Provides a history of the design and construction of the Julia Ideson building of the Houston Public Library, now home to the Houston Metropolitan Research Center. Includes 21 illustrations.
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...
Vieux Carré (New Orleans, La.) ; Architecture--Louisiana--New Orleans ; Ferries ; New Orleans (La.) ; New Orleans (La.)--History--17th Century ; New Orleans (La.)--History--18th Century ; New Orleans (La.)--History--19th Century ; Diners...
Nighttime in New Orleans: Footage taken from a median in the road and from sidewalks, catching streetlights, car headlights, and neon signs and marquees. -- Ferry: Footage of a ferry coming into dock, followed by a scene of people walking up the...
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.
Advertisement for the Ringling Brothers aand Barnum and Bailey Combined Circus. Two chariot racers urge on their horses. Performance: Monday, October 1 to Tuesday, October 2, 1934.
Memorial Baptist Hospital, Louisiana and Lamar, probably graduating class of nurses. Lillie Jolly (Mrs. Russell Jolly), Supervisor of Nurses in window. Includes: Jolly, Lillie; Jolly, Russell, Mrs.
Architecture, Domestic--Design and plans ; Dwellings
Details for the doors and windows of the Maher residence. Scale for all plans is 3 inches to 1 foot. Includes: 1. Head @ Upper Floor. -- 2. Jamb. -- 3. Sill. -- 4. Head @ Lower Floor. -- 5. Sill. -- 6. Head. -- 7. Jamb. -- 8. Sill. -- 9. Head. --...
Architecture, Domestic--Design and plans ; Dwellings
1. South Elevation at Living-Dining Room. Scale of plan is 1/2 inch to 1 foot. -- 2. Wall Section. Scale of plan is 3/4 inch to 1 foot. -- 3. Wall Section. Scale of plan is 3/4 inch to 1 foot. -- 4. Typ. Corner @ Fixed Glass. Scale of plan is 3...