African Americans
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Part of TARO subject browse terms
Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:
Ensemble Theatre Records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0533
Abstract:
This collection contains fifteen boxes of material related to the operation of The Ensemble Theatre in Houston, Texas, including General Records, Administration Records and Financial Records.
Dates:
1983-2008
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
Houston Chronicle music photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0927
Overview
This a collection of Houston-related music photographs originally owned and created by the Houston Chronicle and its staff.
Dates:
1963 - 1994
Joseph Lomax collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 660
Overview
This collection contains original writings, correspondence, photographs, and audio that document the work and life of Joseph Lomax.
Dates:
1950 - 1996
Judge Clarease Yates papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0123
Overview
The collection consists of certificates, diplomas, correspondence, and an album
of large color photographs. Also included are several framed certificates of
recognition and a proclamation honoring Judge Yates.
Dates:
1990 - 2005
K-Rino Hip Hop music collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0720
Overview
Recordings and posters featuring K-Rino, as well as one Houston Chronicle (September 10-16, 2015) edition featuring Houston's Hip-hop History, one "Rap by Design: Conspiracy to Revelation" book, with foreword written by K-Rino, and one unopened "Stories from the Black Book" cassette tape.
Dates:
2008-2017
Kuntz Louisiana Civil War collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0256
Abstract:
Correspondence, military documents, posters, receipts, and clippings chiefly relating to the Civil War in New Orleans and Louisiana. Includes bills of sale and lists of slaves, correspondence to Thomas Overton Moore, governor of Louisiana, and from Jefferson Davis.
Dates:
1811 - 1959
Lee P. Brown professional papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0509
Abstract:
This collection contains the professional papers of Dr. Lee P. Brown. The papers reflect his professional career as Mayor of Houston (1998-2004), Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (1993-1995), New York City Police Commissioner (1990-1992), Police Chief of Houston, Texas (1982-1990), Public Safety Commissioner of Atlanta, Georgia (1978-1982), and Professor and Scholar at Rice University. Also included in the collection are newsclips, photographs, awards and...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1954-2013
Liberty Hall collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0658
Overview
This collection mainly consists of memorabilia and ephemera from the music venue Liberty Hall.
Dates:
1971-2016
Little Joe Bell collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0909
Overview
This collections consists of photographs, digital images, ephemera, and an oral history.
Dates:
1974 - 2019