urn:taro:ojac.00006 Guide to the Helen Lieb Papers Finding aid prepared by Daniel Alonzo. Robert E. Nail, Jr. Archives, July 11, 2006
Old Jail Art Center, 201 S. 2nd St.Albany, TX 76430
 Finding aid encoded by Daniel Alonzo on July 11, 2006 Overview of the Collection Robert E. Nail, Jr. Archives
Old Jail Art Center, 201 S. 2nd St., Albany, TX 76430
 Lieb, Helen (1921-2006) Helen Lieb Papers 1880s-2002 5.2 cubic feet Photographs, correspondence, business records, ledgers, scrapbooks, and artifacts documenting the life of Helen Lieb (1921-2006) and her work with the Albany High School Ex-Students Association, the Albany Abstract Co., World War II - Stamford Flying School, the Robert E. Nail, Jr. Scholarship, the Eastern Star, the Albany Chamber of Commerce, and the Old Jail Art Center. AR.2006.006; AR.2006.008 The records are in English. Biographical Note

Helen Maydene Sanders was born January 8, 1921 in Lubbock, TX. Helen moved with her parents Lonnie and Ercel Sanders and sister Laverne from Lubbock to Albany in 1936. She graduated from Albany High School in 1938 and was in the cast of the fist Fort Griffin Fandangle performance and participated in many other Fandangle performances over the years. She married Fredrick Gaither Lieb on December 21, 1941. Gaither as he was known went to Hardin-Simmons University and served overseas in World War II. Helen contributed to the war effort by working at the Stamford Flying School in Stamford, TX. Helen was a well-respected businesswoman long before women were accepted in business leadership roles. As an owner of the Albany Abstract Company and then the Shackelford County Abstract Company, she worked in the title business for almost 60 years, retiring in 2002. Outside the office, Helen was well known for her community involvement. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Albany. Helen was a past president of the Albany Ex-Student Association. She was a 50 year member of the Easter Star, Chapter 733, and served as Worthy Matron. She was a member of the Robert Nail Scholarship board of directors for 39 years and was one of its past presidents. She was a member of the Albany Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors for over 25 years and served as its president from 1974-1976, the only female president in the history of the organization. She was a long time member of the Shackelford County Historical Committee and was a docent at the Old Jail Art Center for 24 years.

 Scope and Contents

Photographs, correspondence, business records, ledgers, scrapbooks, and artifacts make up this collection. The Papers are divided by topic into 10 series.

Arrangement

Series 1: General Family information contains correspondence, photographs, newspaper articles, and ephemera 1937-2002 [1960s-1970s]. Series 2: World War II contains official War Department documents and ephemera relating to Gaither Lieb's service 1941-1945. Also are correspondence and photographs relating to Helen's work at the Stamford Flying School, Stamford, TX, 1941-1945. Series 3: Eastern Star/Masons contains business records, photographs, and ephemera, 1940s-2000s. Series 4: Robert E. Nail, Jr. Scholarship contains business records, financial records, and newspaper articles, 1976-1996. Series 5: Albany Abstract and Title Company contains land records, titles, and ledgers, 1880s-1920s. Also, business records, 1960-1980. Series 6: Albany Ex-Students Association/Albany High School contains correspondence, photographs, and editions of the Ex-Students Association Newsletter, 1961-1990, and the Albany High School News 1933; 1937-1938. Series 7: Albany Chamber of Commerce contains business records and correspondence, 1970s-2000s. Series 8: Old Jail Art Center contains docent training documents, 1989; 2000-2002 Series 9: Subject Files Series 10: Books

 Index Terms Lieb, Helen Maydene Sanders (1921-2006) Lieb, Fredrick Gaither (1917-1996) Nail, Robert E., Jr., (1908-1968) Fort Griffin Fandangle Albany High School Ex-Students Association Albany Abstract Co. World War II Stamford Flying School Robert E. Nail, Jr. Scholarship Eastern Star Albany Chamber of Commerce Old Jail Art Center Newspaper Articles Publicity Photographs Artifacts Ephemera Financial Records Business Records Correspondence Scrapbooks Subject Files Books Restrictions on Access

Open to the Public

 Acquisition Information

AR.2006.006; AR.2006.008

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 Detailed Description of the Collection General Family information, 1937-2002 [1960s-1970s] 1 10 Helen Lieb Bio Info, 2006 1 1 Personal Correspondence, 1937; 1943; 1970; 2002; 2004; undated 1 2 Correspondence, 1942; 1974; 1993; undated 5 1 Personal legal/financial documents, 1963; 2001 5 9 Business/Legal records: "Sanders lease," 1968; 1978; 1983 5 2 Newspaper articles: Lieb family, 1960s-1970s 5 3 Newspaper articles: Helen Lieb, 1966; 1974; 2002; undated Photographs 1 4 Helen Lieb, 1921-2002 1 5 Helen Lieb Family, undated 1 4 Albany High School, 1910s-1930s 1 5 Fort Griffin Fandangle Parade, undated 1 6 Helen Lieb not pictured, others identified, mostly undated 1 8 Landscapes, undated 1 9 Unidentified persons, undated 2 3 Family Portraits, unidentified, undated 2 4 Family Portraits, unidentified, undated 10 Oversized Lieb family photographs, undated MC A-2 Ibex Celebration, 4/3/1923 2 2 Fort Griffin Fandangle Correspondence, 1938 2 2 Fort Griffin Fandangle Program, 1938 Artifacts 7 "Cattle" poem by Berta Hart Nance, framed 7 Personal effects 10 Scrapbooks, undated 11 Scrapbooks 2 6 Ephemera, 1940s-1950s 2 7 Ephemera, undated 1 3 Ephemera: Albany High School Graduation Book, 1938 1 3 Ephemera: Albany High School Diploma, 1934 World War II, 1941-1945 5 6 Official documents re: Gaither Lieb's service, 1941-1945 Photographs MC A-2 423 Coastal Artillery Battalion, 1941 3 1 Stamford Flying School, 1941-1945 3 2 Gaither Lieb, 1941-1945 Eastern Star/Masons, 1940s-2000s 3 3 Business Records, 1954-1964 3 4 Business Records, 1957 3 5 Photographs, undated 3 6 Newspaper Articles, 1962, undated 3 7 Ephemera, 1961; 1993; 2001; undated 3 8 Publications, 1922; 1964; 1990 10 Publications and Scrapbooks, undated Robert E. Nail, Jr. Scholarship, 1976-1996 4 1 Business records, 1973-1976; 1994; 2001 5 7 Business Records, 1976-1996 7 Artifact, 2002 Albany Abstract and Title Company, 1888-1981 5 10 Business Records, 1980-1981 6 2 Land Records, 1888-1920s 6 3 Land Leases and Titles, 1898-1923 6 5 City of Albany Annexation Records, 1956 8 Ledger, 1924-1940 8 Ledger, 1952-1965 5 11 Ledger, 1960-1968 6 1 Ledger, 1968-1975 4 2 Photographs: Helen Lieb, undated 6 4 Subject File: John F. Sedwick, undated Albany Ex-Students Association/Albany High School 1961-1990., 1933-1990; [1961-1990] 5 12 Correspondence, 1963; undated 5 12 Business Records, 1963; undated 5 13 Business Records, 1972; 1988 12 Albany High School News, 1933; 1937-1938 12 Ex-Students Association Newsletters, 1961-1990 4 3 Photographs: Helen Lieb, undated 1 3 Ephermera: Albany High School Graduation Book, 1938 1 3 Ephermera: Albany High School Diploma, 1934 2 5 Assorted, 1983 9 Artifact: Albany High School Letter Sweatshirt, 1930s 9 Artifact: Albany High School Band Sweater, 1930s Albany Chamber of Commerce, 1970s-2000s 4 4 Business Records, 1943; 1974; 1980s 6 6 Business Records, 1970s-2000s 6 7 Business Records, 1970s-2000s 6 8 Business Records, 1970s-2000s 7 Artifacts, 1976; 2002 Old Jail Art Center, 1989; 2000-2002 4 5 Docent Materials, 1989 4 6 Docent Manual, 2000 4 7 Ephemera, 2001-2002 Subject Files 2 2 Fort Griffin Fandangle Correspondence, 1938 2 2 Fort Griffin Fandangle Program, 1938 2 2 Fort Griffin Fandangle Publicity, undated 5 3 Fort Griffin Fandangle Publicity, undated 5 4 Fort Griffin Fandangle Publicity, 1938 1 5 Photographs: Fandangle Parade, undated 2 5 Printed Material relating to Albany community events/programs, undated 5 3 Newspaper Articles: Helen Lieb, Watt Matthews, undated 5 8 Printed Material: Around Albany, LBJ Ranch Fandangle Sampler, Death of Robert E. Nail, Jr., 1967; undated 1 7 Photographs: Politicians, undated 5 5 Assorted Material Books, 1919-1960 Rare Books Cabinet The Prickly Pear[yearbook] Abilene Christian College, 1919 Rare Books Cabinet Peter Rabbit, 1920 Rare Books Cabinet Pup Dog and Cub Bear Go Boating, undated Rare Books Cabinet Bronco[yearbook] Hardin-Simmons University, 1935 Rare Books Cabinet Bronco[yearbook] Hardin-Simmons University, 1936 Rare Books Cabinet Reynolds Presbyterian Academy and College, by Ruby McGill Dodge, 1960