Finley genealogical correspondence and notes, ca. 1944, many regarding Benjamin Posey family of Maryland
File — Box: 6, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Correspondence, financial records, awards, memorials and photographs documenting the family and business life of Gus S. Wortham. Correspondence between Gus. S. and Lyndall F. Wortham reveals their deep devotion to each other and their family. Trusts, scholarships, donations and other forms of philanthropy directed towards the Worthams' family and loved ones, colleagues and students, the city of Houston's arts and parks communities and other groups are represented here. Among the businesses documented are: American General Life Insurance Company, Nine Bar Ranch, and Agricultural Livestock Finance. Gus S. Wortham's individual land, oil and cattle interests are also documented.
Dates
- 1864-1997
Access Restrictions
This material is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.
Extent
From the Collection: 60 Linear Feet ( (70 boxes))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Wortham, Gus S., 1891-1976 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
woodson@rice.edu
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
woodson@rice.edu