R. L. "Jerry" Mebus Collection

Biographical Note

Robert Lee "Jerry" Mebus Jr. moved to Arlington, Texas in 1945, where he co-owned and operated an auto dealership, and became active in the community and local politics. He was a charter member of the Arlington Optimists Club, president of the Rotary Club of Arlington, served three terms on the Arlington City Council (1958-1964) and as Tarrant County Commissioner for Precinct 2 (1971-1983). 

Scope and Contents

The R. L. "Jerry" Mebus Collection was donated by his sons, Don and Robert, and consists of photographs, a resolution and a guest register. These materials date from 1971 to 2001.

Materials in this collection consist of the following:

• R. L. "Jerry" Mebus portrait, monochromatic photograph, Park Plaza Arlington, TX, undated
• R. L. "Jerry" Mebus at microphone at an outdoor event with Mike Moncrief, John Forbes, and Mary Yeathermon, monochromatic photograph, Charles Hawkes, 1971-1973
• Senate Concurrent Resolution In Memory of The Honorable Jerry Mebus, 68th Texas Legislature, April 29, 1983
• Guest Register for dedication of the Tarrant County R. L. "Jerry" Mebus Southeast Subcourthouse dedication, and other events, guest book, May 16, 1985-2001