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Women philanthropists

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Ella F. Fondren Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0340
Abstract

The collection visually documents Ella Fondren's family members and homes, and describes her lifelong philanthropic efforts toward higher education and health care in the Houston area.

Dates: 1880 - 1976; Majority of material found within 1925 - 1960

Hobby Family Foundation Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0527
Abstract

The Hobby Family Foundation is a non-profit organization organized in 1940 and located in Houston, Texas. The Hobby Foundation Records include information covering legal correspondences between the Hobby family, the Hobby Foundation, and the Houston Post Company, foundation corporate minute books (which comprise most of the collection), and financial records.

Dates: 1945-1983; Majority of material found within 1946 - 1968

Susan and Michael Jhin papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1079
Abstract

This collection consists of the Jhin family’s personal and professional achievements in business and the Asian-American community of Houston. Formats include awards, photographs, certificates, books, and newsclippings.

Dates: 1990 - 2022