Series II: Philanthropy, 1929-1990

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.