The Real Ima Hogg: Beyond The Miss America Pageant

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. Why the fascinating ima hogg is one of texas' most celebrated women. When she began building her collection, miss hogg was at the very forefront of an interest in american antiques that. Two of her brothers shared her philanthropic interests, encouraged. Miss hogg collected for bayou bend until her death in 1975 at age 93.

Jul 26, 2012 · known by many as the “first lady of texas,” miss ima hogg would have turned 130 years old on july 10. A dedicated advocate for public service, miss ima created a legacy that. Their newfound wealth allowed miss hogg and her brothers to bestow enormous cultural and charitable gifts.