Warren C. Cowen Papers

The Warren C. “Red” Cowen Papers consist primarily of materials related to Warren Cowen’s time as a Representative in the Texas Legislature, Tarrant County Clerk, and soldier. The collection also includes materials collected by Cowen’s wife, Mary Hudnall Cowen, and daughter, Mary Kay Green. The bulk of the collection, 1953 to 1972, is related to Warren Cowen’s political career. The collection is organized into four series: family materials; military service materials; Texas Legislature materials; and Tarrant County Clerk materials.

Finding aid available here. Materials provided by Special Collections and Archives at the University of Texas at Arlington.

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Photo of Warren C. Cowen and Ginny Sims

Photo of Ginny Sims meeting Warren C. Cowen at McCloskey General Hospital.
Photo of Warren C. Cowen during an oath

Photo of Warren C. Cowen and an unidentified man, wearing veterans suits and hats, watching four unidentified women raise their right hands in oath.
Photo of Warren C. Cowen at McClosky General Hospital

Photo of Warren C. Cowen in a hospital bed and two unidentified men, standing by his bed, talking to him.
Photo of Warren C. Cowen at McClosky General Hospital

Photo of Andy Anderson (right) and Andrew Vassiliades (left) presenting bracelets to Warren C. Cowen (right) and Charles L. Rummell.
Photo of Warren C. Cowen and an unidentified man

Photo of Warren C. Cowen and an unidentified man, standing to his left, wearing veterans suits.
Tax Receipt

State and county tax receipt for 1965 to Warren C. Cowen, October 30, 1965.
Loan

Annual loan information for Warren C. Cowen.
Tax Notice

Notice to Warren C. Cowen for tax due to the city and school of Fort Worth, Texas, December 3, 1965.
Loan

Annual loan information for Warren C. Cowen.
Tax Receipt

State and county tax receipt for 1964 to Warren C. Cowen, October 17, 1964.
Tax Notice

Notice to Warren C. Cowen for tax due to the city and school of Fort Worth, Texas, January 12, 1965.
Tax Receipt

State and county tax receipt for 1963 to Warren C. Cowen, October 31, 1963.
Loan

Annual loan information for Warren C. Cowen.
Tax Notice

Notice to Warren C. Cowen for tax due to the city and school of Fort Worth, Texas, December 19, 1963.
Tax Receipt

Poll tax receipt for Warren C. Cowen, December 26, 1961.
Tax Notice

Notice to Warren C. Cowen for tax due to the city and school of Fort Worth, Texas, November 19, 1962.
Tax Receipt

State and county tax receipt for 1961 to Warren C. Cowen, October 31, 1962.
Tax Notice

Notice to Warren C. Cowen for tax due to the city and school of Fort Worth, Texas, October 9, 1961.
Tax Receipt

State and county tax receipt for 1961 to Warren C. Cowen, October 9, 1961.
Tax Notice

Notice to Warren C. Cowen for tax due to the city and school of Fort Worth, Texas, October 24, 1960.
Tax Receipt

State and county tax receipt for 1960 to Warren C. Cowen, October 29, 1960.
Tax Notice

Notice to Warren C. Cowen for tax due to the city and school of Fort Worth, Texas, October 30, 1959.
Tax Notice

Notice to Warren C. Cowen for tax due to the city and school of Fort Worth, Texas, November 5, 1958.
Tax Receipt

State and county tax receipt for 1959 to Warren C. Cowen, October 30, 1959.
Tax Return

1958 income tax return for Warren C. Cowen and Mary B. Cowen, December 30, 1959.
Tax Statement

Tax statement to Tarrant County for Warren C. Cowen, October 31, 1958.
Tax Notice

Notice to Warren C. Cowen for tax due to the city and school of Fort Worth, Texas, November 25, 1957.
Tax Receipt

State and county tax receipt for 1956 to Warren C. Cowen, October 31, 1957.
Tax Notice

Notice to Warren C. Cowen for tax due to the city and school of Fort Worth, Texas, November 22, 1956.
Tax Receipt

State and county tax receipt for 1956 to Warren C. Cowen, October 31, 1956.
Tax Notice

Notice to Warren C. Cowen for tax due to the city and school of Fort Worth, Texas, December 1, 1955.
Tax Receipt

Delinquent tax receipt for Warren C. Cowen, August 26, 1955.
Tax Notice

Notice to Warren C. Cowen for tax due to the city and school of Fort Worth, Texas, November 30, 1955.
Tax Receipt

State and county tax receipt for 1955 to Warren C. Cowen, November 30, 1955.
Tax Notice

Notice to Warren C. Cowen for tax due to the city and school of Fort Worth, Texas, October 27, 1953.
Tax Receipt

State and county tax receipt for 1953 to Warren C. Cowen, October 30, 1954.
Tax Notice

Notice to Warren C. Cowen for tax due to the city and school of Fort Worth, Texas, October 23, 1952.
Tax Receipt

State and county tax receipt for 1953 to Warren C. Cowen, November 2, 1953.
Tax Receipt

State and county tax receipt for 1952 to Warren C. Cowen, November 1, 1952.
Tax Notice

Notice to Warren C. Cowen for tax due to the city and school of Fort Worth, Texas, October 30, 1951.
Tax Receipt

State and county tax receipt for 1951 to Warren C. Cowen, November 2, 1951.
Insurance

Request for life insurance for Warren C. Cowen, January 17, 1966.
Letter to Warren

Scott

Letter to Warren C. Cowen from Raymond Scott, August 3, 1966.
Insurance

Endorsement for assignment, transfer or change of mortgagee to Warren C. Cowen and his wife, Mary Cowen, August 3, 1965.
Release of Lieu

Release of Lieu to Warren C. Cowen and his wife, Mary Cowen, July 22, 1966..
Insurance

Car insurance for the car of Warren C. Cowen and his wife, Mary Cowen, January 17, 1962.
Insurance

Personal liability coverage amendatory endorsement of homeowners insurance policy, August 14, 1962.
Insurance

Home insurance for the home of Warren C. Cowen and his wife, Mary Cowen, August 14, 1962.
Insurance
Endorsement
Insurance
Life insurance
Loan information
Contract
Release of Lieu
Savings
Insurance
Life insurance
Trust Deed
Deed

William S. Harris
Mortgage note
Home insurance

William S. Harris
Insurance
Warranty deed
Blueprint
Invoice
Wheelchair repair
Veteran Affairs Orthopedic shops
Letter to Warren

Letter to Mr. Warren C. Cowen from the Veterans Administration Hospital with information of his new Prosthetic Service Card, March 27, 1963.
Invoice

Invoice for a car from Car Hand Controls Incorporated, October 21, 1971.
Letter to Warren

Letter to Mr. Warren C. Cowen from the Veterans Administration Hospital informing him of his new Prosthetic Service Card, March 27, 1963.
Automobile

Warren C. Cowen, sitting, with two unidentified men standing around him looking at the car.
Automobile

Warren C. Cowen, sitting, with two unidentified men standing around him looking at the car.
New house

View of the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren C. Cowen.
Warren C. Cowen and wife

Warren C. Cowen, veteran of World War II, sitting with his bride of 15 months in their living room.
New government policies

Summary of Veterans' Affairs Committee action.
New house

View of the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren C. Cowen.
Clippings

Fort Worth Star-Telegram newspaper from December 7, 1963.
New law passed

Law passed by the House of Representatives to increase the compensation payable to service-connected disabled veterans.
Clippings

Fort Worth Star-Telegram newspaper from December 5, 1963.
Card

Birthday card from Mary Kay.
Card

Birthday card to Warren C. Cowen from his mom and Mary Kay Cowen.
Card

Condolences card from Tommy.
Warren C. Cowen

Newspaper clipping about Warren C. Cowen, president of his senior class.
High School class

Headshots of the Port Senior High School class of 1938.
Commencement ceremony

Journal with people who attended Warren C. Cowen's commencement ceremony.
Report card

Report card for Warren C. Cowen from Washita County Public Schools.
Automobile

Warren C. Cowen, sitting, with a unidentified man looking at a car.
High School diploma

Warren C. Cowen's high school diploma from Port Senior High School, June 3, 1938.

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