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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:

Howard Porper collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1083
Abstract

This collection contains the materials related to Howard Porper's musical career.

Dates: 1946 - 1993

Joe Specht collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1115
Abstract

This collection mainly contains audio-related to Houston musicians, primarily in Blues and Folk. In addition, it contains materials related to the careers of Steven Fromholz and Kinky Friedman.

Dates: 1959 - 2025

William P. Hobby Jr. & Diana Poteat Hobby Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0628
Abstract

The collection includes Diana P. Hobby's writing and research notes, from the early 1950s to 2014, focused on her study of William Butler Yeats. The bulk of the collection consists of family photographs and slides from the Hobby family's worldwide travels and their frequent visits to Ireland, and to Diana Hobby's family farm in North Carolina, Forest Home, along with their equestiran endeavors and competitions, and their lives and friends in Houston, TX.

Dates: ca. 1950s-2000s

1992 Republican National Convention, Houston Host Committee records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0562
Abstract

This collection consists of the official guide and calendar, the Houston Chronicle special convention edition, and numerous give-aways and souvenirs.

Dates: 1992

Clarence R. Wharton papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0019
Abstract:

The Clarence R. Wharton Papers includes Wharton’s papers, correspondence, research files and manuscripts related to Texas history. The correspondence pertains primarily to the preparation and/or publication of his works, such as "Gail Borden, pioneer," "Wharton's History of Fort Bend County," "Remember Goliad," "L'Archeveque," and others. Also included is manuscript material of other authors.

Dates: 1804-1956

Robert Ray Herring Speeches

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0395
Abstract:

Robert R. Herring was president and CEO for Houston Natural Gas Corporation from 1967 to 1981. He gave many speeches to civic and professional societies during the time period 1957-1980, with the bulk of his speeches delivered in the 1970’s. This collection contains typewritten and handwritten notes of many of his speeches.

Dates: 1957-1980

John D. Kirkland Baker Botts public records of corporations & memorabilia, 1959-1981

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0634
Abstract

The John D. Kirkland Baker Botts public records of corporations & memorabilia contains bound volumes of business records and memorabilia.

Dates: 1959 - 1981

Col. E. M. House Letters to Mary Louise Howze Needham

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0033
Abstract

This collection consists of four letters from Colonel E. M. House to his niece Mary Louise Howze.

Dates: 1925 - 1934

Carl Woodring collection on Charles Ricketts and Charles Shannon

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0513
Abstract:

This collection contains the Charles Ricketts and Charles Shannon research material of Dr. Carl Woodring including correspondence, articles and theses, works, Vale Press items, exhibition catalogs and other printed material. An extensive book collection, paintings and drawings are included in the collection.

Dates: 1846-2001

Gene & Hedy Lee Chinese community newspapers & photographs, and family records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0556
Abstract Newspaper issues of the Southwest Chinese Journal (cataloged separately), photographs submitted to the newspaper for publication purposes and a small amount of correspondence regarding the Lee Printing Company of Houston, Texas, owned by Gene and Hedy Lee. The newspapers and photographs reflect Chinese culture in Houston during the 1970s and 1980s, including family life, business activities, cultural arts and organizations, news, and special events such as the Miss Chinatown pageants. (1...
Dates: 1962-2010; Majority of material found within 1976 - 1985