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of Barker) continued in that field at Texas, but was in transition
to the Latin American field in which he was destined to become
the master. The situation led to Bolton's move in 1909 to Stan-
ford and California and to Barker's growing dissatisfaction
with Texas.6
On February 2, 1910, Herman V. Ames wrote Barker that he
and McMaster would keep Barker in mind should any opening
in American history arise. "It is very unfortunate that Professor
Garrison is not willing to welcome others in the same field with
him, as it would seem to be plenty large enough for co-workers."7
Bolton advised Barker in the spring of 1910o not to try too hard
to leave Texas because he was bound to take over when Garrison
stepped aside." Little did Bolton or Barker know how quickly
the transition would occur, for Garrison died on July 3, 1910,
while in the process of proofreading the Diplomatic Correspond-
ence of the Republic of Texas.9 His death marks the end of the
period of departmental infancy, and the beginning of a change
from adolescence to maturity nurtured by Eugene C. Barker,
for forty years the accepted, not titular head, of the department.
The sudden death of Garrison threw the department into a
state of minor confusion, and as Ramsdell pointed out, it was
extremely fortunate that Barker was available for leadership.
The remaining members of the department were young men and
some of them were new. It became Barker's task to rebuild, and
to rebuild on broader foundations as befitted the growth of the
University. His methods were characterized by rigid honesty, a strong
sense of justice, generosity, the effort to obtain for each member
of the department every opportunity for growth in scholarship and
efficiency. He has always been loyal to the best interests of the
University and the Department, and he has expected the same at-
titude from others. He usually holds a conviction strongly, but he
allows the same privilege to others. Discussions of departmental
policy or measures have always been free and there have been many
differences of opinion. It may surprise some to hear that he is very
patient and considerate, and that he does not always have his
6Frederic Duncalf to T. B. B., interview, April 2, 1956.
7Herman V. Ames to Barker, February 2, 1910, Barker Papers (Archives, Uni-
versity of Texas Library).
SHerbert E. Bolton to Barker, April 15, 191o, ibid.
'Dallas Morning News, July 4, 1910.232
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