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Identifier
20043877
Description
The Texas State Highway Patrol has a new radio truck. The 11,000 pound vehicle was designed by Sergeant R. G. Wilkins, left, the communications chief. On the right is J. E. Palmer. Sergeant Wilkins is in Fort Worth, Texas, to help Tarrant County install the accompanying equipment. He is dressed in a button-up shirt, necktie, and a jacket. Mr. Palmer is the head of the municipal radio service. He designed and built this transmitter. He is wearing a suit with a sweater.
Archival Date
1940-12-18
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-1157
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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License
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Subjects
Wilkins, R. G. (Sgt.); Palmer, J. E.; Sweaters; Radios; Radio Trucks; Texas State Highway Patrol
Subjects
Wilkins, R. G. (Sgt.); Palmer, J. E.; Sweaters; Radios; Radio Trucks; Texas State Highway Patrol