The Unexpected Legacy Of Miss America Ima Hogg

Their newfound wealth allowed miss hogg and her brothers to bestow enormous cultural and charitable gifts. Ima hogg, a passionate philanthropist and avid art collector, was a leading figure in houston’s cultural life. Born on july 10, 1882, to james and sarah hogg in mineola, texas, ima hogg. Miss hogg collected for bayou bend until her death in 1975 at age 93. In 1957, she donated bayou bend and it's collection to the museum of fine arts houston, and under her guidance,.

Two of her brothers shared her philanthropic interests, encouraged. 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. Ima hogg became an arts patron and a philanthropist. She helped establish the houston symphony orchestra in 1913. She also founded several mental health programs focused on.