Bill Owens
The Soroptimists started fifty-four years ago in Oakland, California. We are now a worldwide organization interested in worldwide service and citizenship. Our yearly luncheon is our biggest fundraiser. The money goes to preschool programs, Senior Citizens and scholarships for high school students.

The Soroptimists started fifty-four years ago in Oakland, California. We are now a worldwide organization interested in worldwide service and citizenship. Our yearly luncheon is our biggest fundraiser. The money goes to preschool programs, Senior Citizens and scholarships for high school students.

© Bill Owens

The Soroptimists started fifty-four years ago in Oakland, California. We are now a worldwide organization interested in worldwide service and citizenship. Our yearly luncheon is our biggest fundraiser. The money goes to preschool programs, Senior Citizens and scholarships for high school students.
The Soroptimists started fifty-four years ago in Oakland, California. We are now a worldwide organization interested in worldwide service and citizenship. Our yearly luncheon is our biggest fundraiser. The money goes to preschool programs, Senior Citizens and scholarships for high school students.
ArtistAmerican, born 1938
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Soroptimists started fifty-four years ago in Oakland, California. We are now a worldwide organization interested in worldwide service and citizenship. Our yearly luncheon is our biggest fundraiser. The money goes to preschool programs, Senior Citizens and scholarships for high school students.
  • from the series American Groups and Rituals
Datec. 1972
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 5 3/8 × 6 7/8 in. (13.6 × 17.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Betty Moody in honor of Al Souza
Object number2021.466
Non exposé

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Department
Photography
Object Type
ProvenanceBetty Moody, Houston; given to MFAH, 2021.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed in black ink, frame verso, top center edge: BILL OWENS FROM SUBURBIA

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