Terrett, Vivian Johnson Hamlin, 1903-2001

Vivian Johnson Hamlin Terrett was born on August 31, 1903, in Cameron, Texas. Her first husband, Winfield Scott Hamlin, served in the U.S. Air Force, and she traveled extensively with him during his years of military service. After his death, she married Dulany Terrett in 1983. Mrs. Terrett spent most of her adult life in San Antonio, Texas, where she was an active member of civic and cultural organizations. She received numerous citations for her work. Mrs. Terrett died March 14, 2001.

From the description of Vivian Johnson Hamlin Terrett papers, 1966-1990. (University of Texas at San Antonio). WorldCat record id: 63682989

Vivian Johnson Hamlin Terrett was born on August 31, 1903, in Cameron, Texas. Her first husband, Winfield Scott Hamlin, served in the U.S. Air Force, and she traveled extensively with him during his years of military service. After his death, she married Dulany Terrett in 1983.

Mrs. Terrett spent most of her adult life as a resident of San Antonio, Texas. During her years in San Antonio, Mrs. Terrett held a number of leadership positions in civic and historical preservation organizations. Positions included: Chairman, A Night in Old San Antonio, 1960-1961; President, San Antonio Conservation Society, 1961-1963 and 1971-1973; Director, Fiesta San Antonio Commission, 1961-1966; President, Texas State Historic Theatre Foundation of San Jose Mission, 1964; Vice-President, and founding member, San Antonio Arts Council, 1965-1966; President, Woman's Pavilion for HemisFair, 1966-1968; and Chairman, San Antonio Bicentennial Commission, 1975-1977. She was an active member of other civic and cultural organizations and received numerous citations for her work in them, including Clubwoman of the Year given by the San Antonio Express-News in 1963.

Mrs. Terrett died March 14, 2001.

Sources: Notice for Sunday Express News March 18, 2001 and Biographical Sketch-Vivian Johnson Hamlin Terrett located in the Personal section of the Terrett Papers.

From the guide to the Vivian Johnson Hamlin Terrett Papers MS 100., 1966-1990, (University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections)