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City and towns--Beaumont, Tex.

 Subject
Subject Source: Sears

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Harry Potter Jirou Papers

 Collection
Identifier: AC-174
Abstract This collection contains many photographs taken by Harry P. Jirou, who was a Beaumont area amateur photographer. The photographs document many early scenes of Beaumont, his personal interest in the Boy Scouts as a scout master, views of well-known landmarks in and around Beaumont, and early technological feats that took place in Beaumont. The photographs span a time period from 1888 through to the 1930's. The collection also includes memorabilia and correspondence, as well as newspaper...
Dates: 1888-1949
Found in: Tyrrell Historical Library Archives

Mayor Becky Ames Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AC-836
Abstract Mayor Becky (Benoit) Ames served as Mayor of Beaumont from 2007 to 2021. She was the longest-running mayor of the city, serving for 14 years across 7 terms. In total, she spent 27 years on City Council. Mayor Ames recieved many awards and recognition from organizations both locally and nationally. This collection consists of memorabilia, correspondence, artifacts, photographs, plaques, awards, and framed items from Mayor Becky Ames' office. The materials represent the many organizations and...
Dates: 1981 - 2021
Found in: Tyrrell Historical Library Archives

Roy H. Towell, Jr., Papers

 Collection
Identifier: AC-473
Abstract

Roy H. Towell, Jr. (1915-1996) was a local businessman in Beaumont, Texas. As an avid photographer, he took numerous photographs of parades, social events, and other topics of interest to him that occurred both in Beaumont and Houston. This collection consists of slides, photographs, and textual material that relate to his business and photography interest in the community in which he was a long-time resident.

Dates: 1910 - 1993
Found in: Tyrrell Historical Library Archives
  • Tyrrell Historical Library
  • P.O. Box 3827
    695 Pearl Street
  • Beaumont, TX 77704-3827
  • (409) 833-2759

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