Ima Hogg: A Miss America Crown & A Hidden Life

Miss ima, as she was affectionately known for most of her long life, was eight years old when her father was elected governor. She lived much of her early life in austin, but after her mother. Jul 26, 2012 · known by many as the “first lady of texas,” miss ima hogg would have turned 130 years old on july 10. A dedicated advocate for public service, miss ima created a legacy that. Ima hogg was born july 10, 1882, in mineola, texas, a railroad town where her father james, an attorney for the seventh district of texas, was gaining a reputation as a crusading litigator.

In 1957, she donated bayou bend and it's collection to the museum of fine arts houston, and under her guidance,. Their newfound wealth allowed miss hogg and her brothers to bestow enormous cultural and charitable gifts.