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02. African American community

 Record Group
Identifier: 02

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

Reginald Moore Houston area community activism collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0653
Abstract This collection represents the community activism efforts of Mr. Reginald Moore, which has often taken the form of researching topics as represented in newspaper accounts, requesting government records on the topics, and corresponding with officials and engaging in public testimony. Private Sector Initiatives / Home Savers initiative - church based effort which Mr. Moore either led or was just deeply involved in to get the black community out participating in assisting fellow...
Dates: 2000 - 2016

Judge Clarease Yates papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0123
Abstract

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

Carroll Parrott Blue art and storytelling collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0847
Abstract

This collection includes photographic prints by Blue, digital media relating to digital storytelling, documentation of Houston community art projects, books featuring Blue or inspiring to her, documentation of projects such as Dawn at My Back, and materials related to her academic career and conferences attended.

Dates: ca 1965-2018

Damon Dash collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1101

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

James Fraher photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1046
Abstract

This collection consists of photography by James Fraher, which documents members of the Houston blues and the Texas zydeco community.

Dates: 1970 - 2021; Majority of material found within 1998 - 2004

Big Walter "The Thunderbird" Price collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0870
Abstract

This collection consists of documents, memorabilia, realia, and audio, most which has been digitized.

Dates: 1918 - 2013

Ralph Fales photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0938
Abstract

This collection contains Ralph Fales' negatives and digital imagesof musicians and other entertainers from a variety of performance venues in Houston.

Dates: 1974 - 2020

SwishaHouse record label collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0607
Abstract

Photographs, promotional cards, posters, published interviews and music of Swisha House artists such as Paul Wall, Lil Mario, SLim Thug, Coota Bang, Michael 5000 Watts, Big Tyme, Lester Roy, Sabwarfare, Archie Lee, J Dawg and many others. Music is on audiocassette, LP album, and CD. Additionally, this collection features a large framed platinum record presented to CERCL to commemorate the sale 1 million copies of Paul Wall's The Peoples Champ album. (1 box plus framed platinum record)

Dates: 2000-2011

CERCL (Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning) records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0258
Abstract

The collection consists of documentation of CERCL activities, such as submissions to a high school essay contest, event flyers, two oral history interviews, and extensive coverage of Hip-Hop relatved classes and events.

Dates: 2009 - 2022