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.
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...
Mindiola, Tatcho, 1939-;
Civil rights workers--Texas--Houston--Interviews;
Mexican Americans--Social conditions--Texas--Houston;
Race relations--Texas--Houston;
Mexican Americans--Civil rights;
University of Houston Central Campus;
Oral histories
Tatcho Mindiola, director of the Mexican American Studies program at the University of Houston, describes race relations in Houston in the 1950s and 1960s, and talks about his career as a community activist.
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...
Centenarian and civil rights activist Quentin Mease is interviewed by David Goldstein. Quentin describes his work with the African American community, the YMCA, and his involvement with the creation of the Harris County Hospital District
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.
Street view of Main Street looking south from capitol Avenue ; business signs can be seen, including Stowers, Gimbel's, and The Texas Company ; people are walking on the sidewalk and two horse and carriages are in the street.
Streetview of a street in downtown Houston ; a horse and carriage and several cars can be seen in and parked on the side of the street. A sign for the Majestic Theatre is strung across the street ; business signs can be seen, including S.H. Kress &...
The church building appears to have a square bell tower. The church and the adjacent rectory house are of red brick and the roofing for both is shown to be a green material on this postcard. A long, tall building is the backdrop for this church ;...
Contains copies of the River Oaks Corporation advertisements ; house plans of River Oaks homes ; Annual report of the Houston Chamber of Commerce, 1935 ; McCall's Home of the Month, April 1936.
Contains copies of the River Oaks Corporation publications, Homes For All Times, and River Oaks ; newspaper articles about the death of Will Hogg ; advertisements for River Oaks.
Automobiles on unpaved street. Oil wells in distance. Fragile photograph. Legible signs on buildings: Oklahoma Caf; Confectioner; and First National Bank.
RECTO: Colorized image of barges on the Bayou. One building is labeled ""C.R. Cummings Lumber Co."" There are signs for G.H. & H. Caption reads: ""View from San Jacinto Street Bridge, Houston, Texas."" VERSO: Handwritten: ""12-1-61 Gift of Mrs....
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
