C.A. "Neal" Pickett papers, 1920-1985.

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C.A. "Neal" Pickett papers, 1920-1985.

Correspondence, articles, and other materials relating to Pickett's career, including his activities as secretary-manager of the Houston Insurance Exchange (1935-1941), mayor of Houston (1941-1943), and director of the Federal Housing Administration (1961-1967).

4 boxes.

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United States. Federal Housing Administration

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The Federal Housing Administration, also known as FHA, provides mortgage insurance on loans made by FHA-approved lenders throughout the United States and its territories. FHA insures mortgages on single family homes, multifamily properties, residential care facilities, and hospitals. It is one of the largest insurers of mortgages in the world, insuring more than 46 million mortgages since its inception in 1934....

Pickett, C. A. (Cornelius Augustus), 1902-1990

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C. A. "Neal" Pickett served as mayor of Houston between 1941 and 1943. Mr. Pickett was also prominent in civic and business affairs in the Houston community. Pickett was involved in such organizations as the Houston Area Federal Business Association, the Hodgkin's Disease Memorial Research Center, and the Texas and Harris County Young Democrats. From the guide to the C. A. "Neal" Pickett Collection MSS 0003., 1924-1976, 1940-1946, (Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public...

Houston Insurance Exchange

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