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...
Barbara Jordan playing the guitar in an outdoor setting. Barbara Jordan was the first African American woman to serve in the Texas State Senate, first African American U.S. Representative from Texas, and first African American to deliver a keynote...
Photograph of Eleanor Tinsley holding a framed newspaper article clipping. Eleanor Tinsley was president of the board of the Houston Independent School District from 1969 to 1973, and member of the city council from 1979 to 1995. She was involved...
Kathy Whitmire served five continuous two-year terms as mayor of the city of Houston from 1982 to 1991. She was the first woman elected to citywide office in Houston.
Medium photographic shot of Barbara Jordan sitting at a desk. Barbara Jordan was the first African American woman to serve in the Texas State Senate, first African American U.S. Representative from Texas, and first African American to deliver a...
Barbara Jordan delivering a speech. Barbara Jordan was the first African American woman to serve in the Texas State Senate, first African American U.S. Representative from Texas, and first African American to deliver a keynote speech at the...
Barbara Jordan in front of the Courts building. Barbara Jordan was the first African American woman to serve in the Texas State Senate, first African American U.S. Representative from Texas, and first African American to deliver a keynote speech at...
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.
Oveta Culp Hobby (1905-1995), wife of William P. Hobby, was the First Secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare under President Eisenhower, First Commanding officer of the Women's Army Corps, and chairman of the Board of the...
