Provides a history of the design and construction of the Julia Ideson building of the Houston Public Library, now home to the Houston Metropolitan Research Center. Includes 21 illustrations.
Centenarian and civil rights activist Quentin Mease is interviewed by David Goldstein. Quentin describes his work with the African American community, the YMCA, and his involvement with the creation of the Harris County Hospital District
In this interview, former Houston Mayor Fred Hofheinz discusses the political scene in Houston during the 1970s; accomplishments during his administration as mayor of the city; African American community social and political aspects; minorities'...
Architecture, Domestic--Design and plans ; Dwellings
Sections of a residence. Includes: 1. Wall Section @ 9 1/2" Wall. Scale of plan is 3/4 inch to 1 foot. -- 2. Wall Section @ Balcony. Scale of plan is 3/4 inch to 1 foot. -- 3. Wall Section @ 1'-2" Wall. Scale of plan is 3/4 inch to 1 foot. -- 4....
Bland, Mrs. William W. -- Interviews ; Houston Grand Opera ; Houston Grand Opera Association -- History ; Houston Opera Guild -- History; Opera -- Texas -- Houston -- History;
Three men hold shovels at the ground breaking of the Police Station. The men are identified as Chief Hamilton, Mayor Grant Webster, and Bob Stevenson A&M Bellaire Hosp. The proposed new station is visible on a poster behind the men.
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.
Houston Yacht Club expands, new clubhouse to be built with new ballroom, dining room, and kitchen facilities. Short history of previous clubhouses for the Houston Yacht Club.
Dwellings--Texas--Houston ; Architecture, Domestic--Designs and plans
Ground Floor Plan for proposed new townhouses at Vassar Place. Scale is 1/4 inch to 1 foot. Includes: Second Level Living floor plan for townhouses. Scale is 1/4 inch to 1 foot.
Universities and colleges ; Architecture--Designs and plans ; University of Houston
Ground floor plan for the Ezekiel W. Cullen Building at the University of Houston. Scale of plan is 1/8 inch to 1 foot. Includes: Room Finish Schedule.
