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...
Caroline Lima, Death Row [], Date: "12/ /62": Interview with Carolyn Lima, who was serving time in prison for the murder of Fred A. Tones. Lima explains how she spends her time, her hopes for the future, and answers the interview's questions about...
Former Roman Catholic Archbishop, Joseph Fiorenza is interviewed by David Goldstein. He answers questions about his education, the early years of his career, the Houston Catholic population, and the mission of the Catholic church in Houston.
Document granting George W. Terrell the power to represent the Republic of Texas while meeting with a representative of the Court of Her Majesty the Queen of Spain to write and sign a treaty.
Letter to the Minister for Foreign Affairs Of Her Majesty, the Queen of Spain, from Anson Jones, Department of State, Republic of Texas. Jones appoints George W. Terrell, Minster Charge d'Affairs, to be the representative of the Republic of Texas...
Binder containing documents and photographs concerning the Sesquicentennial celebration in Texas in 1985. Includes the history of Bellaire, information about the City of Bellaire government, organizations and festivals, along with maps, brochures,...
Subtitle: Containing the present state, county and city governments; a complete list of all county officials, post offices and money order offices in Texas; also, an index of societies, associations, churches, corporations, educational institutes;...
Back row (Left to right): James Petheriotes, Nick Catsinas, Georgia Kousakis, Tacia Catsinas, Angelo Verges, Theresa Demeris, Willie Peet, Nick Angelos. Front row (Left to right): Nick Kousakis, Matina Kousakis, Virginia Ginakis, Jimmy Verges, Fofo...
A flower decorated horse carriage with the Queen and King of No-Tsu-Oh seated in the cart. The driver is holding the reins of the horse. A girl is standing by, watching the carriage.
When she was named Principal Dancer for the Houston Ballet in 1990, Lauren Anderson became the first African American to hold such a position in a major ballet company. Anderson talks with Linda Lorelle about growing up in Houston, her ballet...
Northcutt Frances Miriam (Poppy), 1943-;
Feminists -- United States -- Interviews;
Feminism -- Texas -- History -- Anecdotes;
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration;
Apollo 8 (Spacecraft);
Women rights -- Texas;
Oral histories
Frances "Poppy" Northcutt is interviewed by Suzanne Mascola. Frances discusses her career working for a NASA contractor, the Apollo 8, NASA, her work as a women's rights advocate; and her career as a lawyer.
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.
