Butt, Howard E., Sr., 1895-1991

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Howard Edward Butt, Sr. (b. Apr. 9, 1895, Memphis, Tenn.-d. Mar. 12, 1991, Corpus Christi, Tex.), philanthropist and businessman, founder of the Texas-based H-E-B grocery store chain. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy appointed him to the President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, and he also helped establish the University of Corpus Christi.

From the description of Butt, Howard E., Sr., 1895-1991 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10599680

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Birth 1895-04-09

Death 1991-03-12

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