Harris Masterson III
Born(1914-07-09)July 9, 1914
Houston, Texas
DiedApril 7, 1997(1997-04-07) (aged 82)
Houston, Texas
Known forContributions to the Arts

Harris "Harry" Masterson III (1914-1997) was a philanthropist from Houston, Texas. Masterson was born in Houston in 1914. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Rice University in 1955. Masterson made contributions to the arts scene in Houston.[1]

Masterson and his wife donated their residence Rienzi to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The home was designed by architect John F. Staub.[2] From 1958 to 1968 the Mastersons produced multiple Broadway shows, including Bajour.[3]

In 1990, Harris and Carroll Masterson were awarded the National Medal of Arts as arts patrons.[4] Masterson died in 1997.[1] A large collection of his papers and other documents are kept at Rice University.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Masterson Family - Social Networks and Archival Context". snaccooperative.org. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  2. ^ "The most romantic house ever: Historic lovebirds nest comes with a cursed chandelier". CultureMap Houston. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  3. ^ "Broadway's Houston Connection Takes Center Stage at Rienzi". PaperCity Magazine. 2019-04-02. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  4. ^ "Harris & Carroll Sterling Masterson". NEA. 2013-04-24. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  5. ^ Masterson, Harris III. "Guide to Harris Masterson, III papers, 1892-1980, bulk 1950s-1970s MS 470". legacy.lib.utexas.edu. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
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