Henry Masterson III
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Harris "Harry" Masterson III (July 9, 1914 – April 7, 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]
BornJuly 9, 1914
Houston, Texas
DiedApril 7, 1997 (aged 82)
Houston, Texas
KnownforContributions to the Arts
Harris Masterson III | |
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| Born | July 9, 1914 Houston, Texas |
| Died | April 7, 1997 (aged 82) Houston, Texas |
| Known for | Contributions to the Arts |
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]