When she was named Principal Dancer for the Houston Ballet in 1990, Lauren Anderson became the first African American to hold such a position in a major ballet company. Anderson talks with Linda Lorelle about growing up in Houston, her ballet...
Bryant, Thelma Scott, 1905-;
Centenarians--Texas--Houston--Interviews;
Segregation--Texas--Houston--History;
African Americans--Texas--Houston--Social life and customs--History;
Oral histories
Thelma Scott Bryant, a centenarian from Houston, talks about her life as an African American growing up at the beginning of the 20th century. She describes the black community where she grew up; the churches, schools, theaters and businesses; and...
Children's band from First Methodist Episcopal Church, Houston, TX., standing in front of Sam Houston Statue in Hermann Park. Includes: First Methodist Episcopal Church Children's Band; Hermann Park.
Subtitle: containing a history of the city; a complete index of all societies, associations, corporations, etc.; also, the full address of all residents, their occupations, pursuits, etc.; also, a complete business directory: an exhibition of the...
Centennial Exposition Gets Under Way: Scenes from the Exposition Grounds showing the architecture, grounds, statues and fountains. Text reads (in order): "Dallas, Texas - Centennial Exposition Gets Under Way" -- Fighting dinosaurs: Footage of...
Henley Trial, Date: "07/01/74": Coverage of jury selection for Elmer Wayne Henley's trial in San Antonio, Texas; Several seconds of blank footage in the middle of the clip. -- []uleaded, Date: "07/01/74": Shots of gas pumps, and an oil refinery;...
Thunderbirds, Date: "07/27/68": Footage of Thunderbird aircraft flying in formation while a voice-over announcer names the formations and the pilots involved. -- A & M Fire School, Date: "07/27/68": Footage of a helicopter hovering over treetops...
View of the half-time show for Super Bowl VIII, which featured a performance by the Longhorn Band in a tribute to American music titled "A Musical America." The arena is Rice Stadium, in Houston, Texas. The band has formed the shape of the...
