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Helen Knox

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Giddings, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 10' 54.57059000004", -96° 56' 51.71251999992"
 
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     (1885-1959) Historian-financier. One of the few women given athletic letters (in tennis) at the University of Texas. Born in Giddings, daughter of bank president W. A. Knox, she became (1927) manager of women's accounts, Chase National Bank, New York. Known for her writings on banking, she was chairman of finance in restoration of home of Gen. Robert E. Lee; she belonged to Colonial Dames and D. A. R., and was president (1944-46), National Association of Bank Women.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Helen Knox Historical Marker Location Map, Giddings, Texas