University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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She was a lady ' whose life itself has been a constant tri- bute to beauty, honesty, grace, good sense and good taste. ' grandest of all musical grandes dames, she was the Vice- President of the Houston Symphony Orchestra and a most dedicated patron and supporter. Miss Hogg developed another interest which contributed to the beauty and heritage of Texas that of decorative arts and beautiful furniture. In the early 1920 ' s she began building a collection of Early American furniture which was ultimately a gift to the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. In 1965, Miss Hogg donated the family home at Bayou Bend, Houston, and her collection of Early American Deco- rative Arts to the Houston Museum. Miss Hogg ' s awards and honors were many. The Universi- ty honored her in 1962 by naming her a Distinguished Alum- na. She was also appointed a charter member of the Texas Historical Survey Committee. In 1968, she was the first to receive the Santa Rita Award from the University for her demonstration of concern for the principles of higher edu- cation. More recently, Miss Hogg was selected as one of 25 charter members of the Academy of Texas for her achieve- ments in the enrichment and enlightenment of people ev- erywhere. Generous acts were not unique solely to Miss Ima, for the entire Hogg family has shown an intense interest in Texas and its historical preservation. James Stephen Hogg was elected Governor of Texas in January, 1891 the first native Texan to become Governor. Hogg ' s actions as gover- nor reflected his belief that the people of Texas should run the government, not the corporations. After the death of Mrs. Hogg, James Hogg retired from public life and turned his attentions to his daughter and three sons. His interests in oil were made famous by the gusher at Spindletop in 1901. In March, 1906, at the age of 55, he died in his sleep. The Hoggs had always been a close-knit family. The older two, Will and Ima, traveled with the Governor. Will practiced law, but, like Ima, he devoted much of his life to higher education in Texas. In 1916, Will was chairman of the Uni- versity of Texas Board of Regents. The current governor had vetoed the state ' s appropriation for support of the University. Will moved to Austin to insure that the situation was investigated thoroughly. The results were profitable: The governor was found guilty of irregularities and was im- peached. In 1930, after undergoing surgery, William Hogg died. His estate was placed in the hands of Ima and brother Mike as executors. The Hogg Foundation for Mental Hygiene at The University of Texas was then established. In the tradition of the Hogg Family, Miss Ima profoundly benefitted Texas and its people. She was a lady, in the words of Dr. Harry Ransom, whose life itself has been a constant tribute to beauty; honesty, grace, good sense and good taste. Harry Ransom Texas was indeed fortunate to share the presence of this great lady. An ancient Chinese proverb says, The wise man does not store up treasure. The more he gives, the more he has. Miss Ima was one of the wealthiest of all a truly extraordinary Texan. Summer has a special quality that makes students feel wealthy. The atmosphere of the student ' s summer world is felt only in other college towns. The town seems to empty, and the students who remain share a feeling of camarade- rie. An easy-going, holiday mood infects everyone; school is out for recess. The world of books and classes remained, but Austin offered the student many diversions to fill his leisure hours and to tempt him from his studies. Apartment pools shimmered invitingly in the heat. Area lakes drew students on sunny afternoons for sailing, skiing and skinny dipping. The summer was short, but students made the best of it. Austin-Travis County Collection. Austin (Texas) Public Library 20 Ima Hogg

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Miss I ma Hogg 1882-1975 LEFT: With the elegance of a past decade, Miss Hogg (right) participated in the Floral Parade of December, 1903. BOTTOM LEFT: From 1899-1901, Miss Hogg (right) studied music at the University; she later established the Houston Symphony BOT- TOM RIGHT: On August 26. 1972. Miss Hogg celebrated her 90th birthday at Wine- dale Museum, one of her donations to the University. Austin-Travis County Collection. Austin (Texas) Pu blic Library Ima Hogg 21