THSS History

The History of Texas Historical Shootist Society and Gunsmoke as remembered by it members. More photos click here

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Capt. Ira Aten writes:

As far as I know & have been able to piece together about the start of The Texas Historical Shootist Society:
In November or December of 1989, Mike and Mary Lou Harvey, Tommy Thompson, Nick Nixon, Ken Strode, Joe Bowman, and some others met at Mike Harvey's shop in Houston, Texas for the purpose of starting the Texas Historical Shootist Society. The first meetings were held at the LH7 Ranch (owned by Miss Maudine Marks) in Katy.
The original membership was approximately 16 people with membership in April of 1990 standing around 48.
For what its worth.... I guess that makes Joe Bowman a "Charter" member.

Longhair Jim added:

Old Mose was our Range Master in the early days. I was asked to replace one of the original board members who resigned. I completed that term and was reelected to the board in the following election.

More History from THSS Members

Past Officers - from the inception of THSS 1990	1992-1995 by "Zeb MaCahan" aka Paul Blanton
1989-1990, 1997 Inserts from Newsletters	1992 - 1999 Building of Gunsmoke by "Cheno"
1990 - As "Longhair Jim" aka Danny Boyd Remembers	2001 Experience of New members/ shooters
1990 - 1994 - Time Line by "Cap't Jack Coffee Hays" #1 aka Nick Nixion	Ramblin's of an Old Ranger

Our History grows every year. I am sure there is lots more to add. Our History is gathered from the membership of THSS.

If you have any little tidbits of history or photos to share from past times make contact with Country Girl Linda at shoots or by email. We will make arrangement on how to share. I will include what is fitting with our history rules and give credit where credit is due.

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