25. Texas and local history
Found in 296 Collections and/or Records:
Joseph Lomax collection
This collection contains original writings, correspondence, photographs, and audio that document the work and life of Joseph Lomax.
Sweetheart of Texas Concert Hall and Saloon poster collection
This collection mainly contains posters from the Sweetheart of Texas Concert Hall and Saloon.
"The Little Ol' Show That Comes on After Monty Python" collection
This collection contains digitized video, correspondence, and a master list of performers including performance dates.
The oH Project collection: Oral Histories of HIV/AIDS in Houston, Harris County, and Southeast Texas
Oral history interviews in audio and transcript format, including interview consent forms filed with the interviews. The primary subject matter is the experience of at least 100 long term survivors, physicians, activists, religious and political leaders and others impacted by HIV / AIDS epidemic in Houston, Harris County and Southeast Texas.
Texas railroad history collection
Pamphlets and documents documenting the history of Texas railroad lines such as Houston & Texas Central Railroad Co., Texas & Pacific Railway Co., Texas & New Orleans Railroad Co., Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway Co.
Wylie Vale architecture collection
Architectural drawings and related records for residential architecture projects by Wylie Vale, Jr.
Helen Wong Hom World War II Chinese American scrapbook and printed materials
This collection includes a scrapbook created by Helen Wong Hom during her time in San Antonio during World War II, associated with the FAB-100 officers and friends. Helen Wong Hom appears to have been associated with the first group of the U.S. Foreign Affairs Bureau's group of 100 Chinese officers who later became known as the FAB-100. Many of these officers served as interpreters, translators, and trained others in aviation and radio mechanics.
Bellaire Historical Society Records
The records document the organization and operations of the Bellaire Historical Society, which includes the city of Bellaire and the southwest portion of Houston. Photographs and memorabilia are among the records.
Bringhurst-Burke Family Collection
This collection offers a glimpse into early Houston through cartes de viste-photographs of mid-19th century Houstonians, letters, documents, books and diary and journal, as well as the research conducted on many early families.
Wheatfield and St. Elmo's Fire collection
This collection consists of correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, schedules, and other items chronicling the musical history of Wheatfield and St. Elmo's Fire.