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...
Van Ulm, Sydney -- Interviews ; Artists -- United States -- Texas ; Photographers -- United States -- Texas ; Cartoonists -- United States -- Texas -- Houston ; Oral histories
Two automobiles parked on Galveston beach in front of the sea wall. Water from Gulf of Mexico in upper right corner. Woman and two children at left margin of photograph.
Streit, Yvonne -- Interviews;
People with disabilites -- Rehabilitation;
Brookshire (Tex.)
Yvonne Streit, a native Houstonian, graduated in Education from SMU and started teaching. Born from the despair of her deeply disabled daughter, she relied on her faith-driven resolve to assist the disabled adults and young children. She used a...
When Coach Bum Phillips was head coach of the Houston Oilers, the team achieved the most wins in franchise history. In this interview Bum talks about his career as a football coach for the Oilers and for several other teams.
Noriega, Richard Joel "Rick";
Legislators--Texas--Interviews;
Texas--Politics and government;
Houston (Tex.)--Politics and government;
Oral histories
Richard Joel "Nick" Noriega was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1998. Since then he has served 5 terms in this capacity. During hurricane Katrina Mayor Bill White requested his help to oversee the evacuee shelter operations...
Pink and white cover featuring white, pink, and red roses, with green leaves on brownish-gray branches. The title of the musical, composer, and lyricist are featured in a brown box outlined in green in the middle of the cover.
Motel Robbery & Murder, Date: "05/08/69": Footage from the Northline Motor Hotel showing police investigators at the crime scene of a robbery and murder. Warning: this clip contains graphic material that may not be suitable for all viewers. --...
Saturn Color, Date: "02/02/66": Footage of close-ups of color paintings of a Saturn rocket during take-off and reentry. -- Parachute Tests, Date: "02/03/66": Footage of a weighted parachute in the air followed by two men on the ground folding up a...
Journalism--Texas--Houston ; KHOU-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) ; Crime scene searches ; University of Houston ; Apollo 8 (Spacecraft)--Postage stamps ; Apollo 10 (Spacecraft) ; United States--National Aeronautics and Space Administration...
Chase, Date: "05/02/69": Aerial footage of police cars advancing toward a small building in a field with a crowd in front, cut to bloodstains on the ground, walls, and on a basin against the building. Police escort a woman away. A police officer is...
Jamail, Joseph D., 1925- ;
Lawyers -- Texas -- Houston -- Interviews; Lawyers -- Texas -- Houston -- Biography; Houston (Tex.) -- History -- Anecdotes; Oral histories
Joseph "Joe" Jamail talks about growing up in Houston in the 1930s and his career as one of the top lawyers in America. He is considered one of the wealthiest lawyers in the nation and is often referred to as the King of Torts. Joe has given...
Contains descriptions of "Millionaires' Row," the Sebonac, the Augusta, the Southern Breeze, as well as other yachts belonging to members of the Houston Yacht Club.
Manchester and Houston Waterways ; Canal construction and progress ; The preliminary steps ; The environing cost ; American cargoes ; Private corporation improvements ; Total millions of cost ; First steamer from America
