Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Terry Hershey's interest in the environment contributed to making her an advocate for the conservation of nature. Her venture into the parks and recreation field, fighting against destroying vegetation,led her to raise...
Designer Herbert Wells talks about the nationally recognized architects he worked with, the local stores he used to shop at, and about some of his most prominent clients.
Bellaire City Library ; architecture ; buildings ; ceremonies
Program of events for the formal opening of the Bellaire City Library on Wednesday, May 9, 1962 at 7:30 p.m. Drawing of the new library building. Lists City Council members, and library staff, with a brief history of the Bellaire City Library,...
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,...
Pressler, Mrs. Herman -- Interviews ; Volunteers--Interviews ; Junior League of Houston ; River Oaks Garden Club ; Harris County Historical Society ; Volunteer workers in horticulture--Interviews ; Historic preservation ; Oral histories
Arnold, Dan (1930-) -- Interviews;
Social service;
City and County Hospital (Houston, Tex.);
Harris County Hospital District;
Texas Medical Center;
Houston Urban League.
A native Houstonian, Dan Arnold grew up in the Depression era. Graduating from the Univ. of Texas in Law, he worked for Vinson and Elkins. Dan Arnold has shown an exemplary record of community service. He was involved in the City and County Charity...
Kleinberg, Stephen L., 1940-;
Houston (Tex.) -- Economic conditions;
Houston (Tex.) -- Population;
Houston (Tex.) -- Environmental conditions;
Quality of life -- Texas -- Houston;
Oral histories
Steve Kleinberg, a psychology professor at Rice University discusses Houston's economy and demography, and the changes the city has experienced over a period of time.
In this interview, restaurateur Irma Galván examines her life as a Mexican American woman growing up in Houston and being raised by a single mother and raising her children as a single mother herself. She also talks about how she started and...
