Texas-history. Texas and local history
Record Group
Identifier: Texas-history
Archival collections documenting Texas and Local Houston-area history.
Found in 297 Collections and/or Records:
George Banks collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0745
Overview
This collection consists of fliers, posters, and photographs, mainly focused on Liberty Hall.
Dates:
1964 - 2014
George Ensle collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0680
Overview
This collection consists of the fliers, news clippings, photographs, audio, and video chronicling the career of George Ensle.
Dates:
1973 - 2017
George S. Cohen personal and business papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0063
Abstract:
This collection contains the personal and business papers of George S. Cohen from 1924-1961. Included are tax returns, bank statements, financial records, receipts, and a checkbook. Also included are a green silk tie, a large button, and a photograph of Cohen and several other men.
Dates:
1924-1962
Gilbert Morris Cuthbertson Collection of Rare Books and Manuscripts
Collection
Identifier: UA 426
Content Description
This donation from the estate of Rice University Prof. Gilbert Cuthbertson contains circa 10,000 books / bound volumes; circa 2,000 photographs; circa 15 audiorecordings; circa 41 cartons of manuscript materials. Subject areas include Texas and Central American history, Rice University history, political science, and more.
Dates:
1500 - 2019
Glenda Joe / Houston Asian American community advocacy and festival arts records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0667
Overview
Records documenting the activities of Glenda Joe with the Houston Asian American Festival Association, as well as with community advocacy issues concerning the Asian American communities in Houston, circa 1980-2015.
Dates:
1980 - 2015
Gordon Quan papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0618
Overview
This collection consists of business papers, articles, photographs, and awards created by or about Gordon Quan, immigration lawyer and former Houston City Council member. Also included are articles and items about the Houston community in general and the Houston Asian American community specifically.
Dates:
1982-2012
Groce Family correspondence
Collection
Identifier: MS 0240
Overview
The collection consists of correspondence and land documents related to the personal, business and legal correspondence of the Groce family of Texas and 2 letters regarding the possible donation of an historic letter. Topics include family matters, plantation conditions, legal concerns and land dealings. Most of the letters were written in Texas and are to and from Jared Ellison Groce, Sr. and his sons, Jared, Jr. and Leonard Waller Groce. Highlights include an official transcript of the land...
Dates:
1823 - 1922; Majority of material found within 1826 - 1859
Hallie Rienzi Johnston Russell Thomas Flint papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0116
Abstract:
This collection contains articles written by Hallie Rienzi for the Houston Daily Post under the pseudonym Harriot Russell as well as personal and family papers.
Dates:
1912 - 1965
Harris Masterson, III papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0470
Overview
The Harris Masterson III papers concentrate mainly on Masterson's business and philanthropic interests. Dates range from 1892- 1980, bulk 1950-1979, and formats include correspondence, photographs, business and legal documents. Personal and family data are also chronicled. Highlights include Masterson's collecting interest in Texana and construction information on the Masterson house, Rienzi.
Dates:
1892-1980, bulk 1950s-1970s
Harris Masterson, Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0469
Overview
These papers cover Houston born chaplain and educator Harris Masterson, Jr.'s life from his schooling through his career with the YMCA. Highlights include correspondence with family members, photographs, school materials and his career.
Dates:
1894-1920