photographs
Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Scope Note: UF: Photographic film
Found in 348 Collections and/or Records:
Grace Spaulding John papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0383
Abstract:
These papers consist of proofs, dummies, and printed copies of published and unpublished works written by or illustrated by Grace Spaulding John. Also included are film/film prints of illustrations from these works, sketchbooks, as well as other artwork. Additional items in the collection include biographical information on John, newspaper and magazine articles, and family photographs, audiotapes and correspondence.
Dates:
1890-1977
Greenfield Family papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0860
Overview
The collection consists of one box containing nine letters in Yiddish from Morris Greenfield to his future wife, Bessie Peters (Polycov), in 1915 and one large family photograph with three generation of Greenfields from 1918.
Dates:
1915 - 1918
W. Wortmann / Robert Schumann collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0637
Overview
The central item in this collection is a remarkable contemporary manuscript report of Robert Schumann's conducting at Dusseldorf, written by W. Wortmann, deputy mayor of Düsseldorf and a leading member of the administration of the Allgemeiner Musikverein (of whose orchestra and chorus Schumann had been appointed director in 1850).
Dates:
1853-1939 (bulk 1853)
Gulf Oil Research and Development Company Records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0582
Overview
The collection consists of material representing the work of Abraham J.
Teplitz, research scientist-engineer at Gulf Oil Research and
Development Company, from 1926 through 1966. It includes
technical reports either authored or jointly authored by Teplitz,
a specialist in the technology of oil well drilling. Also included
are two notebooks related to patents and a folder of memorabilia and
one of photographs.
Dates:
1926-1966
Gus S. Wortham family and business records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0514
Abstract:
Correspondence, financial records, awards, memorials and photographs documenting the family and business life of Gus S. Wortham. Wortham was a pioneer in the insurance industry in Texas , founding the American General Life Insurance Company, one of the first multi-line insurance firms, in 1926. Gus S. and Lyndall F. Wortham were very generous philanthropists in Houston, supporting the arts in many ways.
Dates:
1864-1997
Hannah Holliday Stewart Sculpture Records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0747
Overview
The collection documents the career of the sculptor, artist and teacher Hannah Holliday Stewart through preliminary records, drawings, photographs and slides, and realia.
Dates:
1960 - 2006
Hannah Juanita Rembert Rice Institute Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 1011
Overview
One folder containing news clippings, photographs, graduation program and invitation, a senior banquet program, an acceptance letter, and a summary of student expenses documents some of Hannah Rembert's time at Rice Institute from 1936 to 1938.
Dates:
1936 - 1938
Harris Masterson, III papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0470
Overview
The Harris Masterson III papers concentrate mainly on Masterson's business and philanthropic interests. Dates range from 1892- 1980, bulk 1950-1979, and formats include correspondence, photographs, business and legal documents. Personal and family data are also chronicled. Highlights include Masterson's collecting interest in Texana and construction information on the Masterson house, Rienzi.
Dates:
1892-1980, bulk 1950s-1970s
Harris Masterson, Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0469
Overview
These papers cover Houston born chaplain and educator Harris Masterson, Jr.'s life from his schooling through his career with the YMCA. Highlights include correspondence with family members, photographs, school materials and his career.
Dates:
1894-1920
Helen Wong Hom World War II Chinese American scrapbook and printed materials
Collection
Identifier: MS 0641
Overview
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