J. Evetts Haley

James Evetts Haley, Sr., usually known as J. Evetts Haley (July 5, 1901 – October 9, 1995), was a Texas-born political activist and historian who wrote multiple works on the American West, including an enduring biography of legendary cattleman Charles Goodnight. Haley determined Goodnight to have been a man of greatness and claimed that Goodnight's detractors were less-than-successful persons envious of Goodnight's achievement and bearing.

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 05, 1901
Birth place
Texas , Bell County Texas , Belton Texas , United States
Religion
Episcopal Church (United States)
Date of deathOctober 09, 1995
Place of death
Texas , Midland Texas , Midland County Texas
Education
West Texas A&M University
University of Texas at Austin

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External resources

  1. http://www.haleylibrary.com