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Rienzi Melville Johnston papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0117
Abstract:

Newspapers, clippings, personal correspondence, and photographs relating to the political life and professional life of Rienzi Melville Johnston, co-founder of the Houston Post and Texas and U.S. Senator.

Dates: 1899 - 1926

Rolland Bradley papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0247
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Rolland Bradley, Texas State legislator. The collection includes a bound manuscript copy of Bradley’s master’s thesis for the University of Texas on proportional representation in the United States. Also included are several chapters of his book and assorted speeches and pamphlets.

Dates: 1930-1967

Roy M. Huffington Ambassadorial Papers, 1988-2008

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0617
Abstract

This collection is part of a wider compilation of Roy M. Huffington’s personal and professional papers. Specifically, these papers encompass Huffington’s appointment and work as Ambassador to Austria, as well as the numerous political, personal, and business connections he made while serving in Vienna.

Dates: 1988-2008

Rush Moody, Jr. Federal Power Commission records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0823
Abstract

The collection consists of materials from and related to the term of Rush Moody, Jr. on the Federal Power Commission from 1971 to 1976.

Dates: 1971 - 1985

Sam Houston papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0049
Abstract: Sam Houston was the leader of the Battle of San Jacinto which won Texan independence from Mexico, the first regularly elected president of the Republic of Texas, U.S. Senator from state of Texas, and later Governor of Texas. This collection of letters contains government letters and documents written by Houston, letters to Houston from other government officials, and people seeking favors, and personal materials such as letters to and from family members, and bills. Government and military...
Dates: 1821 - 1863

Samuel H. Gardiner papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0038
Abstract:

This collection consists of 193 letters written to a Long Island attorney, Samuel H. Gardiner, Esq. of Sag Harbor and New York City. The letters give a good picture of the activities of a counselor at law of that period. The majority of the letters concern legal matters; however, some relate to politics, touching on the election campaigns of 1844 and 1848.

Dates: 1839 - 1864

Sara Hickman collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0718
Abstract

This collection consists of business records, photographs, audio, newspaper clippings, and correspondence documenting the music career of Sara Hickman.

Dates: 1978 - 2017

State Legislatures Research Materials

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0530
Abstract

Research materials compiled by Dr. Keith Hamm, Edwards Professor in the Rice University Dept. of Political Science, dealing with development of specialization in U.S. state legislatures during the 20th century, policymaking, committee voting, interest groups, campaign finance, state laws, and reports.

Dates: 1976-2001

Stephen K. Swift’s Translation of Ferenc Nagy’s "The Struggle Behind the Iron Curtain"

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0012
Abstract: This group of typescripts documents the translation of Ferenc Nagy's "The Struggle Behind the Iron Curtain," translated by Stephen K. Swift and published by MacMillan (New York) in 1948. Included in the collection are: the final original Hungarian manuscript; work schedule, a preliminary version and final typescript version of the translation. "The Struggle Behind the Iron Curtain" is a significant political and historical narrative. The collection is also an example of the steps involved in...
Dates: 1940-1948

Sydney Smith papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0242
Abstract

Correspondence from Sydney Smith to, primarily, Archdeacon Francis Wrangham. Other noted correspondent includes George Lamb. Two portraits of Sydney Smith (engraving and lithograph) are included in the collection.

Dates: 1809 - 1843

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Gardiner, Samuel H. 1
Garwood, Ellen, 1903- 1
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Greater Houston Civic Council (Houston, Tex.). 1
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Grofman, Bernard 1
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Hamilton, James A. (James Alexander), 1788-1878 1
Harris County Democrats (Harris County, Tex.). 1
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Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 1
Howard, Oliver 1
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