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Standard of the West : The Justin Story TCU Texas Biography Series ; No. 2
author
:
Farman, Irvin.
publisher
:
Texas Christian University Press
isbn10 | asin
:
0875651674
print isbn13
:
9780875651675
ebook isbn13
:
9780585033235
language
:
English
subject
Justin, H. J.,--1859-1918, Industrialists--Texas--Biography, Justin Industries--History, Justin Boot Company--History, Cowboy boots, Footwear industry--Texas--History, Spanish Fort (Tex.)--History.
publication date
:
1996
lcc
:
HD9787.U6J874 1996eb
ddc
:
338.7/67/09764
subject
:
Justin, H. J.,--1859-1918, Industrialists--Texas--Biography, Justin Industries--History, Justin Boot Company--History, Cowboy boots, Footwear industry--Texas--History, Spanish Fort (Tex.)--History.
Page iii
Standard of the West
The Justin Story
BY IRVIN FARMAN
TCU Texas Biography Series: Number Two
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY PRESS FORT WORTH
Page iv
TCUTexas Biography Series: Number Two Max Lale, Series Editor
All photographs are used at the courtesy of John S. Justin, Jr.
Copyright 1996 Justin Industries
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication
Farman, Irvin Standard of the West : the Justin story / by Irvin Farman. p. cm.(Texas biography series; 2) ISBN 0-87565-167-4 1. Justin, H. J., 1859-1918 2. IndustrialistsTexasBiography. 3. Justin IndustriesHistory. 4. Justin Boot CompanyHistory. 5. Cowboy boots. 6. Footwear industryTexasHistory. 7. Spanish Fort (Tex.)History. I. Title. II. Series. HD9787.U6J874 1996 338.7'67'09764dc2096-14897
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Page v
To the memory of H. J. Justin, who said before his death in 1918 that he hoped to leave behind him "an institution that would uphold the standards and spirit of the true West," and to John S. Justin, Jr., chairman of the board of Justin Industries, who brought that hope to a fulfillment far beyond his grandfather's wildest dreams.
Page vii
Contents
Acknowledgments
ix
Prologue
1
1. A date with destiny
5
2. "The best boots in the world"
17
3. Sorrow in the playhouse
27
4. A new home in Cowtown
45
5. A perfect fit
53
6. The romance of leather
67
7. A break with the family business
73
8. Action in the North Atlantic
85
9. "I want to run this company"
93
10. Young man in a hurry
103
11. The corralling of a playboy
123
12. "You're my bootmaker"
133
13. Family feud
143
14. The birth of the Roper
153
15. Hizzoner, the mayor
159
16. Bricks and boots
169
17. A new name and a new chairman
177
18. Boots carry bricks
187
19. A hundred years of legendry
205
20. Prophet or true believer?
215
21. "John, have you lost your mind?"
221
22. A takeover attempt is thwarted
229
23. Honoring a man and his horse
241
Epilogue
247
Index
253
Page ix
Acknowledgments
This book could not have been possible without the assistance of a great many people. I would especially like to acknowledge the many contributions of John Justin, Jr., who opened the Justin Industries archives to my research and who provided a storehouse of knowledge and reminiscenses about the company.
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