Miss America's Hidden History: The Ima Hogg Story

May 11, 2021 · ima hogg: Many jokes surround the unfortunate name given to the daughter of texas governor, jim hogg. Born on july 10, 1882 to sarah ann stinson and james stephen. Ima hogg was born july 10, 1882, in mineola, texas, a railroad town where her father james, an attorney for the seventh district of texas, was gaining a reputation as a crusading litigator. During her lifetime at the turn of the 20th century, ima hogg was known as a society leader, but also a prominent philanthropist with an interest in art and music, as well as the mental health.

The american wing of the metropolitan museum opened in new york with a display of american furniture in 1924 thanks to miss ima hogg. Miss hogg went on to build a decorative arts.