Former Houston Mayor Bob Lanier is interviewed by Jim Barlow. Mr. Lanier discusses his years as a businessman in the real estate business, his law practice, and the highlights of his public career. He served three consecutive terms as Mayor of...
Lawson, William A., 1928-;
Civil rights workers -- Texas -- Houston -- Interviews;
Civil rights demonstrations -- Texas -- Houston;
Houston (Tex.) -- Race relations;
Oral histories
Bill Lawson, a political activist and civil rights organizer examines his life as a religious leader, and his participation in racial desegregation efforts in the Houston communities during the Civil Rights Movement.
Vieux Carré (New Orleans, La.) ; Architecture--Louisiana--New Orleans ; Ferries ; New Orleans (La.) ; New Orleans (La.)--History--17th Century ; New Orleans (La.)--History--18th Century ; New Orleans (La.)--History--19th Century ; Diners...
Nighttime in New Orleans: Footage taken from a median in the road and from sidewalks, catching streetlights, car headlights, and neon signs and marquees. -- Ferry: Footage of a ferry coming into dock, followed by a scene of people walking up the...
Left side of the table starting from bottom left: Unknown male ; Unknown Female ; Elijah Barnes ; Bobby Richardson ; Naomi Adams ; Florence Blackmon ; A.L Blackmon (husband of Florence Blackmon) ; Bernadine Bryant (standing) ; Unknown Male ;...
Governor Mark White came in very tough economic times. As Governor, he regulated the utility industry and cut the price of electricity. He raised taxes twice, to save schools, building roads and to provide services to people. He also raised the...
Campos, Esther;
Hispanic American teachers -- Texas -- Houston -- Interviews;
School board members -- Texas -- Houston -- Interviews;
School integration -- Texas -- Houston -- History;
Houston (Tex.) -- Race relations;
Houston (Tex.) -- History --...
Esther Campos, a native Houstonian, examines her life as a Hispanic growing up in Houston, and her career as a teacher in the public school system and as a member of the school board.
Bustamante, Daniel;
Political activists -- Texas -- Houston -- Interviews;
Hispanic Americans -- Social conditions -- Texas -- Houston;
Human rights workers -- Texas -- Houston;
Houston (Tex.) -- History;
Houston (Tex.) -- Race relations;
Mexican...
Community organizer and civil rights activist, Daniel Bustamante, talks about his life in community development, labor unions, and youth initiatives in Houston.
In 2008 Bettye Fitzpatrick celebrated her 52nd year with the Alley Theater as a company member. Throughout her impressive career she has played numerous roles. In this interview she talks about her life as stage manager and actress; the theater...
