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Black plaque № 20383

Giddings, TX, United States

Helen Knox. (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, s

he 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. #8163

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