In this interview, former Houston Mayor Fred Hofheinz discusses the political scene in Houston during the 1970s; accomplishments during his administration as mayor of the city; African American community social and political aspects; minorities'...
David Goldstein and Jill Jewitt interview former Mayor Louie Welch. Louie served as Mayor of the city of Houston from 1964 to 1973. Prior to that he served on the City council from 1950 to 1952, and then again from 1956 to 1962.
Gottlieb, Dick--Interviews ; City council members--Texas--Houston--Interviews ; Houston (Tex.)--Politics and government ; Houston (Tex.)--Race relations ; Television personalities--Texas--Houston ; Television broadcasting--Employees--Texas--Houston...
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 ;...
Taxi Driver Complains, Date: "08/28/69": Spokesman for cab drivers states that they are at a disadvantage compared to limousine drivers because they are not able to solicit trips and the public needs more awareness of taxi cab services. -- H...
Journalism--Texas--Houston ; KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) ; Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage ; Chaffee, Roger B., 1935-1967--Press coverage ; Funeral rites and ceremonies--Press coverage ; Webster Presbyterian Church (Webster,...
Astronaut Memorial Service, Date: "01/29/67": Footage of people arriving at and departing from the Webster Presbyterian Church, as well as three jets doing a flyover in honor of astronaut Roger Chaffee, who died in the Apollo 1 fire along with Gus...
Journalism--Texas--Houston ; KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) ; Science projects ; Black Panther Party ; Satellites ; Houston (Tex.)--Politics and government ; Welch, Louie ; Salvation Army ; Shriners Hospitals for Children ; King,...
Science Fair, Date: "04/06/68" : High school students discuss their science fair projects. -- Austin Demo, Date: "04/05/68" : A demonstration involving the Black Panthers in Austin. -- Salvation Army, Date: "04/05/68" : A party is given at the...
Journalism--Texas--Houston ; KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) ; Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage ; Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993--Press coverage ; HemisFair (1968 : San Antonio, Tex.)--Press coverage ; Six Flags Astroworld (Houston,...
Elementary Tickets, Date: "03/30/68": Footage from the National Education Association Department of Elementary School Principals meeting in Houston from March 30th through April 3rd, 1968; demonstrators with protest signs calling for Houston...
Journalism--Texas--Houston ; KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) ; Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage ; Quebedeaux, W. A. (Walter Arnim)--Press coverage ; Litter (Trash) ; Mayors--Texas--Houston--Press coverage ; Welch, Louie--Press coverage ;...
U. V. on Dump, Date: "05/11/67": Footage of a small group of men surveying a spot of illegal dumping despite the “no trespassing” sign; Dr. Walter Quebedeaux is among the group and is interviewed about the possible legal recourse available to...
Journalism--Texas--Houston ; KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) ; Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage ; Municipal budgets--Texas--Houston--Press coverage ; Texas A & M University--Press coverage ; Law schools--Texas--Press coverage ; Evening...
Budget, Date: "01/15/69": Interview with a man regarding the preparation of the 1969 budget and possible tax cuts, and the development of the proposed intercontinental airport (now George Bush Intercontinental Airport). -- School Merger, Date:...
Journalism--Texas--Houston ; KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) ; Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage ; Texas International Pop Festival--Press coverage ; Lewisville (Tex.)--Press coverage ; Music festivals--Texas--Press coverage ; Breath...
Beer Strike Talks, Date: "09/11/69": An unidentified man makes a brief statement about settling a contract for the drivers and helpers. -- Fat. Club Owners Meet, Date: "09/11/69": Footage of young people sitting in a room, listening to a man talk....
Journalism--Texas--Houston ; KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) ; Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage ; McLemore, Lee--Press coverage ; City councils--Texas--Houston--Press coverage ; County council members--Texas--Houston--Press coverage ;...
McLeamore on Water Rates, Date: "08/13/68": Houston City Councilman Lee McLemore defends the need to make a profit on water sales and cites some of the city's services that are being run at a loss. -- Jack Ogg on Heart Laws, Date: "08/13/68":...
Journalism--Texas--Houston ; KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) ; Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage ; Fires--Texas--Press coverage ; Books--Press coverage ; Houston Independent School District (Tex.)--Press coverage ; School board...
Fire Fatal (349-13), Date: "01/16/68": Footage of investigation at a fatal fire. -- Dirty Books, Date: "01/16/68": Footage of authorities with boxes of books; titles include Hell is Filling Up, The World of Sex, and Lady Susan’s Cruel Lover. -- D...
Mayor Again on Wharton, Date: "07/15/68": Mayor Louie Welch at his desk discussing forwarding a letter to the Attorney General which was then forwarded to the Department of Public Safety, who had not yet had time to respond. -- Salk Vacine, Date:...
Heart Patient Leaves Hospital, Date: "09/30/68": An interview with a man, as he leaves St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital in Houston, Texas, talking about his long-term plans for living in Houston. -- Welch on JC, Date: "09/30/68": Mayor Welch talking...
