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Key chapel individuals

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Includes people important to chapel history such as Nabila Drooby, Roberto Rossellini (in his role as director), Simone Swan, Thomas Shannon, Sissy Farendholt, Suna Umari, Carol Mancusi-Ungaro, Christopher Rothko. Does not include key individuals such as Dominique and John de Menil, Mark Rothko, Howard Barnstone, Oscar Romero and Eugene Aubrey, who have their own subject headings.

Found in 47 Collections and/or Records:

First Carter-Menil Prize and Second Rothko Chapel Awards for Commitment to Truth & Freedom , 1986-12-10

 File — Drawer 85, Folder: 46
Identifier: 85.46
Abstract

Dr.Peter Wood, President Carter, Mrs. de Menil, Mrs. Nineth de Garcia, Dean Dalton, Mrs. Herrarte, Dr. Jose Piedra, Dr. Thompson Shannon, Rev. John Fife, Mr. Janouch, Mr. Jonathan Kuttab, Mr. Frank Ferrari, Chaplain Wolff,Ms. Melanie Lawson, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Mr. Orlov, Ms. Alexeyeva,Florence Bonner, Bishop Leonidas Proano,Myles Horton, Rosa Parks, Jim Mattpox, Dr Lubarsky,Nelly Arrobo, Mrs. Dolle, Karen Dalton,Margaret Le Compte, Raja Shehadeh, Sergiu Luca,Jonathon Kuttab

Dates: Event: 1986-12-10

Frances T. “Sissy” Farenthold: A Noble Citizen, 2015-04-23 - 2015-04-24

 File — Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 37
Identifier: 31.95.37
Abstract

UT School of Law

Dates: Event: 2015-04-23 - 2015-04-24

Human Rights Day Celebration: Human Rights in Africa , 1982-12-10

 File — Drawer 85, Folder: 23
Identifier: 85.23
Abstract

James Victor Gbeho, Don Easom, Thompson L Shannon

Dates: Event: 1982-12-10

International Inspiration, Local Expression: Vatican II, the de Menils, and the Rothko Chapel, 2012-10-17

 File — Shelf 30, Box: 93, Folder: 91
Identifier: 30.93.91
Abstract Vatican II@50 is a series of programs recognizing the worldwide impact of the Second Vatican Council, convened 50 years ago in 1962 by the enormously influential Pope John XXIII. Among the great legacies of Vatican II are increased tolerance of other religious traditions, a celebration of people’s growing awareness of human dignity, and a renewed perspective on sacred music and art. The Rothko Chapel, John and Dominique de Menil’s gift to Houston, now recognized as an international spiritual...
Dates: Event: 2012-10-17

Jimmy Carter Visit , 1984

 File — Drawer 85, Folder: 29
Identifier: 85.29
Abstract

Jimmy Carter, Dominique de Menil, Nabila Drooby, Miles Glaser, Thompson L Shannon,

Dates: Event: 1984

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration , 1981-01-15

 File — Drawer 85, Folder: 10
Identifier: 85.10
Abstract

Ron Dellums, Dominique de Menil, Nabila Drooby, Rev. Bill Lawson, Inner-City Catholic Choir,

Dates: Event: 1981-01-15

Miscellaneous Photos

 File — Drawer 89, Folder: 13
Identifier: 89.13
Abstract

Dominque de Menil, Barry Reese, Mabel Lo, Suna Umari, Lech Walesa,Jimmy Carter, Terje Larsen, Vicki Neihaus. Possible photo of Steve Reich in 1973 concert.

Dates: 1971

Nabila Drooby Retirement , 1997-01

 File — Drawer 86, Folder: 21
Identifier: 86.21
Abstract

These photos were taken of Nabila Drooby in preparation for an article on her retirement by the Hounton Chronicle. They are all pictures of Nabila in the chapel, and must be credited to the Houston Chronicle.

Dates: Event: 1997-01

Oscar Romero Award-Vienna , 1993

 File — Drawer 86, Folder: 12
Identifier: 86.12
Abstract

Janet Light,Monsenor Arturo Rivera Damas, Ms. Gordana Knezevic, Dominique de Menil, Timothy Wirth, Rasim Cerimagic, Rigoberta Menchu, Don Easum, Michael Schreyer, Charles Furth, His Excellency Michael D.Higgins, Adama Dieng, G. Mautner-Markhof, Rasim Ceremagic, Mr Oswald Strangl, Suna Umari, Elsian Cozens,Michael D. Higgins T.D.,

Dates: Event: 1993

Pictures of Weddings in the Chapel

 File — Drawer 89, Folder: 06
Identifier: 89.06
Abstract

Barbara Abell, Sr, Jane Abell, Trich-Tinh-Thu, George and LaMonte Farenthold, Mabel Lo, Lucille, Monique, Suna Umari, Barry Reese, Nabila Drooby

Dates: 1971