Descriptive Summary
Heitmann, Frederick A., 1858-1955
Frederick A. Heitmann Collection
1838-1951
Materials are
in English.
MSS 42
12 boxes
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public
Library
Biographical Note
Frederick A. Heitmann was a prominent Houston businessman throughout the early twentieth century. The child of German immigrants, Heitmann was born in Houston in 1858. He attended schools in Houston and Colorado. After the death of his father in 1889, Heitmann became the owner of F. W. Heitmann and Company, Houston's oldest hardware store, begun in the 1860's. F. W. Heitmann and Company was incorporated in 1903, at which time F. A. Heitmann became president of the company. Heitmann was also involved in other Houston businesses, serving as senior director and vice president of South Texas Commercial National Bank and vice president of Guardian Trust Comany. He was also active in civic affairs and was a proponent for Houston's ship channel and the Houston Art Museum. Heitmann died in Houston in 1955 at the age of 96.
Scope and ContentsThe collection contains 14 boxes of various materials, including correspondence, legal documents, and financial statements.
ArrangementThe collection is arranged topically according to business and personal types of materials. Also included in the collection are corresondence and miscellaneous materials relating to the Progresso Development Company, of which Heitmann was a stockholder.
Access Restrictions
None.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish or reproduce materials from the Frederick A. Heitmann Collection must be obtained from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center or the appropriate copyright holder.
Preferred Citation
Frederick A. Heitmann Collection. Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston
Public Library.
Acquisition Information
Acquired from the University of Houston in 1977.
Processing InformationProcessed by Laura Speck, July 1979.
Index TermsSubjects (Persons)Heitmann, Frederick A., 1958-1955Subjects (Organizations)F. W. Heitmann and CompanyProgresso Development CompanySubjectsBusinessmen--Texas--HoustonDetailed DescriptionBusiness Correspondence11Outgoing, 1885, 1900-191912Outgoing, 1920-192313Outgoing, 1924-192514Outgoing, 1926-193215Outgoing, 1933-194416Incoming, 1856, 1876, 1893-191121Incoming, 1912-192122Incoming, 192223Incoming, 192324Incoming, 192431Incoming, 1925-192632Incoming, 192733Incoming, 192834Incoming, 192941Incoming, 1930-193242Incoming, 1933-193443Incoming, 1935-193644Incoming, 193745Incoming, 1938-1944, 1947, 1951, 46TelegramsProgresso Development Company51Correspondence - Outgoing, 1927-192852Correspondence - Outgoing, 192953Correspondence - Outgoing, 1930-193154Correspondence - Outgoing, 1932-193355Correspondence - Outgoing, 1934-193556Correspondence - Outgoing, 1936-193757Correspondence - Incoming, 1927-194058Miscellaneous MaterialsLegal Documents61Business, 1886-189962Business, 1901-191263Business, 1913-192464Business, 1925-193265Business, 1934-194366Business, UndatedMiscellaneous Business Materials67Oil and Gas Leases, 1925-192871United States Oil Company Cash Book72Financial Business Journal, A-M73Financial Business Journal, N-Z74Business Journals75Financial Journals81Heitmann Company Advisory Committee Reports, 1911-191382Business Receipts and Notes, 1861-193083Stock Certificates84Miscellaneous Financial Statements85Miscellaneous Business MaterialsPersonal Correspondence91Outgoing, 1889-1941, 194692Incoming, 1885-191193Incoming, 1912-192494Incoming, 1925-192995Incoming, 1931-193996Incoming, 1940-1943, 1946Personal Legal Documents101Titles and Deeds, 1838-1898102Titles and Deeds, 1901-1919103Titles and Deeds, 1929-1946104Miscellaneous, 1890-1942Personal Financial Materials111Receipts, 1886-1939112Financial Records113Financial Miscellaneous MaterialsArchitecture114Specifications: Heitmann Shadyside Home115Blueprints116BlueprintsMiscellaneous121Cards122Personal Papers123Biographical Materials124Brochures and Publications125Clippings126Photographs