Richard Landis

Creator

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Identifier

20061657

Description

Richard Landis is retiring from the Texas and Pacific Railroad (T&P) after 47 years of service. He was born on a Kansas ranch and worked as a cowboy before starting his railroad career. Mr. Landis became an engine foreman for the T&P on November 3, 1897. Mr. Landis plans to spend his retirement traveling with his wife, when weather permits, and playing bridge and other table games. Mr. and Mrs. Landis have one daughter, Miss Mildred Landis, a government employee. Mr. Landis is shown standing against a wall. He is wearing a hat and a suit with a pocket square.

Archival Date

1945-09-26

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1835

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Landis, Richard; Texas and Pacific Railroad; Railroad employees; Retirement; Landis, Mildred (Miss)