Awards
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Golden Triangle Writers Guild Records
Collection
Identifier: AC-605
Abstract
The Golden Triangle Writers Guild had its origins in the mid-1980s. Kay S. and Darwin J. Resnick were co-founders of the organization. The Guild quickly evolved into a professional organization with an annual conference held every year in Beaumont. Speakers came to the conference to help unpublished authors get published, provide workshops to better enable authors to write well, or to sell either their books or Guild authored books. Awards were also given to unpublished authors for best...
Dates:
1985 - 2005
Found in:
Tyrrell Historical Library Archives
Gordon F. Baxter Papers
Collection
Identifier: AC-440
Abstract
Gordon F. Baxter was born on December 25, 1923, in Port Arthur, Texas. He resided in Beaumont from 1959 until his death on June 11, 2005. During his professional career he was a writer, radio broadcaster, and a airplane pilot. He was well-known for his independent spirit and proved to be a colorful figure in his profession. These papers include personal papers and correspondence, artifacts, scrapbooks, publications, slides, and photographic negatives related to his personal life and...
Dates:
1855 - 2011
Found in:
Tyrrell Historical Library Archives
Kathleen Elizabeth "Betty" Lamont Maloney Leaf Papers
Collection
Identifier: AC-689
Abstract
Betty Lamont Maloney Leaf was born in 1922 in St. Augustine, Florida. She came to serve both as president of the Magnolia Garden Club of Beaumont and then as director of the Garden Club of America. She also received the Medal of Merit from the Garden Club of America. This collection consists primarily of publications, certificates, and awards from the Garden Club of America and the many other Beaumont community organizations Betty Leaf was involved with. It also features photographs and...
Dates:
1940 - 2016
Found in:
Tyrrell Historical Library Archives
Margaret A. Chamberlain Papers
Collection
Identifier: AC-584
Abstract
This collection contains the personal and legal papers, and artifacts of Margaret A. Chamberlain during her life in Beaumont, Texas.
Dates:
1997-2011
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
Morris and Concetta Cloninger Papers
Collection
Identifier: AC-681
Abstract
Morris Cloninger graduated from the University of Texas in Austin and taught English at both Conroe and South Park High Schools. Concetta (nee Mazzagatti) Cloninger became interested in theatre while a student at South Park High School and then attended Lamar Junior College, where she studied under Irene Arnett. She later won a scholarship and did post graduate work at the Pasadena Playhouse College of Theater Arts in Pasadena, California. Upon leaving California, Concetta took the stage...
Dates:
1926 - 2016
Found in:
Tyrrell Historical Library Archives
- Tyrrell Historical Library
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