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O.J. and Bessie Thomas Collection:An Inventory of Their Records at the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Biographical NoteBessie Aleda Hardaway Thomas was born and raised in Cameron, Texas. She graduated from Prairie View A & M in 1923. Following her graduation she taught homemaking at Cameron Colored School. Bessie Thomas and her husband Oscar John Thomas brought young women of color to Cameron and graciously housed them; permitting the women to complete high school and attend Prarie View A & M for college. In her later years Bessie Thomas worked as Principal for Prairie View Elementary School. Her community advocacy included organizing Cameron's Federated Women's Club, the Prairie View First Methodist Church (1972) and the local Girl Scouts troop. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentsThe Joseph W. Evans Collection is comprised of documents reflecting primarily the education and achievements of Bessie Thomas and Oscar John Thomas. There is correspondence, awards, and photographs. Many of the records are related to their years at Prairie View A & M. Return to the Table of Contents
Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsAccess RestrictionsNone. Use RestrictionsPermission to publish or reproduce materials from the O. J. and Bessie Thomas Collection must be obtained from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center or the appropriate copyright holder. Return to the Table of Contents
Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationPreferred CitationThe O. J. and Bessie Thomas Collection. Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library. Acquisition InformationDonated by: Mrs. Willie Lee Gay, July 30, 1998. Return to the Table of Contents Detailed Description
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