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...
Rice Institute graduates standing during graduation ceremonies on campus of Rice Institute. Two students walking to receive diplomas. Includes: Rice University.
Man, unidentified, in academic costume, speaking during graduation ceremonies. No one on platform identified. Included: Rice University; Rice Institute.
Funeral procession, unidentified, at Preston Ave and Louisiana St, looking east toward Main St. Ten men walk ahead of hearse. A band is playing at intersection near center of photograph.
Contains the annual reports for the Public Schools of the Independent School District of Houston for the fiscal years 1917- 1918, 1918 - 1919, and 1919 - 1920. Annual reports contain remarks from the school district superintendents, reports from...
Mrs Alva Carlton, Houston Mayor Fred Hofheinz, and Master of Ceremonies Louie Welch cut the ribbon of the new Central Library building, January 17, 1976.
