Summary
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Jack Giberson (1919-2007), worked for the General Land Office for 41 years. During his career he served as Chief Clerk and First Deputy Land Commissioner. The Jack Giberson Papers include correspondence, memoranda, press releases, legal documents, legislation, administrative documents, maps, surveys, field notes, newspaper clippings, photographs, reports, and notes collected and created by Giberson during his employment at the Land Office.
Biographical Note
Jack Giberson (1919- 2007) retired from the General Land Office after 41 years of service. Giberson was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised on a ranch near Alice, Texas. After earning a degree in Economics from The University of Texas, Giberson served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He was discharged from the service as a first sergeant in 1946. After military service, Giberson returned to the University of Texas to study law and earned his law degree in 1949. In 1953, he joined the General Land Office as a closing attorney for the Veterans' Land Board. After a few years he was promoted to Chief Attorney of the Veterans' Land Section. In 1960, he became the Chief Clerk and First Deputy Land Commissioner, a position he held until he retired in 1994. He also served as Executive Secretary of the Veterans' Land Board. Giberson served under Land Commissioners Giles, Rudder, Allcorn, Sadler, Armstrong and Mauro. Key legal issues Giberson worked on during his career included the Tidelands controversy/submerged lands issue, and the question of Padre Island ownership.
Scope and Content
The General Correspondence series contains correspondence in chronological order from the Office of the Chief Clerk, 1986-1991.
The Subject Files contain correspondence, memoranda, press releases, legal documents, legislation, administrative documents, maps, surveys, field notes, newspaper clippings, photographs, reports, and notes. The majority of the correspondence and memoranda in this series is third party with the bulk being to or from the GLO Commissioner. Legal documents consist of court documents including opinions, deeds, land grants, leases, and permits. Photographs include photographs and aerial photos of coastal areas.
The Oral Histories consist of two transcripts and two cassette tapes of oral history interviews of Jack Giberson conducted for the GLO oral history project in 1989.
Date
The Subject Files contain correspondence, memoranda, press releases, legal documents, legislation, administrative documents, maps, surveys, field notes, newspaper clippings, photographs, reports, and notes. The majority of the correspondence and memoranda in this series is third party with the bulk being to or from the GLO Commissioner. Legal documents consist of court documents including opinions, deeds, land grants, leases, and permits. Photographs include photographs and aerial photos of coastal areas.
The Oral Histories consist of two transcripts and two cassette tapes of oral history interviews of Jack Giberson conducted for the GLO oral history project in 1989.
1834-1995
Extent
13.46 Linear feet (20 document boxes and 3 oversized boxes)
Language
English
Arrangement
The collection is arranged and described to folder level with the original titles of the files being kept unless otherwise noted with brackets. The contents of the files remain in their original order. Oversized items are separated into two oversized boxes. Separation sheets within the document boxes point to the oversized box location.
The Collection is divided into three series:
1. General Correspondence, 1986-1991
2. Subject Files, 1834-1995
3. Oral History, 1989
Preferred Citation
The Collection is divided into three series:
1. General Correspondence, 1986-1991
2. Subject Files, 1834-1995
3. Oral History, 1989
Jack Giberson Papers (JGP). Archives and Records Program, Texas General Land Office, Austin.
Access Restrictions
Unrestricted access.
Use Restrictions
Most records created by Texas state agencies are not copyrighted and may be freely used in any way. State records also include materials received by, not created by, state agencies. Copyright remains with the creator. The researcher is responsible for complying with U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S.C.).