Community development--Beaumont (Tex.)
Subject
Subject Source: Searslocal
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Beaumont Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) Records
Collection
Identifier: AC-649
Abstract
The Beaumont Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) dates back to 1911 and for several decades it provided enrichment and entertainment activities for women of all ages in the Beaumont area.
Dates:
1913-1990
Frank Weber Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC-837
Abstract
Frank Cleveland Weber (1882-1965) was born in Beaumont, Texas, where he lived for the majority of his life. As a teen, young Frank Weber took a job at J.J. Nathan's dry goods store. He worked with J.J. Nathan for twenty-seven years, becoming manager and growing the business into the largest store in Beaumont. The store's successs brought Frank Weber into the "entrepenuerial class" of Beaumont, which prospered even more after the Spindeltop oil discovery of 1901. This collection consists of...
Dates:
1880 - 1951
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
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
The Beaumont Housing Authority Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC-734
Abstract
This collection consists of reports and records related to the Beaumont Housing Authority. Records include administrative records and plans, as well as inspection reports on sub-standard housing. The Housing Authority provides affordable housing, support services, and resources to people regardless of economic status.
Dates:
2006-2017
- Tyrrell Historical Library
- P.O. Box 3827
695 Pearl Street - Beaumont, TX 77704-3827
- (409) 833-2759
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