Career Edison E. Oberholtzer

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speaking @ university of houston football game.


in 1927, edison oberholtzer founded precursor university of houston, houston junior college. served president of university until 1950, when retired. during tenure, oberholtzer enlisted of philanthropist hugh roy cullen large donor , supporter university.








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