Henry Masterson III explained

Harris Masterson III
Birth Date:9 July 1914
Birth Place:Houston, Texas
Death Place:Houston, Texas
Known For:Contributions to the Arts

Harris "Harry" Masterson III (1914-1997) was a philanthropist from Houston, Texas. Masterson was born in Houston in 1914. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Rice University in 1955. Masterson made contributions to the arts scene in Houston.[1]

Masterson and his wife donated their residence Rienzi to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The home was designed by architect John F. Staub.[2] From 1958 to 1968 the Mastersons produced multiple Broadway shows, including Bajour.[3]

In 1990, Harris and Carroll Masterson were awarded the National Medal of Arts as arts patrons.[4] Masterson died in 1997. A large collection of his papers and other documents are kept at Rice University.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Masterson Family - Social Networks and Archival Context. snaccooperative.org. 2020-05-05.
  2. Web site: The most romantic house ever: Historic lovebirds nest comes with a cursed chandelier. CultureMap Houston. en. 2020-05-05.
  3. Web site: Broadway's Houston Connection Takes Center Stage at Rienzi. 2019-04-02. PaperCity Magazine. en-US. 2020-05-05.
  4. Web site: Harris & Carroll Sterling Masterson. 2013-04-24. NEA. en. 2020-05-05.
  5. Web site: Guide to Harris Masterson, III papers, 1892-1980, bulk 1950s-1970s MS 470. Masterson. Harris III. legacy.lib.utexas.edu. en. 2020-05-05.

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