Politics and government
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Part of TARO subject browse terms
Found in 71 Collections and/or Records:
Earle C. Douglas, Jr. autograph collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0458
Overview
This collection contains the autographs of Jefferson Davis, Judah P. Benjamin, and Steven R. Mallory.
Dates:
ca. 1870
Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations records
Collection
Identifier: UA 0112
Overview
Event planning documents, correspondence, notes, drafts, memos, press releases, newsclippings, photographs and memorabilia created and maintained by Rice University in support of the 1990 Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations, hosted by Rice University.
Dates:
1990
Edward Fontaine Biographical Sketch of Mirabeau Bonaparte Lamar
Collection
Identifier: MS 0194
Overview
This collection contains a biographical sketch of Mirabeau Bonparte Lamar written by his secretary, Edward Fontaine. Lamar served as President of the Republic of Texas from 1838 until 1841. Originally opposed to U.S. annexation, he planned a comprehensive system of education; began successful negotiations for recognition by France, England, and Holland; and founded the city of Austin in 1840.
Dates:
1857
Engelbert Dollfuss speech to the League of Nations
Collection
Identifier: MS 0184
Overview
This collection contains a typed six page manuscript of a speech given by Engelbert Dollfuss, Chancellor of Austria, to the League of Nations on September 27, 1933. The speech is written in German.
Dates:
1933
Fagan Dickson papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0281
Abstract:
The papers of Dickson Fagan (1903-1977), Austin, Texas attorney active in the Democratic Party, include correspondence with both state and national political figures as well as Fagan's personal and business subject files clippings, published materials and notes, dating from 1950-1978.
Dates:
1950 - 1978
Frankie Carter Randolph papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0372
Overview
The papers of Frankie Carter Randolph (1894-1972), longtime leader of Texas liberal Democrats, include correspondence, documents, newsclippings, photographs, oral history interviews and other materials that chronicle her political activism in Texas during the 1950s and 1960s. Issues include the Poll Tax, labor law, African Americans, and social programs.
Dates:
1913 - 1983
General Douglas MacArthur speech materials
Collection
Identifier: UA 0427
Overview
This collection consists of materials related to the speech that General Douglas MacArthur delivered at Rice Stadium.
Dates:
1951-06-14
George W. Whiting papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0342
Abstract:
This collection contains typescripts, handwritten notes and correspondence related to the personal and professional life of George W. Whiting, a professor of English at Rice Institute.
Dates:
1925 - 1963
Gertrude Barnstone papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0587
Abstract:
This collection contains the personal files of native Houstonian Gertrude Barnstone, including information on her careers in politics, social activism, education, and art. In addition to newsclippings, magazines, programs, invitations, and posters, the collection also contains numerous photographs of her sculptures and her personal sketchbooks.
Dates:
1956-2015
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