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Ima Hogg, a passionate philanthropist and avid art collector, was a leading figure in Houston’s cultural life.

Born on July 10, 1882, to James and Sarah Hogg in Mineola, Texas, Ima Hogg watched her father rise to the pinnacle of Texas politics before turning his hand to business. She became the lady of the house at thirteen, following her mother’s early death. Hogg attended the University of Texas at Austin from 1899 to 1901 and then studied music in New York and Europe. During her travels, she developed a deep love of music and passion for collecting American art and antiques.

In 1905, Hogg returned to Texas when her father was injured in a train accident. She nursed him until his death in March 1906 and then became severely depressed and withdrew from society. During this period, she traveled and immersed herself in musicology, but her depression deepened and she eventually sought treatment in a residential facility. Hogg’s personal experience inspired her to found Houston’s Child Guidance Center in 1929. In 1930, she established the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health at the

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Ima Hogg

Philanthropist, patron of the arts, one of the most respected Texas women of the 20th century

Ima Hogg (July 10, 1882 – August 19, 1975), known as "The First Lady of Texas",^[1] was an American society leader, philanthropist, mental health advocate, patron and collector of the arts, and one of the most respected women in Texas during the 20th century.^[2] Hogg was an avid art collector, and owned works by Picasso, Klee, and Matisse, among others. Hogg donated hundreds of pieces of artwork to Houston's Museum of Fine Arts and served on a committee to plan the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. An enthusiastic collector of early American antiques, she also served on a committee tasked with locating historical furniture for the White House. She restored and refurbished several properties, including the Varner plantation and Bayou Bend, which she later donated to Texas arts and historical institutions who maintain the facilities and their collections today. Hogg received numerous awards and honors, including the Louise E. du Pont Crowninshield Awa

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Ima Hogg

July 10, 1882—August 19, 1975

Known as the "First Lady of Texas," Ima Hogg was born in Mineola in 1882, the only daughter of Texas governor "Big Jim" Hogg. The Hoggs were a public-spirited family. So when oil was discovered on family property, Ima and her brothers used their new wealth for the public good. They believed that since the oil came from Texas land, it belonged to Texas citizens.

Ima Hogg became an arts patron and a philanthropist. She helped establish the Houston Symphony Orchestra in 1913. She also founded several mental health programs focused on education. But perhaps her most tangible legacy is found in the historic properties she bequeathed to the state. Those include the Varner-Hogg Plantation near West Columbia and the Winedale museum near Round Top.

Miss Ima's legacy also includes her masterpiece, Bayou Bend. It was her stately home on Buffalo Bayou in Houston. Each room was appointed with authentic early American furniture and significant art. In 1957, she gave the home, its collection along with the surrounding grounds and gard