Governor Mark White came in very tough economic times. As Governor, he regulated the utility industry and cut the price of electricity. He raised taxes twice, to save schools, building roads and to provide services to people. He also raised the...
Schedule for April meeting: Kirk Lyon, Interim Director for the Galveston County Historical Museum, will speak about the life of the confederate soldier
Taylor, Marvin, 1925-.;
Community activists -- Texas -- Houston -- Interviews;
Houston (Tex.) -- Race relations;
Houston (Tex.) -- History -- Anecdotes;
Herman Park (Houston, Tex.);
Oral histories
Marvin Taylor, a long time resident of Houston, talks about his involvement in the establishment of a jogging trail and improvements to Hermann Park, Houston.
Ed Smith discusses his career and his fondest memories with Foley's. He started with Foley's as Manager of Credit promotion, and gradually rose to the rank of Vice-President of Public Relations, Special events and Community Affairs and Visitor...
