Whitmire, Kathy, 1946-;
Women mayors--Texas--Houston--Interviews;
Women politiciansTexas--Houston--Interviews;
Houston (Tex.)--Politics and government;
Race relations--Texas--Houston;
Oral histories
Former Houston Mayor, Kathy Whitmire describes the Houston political scene of the 1970s and 1980s, her work as city controller and as the first women Mayor in the history of the city.
David Goldstein and Jill Jewitt interview former Mayor Louie Welch. Louie served as Mayor of the city of Houston from 1964 to 1973. Prior to that he served on the City council from 1950 to 1952, and then again from 1956 to 1962.
Tinsley, Eleanor, 1926-2009;
City council members -- Texas -- Houston -- Interviews;
School integration -- Texas -- Houston -- History;
Houston Community College (Houston, Tex.) -- History;
School board presidents -- Texas -- Houston --...
Eleanor Tinsley talks about her years as president of the board of the Houston Independent School District, and as member of the city council.
She was involved in the school integration movement and was instrumental in the creation of the Houston...
Sakowitz, Robert, 1938-;
Businessmen--Texas--Houston--Interviews;
Retail trade--Texas--Houston;
Sakowitz Department Store -- History;
Family-owned business enterprises -- Texas -- History;
Oral histories
Robert Sakowitz talks about his family business in Houston, the Sakowitz stores; about the city of Houston at the time the stores were established and developed; and the personalities he met while doing business.
Reyes, Frumencio;
Hispanic American lawyers -- Texas -- Houston -- Interviews;
Lawyers in politics -- Texas -- Houston;
Political activists -- Texas -- Houston -- Interviews;
Hispanic American lawyer and political activist, Frumencio Reyes talks about some of his most famous cases, his involvement in local politics and the city of Houston political scene.
Contains copies of the River Oaks Corporation publications, Homes For All Times, and River Oaks ; newspaper articles about the death of Will Hogg ; advertisements for River Oaks.
Northcutt Frances Miriam (Poppy), 1943-;
Feminists -- United States -- Interviews;
Feminism -- Texas -- History -- Anecdotes;
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration;
Apollo 8 (Spacecraft);
Women rights -- Texas;
Oral histories
Frances "Poppy" Northcutt is interviewed by Suzanne Mascola. Frances discusses her career working for a NASA contractor, the Apollo 8, NASA, her work as a women's rights advocate; and her career as a lawyer.
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...
Bull Fight, Date: no date: Footage of a bull fight. -- Burglar Killed, Date: "12/25": Exterior and interior shots of a house with an address number of 1515. One window is broken in a room with a Christmas tree. -- Bush on Riots, Date: no date:...
Journalism--Texas--Houston ; KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) ; Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage ; Huntsville (Tex.) ; Drug abuse and crime ; Missing persons--Texas--Houston--Press coverage ; After-school programs ; Crime scene searches ;...
Huntsville, Date: "08/30/74": A man is interviewed, and a group enters a building. -- Narc Bust, Date: "08/30/74": Footage of a man hiding his face and bags of drugs. -- Missing Man, Date: "08/30/74": A house and photographs are filmed. -- Vera...
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;...
Shooting, Date: "08/04/72": Footage of a crime scene, followed by policemen escorting a man into a police car. Warning: this clip contains graphic material that may not be suitable for all viewers. -- Dog Pound, Date: "08/04/72": Reporter at a...
Journalism--Texas--Houston ; KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) ; Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage ; American Red Cross ; Rice University ; Christmas ; Homicide ; Murder ; Crime scene searches ; Reporters and reporting
Train Hearing, Date: "12/02/71" : Men speak at a train hearing. -- Reporters Beaten, Date: "12/02/71" : A reporter with a swollen eye is interviewed. -- Christmas Tapes-Red Cross, Date: "12/02/71" : A young man and a woman with her children record...
Journalism--Texas--Houston ; KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) ; Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage ; Apollo 17 (Spacecraft) ; Project Apollo (U.S.) ; United States--National Aeronautics and Space Administration ; Hughey, John, 1933-2007 ;...
[]{Title not provided}, Date: "08/19/71" : Footage of a press conference. -- Sports-Prairie View A & M, Date: "08/19/71" : Footage of football players and practice session. -- Galveston Dump, Date: "08/19/71" : A female reporter interviews a man at...
Journalism--Texas--Houston ; KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) ; Rapists--Texas--Houston--Press coverage ; James S. Deady Middle School (Houston, Tex.)--Press coverage Students--Texas--Houston--Press coverage; Johnston Middle School...
SW Rapist Caught, Date: "03/24/71": Police escort a man into a room; the man's shirt is torn, and he is covering his face. -- Deady Jr Hi, Date: "03/24/71": Exterior footage of James S. Deady Junior High (now Deady Middle School) and interviews...
