Descriptive Summary
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History,
The University of Texas at Austin
Howard, Edward
Howard,
Rhea
Edward and Rhea Howard
Papers
4 items
Materials are in English.
Biographical NoteThe founder of the Wichita Daily Times in Wichita Falls, Texas, Edward
Howard and his son Rhea built a successful media company in Texas. They were
active in both state and national politics.
Scope and Contents
Small group of photos and one duplicate cashier's check from Edward and
Rhea Howard. Photos show the Howard family's strong ties to Texas politics,
while the cashier's check reflects the importance of gas and oil lease revenues
for the University of Texas.
Preferred Citation
Edward and Rhea Howard Papers, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The
University of Texas at Austin.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Inventory
3Y140
Photo of Senator Tom Connally and Ed Howard, black and
white,
undated
3Y140
Photo of Rhea Howard and former President Lyndon Baines
Johnson, black and white,
undated
3Y140
Photo of Senator Tom Connally giving a speech, inscribed
"To my fine friend Rhea Howard with cordial respect," signed by Connally, black
and white,
undated
3Y140
Display copy of cashier's check in the amount of $1
million paid to the University of Texas from Ed Howard's Reagan County
Purchasing Company, derived from oil and gas revenues on university land,
1928