C. A. "Neal" Pickett Collection
Scope and Contents
The Pickett Collection includes scrapbooks, correspondence, and speeches of the former mayor.
Dates
- 1924-1976 1940-1946
- Majority of material found within 1940 - 1946
Access Restrictions
None.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish or reproduce materials from the C. A. "Neal" Pickett Collection must be obtained from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center or the appropriate copyright holder.
Biographical Note
C. A. "Neal" Pickett served as mayor of Houston between 1941 and 1943. Mr. Pickett was also prominent in civic and business affairs in the Houston community. Pickett was involved in such organizations as the Houston Area Federal Business Association, the Hodgkin's Disease Memorial Research Center, and the Texas and Harris County Young Democrats.
Extent
29 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The collection consists of 27 scrapbooks, mainly concerned with political and social aspects between 1940 and 1946. Also included are 4 boxes, topically arranged according to the political, business, and civic affairs of C. A. "Neal" Pickett.
Acquisition Information
Donated by: C. A. "Neal" Pickett on February 4, 1975.
Processing Information
Processed by: Margaret Henson, February 18, 1975 ; Finding aid by: Laura Speck, March 29, 1979.
- Businessmen -- Texas -- Houston Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Civic leaders -- Houston (Tex.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Flood control -- Texas -- Houston Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Mayors -- Texas -- Houston Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Municipal government Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Municipal officials and employees Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- C. A. "Neal" Pickett Collection
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Houston History Research Center Repository
