Brooks Family Papers
Scope and Contents
The papers consist of correspondence, photographs, memorabilia, and artifacts that document the personal lives of Brooks family members. Materials include school documents, personal correspondence, business records, career development, and newspaper clippings.
Dates
- 1900 - 2008
Creator
- Brooks Family (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
The Tyrrell Historical Library does not hold copyright for most of its collections. The researcher must secure permission to publish. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to the Tyrrell Historical Library. The researcher assumes full responsibility for complying with copyright, literary property rights, and libel laws.
Biographical Note
The Brooks Family Papers consists of four family members. Henry C. Brooks, Dorothy G. Brooks, and their two daughters, Rebecca A. Brooks and Nancy B. Neild. Mr. Brooks for many years managed the Fashion department store in Beaumont. His wife helped to raise their two daughters, Nancy and Rebecca. Nancy has long been active in several civic organizations in Beaumont including the Junior League and the the Spindletop Chairty Horse Show. Her sister, Rebecca, was a professional model and actress who resided during her career in Hollywood, California, and New York City. The papers consist of correspondence, photographs, memorabilia, and artifacts that document the personal lives of all four of these family members.
Extent
6 Cubic Feet (4 cubic foot boxes, 6 flat boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Brooks Family Papers consists of four family members. Henry C. Brooks, Dorothy G. Brooks, and their two daughters, Rebecca A. Brooks and Nancy B. Neild. Mr. Brooks for many years managed the Fashion department store in Beaumont. His wife helped to raise their two daughters, Nancy and Rebecca. Nancy has long been active in several civic organizations in Beaumont including the Junior League and the the Spindletop Chairty Horse Show. Her sister, Rebecca, was a professional model and actress who resided during her career in Hollywood, California, and New York City. The papers consist of correspondence, photographs, memorabilia, and artifacts that document the personal lives of Brooks family members. Materials include school documents, personal correspondence, business records, career development, and newspaper clippings.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into three series for materials belonging to three different family members. The first is for Henry Carlisle Brooks, the second is for Nancy Brooks Neild, and the third is for Rebecca Ann Brooks.
- Brooks Family
- Community life--Beaumont (Tex.) Subject Source: Searslocal
- Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Family life Subject Source: Searslocal
- Family--Beaumont (Tex.) Subject Source: Searslocal
- High schools—Beaumont (Tex.) Subject Source: Searslocal
- Memorabilia Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Performing Arts Subject Source: Sears
- Photographs Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Programs (organizations) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Resumes (personnel records) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Schools--Beaumont, Texas. Subject Source: Sears
- Scrapbooks Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Brooks Family Papers, 1900-2008
- Author
- Tyrrell Historical Library Staff
- Date
- August 25, 2021
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Tyrrell Historical Library Archives Repository
