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.
Rae, Strange--Interviews;
Rice University -- History.
Mrs. Rae Strange reminiscences about her life in Houston before and after the Depression. Her interest in writing the history of Rice University was noteworthy.
Houston Public Library ; Architecture--Designs and plans
Longitudinal axis section of the new Carnegie Library branch building. Scale of plan is 1/4 inch to 1 foot. Includes: Roof construction taken crosswise showing truss with details. Scale of plan is 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch to 1 foot. -- Detail of Joint...
Bryant, Thelma Scott, 1905-;
Centenarians--Texas--Houston--Interviews;
Segregation--Texas--Houston--History;
African Americans--Texas--Houston--Social life and customs--History;
Oral histories
Thelma Scott Bryant, a centenarian from Houston, talks about her life as an African American growing up at the beginning of the 20th century. She describes the black community where she grew up; the churches, schools, theaters and businesses; and...
Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Central location of the Houston Public Library. (Left to right): David Henington, Director ; Louie Welch, Mayor ; Mrs. Alva Carlton, Chairman, Library Board ; Johnny Goyen, City Councilman.
The founder of the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Houston, Dr. Mavis Kelsey, examines his career as a physician in the Texas Medical Center and the creation and development of the clinic.
Bellaire City Library ; library assistants ; library patrons ; books ; students ; studying
Eight young children study and read at a desk in the Bellaire City Library. A library assistant is visible at the desk in the next room. Stacks of books surround the students.
