A Guide to the Edward and Rhea Howard Papers


Descriptive Summary
	Creator:	Howard, Edward
	Creator	Howard, Rhea
	Title:	Edward and Rhea Howard Papers
	Extent	4 items
	Language	Materials are in English.
	Repository	Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin

Biographical Note

The 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.

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.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Edward and Rhea Howard Papers, Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.

Detailed Description of the Collection

Inventory

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3Y140

Photo of Senator Tom Connally and Ed Howard, black and white, undated

Photo of Rhea Howard and former President Lyndon Baines Johnson, black and white, undated

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

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