Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Terry Hershey's interest in the environment contributed to making her an advocate for the conservation of nature. Her venture into the parks and recreation field, fighting against destroying vegetation,led her to raise...
Architecture, Domestic--Design and plans ; Dwellings
Sections of a residence. Includes: 1. Building Section @ Kitchen & Gallery. Scale of plan is 1/4 inch to 1 foot. -- 2. Building Section @ Living Rm., Gallery & Entry. Scale of plan is 1/4 inch to 1 foot. -- 3. Partial Section @ Entry. Scale of plan...
Marzio,Peter C. (1943-2010);
Museum directors -- Texas -- Houston;
Museum of Fine Arts (Houston, Tex.)
Museum outreach programs -- Houston -- Texas;
Peter Marzio,the Director of the Museum of Fine Arts,Houston, Texas, from 1982 to 2010,transformed and guided the dramatic growth of the Museum, and expanded its collection from 14,000 to over 63,000. He envisioned presenting a global view of art...
Long, Bert L.-- Interviews;
Artists, African American -- Houston (Tex.)-- Interviews;
Artists -- Awards;
African American sculptors;
Cooks, African American.
Eldest of four children,Bert L. Long born in 1940, was raised in the Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas. He is a born artist with no formal education in arts, and a born chef. As artist and sculptor, he won many, many awards. Specially notewothy among...
Blaffer-Owen, Jane;
Philanthropists -- Texas -- Houston -- Interviews ;
Houston (Tex.) -- Social life and customs;
Houston (Tex.) -- History -- Anecdotes;
Oral histories
Philanthropist and social activist, Jane Blaffer talks about the social life in Houston during the first half of the 20th century. She talks about the philanthropic contributions of her family as well as people like the Cullens, Imma Hogg, James...
Contains an excerpt from Frederick Olmstead's "A Journey Through Texas", which describes his travel by horseback through the state. Also includes an excerpt from "Diary & Letters of Josiah Gregg", which describes Gregg's experiences in the Houston...
Architecture, Domestic--Design and plans ; Dwellings
Details for the doors and windows of the Maher residence. Scale for all plans is 3 inches to 1 foot. Includes: 1. Head @ Upper Floor. -- 2. Jamb. -- 3. Sill. -- 4. Head @ Lower Floor. -- 5. Sill. -- 6. Head. -- 7. Jamb. -- 8. Sill. -- 9. Head. --...
Architecture, Domestic--Design and plans ; Dwellings
1. South Elevation at Living-Dining Room. Scale of plan is 1/2 inch to 1 foot. -- 2. Wall Section. Scale of plan is 3/4 inch to 1 foot. -- 3. Wall Section. Scale of plan is 3/4 inch to 1 foot. -- 4. Typ. Corner @ Fixed Glass. Scale of plan is 3...
