Jefferson Theatre Preservation Society (Beaumont, Tex.)
Organization
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Charlene Kiker Papers
Collection
Identifier: AC-301
Abstract
Charlene Kiker (1929-2004) was a lifelong resident of Beaumont, Texas. She worked as a secretary for over thirty years with Mobil Oil Corporation and was president of the Desk and Derrick Club of Beaumont. She had a strong interest in the arts and music and was also involved with the Beaumont Civic Opera, Beaumont Symphony Orchestra, Beaumont Music Commission, Melody Maids, Interfaith Choir, and the choir of the First United Methodist Church. The Charlene Kiker Papers consist of meeting...
Dates:
1903 - 1999
Found in:
Tyrrell Historical Library Archives
Jefferson Theatre Preservation Society Records
Collection
Identifier: AC-364
Abstract
The Jefferson Theatre was designed by architect Emile Weil in 1927, orignially for the Jefferson Amusement Company. The theatre closed in 1972, but reopened after an extensive restoration in 2003. This collection consists of materials originally collected by the Jefferson Theatre Preservation Society. The majority of the collection is comprised of deeds, oil leases, financial records, and correspondence related to the estates of Lena Mayer and Sol E. Gordon and their relatives. The...
Dates:
1834 - 2004
Found in:
Tyrrell Historical Library Archives
Juanita H. Phelps Papers
Collection
Identifier: AC-293
Abstract
Juanita Hughes Phelps (1918-2005) became an active resident of Beaumont for forty-seven years. She served as head of the Artist Series, president of the Magnolia District and State Federation of Woman's Clubs, and was involved with the Beaumont Opera and Beaumont Woman's Club. The collection largely consists of materials related to the organizations Juanita H. Phelps was involved with. Programs, reports, clippings, correspondence, events, rosters, scrapbooks, and other administrative records...
Dates:
1955 - 1998
Found in:
Tyrrell Historical Library Archives
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