About

Bessie S. Harris, architect.

1940 Census:
2156 Talmadge Street (Value $8,000): 1) Walter J. Harris, head of household; white married male 66 years of age; born in Iowa; manager/owner, lumber. 2) Bessie S. Harris, wife; white married female 64 years of age; born in Illinois; not working. 3) Pearl Broussard, servant; Negro widow 59 years of age; born in Texas; maid in a private home; earns $480. 4) John Maning, lodger; white married male 44 years of age; born in California; teller, bank; earns $1,580. 5) Helen Maning, lodger’s wife; white married female 38 years of age; born in Idaho; not working.