In 1995 Hispanic businesswoman and social activist Carmen Orta was appointed by President Bill Clinton as a delegate to the White House Conference on Small Business. In this interview she talks about her family, the events that shaped her life,...
Group portrait taken at San Jacinto Battleground. Drummer with large drum kneeing in front, drum has "Hermann Sons Military Band San Antonio, Texas" written on it. See also MSS0100-1148.
Portrait of George Petheriotes's family on a trip to Greece. The two boys in sailor suits are Angelo P. and James P., George's sons. Seated around the table are Chris Petheriotes, brother of George, George Petheriotes, Sophia P., George's wife,...
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...
Born in Houston, Peter Roussel followed his parents' footsteps in becoming a journalist. He worked as a Press spokeman for several Presidents and Secretary of State. After moving to Houston from Washington, he became a TV-Radio commentator and...
Sakowitz, Robert, 1938-;
Businessmen--Texas--Houston--Interviews;
Retail trade--Texas--Houston;
Sakowitz Department Store -- History;
Family-owned business enterprises -- Texas -- History;
Oral histories
Robert Sakowitz talks about his family business in Houston, the Sakowitz stores; about the city of Houston at the time the stores were established and developed; and the personalities he met while doing business.
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...
