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William V. Ballew, Jr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 254
Finding aid note: Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of Ballew's workpapers, correspondence, minutes, and news clippings relating to the Houston-Harris County Economic Opportunity Organization.

Dates

  • 1965 - 1968

Creator

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research. Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish material from the William V. Ballew Papers must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

Biographical Note

William V. Ballew, Jr., a Houston attorney, served as Chairman, Board of Trustees, Houston-Harris County Economic Opportunities Committee, an organization that initiated welfare programs as part of President Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty. He was born in Abilene, Texas in 1928, attended Rice University, and served in the US Navy during world War II. He was co-chairman of President Johnson’s 1964 election campaign in Harris County and throughout much of the 1960s and 1970s was also active with the Texas Bill of Rights Foundation, a group dedicated to the debate and discussion of public issues.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet ( (2 boxes))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

The collection consists of William V. Ballew, Jr.'s workpapers, correspondence, minutes, and news clippings relating to the Houston-Harris County Economic Opportunity Organization. William V. Ballew, Jr., a Houston attorney, served as Chairman, Board of Trustees, Houston-Harris County Economic Opportunities Committee, an organization that initiated welfare programs as part of President Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty.

Acquisition Information

Gift of William V. Ballew, March 1977.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the William V. Ballew, Jr. papers, 1965-1968
Status
Completed
Author
Lee Pecht
Date
2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

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Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA

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