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27. Texas and local history

 Record Group
Identifier: 27
Archival collections documenting Texas and Local Houston-area history.

Found in 313 Collections and/or Records:

John T. Jones, Jr. Business and Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0725
Abstract

John T. Jones, Jr. papers document his business dealings through his business and non-profit interests, and public appearances, as well as his personal and family life. Included are correspondence, newsclips, military records, income tax and insurance records, photographs and speeches.

Dates: 1950-2000

Stages Theater records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0740
Abstract

Stages Theater records contain materials related to play production programs and other production materials from 1978-2016, press clippings, annual gala and events records, administrative records, photographs, and circa 200 audio and video recordings in analog formats such as VHS and audio cassette.

Dates: 1978 - 2017

Danny Everitt collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0862
Abstract

This collection consists of physical and digital material documenting the music career of Danny Everitt.

Dates: 1967 - 2018

Audrey Jones Beck Papers and Memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0626
Abstract

The Audrey Jones Beck Papers and Memorabilia consist of 52 linear feet of photographs, scrapbooks, artifacts, financial, legal, correspondence, real estate, property, philanthropy, public service, and Museum of Fine Arts Houston records, as well as family records. The dates range from 1860 to 2004. Of note are three clothing ensembles as well as records of artworks purchased for her personal collection that were later donated to MFAH.

Dates: 1860-2004

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

Linda Wu and Janita Gee records of the Gee family in Houston

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0878
Abstract

This collection includes sources which document Gee restaurants and/or events, the family of Jane and Albert Gee, and activities of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (Houston Chapter). Formats include photos (circa 75), letters, plaques, awards, certificates, newspaper clippings, magazine clippings, brochures, pamphlets.

Dates: 1955 - 2011

Leland Anderson family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0916
Abstract

The collection has a majority of photographs, newspaper articles, letters, and portraits.

Dates: 1880 - 2010

Scott and Vivian Holtzman collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0898
Abstract

This collection primarily consists of physical audio that has been digitized, along with photographs and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1958 - 1990

Little Bobby Duncan poster collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0899
Abstract

This collection consists of printed scans and photocopies of posters created by Little Bobby Duncan for the Houston music venue, Rockefeller's.

Dates: 1985 - 1986

Dogtooth Violet collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0907
Abstract

This collection consists of documents, posters and audio documenting the band Dogtooth Violet.

Dates: 1975 - 2019; Majority of material found within 1974 - 1975