Campos, Esther;
Hispanic American teachers -- Texas -- Houston -- Interviews;
School board members -- Texas -- Houston -- Interviews;
School integration -- Texas -- Houston -- History;
Houston (Tex.) -- Race relations;
Houston (Tex.) -- History --...
Esther Campos, a native Houstonian, examines her life as a Hispanic growing up in Houston, and her career as a teacher in the public school system and as a member of the school board.
Leon Hale talks about his career as a writer for the Houston Post and the Houston Chronicle, as well as about the books he has published over the years.
Whitmire, Kathy, 1946-;
Women mayors--Texas--Houston--Interviews;
Women politiciansTexas--Houston--Interviews;
Houston (Tex.)--Politics and government;
Race relations--Texas--Houston;
Oral histories
Former Houston Mayor, Kathy Whitmire describes the Houston political scene of the 1970s and 1980s, her work as city controller and as the first women Mayor in the history of the city.
Locke, Gene;
African American political activists--Texas--Houston--Interviews;
African American lawyers--Texas--Houston--Interviews;
Civil rights workers--Texas--Houston--Interviews;
Houston (Tex.)--Race relations;
University of Houston Central...
Gene Locke discusses issues about race relations in Houston during the 1960s and 1970s. He describes the transformation of the University of Houston, and his involvement in civil rights and politics in the city of Houston. Gene Locke served as...
Wong, Martha, 1939-;
Legislators--Texas--Interviews;
Texas--Politics and government;
Houston (Tex.)--Politics and government;
Asian Americans--Social conditions--Texas--Houston;
Oral histories
In 1993 Martha Wong was the first Asian American elected to the Houston City Council, and in 2003, she became the first Asian American woman elected to the Texas Legislature. In this interview, Martha answers questions about her career and her life...
Kanellos, Nicolás;
Hispanic American scholars--Texas--Houston--Interviews;
Minority college teachers--Texas--Houston--Interviews;
American literature--Hispanic American authors--Publishing;
Hispanic American literature (Spanish);
Hispanic...
Dr. Nicolás Kanellos, a scholar whose expertise is the literature of the Hispanics in the United States, talks about the contributions of this minority group in all aspects of cultural life; his career as a scholar, college professor, and...
Streetview of main Street looking north from Walker. Cars are parked on either side of the street and a few can be seen driving in the street. Businesses line either side of the street, including Bender Hotel and a music store.
Streetview of Main Street looking north from Jefferson. Either side of the street is lined with trees and in the distance a few horse and carriages can be seen.
Various scenes at Texas Gulf Sulphur Co. plant, Gulf, TX: railroad cars being loaded; trains; industrial activity at plant. North compartment of sulphur collecting Station No. 8.
Dwellings ; Architecture, Domestic--Designs and plans
Exterior Elevations for the Mr. and Mrs. M. Frank Residence. 1. Elevation Looking West ; scale is 3/16 inch to 1 foot. -- 2. Elevation Looking North ; scale is 3/16 inch to 1 foot. -- 3. Elevation Looking East ; scale is 3/16 inch to 1 foot. -- 4....
Architecture, Domestic--Design and plans ; Dwellings
Elevations Blum residence. Includes: East Elevation. Scale is 1/4 inch to 1 foot. -- Section east to west thru living area. Scale is 1/4 inch to 1 foot. -- North Elevation. Scale is 1/4 inch to 1 foot. -- Section north to south thru center of house...
Commercial buildings ; Architecture--Designs and plans
Preliminary drawing of additions to balcony openings at Marti's Department Store. Includes: North Elev. Scale is 1 centimeter to 50 centimeters. -- Plan [for balcony openings]. Scale is 1 centimeter to 50 centimeters. -- Section. -- "Preliminary"...
Architecture, Domestic--Design and plans ; Dwellings
Elevations of rooms in the Maher residence. Includes: 1. Plan Fireplace No. 2 @ Playroom. Scale of plan is 1/2 inch to 1 foot. -- 2. Elevation of Fireplace No. 2. Scale of plan is 1/2 inch to 1 foot. -- 3. Sect. @ Fireplace No. 2 Scale of plan is...
