Subseries C: Political figures, 1959 – 1972
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The papers of Frankie Carter Randolph (1894-1972), longtime leader of Texas liberal Democrats, encompass a wide range of materials that represent her personal and political interests from her early life to her legacy (1921-1983). It includes family papers, correspondence and oral histories with various significant political figures, documents, newsclippings on a variety of social issues, and primary documents generated through her direct involvement in various committees, organizations and political events, including the Democratic National Committee, Democrats of Texas (DOT), Harris County Democrats, Texas Observer, Committee for Better Local Government, and others. The collection also contains a set of eight interviews recorded on audiocassette tape (ca. 1970) of Mrs. Randolph’s personal acquaintances.
In addition to diaries by Frankie Carter Randolph’s mother, Maude Carter, Frankie Carter’s own early diaries and scrapbook are included in the collection (Series I). The collection also contains obituaries from various publications as well as letters of condolences.
In addition to diaries by Frankie Carter Randolph’s mother, Maude Carter, Frankie Carter’s own early diaries and scrapbook are included in the collection (Series I). The collection also contains obituaries from various publications as well as letters of condolences.
Dates
- 1913 - 1983
Restrictions on Access
This material is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
Stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.5 Linear Feet (8 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Randolph, Frankie Carter, 1894-1972 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
woodson@rice.edu
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
woodson@rice.edu