Henry Masterson III

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]

Harris Masterson III
Born(1914-07-09)July 9, 1914
Houston, Texas
DiedApril 7, 1997(1997-04-07) (aged 82)
Houston, Texas
Known forContributions to the Arts

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.[1] A large collection of his papers and other documents are kept at Rice University.[5]

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