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xv Acknowledgments T his book, Tracking the Texas Rangers: The Twentieth Century, had its genesis at a meeting of the Texas State Historical Association where the two editors discussed the possibility of preparing an anthology on Texas Ranger history. Both concurred that it was a viable project, and subsequently spoke with Ron Chrisman, the director at the University of North Texas Press. With his initial encouragement we ventured forth. Thanks for all the help along the way, Ron. We received considerable additional support in preparing and publishing this book. For that assistance we wish to thank a number of people. Karen DeVinney’s careful reading and editing of the manuscript greatly improved it. Without the scholarship and ability of the authors, of course, the book would not have been feasible. We are grateful for the cooperation of the eighteen authors whose studies are featured in our book. We also thank the publishers of their works who allowed us permission to use the essays. One journal, the West Texas Historical Association Year Book, allowed us to use two articles from its publication. We acknowledge members of the historical community who examined the outline and contents of Tracking the Texas Rangers. That list includes notable historians such as Donaly Brice, Paul H. Carlson , Michael L. Collins, Mike Cox, Tom Crum, Arnoldo De Leon, Andrew Graybill, Stephen L. Hardin, Chuck Parsons, Louis L. Sadler, Paul N. Spellman, Charles Spurlin, and Robert M. Utley. All helped us consider what was included in this collection of Texas Ranger articles . The staff at the Texas Ranger Museum in Waco has been es- xvi ★ Tracking the Texas Rangers: The Twentieth Century pecially helpful. In addition, the assistance of John Anderson of the State Archives in the selection of photographs should be recorded. Bonnie Tompkins, Harold Weiss’ daughter, assisted with the preparation of the computer copy. Many thanks Bonnie. Pearlene Vestal Glasrud read and edited our writings. Any errors or omissions we realize are our own for which we remain responsible. Bruce A. Glasrud, San Antonio, Texas Harold J. Weiss, Jr., Leander, Texas ...

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