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25. Texas and local history

 Record Group
Identifier: 25
Archival collections documenting Texas and Local Houston-area history.

Found in 296 Collections and/or Records:

Joseph Lomax collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0660
Abstract

This collection contains original writings, correspondence, photographs, and audio that document the work and life of Joseph Lomax.

Dates: 1950 - 1996

Sweetheart of Texas Concert Hall and Saloon poster collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0662
Abstract

This collection mainly contains posters from the Sweetheart of Texas Concert Hall and Saloon.

Dates: 1974 - 1975

"The Little Ol' Show That Comes on After Monty Python" collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0663
Abstract

This collection contains digitized video, correspondence, and a master list of performers including performance dates.

Dates: 1975-1980s

The oH Project collection: Oral Histories of HIV/AIDS in Houston, Harris County, and Southeast Texas

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0642
Abstract

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.

Dates: 2015 - 2021

Texas railroad history collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0640
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1867 - 1935

Wylie Vale architecture collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0625
Abstract

Architectural drawings and related records for residential architecture projects by Wylie Vale, Jr.

Dates: 1950 - 1951

Helen Wong Hom World War II Chinese American scrapbook and printed materials

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0641
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1944 - 1947

Bellaire Historical Society Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0643
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1911 - 1994

Bringhurst-Burke Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0644
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1860 - 1942

Wheatfield and St. Elmo's Fire collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0645
Abstract

This collection consists of correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, schedules, and other items chronicling the musical history of Wheatfield and St. Elmo's Fire.

Dates: 1970-2014