Walnut) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Confederate Monument (located at 400 Block State Line Avenue) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Creekmore House (located at #10 Oak Hill Place) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Dickey Clay Manfacturing Company (located at 100 Block South Lelia) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Dickey Clay Manfacturing Company (located at 100 Block South Lelia) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Earle-Rochelle House (located at 1920 Magnolia) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Earle-Rochelle House (located at 1920 Magnolia) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Earle-Rochelle House (located at 1920 Magnolia) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Ellis House (located at 716 Olive) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Federal Compress Water Towers in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Federal Cotton Compress and Industrial Area (located at Kansas City Southern at Street L and Southwest tracks) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Federal Cotton Compress and Industrial Area (located at Kansas City Southern at Street L and Southwest tracks) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Floyd House (located at 1203 Wood) in Texarkana, Texas.