Robert W. Kneebone Collection:
An Inventory of his Records at the Houston Metropolitan
Research Center, Houston Public Library
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| Creator | Kneebone, Robert W. |
| Title | Robert W. Kneebone Collection |
| Inclusive Dates | 1949 to 1976 |
| Bulk Dates | 1950 to 1969 |
| Identification | MSS 22 |
| Extent | 4 boxes: 5 lin. ft. |
| Language | Materials are
in English. |
| Repository | Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public
Library |
Robert W. Kneebone (1899-1976) was involved in Houston business and civic affairs as early as 1950. A 1921 graduate of the University of Michigan, Kneebone entered the banking industry in 1932. In 1950 he became vice-president of the National Bank of Commerce, later renamed the Texas Commerce Bank. His involvement in charity was varied throughout his years in Houston, but centered around two organizations, the Texas Youth Council and the United Fund. Kneebone served as chairman of the Texas Youth Council from 1957 until he resigned in post in 1973. Kneebone also served as a volunteer member of the United Fund organization vice-chairman and chairman of various United Fund Chest Campaigns and USO fund Drives. He later served on the United Fund National Board of Directors. In 1973 he was awarded the first annual Robert Kneebone Award by the United Fund.
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Arrangement
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| This collection has been arranged topically by types of material, and chronologically within each subject area. The topics include correspondence, brochures, announcements, and articles from publications. The subject areas include the Texas Youth Council, the United Fund and the Texas Commerce Bank. |
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| | Series 1: Correspondence |
| | Series 2: Announcements |
| | Series 3: Recognition |
| | Series 4: Articles |
| | Series 5: Photographs |
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Access Restrictions
None.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish or reproduce materials from the Robert W. Kneebone Collection must be obtained from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center or the appropriate copyright holder.
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| Subjects |
| | Civic leaders--Houston (Tex.) |
| | Bankers |
| | Businessmen |
| Subjects (Organizations) |
| | Texas Youth Council |
| | United Fund |
| | Texas Commerce Bank. |
| | United Service Organizations (U.S.) |
| | University of Michigan |
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Robert W. Kneebone Collection. Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston
Public Library.
Donated by: Robert Kneebone, December 20, 1978.
Processed by: Laura Speck, December 1978.
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Correspondence
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| Box | Folder |
| 1 | 1 | | Texas Youth Council: Letters of acknowledgement, 1957 - 1976 |
| 2 | | Texas Youth Council: Resignation letter, 1962 - 1973 |
| 3 | | United Fund: Letters of acknowledgement, 1951 - 1976 |
| 4 | | Letters of acknowledgement, 1950 - 1963 |
| 5 | | Letters of acknowledgement, 1964 - 1969 |
| Box | Folder |
| 2 | 1 | | Letters of acknowledgement, 1970 - 1976 |
| 2 | | Letters of acknowledgement, undated |
| 3 | | Miscellaneous correspondence, personal and business |
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Announcements
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| Box | Folder |
| 2 | 4 | | Texas Youth Council: Brochures and programs, 1957 - 1969 |
| 5 | | United Fund: Brochures, programs and miscellaneous, 1953 - 1976 |
| 6 | | Speaking Engagements: Brochures and announcements, 1951 - 1962 |
| Box | Folder |
| 3 | 1 | | Speaking Engagements: Brochures and announcements, undated |
| 2 | | Brochures and invitations |
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Recognition
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| Box | Folder |
| 3 | 3 | | Awards and certificates of appreciation |
| 4 | | Cards of appreciation, telegrams |
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Articles
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| Box | Folder |
| 3 | 5 | | Texas Youth Council: Clippings, 1957 - 1975 and undated |
| 6 | | United Fund: Clippings, 1953 - 1976 |
| 7 | | Texas Commerce Bank: Clippings and newsletters, 1950 - 1974 |
| 8 | | Miscellaneous clippings, 1949 - 1976 |
| 9 | | Miscellaneous clippings, undated |
| Box | Folder |
| 4 | 1 | | Texas Youth Council: Newspaper clippings, 1957 - 1974 |
| 2 | | United Fund: Newspaper clippings, 1950 -1975 |
| 3 | | United Fund: Newspaper clippings, undated |
| 4 | | Texas Commerce Bank: Newspaper clippings, 1950 - 1966 |
| 5 | | Newspaper clippings, 1952 - 1963 |
| 6 | | Newspaper clippings, 1964 - 1976 |
| 7 | | Newspaper clippings, undated |
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Photographs
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| MSS 22.1 | | | Jesse Jones portrait |
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| MSS 22.2 to MSS 22.80 | | | United Fund Campaign, 1956 |
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| MSS 22.81 to MSS 22.102 | | | Dedications, Ceremonies and Celebrations |
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| MSS 22.103 to MSS 22.134 | | | Texas National Bank of Commerce |
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| MSS 22.135 to MSS 22.149 | | | United Service Organization |
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| MSS 22.150 to MSS 22. 151 | | | U.S. Savings Bonds Program |
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| MSS 22.152 to MSS 22.153 | | | Texas Youth Council |
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| MSS 22.154 to MSS 22.157 | | | Weirton Steel Company |
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| MSS 22.158 to MSS 22.159 | | | Texas Tourist Council |
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