These papers describe the history of the Rice Institute from the new foundation and endowment for education to the departments on campus in the 1920s. The Rice Institute later became Rice University.
Journalism--Texas--Houston ; KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) ; Houston (Tex.)--Press coverage ; Walker, Edwin A. (Edwin Anderson), 1909-1993--Press coverage ; American mercury--Press coverage ; Beauty contests--Press coverage ;...
Gen Walker, Date: "06/ /65": Major General Edwin Walker speaking about the media’s censorship of Barry Goldwater and The American Mercury magazine’s editorial position. -- Sid Lasher Beauty Contest, Date: "06/ /65": Shows highlights of the...
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....
Van Ulm, Sydney -- Interviews ; Artists -- United States -- Texas ; Photographers -- United States -- Texas ; Cartoonists -- United States -- Texas -- Houston ; Oral histories
Mayor Annise Parker served in the Houston City Council from 1998 to 2003, and City Controller from 2004 to 2009. Born in Houston, and graduating from Rice University in 1974, she worked in the oil and gas industry for 20 years. Mayor Annise Parker...
Blaffer-Owen, Jane;
Philanthropists -- Texas -- Houston -- Interviews ;
Houston (Tex.) -- Social life and customs;
Houston (Tex.) -- History -- Anecdotes;
Oral histories
Philanthropist and social activist, Jane Blaffer talks about the social life in Houston during the first half of the 20th century. She talks about the philanthropic contributions of her family as well as people like the Cullens, Imma Hogg, James...
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'...
Houston Astros player Larry Dierker talks about his impressions of the city, his years with the Astros baseball team, and his career as a sports writer for the Houston Chronicle.
