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.
Born in Lenders, Texas, Truett Latimer entered the insurance business in Abilene, Texas after graduation till 1955. During that time, he won a seat in the Texas House of Representatives, and was elected four times as a State Representative. He...
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...
Contains proposal brought before the 27th Congress, to eliminate the delay and "embarrassments" surrounding the postal delivery between the United States and the Republic of Texas. The plan recommends that each country prepay the postage on...
Noriega, Richard Joel "Rick";
Legislators--Texas--Interviews;
Texas--Politics and government;
Houston (Tex.)--Politics and government;
Oral histories
Richard Joel "Nick" Noriega was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1998. Since then he has served 5 terms in this capacity. During hurricane Katrina Mayor Bill White requested his help to oversee the evacuee shelter operations...
Locke, Gene;
African American political activists--Texas--Houston--Interviews;
African American lawyers--Texas--Houston--Interviews;
Civil rights workers--Texas--Houston--Interviews;
Houston (Tex.)--Race relations;
University of Houston Central...
Gene Locke discusses issues about race relations in Houston during the 1960s and 1970s. He describes the transformation of the University of Houston, and his involvement in civil rights and politics in the city of Houston. Gene Locke served as...
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.
Lawson, William (Rev.)--Interviews ; African American religious leaders--Interviews ; African American Ministers--Texas--Houston--Interviews ; African American churches ; African Americans--Religion ; Civil Rights--Texas--Houston--Interviews ;...
King, Otis, 1935-;
African American law teachers--Houston--Interviews;
African American civil rights workers--Texas--Houston;
Segregation--Texas--Houston;
Oral histories
Otis King, an African American law professor talks about his career, the social conditions for African Americans in Houston during the 1950's and 1960's, and the political scene of the time.
Accident, Date: "06/21/74": Footage of a car accident on the 610 Loop; Reporter John Mcilvain interviews the driver of the car, and Chuck Shelton, the man who pulled out the driver out of her car. -- Cop Funeral, Date: "06/21/74": Footage of a...
McClellan on Charter Comm, Date: "5/5/6" : McClellan discusses a proposed change to the city charter that would make councilmen full-time employees with full-time pay. -- Clem McClellan File : Courtroom scene of Harris County Judge Clem McClelland,...
Journalism--Texas--Houston ; KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) ; Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage ; Teachers--Texas--Press coverage ; Morse, Wayne L. (Wayne Lyman), 1900-1974--Press coverage ; Elliott, Bill--Press coverage ;...
Teachers Day, Date: "05/08/69": An unidentified man is interviewed about a proposed appropriations bill and whether money will be available for a pay raise for teachers. -- Wayne Morris on Vietnam, Date: "05/08/69": Wayne Lyman Morse speaks out...
Journalism--Texas--Houston ; KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) ; Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage ; Seabrook (Tex.)--Press coverage ; Cooley, Denton A., 1920- --Press coverage ; Heart--Transplantation--Press coverage ; Union Station...
Seabrook Reinstaterint, Date: "07/18/68": Footage of girls getting a woman to sign a petition to bring back Police Chief Wilcox; a reporter interviews one girl and a woman about the children’s petition. -- County Bond Issue, Date: "07/18/68":...
POW, Date: "06/30/72": Interview with a woman about her inability to make contact with her POW husband and what contact she has had with the White House. -- Lafitte, Date: "06/30/72": Footage opens on a painting of Jean Lafitte and other historic...
N. Palm - Special Sessions, Date: "06/25/71": Nancy Palm, chairwoman of the Harris County, Texas Republican Party, comments on errors in Congressional bills in a press conference held in her office. -- George Osser, Special Pairing, Date:...
Tyson, Date: "04/06/66": Mr. Tyson is interviewed regarding the possibility that Houston Lighting & Power’s earnings are excessive, and if so, a public hearing will be requested of the City Council. -- Fireworks Problem, Date: "04/06/66": A man...
Hilliard on Ambulances, Date: "01/09/69": Hilliard, of Hilliard Funeral Home, explains the limitations of the ambulance service run by the funeral home and what calls they can answer. -- Car Found, Date: "01/09/69": Mr. Vall is interviewed about...
