27. Texas and local history

Abstract The collection consists of materials on John Steven Kellett's foundation and on his personal life. The series on the John Steven Kellett Foundation includes records of the foundation, including correspondence and financial support for multiple organizations supporting the LGBTQIA community and arts organizations in Houston. Kellett's personal records include correspondence, genealogy, and hundreds of photographs and slides of his professional activities in the oil and gas industry and with...

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The Skylander Newsletter Collection consists of the Skylander Newsletters created by Editor Don Bell for the members of the Ellington Field Air Force Base’s 3605th Armament and Electronics Maintenance Squadron. The collection is a complete run from 1999 to 2016.

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Records of Jack Rowland's military service in the Works Progress Administration, including formats such as newsclippings, correspondence, 1943 WPA Final Report in Texas, war ration card and other identification and induction cards. Houstonian Jack W. Rowland served as the Regional Director of the Works Project Administration from 1939-1943.

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This collection includes memorabilia, photographs, crystal awards, correspondence, newsclippings, and other publications.

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

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This collection contains the 1900 program for the convention.

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This collection contains a self-published genealogy of the Joseph Bader family written by Rev. Gerald Boehme.

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This collection consists of a three-page manuscript explaining the early history of Jewish people in Houston.